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Greek MEP Accused of Sexual Harassment Resigns from SYRIZA Party
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said on Monday that the Belgian authorities have asked for the lifting of MEP Alexis Georgoulis' parliamentary immunity after it emerged that a sexual harassment complaint has been made against him.
America's New Global Role: The Observer
From French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Beijing to CIA Director William Burns' visit to Saudi Arabia, the past weeks have underlined one thing: the US is standing on the sidelines merely observing events in stark contrast to US' previous role: that of global broker and policeman.
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Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row
Germany and the European Union announced on March 25 that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines, allowing the registration of new vehicles with such engines even after 2035 provided they use climate-neutral fuel only.
EU to hold donors’ conference for quake-hit Türkiye, Syria
A donors' conference to be jointly organized by the EU Commission and EU's term president, Sweden, will be launched on March 20 in Brussels to get pledges from the international institutions, financial bodies, countries and other relevant institutions for Türkiye and Syria, which have been severely hit by the earthquakes of Feb. 6.
Ankara expects generosity, flexibility from EU on quake aid
The international community and the European Union should be generous in pledging financial support to Türkiye for the reconstruction of the country after two devastating earthquakes, a senior Turkish official has said, days before a donors' conference will be held in Brussels.
Hungary Government Feels the Pinch as EU Moves to Freeze Funds
The EU Commission has proposed suspending around a third of Hungary's budgetary funds, but Orban's government tries to sell the blunder as a success.
Parliament confirms EUR 81m in aid to vulnerable groups, businesses
Ljubljana – The National Assembly unanimously endorsed on Wednesday two pieces of legislation that will provide emergency cost-of-living aid to the most vulnerable population groups and to businesses hit hard by high gas and electricity prices.
EU plans emergency action to halt energy price rise
The European Union is preparing to take emergency action to reform the electricity market and get a grip on energy prices that have soared since Russia invaded Ukraine, senior officials have said
Energy ministers from EU member states will hold urgent talks in Brussels on September 9.
PM Golob visiting Brussels to discuss coming EU summit (background)
Ljubljana/Brussels – Prime Minister Robert Golob will start his two-day visit to Brussels on Thursday to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel. The PM’s first visit abroad after assuming office will be mainly aimed at preparations for next week’s EU summit that will focus on Ukraine.
EU Urged to Withdraw Child Abuse Law amid Privacy Concerns
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), together with 72 NGOs and professional bodies, on Wednesday sent an open letter to the European Commission demanding it withdraw proposed child abuse legislation and replace it with a provision that secures privacy, security and free expression for all.