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MEP Krah accessed ‘sensitive’ documents, EU Parliament trade committee chair says
Charges of spying and corruption spark call for internal parliamentary probe.
Azerbaijan president: COP29 won’t stop us investing in ‘god-given’ gas
Coca-Cola, L’Oréal, other brands told by MEPs to stop ads fueling Russian disinfo in Balkans
European Parliament in review — MEP unAwards 2024
Salvini’s last hope rests on building a bridge to Sicily
Von der Leyen finally stands up for nature law — just as it may fall
UK slams MEPs for saying Gibraltar is undermining Russia sanctions
MEPs to watch in the next EU Parliament (if they get elected)
POLITICO’s guide to key European lawmakers to pay attention to in the run-up to EU election June 6-9.
UK rejects European Parliament’s claim Gibraltar is undermining Russian sanctions
The allegation comes as MEPs vote to keep the British territory on the EU’s money-laundering watchlist, despite European Commission’s decision to remove it.
Germany probes claims far-right MEP took payments from Russia, China
MEP Maximilian Krah is under pressure to withdraw his candidacy as AfD’s top candidate in the upcoming EU election.
Europe shrugs off Washington’s TikTok fears
Though it was previously willing to follow in America’s footsteps, Europe’s response is muted this time around, largely avoiding debate about the app as the EU election looms.
EU countries dilute fuel tax hike as green anger mounts
The rollback came after capitals expressed “concerns” about the climate-friendly reforms, a document seen by POLITICO reveals.
Teresa Ribera named to lead Spanish socialists’ list for EU elections
The nomination makes it likely she could become Spain’s pick for a post in the European Commission.
German MEP embroiled in China spy scandal refuses to step down
Maximilian Krah insisted he will remain the far-right AfD’s lead candidate for the EU election.
Parliament quietly rejects calls to probe Markus Ferber
Decision follows POLITICO investigation into German MEP.
Greek government picks EU election wild card — from an Albanian jail
In Athens, many see ethnic Greek mayor-elect Fredi Beleri as a victim of political charges. In Albania, he is viewed as a more sinister figure.
Rise of the far right keeps EU lawmakers up at night
… unless they’re from the far right!
Rushed rollback of EU green farming rules triggers dismay
The bloc’s notoriously complex legislative process can apparently be simplified — when it comes to farmers, that is, and when an election is around the corner.
Germany arrests EU Parliament aide over bombshell China spying claims
Espionage probe rocks German far-right party as it flies high in the polls.
The European Parliament by the numbers
A look at the data from a very eventful Parliamentary term.
Industry bosses to EU: Help us level up in the global green tech race
As elections near, industry bosses argue the EU needs to create the right conditions to build a competitive green economy.
The MEP unAwards 2024
POLITICO presents the good, the bad and the ugly of European Parliament lawmaking.