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Shoigu’s deputy is detained for corruption
The Deputy Minister of Defence of Russia, Timur Ivanov, was detained for corruption, he is suspected of taking bribes in particularly large amounts
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Briefing for media on the 2024 European Elections | News
When: 29 April, from 10.00-11.00 Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio, Parliament’s webstreaming and EbS+ Parliament’s Spokesperson Jaume Duch Guillot will open the media briefing, summarising…
Europe
Parliament condemns Iran’s attack on Israel and calls for de-escalation
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iran’s attack on Israel with drones and missiles and call for further sanctions against Iran.
Europe
Parliament signs up for new EU Body for Ethical Standards
The agreement was reached between Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the European Central Bank, the European Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee, and…
Europe
MEPs adopt plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production | News
The "Net-Zero industry Act", already informally agreed upon with the Council, sets a target for Europe to produce 40% of its annual deployment needs in net-zero technologies by 2030, based…
Europe
MEPs call for a firm response to counter Russian interference | News
Following several recent revelations of Kremlin-backed attempts to interfere with and undermine European democratic processes, MEPs adopted on Thursday a resolution firmly denouncing such efforts. Any such tactics, they say,…
Europe
Human rights breaches in Azerbaijan, The Gambia, and Hong Kong | News
Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz GuliyevMEPs urge Azerbaijan to immediately and unconditionally release Ilhamiz Guliyev, a human rights defender…
Europe
EP TODAY | News | European Parliament
Debate and vote on boosting Europe’s Net-Zero technology production In a debate at around 10.30 with Commissioner Sinkevičius, MEPs will review legislation intended to bolster Europe’s production in technologies needed…
Africa
The media in Mali are no longer allowed to cover the activities of political parties
The decision rests with the military junta that has seized power The junta in Mali continued with its restrictions on political life in the country and banned the media from…
Europe
Rule of Law in Hungary: Parliament condemns the “Sovereignty Act”
A new resolution on the rule of Law in Hungary pinpoints several concerns, especially given the upcoming elections and the Hungarian Presidency of the Council.