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Spain's Vox and Dutch Freedom Party join Orbán’s ‘Patriots for Europe’

The balance of power in the European Parliament is shifting again, with Spain's far-right party moving from the ECR group led by Meloni's party to a new potential alliance led by Orbán's Fidesz party.

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European Parliament: ECR and Patriots mark the end of ID

The Identity and Democracy group no longer has the numbers to constitute itself in the European Parliament, with its members being charmed by the European Conservatives and Reformists or the new Patriots for Europe.

Health news

Meet the MEPs that will shape EU health policymaking

Pioneering surgeons, patient advocates, former health officials, social media personalities, and familiar faces: these are the European lawmakers to watch in the next parliamentary term.

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Poland's Law and Justice chooses Meloni over Orbán in EU Parliament

Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) had been courted by Hungary's Viktor Orbán to join his brand new "Patriots for Europe" alliance.

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Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Sustainability vs competitiveness, Europe's key to a prosperous future

It's key to emphasise the imperative for more specific initiatives and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, which is not just a moral imperative but also an economic necessity, Maria van der Heide writes.

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Orbán’s EU far-right group woos new members

A bid by Hungary's ruling party to lead Europe’s populists has sparked interest, but may soon clash with rivals from Italy and France.

Europe Decoded

'MeToo' movement stirs few changes in European Parliament’s groups

In 2018, parliament staff kicked off their own ‘MeToo’ movement to fight harassment, sexism, and abuse in the workplace. However, despite the increase in visibility, Euronews research shows that only one of seven political groups has reinforced internal protocols for the next term.

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Can von der Leyen muster majority backing of European Parliament?

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's reappointment by the European Council proceeded as smoothly as expected, with the attention now turning to the European Parliament, where she must secure the necessary votes to seal a new mandate.

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Europe seeks solutions to remedy increase in space debris

Several EU countries, such as Germany and France, already have space laws, but Brussels will present the first European Space Law in the coming months.

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Far-right prepares for power in EU institutions

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) at the European Parliament will elect co-presidents today (26 June).

Albania

Elected MEP Fredi Beleri to remain behind bars in Albania

The move is expected to further exacerbate Albania’s tension with its neighbour, Greece.

Europe News

EU Socialists and Liberals re-elect their leaders by acclamation

Spain's Iratxe García Pérez and France's Valérie Hayer will respectively preside over the socialist and liberal groups.

Radio Schuman

What is the next move of European socialists?

The socialist group at the European Parliament will elect its new president on Tuesday and vice-presidents on Wednesday. The group came in second at the European election, after the centre-right European People's Party (EPP).

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Hayer heading off ALDE challenge for EU liberals leadership

ALDE, the largest of the three political forces that make up the centrist Renew Europe, has been eyeing the French leadership of the grouping since the June election result - and now has a name in mind for the role: MEP João Cotrim de Figueiredo.

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Pro-EU Volt party opts to stay with Greens

The decision over the federalist grouping’s five MEPs spells more bad news for Emmanuel Macron’s liberal Renew coalition.

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Viktor Orban labels EPP's Manfred Weber as 'Hungarophobic''

Hungary's prime minister described Manfred Weber, a German politician and the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) as ‘Hungarophobic.'

Green News

Member states' water pollutant wish list sees green backlash

Negotiating mandate for the Water Framework Directive’s adoption will be the basis for discussions to start between EU co-legislators, sparking green fears that EU rules protecting water are being dismantled.

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EU Liberals dealt a new blow after Babiš pulls out his seven MEPs

The sudden exit of the ANO party further weakens Renew Europe and its traditional role of kingmaker in the European Parliament.

Radio Schuman

What does the future hold for the liberals in the European Parliament?

The liberal family at the European Parliament lost a significant number of seats after the European elections in early June, how is the group taking shape now?

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Exclusive: Dutch VVD to remain in Renew Europe

The EU liberals will not expel the Dutch VVD party - or vote on throwing them out - despite the party's decision to enter a four-way coalition with the far-right PVV party of Geert Wilders, two sources familiar with the discussions told Euronews.