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Polish MEP Expelled for Antisemitic Outburst During Holocaust Remembrance

During a European Parliament moment of silence for Holocaust victims, Polish MEP Grzegorz Braun shouted about a "Jewish genocide in Gaza," leading to his expulsion and widespread condemnation for his antisemitic remarks.

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French National Rally's Marginalization in European Parliament Despite Electoral Success

Following the June 2024 European elections, the French National Rally (RN), despite securing 30 of 81 French seats and leading the third-largest group in the European Parliament, faces significant marginalization, holding no key positions and struggling for acceptance despite a rightward shift in th...

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EU Parliament Debates NGO Funding Transparency Amidst Qatargate Fallout

Right-wing MEPs in the European Parliament are pushing for more transparency in EU funding for NGOs, fueled by the Qatargate scandal and new guidelines restricting lobbying activities funded by the LIFE program; critics argue this will silence smaller NGOs and favor corporate lobbyists.

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EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy

The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.

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Former MEP Maria Arena Charged in Qatargate Scandal

Former European Parliament member Maria Arena faces charges of belonging to a criminal organization in the ongoing Qatargate scandal, following reports in La Libre newspaper and a statement by a Belgian federal prosecutor to Euronews; the case involves allegations of corruption and money laundering ...

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EU's Response to Austria's Far-Right: A Weakening Firewall

The potential inclusion of Austria's far-right Freedom Party in government signals a major shift in EU politics, abandoning the previous strategy of isolating such parties and potentially changing the bloc's political landscape.

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Algeria Condemns EU Resolution on Imprisoned Writer

Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal's imprisonment in Algeria for criticizing Morocco's historical land loss during French colonization sparked a resolution from the European Parliament demanding his release, which Algeria's parliament condemned as a politically motivated attack.

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EPP Rejects Far-Right Bid to Halt EU Green Deal

The European People's Party (EPP) rejected far-right leader Jordan Bardella's proposal to temporarily suspend the EU's Green Deal on January 30th, 2024, citing differing visions for the environmental policy and highlighting divisions within the European Parliament regarding climate action.

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Relatives of Israeli Hostages Protest Chikli's Participation in Holocaust Event

Relatives of Israeli hostages held by Hamas protested Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli's participation in a Holocaust commemoration event organized by two MEPs due to his opposition to the Gaza ceasefire, ties to far-right European politicians, and calls for population displacement, ...

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Tusk's EU Address Sparks Debate on Green Deal and Migration

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's speech to the European Parliament on Wednesday received mixed reactions: his defense proposals were praised, but his criticism of the Green Deal and migration policies faced strong opposition from various MEP groups, particularly regarding Poland's border security...

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Arena Charged in Qatargate, but Not with Corruption

Former European Parliament member Maria Arena was charged with participating in a criminal organization in the Qatargate corruption scandal, unlike other defendants who face corruption and money laundering charges; the investigation continues to face legal challenges.

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Morawiecki Elected ECR President, Aims for Expanded Political Influence

Mateusz Morawiecki, former Polish Prime Minister, was elected president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) party on Tuesday in Brussels, succeeding Giorgia Meloni; he aims to increase the party's influence in European and transatlantic politics by forming a new coalition with the EPP...

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