European Parliament President David Sassoli Dies Aged 65
A vote to elect his replacement had already been planned for later this month, and Mr Sassoli had indicated that he would not seek re-election. European Parliament President David Sassoli…
How Europe Plans to Improve Democracy Ahead of 2024 Elections
The European Parliament aims to enhance democracy and enable full participation in the European political space, based on lessons from the 2019 European elections. On Thursday (November 26), the Parliament…
European Parliament Adopts Resolution to Ensure Media Freedom
The MEPs insist that attempts to damage media freedom and pluralism should be considered a serious and systematic abuse of power. The European Parliament said Wednesday (November 25) that it…
Roberta Metsola Elected as First Vice-President of the European Parliament
Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola was elected as First Vice-President of the European Parliament, replacing Mairead McGuinness who became European Commissioner. Until the deadline on Monday (November 9), the only MEP…
European Parliament Refuses to Accept Rigged Presidential Elections in Belarus
The European Parliament says negotiations on the EU-Belarus Partnership Priorities must be suspended until new, free, and fair presidential elections can be organized. On Wednesday (October 21), the European Parliament…
European Parliament Launches Galizia Journalism Prize for Murdered Journalist
Daphne Caruana Galizia was a Maltese journalist, blogger, and anti-corruption activist who reported extensively on corruption, money laundering, and organized crime. The European Parliament has launched a journalism prize in…