All articles tagged with #european parliament
Originally Published 23 days ago — by politico.eu
Manfred Weber suggests that the EU will eventually use Russian assets to cover the costs of the Ukraine war, amidst various political incidents and debates within Europe.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by politico.eu
The European Parliament voted in favor of establishing an EU fund to expand access to abortion across member states, supporting reproductive rights and healthcare equality, despite political divisions and varying national laws.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Taipei Times
Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim made history as the first sitting Taiwanese vice president to speak at the European Parliament, emphasizing democratic solidarity and Taiwan's role in global stability amid rising authoritarian pressures, while highlighting Taiwan's efforts to strengthen resilience and its importance in international supply chains.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by dw.com
Ursula von der Leyen faces unprecedented political challenges in the European Parliament, with two no-confidence votes within three months reflecting deep fragmentation and polarization, but her future remains uncertain as the system tests its resilience amidst rising extremism and shifting alliances.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by politico.eu
European Commission President von der Leyen faces ongoing challenges, including a potential no-confidence vote and disputes over the EU budget, with growing disapproval but likely survival according to projections, amidst broader political tensions in the European Parliament.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Euronews.com
Ursula von der Leyen defends her presidency amid two motions of censure in the European Parliament, emphasizing the importance of unity against external threats like Russian disinformation and internal divisions, while addressing criticisms from far-right and far-left groups.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Euronews.com
The European Parliament has approved a resolution urging EU countries to recognize the State of Palestine and take diplomatic steps towards a two-state solution, amid ongoing tensions and calls for ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution emphasizes the need for a peaceful resolution and recognizes Israel's right to self-defense, while also condemning military actions in Gaza. Several EU countries have already recognized Palestine, with more expected to follow.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by politico.eu
The European Parliament is considering an accelerated ban on Russian gas by 2026, with discussions also including the possibility of banning Russian oil, amidst ongoing energy and geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a rare confidence vote in the European Parliament, which was initiated by a far-right faction over allegations related to transparency and her communications with Pfizer, but she received support from a broad political spectrum, highlighting ongoing political tensions within the EU.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament initiated by far-right lawmakers, who accused her of undermining trust through unlawful actions, but the motion failed to pass. The vote highlights political tensions within the EU amid ongoing negotiations with the US over tariffs.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by politico.eu
Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament, which was a rare challenge to her leadership, but the event highlighted increasing political opposition and internal tensions within the EU's political spectrum, with her facing potential future challenges.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by politico.eu
European Commission President von der Leyen faces a no-confidence vote after backing down on EU budget issues, with socialists planning to support her despite her concessions and a broader political debate on EU priorities and governance.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by politico.eu
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to face a confidence vote in the European Parliament, the first such challenge since 2014, amid various political tensions including disputes over pay raises for Parliament officials, the Parliament's air conditioning issues, and Spain's criticism of Brussels' stance on Hungary's Budapest Pride ban.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Euronews.com
Ursula von der Leyen defended her presidency amid a motion of censure in the European Parliament, which accused her of lack of transparency and mismanagement, with the vote scheduled for Thursday to determine her future.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by politico.eu
Ursula von der Leyen is expected to survive a confidence vote in the European Parliament, which is likely to be challenging but not topple her, amid ongoing tensions over Hungary's stance on Budapest Pride and broader political conflicts within the EU.