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Originally Published 6 months ago — by politico.eu
Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the EU Parliament, but support was weak with many MEPs abstaining or absent, and in some countries, more lawmakers supported the motion to oust her than opposed it.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ukrinform
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) assisted Czech counter-intelligence in uncovering a pro-Russian network of influence on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Prague, allegedly led by Viktor Medvedchuk, an ally of Vladimir Putin. The network reportedly paid politicians to promote Russia and Putin in European media, published anti-Ukrainian and anti-European content, and aimed to increase pro-Russian representation in the European Parliament. This revelation has led to calls for an investigation into Russian influence and repercussions for MEPs who received Russian funds.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Euronews
The European Parliament is investigating allegations that some of its members were paid by a Russian propaganda network recently uncovered by Czech authorities. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo confirmed that Russian operatives had approached EU lawmakers and paid them to promote Russian propaganda in Europe. The Parliament is working with its institutional partners to address the allegations, which come just before the upcoming European elections. The investigation involves politicians from several European countries, and the news company at the center of the operation, Voice of Europe, has been sanctioned.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO Europe
Members of the European Parliament are calling for an urgent debate into a Russian influence scandal after top European officials revealed that a pro-Kremlin website spread propaganda and "paid" European politicians. Meanwhile, the College of Europe has launched a probe following an incident where a student's door was daubed with a swastika, and Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean is set to run for a seat in the EU Parliament. Additionally, French President Macron has formed a new association, the "New Europeans" club, in an effort to unite fragmented EU liberals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Italian MEP Andrea Cozzolino, who is accused of taking bribes from foreign countries to influence the European Parliament, is fighting extradition to Belgium under a European Arrest Warrant. Cozzolino's lawyer has accused Belgian prosecutors of being vague and lacking transparency in their allegations against his client, and has demanded more details about the case. The Qatargate investigation centres around allegations that Qatar and Morocco paid a group based in Brussels to sway EU lawmakers. Cozzolino is one of four current and former MEPs wrapped up in the investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO Europe
Despite cybersecurity risks, many members of the European Parliament are opting to stay on TikTok to win over young voters ahead of the 2024 European Parliament elections. The Parliament had ordered staff to delete the app from work devices due to security concerns, but political groups and individual MEPs are finding workarounds to continue using the platform. The center-right European People's Party has 51,000 followers on TikTok, while Irish independent member Clare Daly has over 370,000 subscribers.