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The European Parliament’s newly-elected 720 lawmakers are converging on Strasbourg for the opening plenary of the 10th legislature tomorrow (16 July). More than a quarter of MEPs now sit with eurosceptic, nationalist and far-right groups, with the swollen ranks of the Europe of Conservatives and Reformists joined by two new far-right alliances: Europe of Sovereign Nations with 25 MEPs, and the 84-strong Patriots for Europe. They pose a direct challenge to the pro-European centrist parties that, despite holding on to a governing majority, worry an increase in polarisation could thwart the bloc'...
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The European Parliament is back in session with the newly-elected 720 lawmakers gathering in Strasbourg for the first plenary of the 10th legislature, set to begin on Tuesday. It marks the dawn of a five-year mandate that is poised to be the rowdiest in history: following the June elections, over a quarter of MEPs now sit with hard- and far-right groups, posing a direct challenge to the pro-European centrist parties that, despite holding onto a governing majority, worry an increase in polarisation could dampen the bloc's long-term ambitions and foster legislative paralysis. The latest addition...
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Political groups at the European Parliament are negotiating division of powers ahead of this week plenary session, where MEPs will elect, among others, the president of the European Parliament on Tuesday and the president of the European Commission on Thursday. Radio Schuman dives into the behind the scene of the first plenary session in Strasbourg after European elections with Euronews reporter Gerardo Fortuna. We also talked with him about Novel food and why it is so scary for some member states, such as Hungary. This time we turn to Italian politics: what reaction does the nomination of a m...
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Ursula von der Leyen has been tipped to run the most powerful institution in the European Union for a second time. Last month, the 27 leaders hand-picked the 65-year-old German as the nominee to preside over the European Commission for the next five years. After weathering back-to-back crises that forever transformed the union, von der Leyen seems eager to take on the task of guiding the bloc through an uncertain, volatile future. Her nomination, though, faces an uphill battle in the European Parliament, which needs to confirm her by at least 361 votes. As she haggles with the main parties to ...
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Incarcerated Greek mayor-elect Alfred "Fredi" Beleri has been granted temporary leave of his Albanian prison to be sworn in as an MEP in Strasbourg, according to the state-owned public broadcaster ERT. European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas trumpeted the news on Friday, writing on social media platform X that the "respect for the right to vote and to be elected is a key element of any privileged state." "Justification that Fr. Beleris will officially take up his duties and participate in the European Parliament votes next week in Strasbourg," the post states. Beleri, a member of...
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It is becoming increasingly clear that Ursula von der Leyen will need the support of the Greens as she seeks a second term as European Commission president, forcing the nominee into a delicate balancing act as she does the rounds in Brussels ahead of a confirmatory vote next week. After a second meeting with von der Leyen in as many weeks, Greens/EFA co-president Bas Eickhout told reporters on Wednesday evening (10 July) that discussions over her political priorities were moving “in the right direction” but that she could not yet take his group’s support for granted. The German politician is d...
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With the critical confirmatory vote of Ursula von der Leyen atop the agenda, what can be expected to unfold in the first plenary session at the European Parliament next week? Jaume Duch-Guillot, European Parliament spokesperson and director of communication talked to Radio Schuman about what political dynamics are expected in Strasbourg. Today's summery topic is marine heatwaves: why are they so dangerous for ecosystems? What can be done to mitigate the problem? Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques and audio editing...
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Although MEPs are discussing how to restructure the internal configuration of the European Parliament - and whether to create new committees for the new five-year mandate - in the end it seems that nothing will really change. Apart from the possible upgrading of SEDE, there have been proposals from various political groups to create a specific committee on health, separate from the existing environment configuration, and to turn the subcommittee on human rights (DROI) into a full committee, to name but a few. All in vain, as the three subcommittees are likely to remain as they are, several sou...
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MEPs are gathering in Strasbourg for their first formal sitting since EU elections held in June. From salaries to allowances to golden parachutes, MEPs can expect considerable benefits while they serve as EU lawmakers – and even after they leave. Here's a list of the main perks that come with being a member of the European Parliament. SalaryAll MEPs have the same gross salary, regardless of their status or service. They get €10,337 a month – or €8,090 after special EU deductions are taken off. Most MEPs must also pay additional national taxes, though that varies by which country they’re from. ...
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The European elections in June swept many of us in civil society through a whirlwind, cementing the continuous progression of the far-right within our democratic institutions. With over twenty years of experience advocating for a free, fair, and open digital environment in Europe, one thing is clear to us — a shift to the right poses a grave threat to our fundamental rights. Looking ahead to the next mandate of EU institutions, we anticipate a rise in the market dominance of large tech corporations and the implementation of draconian state surveillance practices. Much discussion surrounding th...
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