Latest News

Cracks in the Union: elections reveal rising democratic strain in the EU

Cracks in the Union: elections reveal rising democratic strain in the EU Cracks in the Union: elections reveal rising democratic strain in the EU
Across Europe, the democratic fabric of the European Union is under strain as populist and nationalist movements gain momentum, challenging...
Read More...

MEPs support new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural imports

MEPs support new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural imports MEPs support new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural imports
  The European Parliament's International Trade Committee has voted to impose new tariffs on agricultural imports from Russia and Belarus,...
Read More...

Metsola urges to "re-launch Europe as a global power"

Metsola urges to "re-launch Europe as a global power" Metsola urges to "re-launch Europe as a global power"
  In a keynote address at the Europe at the Crossroads event on Tuesday, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola laid out her vision...
Read More...

Belgian Minister launches Moldova visit to dissuade asylum seekers

Belgian Minister launches Moldova visit to dissuade asylum seekers Belgian Minister launches Moldova visit to dissuade asylum seekers
  Belgium’s Minister for Asylum and Migration, Anneleen Van Bossuyt (N-VA), will visit Moldova on Sunday as part of a campaign aimed...
Read More...

France and Germany collaborate on 30-day ceasefire plan for Ukraine, Macron says

France and Germany collaborate on 30-day ceasefire plan for Ukraine, Macron says   France and Germany collaborate on 30-day ceasefire plan for Ukraine, Macron says
  French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and Germany are working closely to support Ukraine and are actively pursuing a...
Read More...

Germany labels far-right AfD party as extremist, earning praise from Jewish leaders

Germany labels far-right AfD party as extremist, earning praise from Jewish leaders Germany labels far-right AfD party as extremist, earning praise from Jewish leaders
  Germany has officially classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist organization, granting intelligence...
Read More...

Bardella poised to run for French Presidency in 2027 if Le Pen is barred

Bardella poised to run for French Presidency in 2027 if Le Pen is barred Bardella poised to run for French Presidency in 2027 if Le Pen is barred
  Jordan Bardella, president of France’s far-right National Rally party, has announced he plans to run for president in 2027 if Marine...
Read More...

Church of Norway sees surge in membership, driven by young families and a sense of community

Church of Norway sees surge in membership, driven by young families and a sense of community Church of Norway sees surge in membership, driven by young families and a sense of community
After years of declining numbers, the Church of Norway is experiencing a surprising revival. Membership is on the rise, especially among young...
Read More...

Border security: MEPs approve gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System

Border security: MEPs approve gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System Border security: MEPs approve gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System
  The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee has given the green light to gradually roll out the new Entry-Exit System (EES)...
Read More...

EU to name seven ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns

EU to name seven ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns EU to name seven ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns
The European Commission plans to classify Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia as "safe third countries of origin,"...
Read More...

Must Read

Most Popular Stories

VIDEO AND audio news:

Features, views, analysis

business

Latest News

Cracks in the Union: elections reveal rising democratic strain in the EU

Cracks in the Union: elections reveal rising democratic strain in the EU Cracks in the Union: elections reveal rising democratic strain in the EU
Across Europe, the democratic fabric of the European Union is under strain as populist and nationalist movements gain momentum, challenging...
Read More...

MEPs support new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural imports

MEPs support new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural imports MEPs support new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural imports
  The European Parliament's International Trade Committee has voted to impose new tariffs on agricultural imports from Russia and Belarus,...
Read More...

Metsola urges to "re-launch Europe as a global power"

Metsola urges to "re-launch Europe as a global power" Metsola urges to "re-launch Europe as a global power"
  In a keynote address at the Europe at the Crossroads event on Tuesday, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola laid out her vision...
Read More...

Belgian Minister launches Moldova visit to dissuade asylum seekers

Belgian Minister launches Moldova visit to dissuade asylum seekers Belgian Minister launches Moldova visit to dissuade asylum seekers
  Belgium’s Minister for Asylum and Migration, Anneleen Van Bossuyt (N-VA), will visit Moldova on Sunday as part of a campaign aimed...
Read More...

France and Germany collaborate on 30-day ceasefire plan for Ukraine, Macron says

France and Germany collaborate on 30-day ceasefire plan for Ukraine, Macron says   France and Germany collaborate on 30-day ceasefire plan for Ukraine, Macron says
  French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and Germany are working closely to support Ukraine and are actively pursuing a...
Read More...

Germany labels far-right AfD party as extremist, earning praise from Jewish leaders

Germany labels far-right AfD party as extremist, earning praise from Jewish leaders Germany labels far-right AfD party as extremist, earning praise from Jewish leaders
  Germany has officially classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist organization, granting intelligence...
Read More...

Bardella poised to run for French Presidency in 2027 if Le Pen is barred

Bardella poised to run for French Presidency in 2027 if Le Pen is barred Bardella poised to run for French Presidency in 2027 if Le Pen is barred
  Jordan Bardella, president of France’s far-right National Rally party, has announced he plans to run for president in 2027 if Marine...
Read More...

Church of Norway sees surge in membership, driven by young families and a sense of community

Church of Norway sees surge in membership, driven by young families and a sense of community Church of Norway sees surge in membership, driven by young families and a sense of community
After years of declining numbers, the Church of Norway is experiencing a surprising revival. Membership is on the rise, especially among young...
Read More...

Border security: MEPs approve gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System

Border security: MEPs approve gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System Border security: MEPs approve gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System
  The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee has given the green light to gradually roll out the new Entry-Exit System (EES)...
Read More...

EU to name seven ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns

EU to name seven ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns EU to name seven ‘safe’ countries for asylum returns
The European Commission plans to classify Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia as "safe third countries of origin,"...
Read More...

Must Read

Most Popular Stories

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted urgent resolutions addressing serious human rights abuses in Cameroon, Iran, and Belarus, highlighting the persecution of

journalists, political repression, and state violence.

Cameroon: end the persecution of journalists before 2025 elections

The European Parliament strongly condemned the ongoing persecution of journalists in Cameroon and called for the immediate and unconditional release of five detained reporters: Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior, and Tsi Conrad.

MEPs urged Cameroonian authorities to guarantee press freedom and uphold human rights, especially in the lead-up to the 2025 presidential election. They criticized the misuse of anti-terrorism laws and false “fake news” charges to silence critical voices, and demanded an end to military trials for civilians.

The resolution calls on the EU and member states to apply diplomatic and economic pressure on the Cameroonian government and to support a UN-led fact-finding mission. MEPs also urged the provision of humanitarian visas for journalists facing persecution.

Iran: halt executions and free political prisoners

Parliament condemned the alarming spike in executions in Iran, particularly targeting activists, women, minorities, and journalists. With the highest per capita execution rate globally, Iran's human rights situation continues to worsen, MEPs said.

They demanded a halt to the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, who face torture and inhumane detention, and called for an immediate moratorium on the death penalty, ultimately leading to its abolition.

MEPs called for the release of political prisoners including Pakhshan Azizi, Wirishe Moradi, Sharifeh Mohammadi, and Mahvash Sabet, and condemned Iran’s practice of “hostage diplomacy,” particularly the detention of EU nationals such as Cécile Kohler, Jacques Paris, and Ahmadreza Djalali.

They also reiterated the call to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization and to impose targeted sanctions against human rights violators. MEPs urged the international community to take strong action in response to Iran's global assassination plots against dissidents.

Belarus: freeze Lukashenka’s assets, support victims of repression

The European Parliament denounced the escalating repression under Alexander Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus and the increasing persecution of Belarusians abroad. MEPs reaffirmed they do not recognize Lukashenka as the legitimate leader and condemned the extraterritorial actions of his regime as violations of EU sovereignty.

MEPs called for:

- The release of political prisoners

- Legal support for Belarusians in exile

- A mechanism to freeze and confiscate Lukashenka's assets abroad, to be redirected to support victims of repression

They demanded that EU member states ignore politically motivated Interpol warrants and impose personal sanctions on those involved in transnational persecution, including officials from the Belarusian Investigative Committee.

The resolution also emphasized the need to support independent media and civil society, accelerate International Criminal Court cases for crimes against humanity, and expand the use of universal jurisdiction to hold perpetrators accountable.

This resolution was adopted with 535 votes in favor, 19 against, and 55 abstentions.

deneme