EU must prepare better to fight off foreign interference and disinformation
The EU’s lack of awareness and counter-measures makes interference an attractive tactic for malicious foreign actors and endangers democracy, say MEPs. Parliament’s…
Parliament calls for EU rules and strategy to counter the crackdown on civil society in Europe
MEPs adopted proposals to recognise the crucial role of civil society for democracy, calling for a Commission strategy and common rules across…
MEPs demand a ban on ‘golden passports’ and specific rules for ‘golden visas’
Concerned that EU citizenship is for sale, Parliament proposes new common rules to address the many problems linked to ‘citizenship/residence by investment’…
Zabuzhko: ‘Ukrainians fight to free Europe from the spectre of totalitarianism’
On International Women’s Day, Ukrainian author Oksana Zabuzhko addressed the European Parliament on the plight of her fellow citizens under attack by…
Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy
The European Commission has today proposed an outline of a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas, in…
Fight against racism: end segregation in schools and halt xenophobia in media
MEPs ask for public policies on culture, media, education and sports to be used to uproot structural racism and promote the EU…
President Metsola asks Russia to free protesters: truth is not easily suppressed
President Metsola called on the Russian authorities to free all anti-invasion peaceful protesters unjustly detained, at the opening of the plenary session…
Foreign interference committee finalises recommendations | News | European Parliament
Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Parliament will vote on a report with recommendations on how to stop dangerous foreign attacks on democracy.…
Teleworking, unpaid care and mental health during Covid-19
A survey has confirmed that the increase in unpaid care work and teleworking has hit women’s work-life balance and mental health. Check…
Disinformation: Parliament committee recommends EU sanctions
The EU should have a specific regime of sanctions to tackle foreign interference and disinformation campaigns by foreign powers, according to a…