Sakharov Prize 2024: press conference today at 11.35 | News

Sakharov Prize 2024: press conference today at 11.35 | News

WHEN: Tuesday 17 December at 11.35 CET WHERE: Press conference room Daphne Caruana Galizia, European Parliament in Strasbourg The 2024 Sakharov Prize laureates and representatives will be present at the press conference: – Mr Edmundo González Urrutia, President-elect of Venezuela – Mrs Ana Corina Sosa, daughter and representative of María Corina Machado, the leader of … Read more

Italian court acquits Matteo Salvini in migrant ‘kidnapping’ case – POLITICO

Italian court acquits Matteo Salvini in migrant ‘kidnapping’ case – POLITICO

In September, the prosecutor asked for a six-year prison term for Salvini as well as compensation of more than €1 million for damages if the court had found him guilty. The appeals process following the verdict could still take years. Salvini repeatedly defended himself, saying he “simply protected the country’s borders,” by preventing the migrants … Read more

Deforestation law: Parliament gives companies extra year to comply | News

Deforestation law: Parliament gives companies extra year to comply | News

Parliament adopted the provisional political agreement with the Council to delay the application of the new rules with 546 votes to 97 and 7 abstentions. Large operators and traders will now have to respect the obligations of this regulation as of 30 December 2025, and micro- and small enterprises from 30 June 2026. This additional … Read more

Backlash builds as Elon Musk endorses Germany’s far right – POLITICO

Backlash builds as Elon Musk endorses Germany’s far right – POLITICO

Musk, who is closely allied to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has longed expressed sympathy for the AfD — but, also, some uncertainty about the party’s stances. “Why is there such a negative reaction from some about AfD?” the tech billionaire wrote on X in June. “They keep saying ‘far right,’ but the policies of AfD that … Read more

Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman | News

Sakharov Prize 2024: press conference today at 11.35 | News

After two rounds of voting, Teresa Anjinho secured the necessary majority of votes cast. Six candidates participated in the first and second ballots: Teresa Anjinho (Portugal), Emilio De Capitani (Italy), Marino Fardelli (Italy), Julia Laffranque (Estonia), Claudia Mahler (Austria), and Reinier van Zutphen (the Netherlands). The new European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho is an independent human … Read more

Is the British government scared of Nigel Farage? – POLITICO

Is the British government scared of Nigel Farage? – POLITICO

“A top priority for them is maintaining the support of ‘Red Wall’ voters, many of whom voted for Brexit, and the party is concerned that any significant deepening of relations could be seen as somehow undoing Brexit.” Ringing in the New Year The nervous caution in London is being noticed in Brussels. After leading a … Read more

European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 19 December 2024 | News

Sakharov Prize 2024: press conference today at 11.35 | News

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will represent Parliament at the summit, where she will address the heads of state or government at 10.00 and hold a press conference after her speech. When: Press conference at around 11.00 on 19 December Where: European Council press room and via Parliament’s webstreaming or EbS+. At their meeting in Brussels, … Read more

Hauptstadt – und jetzt? Der Jahresend-Streit mit Michael Bröcker – POLITICO

Hauptstadt – und jetzt? Der Jahresend-Streit mit Michael Bröcker – POLITICO

Hauptstadt – und jetzt? Der Jahresend-Streit mit Michael Bröcker – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their … Read more

EP TODAY | News | European Parliament

Sakharov Prize 2024: press conference today at 11.35 | News

Parliament’s priorities for the UN Commission on the Status of Women From around 10.00, MEPs and Commissioner Lahbib will debate the EU’s position on the upcoming 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. At noon, MEPs will vote on a draft report that emphasises the need for strong EU leadership … Read more

Who is Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ‘prince of darkness’ US ambassador pick?

Who is Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ‘prince of darkness’ US ambassador pick?

LONDON — Peter Mandelson looks set for a new life in the United States after a long and sometimes-controversial career in British public life. An announcement confirming him as the government’s choice for next U.K. ambassador to Washington is expected from No.10 Downing Street Friday. It’s a remarkable next chapter for Mandelson, who is staunchly … Read more