Tag: European Parliament
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ECR attacks Muslim Entryism in Europe by adopting the stance of a Foreign Islamic state
On Thursday last week, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding motion by the European Cosnervatives and Reformists (ECR), forwarded by French MEP Céline Imart that calls for the identification of Muslim entryism networks to Europe and the proposal to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation. The Muslim Brotherhood originated in Egypt in 1928…
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European Parliament commemorates Anna Politkovskaya with standing ovation, marking 20 years after her murder
Members of the European Parliament gave a standing ovation following a speech by Anna Victoria Politkovskaya, the granddaughter of Russian investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya, during a tribute in Strasbourg marking 20 years since the journalist’s assassination. Some MEPs, however, refused to stand during the ovation, including Harald Vilimsky of Patriots for europe who toe a…
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ECB raises inflation forecast: ECB Chief calls for more investment in AI
Yesterday, during a hearing of the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde presented latest ECB’s inflation outlook, with inflation the outlook showing inflation going even higher and expected to remain above 2% until 2029. According to the ECB’s latest September projections, headline inflation is expected to average…
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President of the European Parliament evasive on abortion rights
On the sidelines of this week’s major events and speeches at the European Parliament, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, was ambushed by journalist and researcher Alessandro Marcia and asked about abortion and LGBT rights. She was taken by surprise and ended up on the defensive, saying that she supports LGBT rights but…
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament in French: seeks alliance not competition
Earlier today, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, opening in French before moving between French and English, reflecting Canada’s two official languages. Prime Minister Carney received a warm reception in the chamber as he advocated for a significantly deeper political and economic alliance between Canada and the European Union. His…
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EU Chief closes SOTEU speech with call for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia
A very powerful message for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia has resounded through Europe today as the EU Commission President closed her State of the Union speech by stating that Europe should ensure that justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia is made. She said that the subject is close to her heart and that, as today…
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EU Chief announces Canada to be the first EU Associate Member
This article will be updated with further details. In her State of the Union speech at the European Parliament, the EU Commissioner President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Canada will become the first Associate Member of the European Union. This kind of EU agreement is tailor-made and could potentially include free visa travel between…
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European Parliament to vote on European Democracy Shield today
The European Parliament will today debate and vote on the European Democracy Shield, a new framework intended to strengthen the European Union’s defences against foreign interference, disinformation and sabotage (“hybrid”) attacks, with Russia identified as the main threat. The European Parliament’s plenary session opened in Strasbourg yesterday, with President Roberta Metsola beginning her address by…
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Labour Party launches attack on David Casa following announcement of fact-finding mission by the European Parliament
The Labour Party has launched an attack on PN and EPP MEP, David, Casa through its propaganda arm, ONE, accusing him of tarnishing Malta’s name abroad following a decision by the European Parliament to conduct a fact-finding mission following Yorgen Fenech’s verdict. The mission was approved by the European Parliament’s Democracy, Rule of Law and…
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Labour MEP Daniel Attard renews his attack against the authorities for prosecuting Joseph Muscat
Labour MEP Daniel Attard has renewed his attack on prosecutors and Inquiring Magistrate Gabriella Vella over the investigation and prosecution of disgraced ex-Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. He reiterated that the accusations against Joseph Muscat are unjust and renewed his attack on the experts appointed by the magistrate, including Jeremy Harbinson, who is refusing to testify…
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MEPs reject “Chat Control”, but law survives after vote falls short of absolute majority
A majority of voting Members of the European Parliament opposed the revival of the controversial “Chat Control” legislation on Thursday, with 314 MEPs voting to reject the Council’s position, 276 voting against rejection and 17 abstaining. Despite winning a clear majority among those who cast a vote, the attempt to block the legislation failed because…
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MEP Daniel Attard makes false accusations and statements in scathing attack against the free press in Malta
Joseph Muscat’s lackey and Labour Party MEP, Daniel Attard, has issued a scathing statement against the free press in Malta, throwing insults and calling us “Pharisees”, while also making libelous accusations that the free press is connected with opposition NGOs and the Opposition. Daniel Attard’s fiery and libelous attack was posted in a video in…