The Latest Breaking News from European Parliament

WASHINGTON — When a U.K. citizen traveled to Colleyville, Texas, to take hostages at a synagogue in January, U.S. law enforcement had no information about his criminal record and terrorist sympathies in their databases. But the British did.

Taipei (AFP) - A senior European Union lawmaker said Wednesday that Taiwan's future should be decided by its own people and that the EU backs the island's "sovereign" existence, in a pointed warning to Beijing.

Lawmakers on the European Parliament's energy committee supported more ambitious EU targets to save energy and expand renewable power on Wednesday, viewed as key to ending Europe's reliance on Russian gas.

The International Energy Forum (IEF) welcomed the European Parliament’s decision to include nuclear and natural gas in the EU classification of environmentally sustainable energy sources, unlocking billions of euros of new investment. In a statement, the IEF also stressed the need to strengthen disclosures of nuclear and gas holdings. “This…

In a tumultuous week for British politics, European Union lawmakers are continuing to appeal for Westminster to resume post-Brexit talks. Leading German-British MEP David McAllister is chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, and closely involved in Brexit-related issues on the EU side. He told FRANCE 24 that…

MEPs from across EU’s mainstream political groups unite to criticise PM’s plan

The Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act will together change Big Tech oversight for the better — if the EU can implement them efficiently.

THE EU is ready to accept new members again and the process of accession for an independent Scotland will be “simpler and faster” the sooner it…

The European Council of Ministers rejects an appeal by Italy to extend the ban on internal combustion cars and vans to 2040 (instead of 2035).