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European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Iran’s brutal treatment of protesters

The resolution came following a heated debate on Tuesday, where the motion’s proponents decried the recent human rights violations against protesters in Iran.

Iranian flags with Reza Pahlavi and the Eiffel Tower in the background, in Paris, France, January 18, 2026
European Union, Israeli and German flags flutter near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2022

Majority of European MPs view Israel positively, call for cooperation, survey finds - exclusive

 Anti-MAGA cap "Nu det NUUK!" which is sold in the clothing store McKorman on Noerrebrogade, is displayed, in Copenhagen, Denmark January 13, 2026. The message "Nu er det NUUK!" and "Make America go away" is embroidered on the cap.

Denmark wishes for 'common way forward' with Trump, President undeterred in quest for Greenland

 FILE PHOTO: European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023.

EU Parliament bans all Iranian diplomats, representatives from its premises


Why Qatar’s involvement in EU scandal may impact Middle East - analysis

Several European Parliament members were found to have been involved in corruption with Qatar.

 European Parliament vice president, Greek socialist Eva Kaili, is seen at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

EU-Qatar graft scandal uncovered by year-long, pan-Europe probe, Belgium says

Intelligence agencies all over Europe cooperated over a year to uncover one of the biggest scandals to ever hit the European Union.

European Parliament building, Strasbourg, France

Ukraine's parliament enacts reform laws recommended by EU - Speaker

The road to membership is widely expected to be long, possibly lasting a decade. EU leaders said that Ukraine would have much 'homework' to do.

 Flags of European Union and Ukraine flutter outside EU Parliament building, in Brussels, Belgium, February 28, 2022

Ukrainian people receive Sakharov freedom prize

The prize has been awarded annually since 1988 to individuals and organizations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Representatives of Ukrainian civil society pose with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola after receiving the Sakharov Prize in the name of the people of Ukraine and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France December 14, 2022.

Netanyahu's new government must affirm 2-state support -EU Parliament

European Union parliamentarians affirmed that they gave their "unwavering support for a negotiated two-state solution on the basis of the 1967-lines."

 Flags of European Union and Ukraine flutter outside EU Parliament building, in Brussels, Belgium, February 28, 2022

European Parliament's Kaili ousted from post as she denies corruption charges

"Her position is that she is innocent, I can tell you that," her attorney said.

 Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, Qatar's labor minister, speaks with Greece's Eva Kaili, vice president of the European Parliament, during a meeting in Qatar, October 31, 2022

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola receives King David Award

Metsola received the award after she visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola speaks during a news conference in the Latvian Parliament in Riga, Latvia, October 27, 2022.

Hungary is no longer a full democracy, Europe declares in vote

The European Commission is expected to propose cutting 70% of Hungary’s cohesion funds on Sunday, but will also open the door to a compromise.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for the European Union leaders summit, as EU's leaders attempt to agree on Russian oil sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium May 30, 2022.

European Parliament planned Israel trip with Nazi sympathizer delegate

Estonian lawmaker Jaak Madison has called for a “final solution” against immigration to Europe, and in 2015, he wrote a blog post sympathizing with the Nazis

 Jaak Madison, member of Estonian party EKRE (Conservative People's Party of Estonia) addresses a major rally of European nationalist and far-right parties ahead of EU parliamentary elections in Milan, Italy May 18, 2019

VP of EU's Assembly attends event marking 'Liberation and Rescue Day'

For the first time since World War II, representatives of the 46 member states of the Parliamentary Assembly of the European Council held a special event in Strasbourg.

 VP of EU's Assembly attends event marking 'Liberation and Rescue Day'