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EU warns Iranian regime's protest crackdowns may constitute crimes against humanity

The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for an end to the violence and repression, “including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and torture.”

 People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran still deeply entrenched in Europe despite IRGC listing, experts warn

A man shows a sign mentioning US President Donald Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Rome, Italy, January 13, 2026.

Italy's FM demands EU include IRGC in terror group list in response to Iran's protests crackdown

In this photo taken on August 29, 2025 MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen of the Finns Party poses for a photo in Turku, Finland.

Military intervention may be unavoidable to change Iran leadership, MEP says - interview


EU to sanction 37 Iranians, its parliament asks it to target IRGC

"We believe we should already start working on the fifth [sanctions package] to list IRGC as a terrorist organization," said one EU diplomat.

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

European Parliament calls on EU to blacklist Iran's IRGC

On Thursday, the European Parliament is expected to pass another resolution dealing with Iran, including a call to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization.

 Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023.

European parliament launching procedure to waiver immunity of two MEPS following Qatar scandal

Two members of European Parliament have had their immunity waivered for accepting bribes from Qatar

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appears on screen as EU Parliament awards Sakharov prize to the Ukrainian people at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France December 14, 2022.

European Parliament corruption: Kaili's partner confesses to role in case

Investigators believe that Francesco Giorgi hoped to exonerate his partner, Eva Kaili by confessing.

 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

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