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China will lift sanctions on EU lawmakers to unblock trade talks - Politico

China plans to lift sanctions on five members of the European Parliament who have criticised human rights abuses. This could open the way for trade talks between the two sides.

News of the World • 05:50 AM • 2250 views

President of the European Parliament: "The security of Ukraine is the security of Europe"

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola stated the need to strengthen support for Ukraine ahead of the emergency EU summit. She emphasized that the security of Ukraine is the security of Europe and called for an increase in financial and military assistance.

Politics • March 6, 02:19 PM • 12191 views

European Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to Venezuelan opposition leaders

Edmundo González and María Corina Machado received the Sakharov Prize 2024 for their struggle for democracy in Venezuela. González accepted the award in person, while Machado spoke via video link.

News of the World • December 17, 02:55 PM • 17797 views

Tusk reveals three main priorities of Poland during the EU presidency in 2025

Poland will focus on security, energy and competitiveness during its EU presidency from January 2025. Tusk called on Europe to be more "selfish" and solidarity in facing external challenges.

News of the World • December 6, 09:46 AM • 16104 views

MEP Mecola calls on Germany to provide Ukraine with TAURUS missiles

The President of the European Parliament supported the provision of German TAURUS cruise missiles with a range of 500 km to Ukraine. Mecola emphasized the urgent need for military assistance due to the intensification of Russian attacks.

War • November 23, 05:02 PM • 37524 views

EU proposes to create its own security organization

The head of the European Parliament, Roberta Mecola, has proposed creating the EU's own security and defense alliance. The new alliance should complement NATO, not compete with it, especially against the backdrop of the unstable situation due to the war in Ukraine.

Politics • November 3, 11:55 PM • 77818 views

Zelenskyy discusses Ukraine's future EU membership with the President and leaders of political groups in the European Parliament

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Parliament and leaders of political groups. The parties discussed financial assistance, support for the Peace Formula and Ukraine's future membership in the EU.

War • October 17, 04:53 PM • 18278 views

Zelenskyy goes to Brussels to present Victory Plan to EU leaders

The President of Ukraine leaves for Belgium for a meeting of the European Council. Zelenskyy will present the Victory Plan and hold meetings with the European Parliament and NATO to strengthen Ukraine's defense.

War • October 17, 06:22 AM • 32660 views

Mecola is re-elected as President of the European Parliament. Zelensky has already congratulated her

Roberta Mecola was re-elected as President of the European Parliament for another two and a half years until 2027, receiving 562 votes in the first round.

News of the World • July 16, 11:45 AM • 14193 views

EU leaders fail to agree on von der Leyen's second term - Politico

EU leaders failed to agree on candidates for key EU positions, including Ursula von der Leyen's second term as president of the European Commission.

News of the World • June 18, 06:09 AM • 16754 views

Quick alignment around the Big Four: Politico finds out who is vying for top EU leadership positions

The EU notes a rapidly emerging consensus on preferred names for top EU leadership positions: naming Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission, António Costa as president of the European Council, Roberta Metsola as head of the European Parliament and Kaja Kallas as head of EU diplomacy.

News of the World • June 12, 02:33 PM • 21551 views

Ukraine expects EU to approve negotiation framework in late June - Stefanishyna

Ukraine has fulfilled all of its commitments to the EU membership negotiations, and a decision on the approval of the framework for negotiations is expected to be reached by consensus among EU leaders after the European Parliament elections in late June, as agreed, with all necessary documents ready by the end of May.

Politics • May 10, 09:09 AM • 26229 views

On the occasion of Europe Day, Blinken addressed EU citizens, emphasizing the partnership in defense against Russian aggression

On Europe Day, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken emphasized the importance of the U.S.-EU partnership in defending against Russian aggression in Ukraine and noted shared democratic values and economic prosperity.

Politics • May 9, 03:45 PM • 24793 views

Zelenskyy on arms supplies from partners: the distance is not in kilometers, but in weeks and months

According to President Zelenskyy, the time from the decision to provide Ukraine with weapons to their arrival at the front line is measured in weeks and months, not kilometers, due to delays in deliveries, despite approved aid packages.

War • May 9, 03:36 PM • 22446 views

Zelensky voices the main issues of the Peace Summit in Switzerland

Zelenskyy outlined the main issues to be discussed at the Peace Summit in Switzerland. Among them are the exchange of prisoners, the return of abducted Ukrainian children and deported citizens, as well as nuclear and food security issues.

Politics • May 9, 03:19 PM • 19313 views

Stefanchuk discusses military support for Ukraine with the President of the European Parliament: the meeting was held in a shelter due to air raid alert

Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met with Robert Metsola, President of the European Parliament, in an air raid shelter during her visit to Kyiv on Europe Day to discuss military support, Ukraine's EU membership bid, and support for parliamentary cooperation.

Politics • May 9, 03:18 PM • 17369 views

Not just Donbas: Zelensky says russians have increased their troops everywhere

According to President Zelenskyy, the russians have increased the number of troops across Ukraine, especially in the north and east, taking advantage of a pause in the supply of weapons.

War • May 9, 03:01 PM • 17488 views

During the press conference between Zelensky and Metzola, an alarm sounded: the president reacted emotionally

During a joint press conference between President Zelensky and European Parliament President Metzola in Kyiv, an air raid alarm sounded, revealing Russia's true attitude toward peace and the fight against Nazism.

War • May 9, 02:20 PM • 21136 views

Metzola is optimistic that the negotiation framework will be adopted in June by the EU countries

Ukraine is close to the start of actual accession negotiations with the European Union, and the President of the European Parliament is optimistic that the framework for negotiations will be adopted by EU member states in June.

Politics • May 9, 02:19 PM • 18773 views

President of the European Parliament met with a barista who made coffee in a cafe damaged by russian shelling

During her visit to Kyiv, European Parliament President Roberta Mecola met with barista Maria, who continued to make coffee in a cafe damaged by russian shelling, demonstrating the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit.

Society • May 9, 02:14 PM • 34229 views

The EU does not recognize the "elections" in Russia, but a strong position is expected from the new mandate of the European Parliament - Metsola

The European Union does not recognize the so-called Russian elections, especially those held illegally in the occupied territories of Ukraine, and the new European Parliament is expected to take a strong position.

Politics • May 9, 02:05 PM • 14908 views

Putin is not going to stop, he has a feeling that the West can be split - Zelenskyy

Putin is not going to stop, President Zelensky said.

War • May 9, 01:51 PM • 14602 views

Zelensky on meeting with Metzola: We are working together to strengthen our position to protect life

President Zelenskyy and European Parliament President Mecola met in Kyiv to maximize efforts to protect lives in Ukraine and Europe from Russia's ongoing invasion and attacks.

Politics • May 9, 01:17 PM • 16202 views

President of the European Parliament speaks in the session hall of the Verkhovna Rada

After the air alert ended, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Mecola, began her speech in the session hall of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Europe Day.

War • May 9, 01:00 PM • 18560 views

Ukraine's path to EU accession will definitely be difficult - Metsola

Ukraine's path to EU accession will be difficult, but the European Parliament and the EU will help rebuild Ukraine's infrastructure and economy because Ukraine is Europe and Europe is Ukraine, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

Politics • May 9, 10:35 AM • 103414 views

Zelenskyy: Ukraine is close to the actual start of EU accession talks

Ukraine is close to starting EU accession talks after fulfilling all the necessary requirements, and the negotiation phase is expected to begin in June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • May 9, 10:19 AM • 20544 views

Common values and history make a country truly European - Zelensky on Europe Day

Shared values and history make a country truly European, which is a true European strength that must be multiplied in order to protect life and values on the continent, to inherit a peaceful and united Europe to our children, and to defeat evil like Hitler and Putin.

Society • May 9, 09:45 AM • 19494 views

"Once again in the Land of the Brave": President of the European Parliament came to Kyiv on Europe Day

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola arrived in Kyiv on Europe Day, May 9, as she announced on her social media, where she posted a video of herself greeting Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk at the railway station.

Politics • May 9, 08:10 AM • 21442 views

European Parliament fines Latvian MEP found guilty of spying for Russia

The European Parliament has imposed sanctions, including a fine and a ban on certain functions, against Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka for violating the code of conduct after she was found to have spied for Russia.

News of the World • April 11, 07:38 AM • 31386 views

European Parliament to sue European Commission over unfreezing funds for Hungary - Politico

The European Parliament is preparing to sue the European Commission over its controversial decision to unfreeze billions of dollars for Hungary late last year, despite concerns about human rights and rule of law violations.

Politics • March 12, 10:14 PM • 30591 views

The Rada extended the deadline for the voluntary return of military personnel from unauthorized leave until August 30.

State Land Bank or Vinnytsia "meeting of friends" around land management

From May, gasoline in Ukraine should be sold with alcohol: how this will affect cars and the cost of fuel

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

US at the UN Security Council: Responsibility for peace in Ukraine lies with both countries

Trump summed up the results of 100 days of presidency: main theses

Air raid alert across Ukraine: threat of missile attack from MiG-31K

Night attack on Dnipro: the RMA told the details

More than half of the battles are in two directions: map from the General Staff

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“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics tradeExclusive

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

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