The EU Parliament has transparency problems. Marine Le Pen’s case is a window into what’s wrong
The conviction of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen for embezzling funds from the EU Parliament has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond.
Politico Europe5d
European Parliament’s careless harassment investigations are failing victims, complainants say
Two recent judgements by the Court of Justice of the European Union on internal parliamentary hearings shed light on slapdash ...
EURACTIV4d
The Chattering Classes: A textbook case of antisemitism; Beer thieves in Parliament
Trouble ahead: Taking the circus to plenary in Strasbourg, where the European Parliament will vote on the budget, next week is shaping up to be a showdown over Gaza in the EU’s lower chamber.
The Daily Telegraph11d
EU considers ‘comical’ €20m scaffolding plan to keep debate chamber open
European Parliament officials are considering a €20 million (£17 million) plan for the monthly removal of scaffolding to keep its debating chamber open during renovation works. The Telegraph ...
Romania Insider7d
Council of Europe Congress urges Romania to limit use of emergency ordinances on electoral matters
Romania should avoid making last-minute changes to its electoral laws or using emergency ordinances to address politically ...