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French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler, set to lead negotiations on the “Made in Europe” law, has expressed concerns about the European Commission’s proposed strategy, stating it unfairly includes too many non-EU countries in its scope to counter foreign competition within the EU market.
MEPs Dirk Gotink and Maria Ohisalo confronted each other in The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, discussing the escalating housing crisis in Europe. Their debate addressed critical policy implications and potential solutions to the pressing issue affecting citizens across the region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected the notion of partial EU membership during discussions at an informal summit in Cyprus, asserting that Ukraine deserves full membership. Following the unblocking of a €90 billion loan and new sanctions against Russia, focus shifts to Hungary’s ongoing veto of Ukraine’s EU accession.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence motion in the European Parliament on 10 July, with only 175 MEPs in support, compared to 360 against and 18 abstaining.
Ursula von der Leyen has defied her critics by comfortably surviving a no-confidence vote, with an overwhelming number of European Union legislators rejecting a censure motion against her.
The Greek government announced a three-month suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from Libya due to a recent influx exceeding 2,000 individuals.
Houthi rebels sank the cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, resulting in at least four fatalities and many crew members kidnapped; 15 crew members remain unaccounted for.
On Monday, the European Commissioner was fighting for her political career as she appeared before MEPs ahead of her facing a no-confidence vote on Thursday.
Budapest police announced they will not pursue legal actions against participants of the Pride parade, despite the event being officially prohibited.
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