EPP Group leads the charge to recognise Juan Guaidó as interim President of Venezuela

A long simmering crisis in Venezuela is reaching boiling point. There have been serious allegations of fraud during recent presidential elections, an opposition boycott and widespread protests...

Jan 31, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

Celebrating 30 years of the Sakharov Prize

The EU’s Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought is awarded every year to an individual or organisation from anywhere in the world for outstanding achievements in upholding human rights and...

Jun 05, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia

Time for tougher sanctions against Venezuela: Salafranca

The European Parliament has voted for tougher sanctions against the Venezuelan regime as it prepares for early presidential elections seen as a sham. President Nicolás Maduro is running for...

Feb 21, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia

Brexit, Sakharov Prize, EU investment, Kebab ban defeated

At its final plenary of 2017, the European Parliament approved a Resolution on the Brexit talks, backing the move to phase 2 but insisting on citizens’ rights and Irish border arrangements....

Dec 14, 2017 - Latest News-Multimedia

State of the Union, Fipronil scandal, Turkey, Venezuela

At the European Parliament’s latest plenary, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker proposed plans to strengthen the EU27 as Brexit talks proceed. Parliament also debated action on the...

Sep 14, 2017 - Latest News-Multimedia