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European Parliament — legislative institution of the European Union that passes legislation and approves emergency allocations affecting the bloc's member states.
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… "The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize recognises the important work of the court in upholding international law and justice," said European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola in announcing the award.The ICC thanke …
Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prizeCitizen Digital
… Member of the European Parliament Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová also urged the European Commission, which has not proposed legislation specifically targeting smart glasses, to consider possible action. …
Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concernsCitizen Digital
… Twitter Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive for a speech during European Commission President's annual State of the Union address at a plenary session of the European Parliament …
Countries move to ban social media for childrenCitizen Digital
… All five have said they want to create such "hubs" outside the European Union by the end of the year, after the European Parliament passed legislation in June allowing member states to do so but angering rights groups. …
Rwanda confirms European visit over migrant deportationsCitizen Digital
… The authorities summoned the EU ambassador last month over a European Parliament resolution and remarks by a French MEP criticising the "failure" of the junta, which is battling jihadists.
EU summons Burkina Faso envoy over diplomat expulsionsCitizen Digital
European MEPs urge FIFA to probe Infantino over Trump 'peace prize' By AFP July 04, 2026 10:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) hands the World Cup trophy to US President …
European MEPs urge FIFA to probe Infantino over Trump 'peace prize'The Standard
… The digital euro cannot be created without the rules underpinning the project being approved by the EU capitals and the European Parliament.What is the digital euro? …
EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addictionCitizen Digital
… The proposal needs approval from the bloc's 27 member states and the European Parliament. …
European Union pledges extra Ksh.44B for farmers hit by fertiliser price hikesCitizen Digital
… While in Belgium, the President is expected to hold consultations with the leadership of the European Union, including European Council President António Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. …
President Ruto heads to Europe for trade and bilateral talksThe Standard
… ng Philippe and Flemish Minister-President Matthias Diependaele on trade and investment, and meet business leaders on opportunities in manufacturing, value addition and logistics.He will also hold consultations with European Council President António Costa and European Parliament …
Ruto departs for Europe amid scrutiny over foreign travel recordThe International Criminal Court received the European Union's Sakharov Prize in recognition of its work upholding international law, as it faces US sanctions and Trump's vow to dismantle the court over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
The International Criminal Court received the European Union's Sakharov Prize in recognition of its work upholding international law, as it faces US sanctions and Trump's vow to dismantle the court over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Governments, courts and companies are examining rules on smart glasses over concerns the technology could be used to photograph, film or audio-record people and materials without their knowledge. Australia's federal government said in September it was considering barring camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces, while courts in England and Wales have prohibited their use.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda's government confirmed that representatives from several European countries visited this week to discuss making Rwanda a transit point for deported migrants and rejected asylum seekers. Germany, Austria, Denmark, Greece and the Netherlands are seeking to establish "hubs" outside the European Union by year-end, following European Parliament legislation passed in June.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU summoned Burkina Faso's ambassador on Thursday in protest over the "unjustified" expulsion of two EU diplomats, with no explanation provided. The spokeswoman announced retaliatory measures will follow.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fifty members of the European Parliament have urged FIFA's ethics committee to investigate president Gianni Infantino for awarding a 'peace prize' to US President Donald Trump, supporting a complaint by sports human rights group FairSquare that cited FIFA's code of ethics requiring political neutrality.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union is moving forward with a digital euro as an alternative to US payment platforms like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. If EU negotiations approve the rules by end of year, the digital euro could be available to citizens in 2029, with a pilot programme planned for mid-2027.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union announced an additional 300 million euros in emergency funds for farmers impacted by rising fertiliser costs linked to the Iran war, adding to 200 million euros already pledged. The allocation requires approval from the bloc's 27 member states and the European Parliament.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto departed Kenya for official visits to Belgium and Norway, and a state visit to Finland, aiming to attract investment, expand market access for Kenyan products, and strengthen economic partnerships. He will engage business leaders and government officials on opportunities in value addition, manufacturing, agriculture and logistics.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto departed for official visits to Belgium, Norway, and Finland, aiming to attract investment and expand export markets in agriculture, clean energy, and technology. The trip draws renewed attention to his foreign travel record—62 visits to 38 countries in his first 20 months in office—a factor cited in last year's youth protests.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Thursday that a trade deal with the European Union may resolve Washington's concerns about forced labour underlying new US tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent targeting 60 economies. The EU has protested US findings that it failed to enforce prohibitions on importing goods made with forced labour, and called on Washington to respect the Turnberry trade deal from last year capping US levies on European goods at 15 percent.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Commission has unveiled new rules requiring railway companies to sell competitors' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, aiming to make multi-country train journeys seamless and comparable in a single booking.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →