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European Parliament

Also known as: European MEPs

European Parliament — legislative body of the European Union that has passed measures on migrant deportations and approved allocations for farmers.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen 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 children
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen 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 deportations
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen 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 expulsions
  7. Citizen 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'
  8. June 2026
  9. 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 addiction
  10. Citizen 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 hikes
  11. Citizen 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 talks
  12. The 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 record
  13. Citizen Digital

    Following US pressure, the EU's 27 member states and the European Parliament last month put the Turnberry deal on track for final approval by EU lawmakers ahead of the Trump Administration's deadline of July 4.

    US says EU trade deal may resolve forced labour concerns
  14. May 2026
  15. Citizen Digital

    He added that cross-border rail travel accounted for only about seven percent of train trips in Europe because high-speed infrastructure was not always there, and not because of ticketing issues. - 'Leap forward' - The proposal has more support in the European Parliament, which a

    One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel

Yesterday

  1. EU proposes ban on social media for children under thirteen

    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.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Saturday 29 August

  1. Rwanda confirms European delegation visit on migrant deportations

    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

Friday 17 July

  1. EU summons Burkina Faso envoy after diplomat expulsions

    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

Saturday 4 July

  1. European MEPs call for FIFA probe of Infantino over Trump award

    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

Tuesday 23 June

  1. EU advances digital euro to reduce dependence on US payment systems

    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

Thursday 11 June

  1. EU allocates 300 million euros for farmers affected by fertiliser prices

    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

Sunday 7 June

  1. President Ruto travels to Belgium, Norway and Finland for investment talks

    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

  2. Ruto departs for Europe as foreign travel record scrutinized

    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

Friday 5 June

  1. US-EU trade deal may address forced labour tariff concerns

    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

Thursday 14 May

  1. EU forces railways to sell rivals' tickets on websites

    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

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