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EU warns Iranian regime's protest crackdowns may constitute crimes against humanity

The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for an end to the violence and repression, “including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and torture.”

 People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran still deeply entrenched in Europe despite IRGC listing, experts warn

A man shows a sign mentioning US President Donald Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Rome, Italy, January 13, 2026.

Italy's FM demands EU include IRGC in terror group list in response to Iran's protests crackdown

In this photo taken on August 29, 2025 MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen of the Finns Party poses for a photo in Turku, Finland.

Military intervention may be unavoidable to change Iran leadership, MEP says - interview


Russia to ask French parliament about claimed mercenaries in Ukraine war

"In France, the mercenary trade is forbidden by law," the State Duma's chairman said.

 Pavlo, a Ukrainian soldier, stands on the roof of a damaged university, as Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, from a recent missile attack in Kramatorsk Ukraine, December 13, 2022.

European parliamentarians spurred to action after bearing witness to Hamas’ sick cruelty

Italian and Lithuanian officials were among European politicians who viewed the horrors of October 7.

 Israel Lander, in a T-shirt proclaiming “Bring Them Home Now” and “Kfar Aza is my home,” leads the delegation of European MPs around the ruins of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip.

Far-right Polish lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in parliament

Grzegorz Braun then took to the podium in the chamber where he described Hanukkah as "satanic".

 Grzegorz Braun walks after using a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles at the parliament, Warsaw.

Family of Mahsa Amini blocked by Iranian regime from attending EU award ceremony

The European Parliament recently decided to grant a prestigious human rights award to Mahsa Amini and Iranian protesters.

A newspaper with a cover picture of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police" is seen in Tehran, Iran, September 18, 2022.

European MPs condemn the existence of antisemitic monuments in Moldova

The monuments include the Octavian Goga’s statue and the Alley of Classics in the Great Central Park of Chisinau.

Photo of the statue of Octavian Goga and an archived photo.

Stanislav Pavlovschi – Brilliant legal mind stands up to Moldovan gov't corruption

Pavlovschi is one of the founders of Moldova’s Dignity and Truth Platform Party and has consistently advocated for the protection of human rights and Moldova’s adherence to the rule of law.

 STANISLAV PAVLOVSCHI: From 1996 to 2001, he was a member of the Multidisciplinary Anti-Corruption Group established by the Council of Europe.

European Parliament condemns Palestinian incitement, calls for closer ties in one day

European Parliament condemned Palestinian incitement of violence, while approving resolutions to strengthen relations with the Palestinian Authority.

 A Palestinian holds flags during a protest against Israeli army raid in Jenin, along Israel-Gaza border fence east of Gaza City July 3, 2023.

Europe-funded NGO supports ‘armed struggle’ against Israel

“PCHR is known for its biased positions on Israel. They have long maintained close ties to the terror group PFLP," according to NGO Monitor VP Olga Deutsch.

 The EU representative and representatives from EU nations met with members of the 6 Palestinian NGOs that Israel labeled terrorist organizations.

EU Parliament ‘deplores’ Palestinian textbook incitement - new resolution

This year’s resolution emphasized the need to remove antisemitic references and examples more than past versions.

Workers adjust a European flag outside the EU Parliament ahead of the EU elections in Brussels

EU lawmakers call for summit to control 'very powerful' AI

They met in response to a letter that warned that AI could spread misinformation at an unprecedented rate, and that machines could "outnumber, outsmart, obsolete and replace" humans.

 A keyboard is seen reflected on a computer screen displaying the website of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, in this illustration picture taken Feb. 8, 2023.