European Parliament

Trump's US is not an ally of France, says French presidential hopeful

French center-left politician Raphael Glucksmann said the US under President Donald Trump is no longer an ally of Europe, citing alleged interference as tensions rise between Paris and Washington.

|ByREUTERS
Raphael Glucksmann during a topical debate about state violence in Minneapolis and rule of law in the United states, at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, on February 11, 2026.
People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

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.”

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
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

Experts stressed that Iran’s Islamic regime has spent decades covertly entrenching itself across the continent, often under the cover of diplomacy, making removal far from straightforward.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
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

"The losses suffered by the civilian population during the protests demand a clear response," Italian FM Antonio Tajani wrote on X.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Ireland seeking review of EU-Israel agreement over rights concerns

Ireland has long been a champion of Palestinian rights, and ministers have repeatedly said the government is considering recognizing a Palestinian state.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024ByREUTERS
FILE PHOTO: European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023.

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.

JANUARY 19, 2024ByREUTERS
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.

DECEMBER 29, 2023ByFELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
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".

DECEMBER 12, 2023ByREUTERS, ZVIKA KLEIN
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.

DECEMBER 10, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
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.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
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.

JULY 20, 2023ByFERN SIDMAN
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.

JULY 13, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
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.

MAY 14, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
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.

MAY 10, 2023ByLAHAV HARKOV
Workers adjust a European flag outside the EU Parliament ahead of the EU elections in Brussels