European Parliament

Qatargate: Kaili’s phone call to MEP Arena – Precarious ties

The main article of French daily Le Soir focuses on the Belgian MEP Marie Arena, in the investigation it is conducting on Qatargate. The MEP who belongs to the Socialist group has been in the press on other occasions for her possible involvement in the Qatargate scandal, however she is not included among the MEPs for whom the lifting of immunity was requested.

Minister of Justice: Bulgaria is Ready and has the Right to enter Schengen

"Bulgaria is ready and has the right to enter Schengen", stated the Acting Minister of Justice Krum Zarkov on BNT.

"We have the understanding of the member states, the European Commission, and now a strong resolution is expected from the European Parliament", he noted. "Bulgarians should have the same rights as Europeans", commented Krum Zarkov.

Two MEPs Insulted Bulgaria and Romania at the Schengen debate

The EC hopes that the EU Council will take the historic decision in December.

Bulgaria and Romania fulfill all the criteria for joining Schengen. And for 11 years now. This was the joint position of the European Commission and all parties in the European Parliament, expressed during a debate in Strasbourg.

Op-ed: New Democracy and its ‘strategic opponent’ PASOK

By Katerina Panagopoulou

In January, 2021, PASOK MP Andreas Loverdos [a top contender in the 2021 party leadership race in December of last year] was asked the question always posed to PASOK cadres: "With whom will you collaborate [in a coalition] government], and which party do you view as the opponent?"

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