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Top court takes issue with EP vote on rule of law
The resolution adopted last week by the European Parliament regarding press freedom and the threat to the rule of law in Greece was slammed on Thursday by the plenary of the Supreme Court as direct interference in the work of the Greek judicial authorities, regarding a series of cases that are pending before the courts, with unproven and unsubstantiated allegations.
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MEPs should be elected on the basis of merit, not glamour
Greece needs responsible representation in Europe. If the conservative government failed to grasp this from the recent developments surrounding the European Parliament resolution on the rule of law and media freedom in Greece, it will inevitably face the issue again.
EPPO drops charges against MEP Maria Spyraki in fraud case
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has decided to dismiss its proceedings against Greek MEP Maria Spyraki, in a case of suspected fraud in relation to the management of the parliamentary allowance, and in particular concerning the remuneration of Accredited Parliamentary Assistants.
European Parliament passes resolution on Serbia
STRASBOURG - The European Parliament on Thursday passed a resolution on the situation in Serbia following the December elections in the country.
The resolution was carried with 461 votes in favour and 53 against and 43 abstentions.
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Resolution of EP is non-binding: the OSCE and other EU institutions were not informed
Namely, today the deputies of different groups of the European Parliament (EP) agreed on a joint proposal for a resolution on the situation in Serbia after the elections.
MEP Kaili faces jail if she breaks media gag order, lawyer says
Politician Eva Kaili, who is being investigated over corruption allegations dubbed Qatargate, could face legal repercussions if she speaks to the media about the scandal, Brussels-based news site POLITICO has reported.
Bulgaria Braces for Rightward Shift in Upcoming EP Elections
The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) projects a notable shift to the right in the 2024 European Parliamentary (EP) elections, foretelling the rise of Euroskeptic parties, potentially securing significant positions in Bulgaria. The forecast suggests a surge in right-leaning movements across several countries.
European Parliament debates Greece’s rule of law issue
The European Parliament debated rule of law backsliding and media freedom issues in Greece on Wednesday, after criticism and warnings from journalists, civil society and MEPs.
Nikola Minchev Agrees to Head EP Candidates for WCC-DB
"We Continue the Change" (WCC-DB) ranking member, Member of Parliament, and former Parliament leader Nikola Minchev has affirmed his consent to lead the party's list of candidates for the European Parliament (EP) elections scheduled for this year.
European Court rules against MEP Kaili on immunity lifting request
The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed "as inadmissible in its entirety" the challenge brought by European Parliament Member Eva Kaili against the request for lifting her parliamentary immunity.