
EU Harmonises Corruption Penalties in Move Towards Deeper Integration
The European Parliament has approved a new directive that sets common definitions and minimum penalties for corruption-related crimes across the Union.

The European Parliament has approved a new directive that sets common definitions and minimum penalties for corruption-related crimes across the Union.

If someone is on the ‘good side,’ threatening rhetoric can be tolerated, political blackmail can be explained, and pressure can be relativized.

Officials want the UK back in the bloc but are happy to deepen ties in the meantime.

The EU’s extraordinary summit ended without concrete measures following a week marked by trade and territorial threats from Washington.

After an EP decision to bar Iranian officials from its premises, the EU proposes further measures against Iran.

The Tehran foreign ministry summoned European diplomats on Monday to object to their support for the anti-regime protests.

MEPs are outraged that the EP is allowing the sale of so-called “Italian-style” products at its main headquarters.

Manfred Weber suggests not honoring the agreement with the Socialists and retaining the presidency of the Eurochamber next year.

Péter Magyar is a “captured man” beholden to his Brussels “mentors and handlers,” according to Fidesz MEP Tamás Deutsch.

The EU Parliament chief promised integration, but lacks the political and military autonomy to sustain it