The trip raises questions about how the European Parliament monitors spending by lawmakers.

Activities of intelligence officers in Brussels “were initially discreet but gradually became much more overt from 2015 onwards,” says Commission probe.

POLITICO revealed Macron’s move to derail the trade deal with Latin America in early 2024.

Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi’s job looks secure, thanks to EU traditions and positive reviews from colleagues.

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A letter to EU leaders was issued ‘on behalf of’ 1,300 signatories. Some firms deny they supported the demands.

The Heritage Foundation identified European groups for U.S. backing.

European officials are “assessing” whether the ex-commissioner contravened the ethics code.

The watchdog is examining a complaint that the executive has been “evasive” about its meetings with lobbyists.

MEPs want to know if the EU executive knew about alleged Hungarian spying. Some are calling for Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi to resign if implicated.

Challenger Peter Magyar holds a sharp lead on the Hungarian prime minister ahead of the April election in Hungary.

EU’s top climate envoy’s war of words sparks fears of diplomatic discord ahead of COP30.

She takes over from Emily O’Reilly, who has was in the role for more than a decade.

Up to 20% of households across Europe experience catastrophic health spending – costs driven mainly by out-of-pocket payments for medicines – restricting people from paying for other basic needs such ...