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European Parliament opposes push by EU ministers to weaken air passenger rights

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on January 21 against a push by EU ministers to weaken air passenger rights, which have

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MEPs approve ‘enhanced cooperation’ for 90B euro EU support loan to Ukraine

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Ukraine

In a vote on January 21, the European Parliament approved a decision by the Council of the U to apply

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European Parliament votes to fast-track decision on 90B euro loan to Ukraine

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Ukraine

The European Parliament backed on January 20, by a show of hands, a request to fast-track its legislative processes on an EU financial

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European Parliament approves EU phase out of imports of Russian gas

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff energy, European Parliament, Russia

Members of the European Parliament voted on December 17 to approve a gradual ban on pipeline and liquefied natural gas

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European Parliament backs ‘military Schengen’ to help withstand potential Russian aggression

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia

Members of the European Parliament voted on December 17 to approve a resolution calling for the removal of internal borders

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European Parliament backs amending major EU programmes to facilitate spending on defence projects

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on December 16 to approve amending the rules for existing EU programmes to allow more EU

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European Parliament adopts 2026 EU budget

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on November 26 to adopt the 2026 European Union budget, which was then signed into law

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European Parliament vote: Children should be at least 16 to access social media

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

In a vote on November 26, the European Parliament called for ambitious EU action to protect minors online, including an

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European Parliament approves first-ever European defence industry programme

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Ukraine

Members of the European Parliament voted on November 25 to approve legislation designed to strengthen the EU defence industry, foster

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