On Saturday, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Denmark and other European countries unless they agree to sell Greenland. In his post, Trump claimed the move is necessary for national security, citing China's and Russia's interest in the territory.
The Chinese Mission to the EU said on Saturday the European Parliament, despite China's strong opposition and solemn representations, allowed prominent "Taiwan independence" separatists such as Hsiao to enter the European Parliament building to attend the annual meeting and carry out "Taiwan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces two no-confidence motions from the far right and far left over trade deals and governance issues. Though expected to fail, the motions highlight growing political divisions in the EU, Euro News reported.
The European Parliament condemned Thailand for deporting 40 Uyghurs to China, warning they face detention, torture, and rights abuses. The resolution urged China to ensure transparency regarding their whereabouts.
Visiting Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) stated on Wednesday that China's hostility toward Taiwan is likely to backfire, further alienating the Taiwanese people. They drew parallels to Russia's actions, which have similarly shifted many Ukrainians' perceptions.
The parliament's main political groups overcame opposition from far-right and far-left parties to pass the new migration and asylum pact, a sweeping reform nearly a decade in the making, according to the report.
As Paris braces to host the Olympic Games this year, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for unity in his New Year's Eve Address, according to German media publication DW.
The SEDE delegation met with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and exchanged views on India - EU security cooperation and the role of parliamentarians in furthering partnership among democratic partners.
Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen went to the European Parliament Wednesday together with families of some of the more than 240 Israelis being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza to demand that the European Union act to free all of them.
Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen went to the European Parliament Wednesday together with families of some of the more than 240 Israelis being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza to demand that the European Union act to free all of them.