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Are product barcodes that begin with '729' made in Israel?
In a bid to encourage a boycott against Israeli goods, online users, including French MEP Manon Aubry, have relayed a claim alleging that barcodes beginning with the digits "729" are produced in Israel – but this is not entirely accurate.
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MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault
A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday, is now under internal investigation.
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MEPs will meet US counterparts in Texas three days after US elections
A delegation of MEPs travelling to Texas to meet American counterparts three days after the US elections next week is aiming to make first contact with a new regime, whether Trump or Harris wins, according to its members.
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Ukraine aid, Middle East and budget - this week in the Parliament
The European Parliament is in for a busy week in Strasbourg, with key issues like the budget, migration, Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East set to dominate discussions. Expect fiery debates among MEPs, along with the presentation of two major awards for human rights and journalism.
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EU regions against Commission's draft plan to centralise next budget
The EU’s upcoming budget (2028-34) should be simpler and more flexible, but regional and local authorities must remain involved, Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis, a member of the Committee of the Regions, told members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Brussels on Monday.
