Farantouris: Questions and criticism to the Commission over cuts to environmental funding
The Greek MEP calls for the revision of the European Commission’s decision to abolish the autonomy of the flagship LIFE programme — the EU’s only dedicated funding instrument for environmental protection
Farandouris: The government should study the budgets of other EU states for citizen support measures
According to the MEP, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Ireland, and the Netherlands include in their new budgets specific revenue measures from special levies or taxes imposed on banks
Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement of public funds
Alongside her, 8 MEPs and 12 of their aides were also convicted – Sentencing is pending – Prosecutor's recommendation for Le Pen includes a 5-year ban from holding public office