European News is becoming more important than ever in our rapidly changing world, The War in Ukraine can easily spread to our closest neighbours and have a huge impact here in Scotland.
Our aim at the Dundee Messenger is to keep reader’s informed of events and and political changes in the European Union.
Parliament wants to make it easier to vote and stand for election in another EU country ©Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP
Election Rules: EU citizens should be guaranteed mobility and electoral rights, yet they face challenges when voting and standing for election in another EU country, warn MEPs. According to the…
David McAllister
The war in Ukraine reminds us of the darkest chapters of European history, says David McAllister, the chair of Parliament’s foreign affairs committee.David McAllister (EPP, Germany) is the chair of…
A demonstrator attends a rally in support of Iranian protests, in Paris on 9 October, 2022
Iran-EU relations have proved rocky in recent years due to the country’s continuing human rights violations. Parliament has repeatedly called for more action.Additional EU sanctions under discussionMassive protests erupted in…
Defying international criticism, Iran continues to execute people arrested during recent demonstrations © Bulent Kilic/AFP
All those responsible for human rights violations should face EU sanctions and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps should be on the EU terrorist list, MEPs urge.The Iranian regime’s blatant disregard…
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented the priorities of his country's Council Presidency © European Union 2023 - EP
On Tuesday morning, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson discussed the priorities of the Swedish Council Presidency with MEPs in Strasbourg. During his address, Mr Kristersson said that his country’s first…
Roberta Metsola at the start of the summit © European Union 2022_
Granting candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova would not only strengthen the two countries, but also the EU, Roberta Metsola told EU leaders.The President of the European Parliament was speaking…