How to bypass unruly MEPs

The European Parliament has figured out how to pass controversial legislation ... just bypass the full vote of all 720 MEPs.

Today on the show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart discuss how cross-party leaders are worried that the plenary’s shifting alliances — particularly with the rise of the far right — could blow up legislation that expert lawmakers have already negotiated at the committee stage. The bypass method could come in handy for the EU’s next long-term budget.

Next, NATO allies are considering the biggest overhaul of their military planning in at least two decades — by prioritizing Russia and deprioritizing conflicts further away. We go inside the ongoing talks.

Finally, the EU today unveils its new Digital Fairness Act, which aims to help consumers online. But NGO Finance Watch says the proposal falls short when it comes to protecting people from fin-fluencers.

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Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NATO seeks to prioritize fighting Russia and shrink forces for missions abroad.

This episode was produced by Saga Ringmar.

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