It comes after four suspects were arrested last month during a series of police raids in which at least €1.5 million in cash was seized.

Belgian investigators were looking into “corruption” and “money laundering” ahead of the arrests.

The move by the European legislators is a symbolic political step with no legal consequences.

MEPs also voted to back a European Commission proposal for a total ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035.

The resolution passed by 599 votes in favour, 30 against with 58 abstentions.

The European Parliament will vote this week on terminology used for vegan products.

Walsh won the Rose of Tralee in 2014.

More than a dozen women spoke to the Sunday Times this week and accused politicians of harassment.

“Drones have a place in modern society but they must be regulated,” says Fine Gael MEP.

It puts UKIP at risk of losing millions of euros in funding from Brussels.

Big Phil’s anticipated ‘Big Grilling’ failed to materialise at the EU Parliament this morning, and the agriculture committee has now voted to back him as commissioner.

“The decision was made a number of months ago. Whether I agreed or disagreed with it, it’s over and done with…”

MEPs now say that a problem bank can be closed down in the space of a weekend to avoid markets turmoil on a Monday.

Former Labour MEP Nessa Childers says she has not made a final decision on her candidacy and is facing a “dilemma”.

Rest days have been increased and night flights shortened but unions in Ireland and Britain say it could effectively increase flight times in some states.

65 per cent of packaging will be covered by warnings as opposed to the 75 per cent advocated by anti-tobacco lobby and the 50 per cent pushed for by those in the industry.

Earthquake victims in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region are to receive get €670 million in EU solidarity aid.

MEPs have called for children, parents and teachers to be given education in new digital media for young people.