Theresa May set to make an ‘open and generous offer’ to the EU
Florence speech will outline proposed UK financial settlement and length of post-Brexit transition period.
'Simplicity' should be the watchword for reviewing the clean energy package, writes Peter Styles...
EU institutions can be ‘pioneers’ for lobbying transparency, says campaigning MEP
German Greens/EFA group MEP, Sven Giegold says new transparency rules will spell an end to ‘too much closeness”’ between politics and big business.
MEPs urge all sides to find solution to Catalonia crisis
MEPs have called on all political parties to find a solution to the current crisis in Catalonia.
MEPs offer Theresa May some ideas for Florence speech
Theresa May has been urged to be bold and ambitious in her speech on Brexit in Italy on Friday.
EU Commission moves to deny reauthorisation of formaldehyde
The European Commission has been criticised for appearing to perform a dramatic U-turn in the long-running saga surrounding the use of formaldehyde in animal feed.
CETA to come into effect this week
The flagship EU-Canada trade deal is due to come into force this week, following seven years of talks.
Brexit: Citizens' rights campaigners to greet Theresa May in Florence
Campaigners plan to hold protests in Florence on Friday in support of citizens’ rights as UK Prime Minister Theresa May arrives in the city to give a key speech on Brexit.
Guarantees of origin a key component of EU energy transition
Thought Leader: Association of Issuing Bodies | Guarantees of origin are a key component of Europe's energy transition, writes Dirk Van Evercooren.
Innovation and investment can help accelerate Europe's digital transformation
Innovation and investment can help accelerate Europe's digital transformation, writes Ken Hu.
Fertilising regulation: Devil is in the detail
The devil, as always, is in the detail of the new fertilising regulation, argues Jacob Hansen.
NEPSI Agreement continues to improve workers' health protection
The NEPSI Agreement continues to improve workers' health protection, write Sylvain Lefebvre and Michelle Wyard-Remy.
Good indoor air quality is a basic human right
The fight to systematically improve indoor air quality through better ventilation is still its infancy, argues Joan Miró Ramos.
Europe's long-term sustainable energy future is not a given
Europe's long-term sustainable energy future is not a given, argues Eirik Wærness.
Sports promotion: Investing in the greater good
Sports promotion benefits all layers of society, writes Santiago Fisas Ayxelà.
Only jobs and growth can draw people out of poverty
The EU must help member states foster an employment-friendly environment, writes Helga Stevens.
EU economy is on the road to recovery
Europe’s economy is slowly getting back on track, but the EU must give itself the means to reach its ambitious goals, writes Claude Rolin.
New agricultural breeding techniques: EU must take off its ideological blinkers
The debate on modern agriculture and new breeding techniques must be pragmatic, says Norbert Lins.
World needs vigorous regulatory action to fight AMR
The global response to AMR requries strong collaboration between the environmental, trade, innovation and human and animal health sectors, says José Inácio Faria.
New bio-based financing could be an example of the flexibility the EU needs
The BBI’s financing model must be rectified so that companies are more willing to contribute, writes Miroslav Poche.
European regional policy Commissioner Corina Crețu on the importance of cohesion policy, what it will look like in the future, and what Brexit might mean for Europe's regions.
Michał Boni on why he is excited about the digital single market, 5G technology, robots, how social media can help democracy, and why he still loves reading paper books.
Violeta Bulc: The current challenges that the transport sector faces present opportunities for women
European transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc on the new EU mobility package, gender equality in transport, and her own experience as one of Europe's few female entrepreneurs.
Seb Dance on why he called Nigel Farage a liar, why he believes Brexit could end up as a race to the bottom and why sustainability actually matters.
Julia Gillard on why ensuring quality education for all children is in everyone's interest and sexism in politics.
Brexit process has revealed both the EU's solidarity and its worth, argues Giles Merritt
Thanks to Brexit, the value of the European project is now coming into full view, says Friends of Europe Chairman
What might the German Election mean for Brexit?
Angela Merkel's CDU party in coalition with the FDP would likely be the best result in assisting the UK's EU exit, argues Alexander Fiuza.
The state of denial about anti-Black racism in Europe must end
The violence that erupted in Charlottesville was widely condemned in European political and media circles, but they are more reluctant to recognise or address similar issues closer to home, writes Karen Taylor.
Denis Macshane: There are many Brexits, not one
The UK's former Europe minister Denis Macshane explains why he believes Brexit may never happen.
Brexit: Money is where trouble lurks
The Brexit talks cannot progress until a financial settlement is reached, says Andrew Duff.
Theresa May has been urged to be bold and ambitious in her speech on Brexit in Italy on Friday.
Campaigners plan to hold protests in Florence on Friday in support of citizens’ rights as UK Prime Minister Theresa May arrives in the city to give a key speech on Brexit.
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has urged UK Prime Minister Theresa May to use her major Brexit speech in Florence on Friday to “come clean” with the British public about how much Britain needs cooperation with the EU on key issues.
The European Parliament's soon-to-be empty seats can be put to good use, says former ALDE MEP
The proposal, drafted by two senior deputies, aims to bring down the number of seats from 751 to 700 MEPs.
Parliament's S&D group leader, Gianni Pittella, has said that despite recent major setbacks, including Brexit and the migration and financial crises, the EU is now successfully reinventing itself.
Parliament's EPP group leader, Manfred Weber, has again accused the UK of cherry picking in the current Brexit talks.
Innovative measures needed to “win the hearts and minds” of citizens, says European Commission chief in State of the Union address.
Winston Churchill, young entrepreneurs and taking inspiration from past leaders.
On September 11, a debate took place on the EU Emissions Trading System at the European Parliament Plenary session in Strasbourg.
On August 31, the EP DEVE and INTA Committees organised jointly a hearing on the revision of the EU Strategy on Aid for Trade.
On June 12, the European Commission organised an event entitled Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund.
On May 3, the TRAN Committee discussed a first draft on the cross-border parcel delivery services by rapporteur Lucy Anderson (S&D, UK).
On April 11, the LIBE Committee held a hearing on the Commission’s proposal for an ePrivacy regulation.
On April 5, the European Parliament held a plenary debate on the Negotiations with the United Kingdom following its notification that it intends to withdraw from the European Union and subsequently adopted a joint motion for a resolution on their position.
On 28 March, the third EU Energy Policy Summit was held in Brussels.
On March 16, the European Parliament Plenary Session endorsed the agreement reached with the Council on a draft regulation for a supply chain due diligence on minerals originating in conflict-affected areas.