EU steps up pressure on UK amid rising prospect of no-deal Brexit
The EU and others have intensified the pressure on the UK over what is seen as the fast-rising prospect of a no-deal Brexit.
European Aluminium is already helping Europe decarbonise, but more must be done, says Gerd Götz...
Movers and Shakers | 19 July 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Socialist MEPs back new EU Commission chief despite reservations from several national delegations
Ursula von der Leyen’s “clearly progressive” agenda was key to determining Socialist support, says S&D group leader.
Ursula von der Leyen becomes first female European Commission President
MEPs have elected, by a slim majority, Ursula von der Leyen to the EU’s top executive post.
Von der Leyen odds of vote survival looking good after Plenary session
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, may well manage to survive her make-or-break vote in the European Parliament later today after a rousing speech to MEPs appeared to garner more support than dissent.
Von der Leyen offers groups concessions ahead of key Parliament vote
Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President-designate, has offered the Socialists and Renew Europe a list of concessions in a bid to assuage her naysayers ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Parliament vote on her nomination.
Movers and Shakers | July 12 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Inoculating against mistrust
Vaccine hesitancy has been identified as one of the top ten threats to global health. Lorna Hutchinson takes a look at the roles that social media, populism and fake news play in sowing the seeds of doubt and fear.
Finland EU Council Presidency 2019: What to expect
Now that the Finland holds the European Council presidency, we spoke to MEPs about what to expect over the next six months.
Bringing 5G to all corners of Europe
While the advent of 5G networks promises to revolutionise digital society, the EU must ensure that more rural and sparsely-populated areas of Europe are not left behind explains Mart Võrklaev
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk
Preachers of Hate series puts a spotlight on Pre-hate environment.
Letting 5G flourish
5G will allow companies to access new technologies and will deliver sustainable growth and jobs across Europe. But the right strategy needs to be in place to help it thrive, explains Roberto Viola.
EU urged to act on the possible health risks of mineral wool
More needs to be done to make more people aware of the potential dangers of mineral wool, writes James Wilson
A strong industrial policy requires genuine ambition and true vision
EU policy makers should follow a holistic industrial policy that supports strategic value chains, explains Emilio Braghi.
5G offers tightened security and will improve lives
5G offers more opportunities while upgrading security, explains Tony Graziano
United we stand, divided we fall
Cooperation and investment are key when it comes to security and defence, explains Chris Lombardi
Magid Magid is everything anti-immigration politicians such as Matteo Salvini or Viktor Orbán fear and despise. He is a Muslim and a refugee. And he’s just become an MEP. He tells Rajnish Singh about his mission to shake up the EU
Despite the potential for conflict, there is a general willingness among the world’s Arctic players to solve issues by cooperation rather than confrontation, Marie-Anne Coninsx tells Brian Johnson.
Gordon Sondland, US Ambassador to the EU, compares US-EU relations to a marriage. He tells Rajnish Singh that “We’re like an old married couple. The kids have left, we still love each other, we’re never getting divorced, but we have some very specific and tough issues to address."
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk
Preachers of Hate series puts a spotlight on Pre-hate environment.
EU urged to act on the possible health risks of mineral wool
More needs to be done to make more people aware of the potential dangers of mineral wool, writes James Wilson
Delivering 5G is not rocket science
European technology is at the forefront, so how can policy speed up a digitalised economy, asks Gabriel Solomon.
Magid Magid is everything anti-immigration politicians such as Matteo Salvini or Viktor Orbán fear and despise. He is a Muslim and a refugee. And he’s just become an MEP. He tells Rajnish Singh about his mission to shake up the EU
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, went on a charm offensive in Parliament this week. But, as Lorna Hutchinson reports, the mission did not go quite as planned.
European Commission President designate, Ursula von der Leyen, wants the UK to remain in the European Union, but says that in the event of the UK's departure, the “tone and attitude” with which Brexit is carried out will be “crucial”.
Maria Spyraki (EL/EPP) is a 2019 MEP award winner and member of parliament’s ITRE and REGI committees
Isabelle Thomas (FR, S&D) is a 2019 MEP Award winner and member of Parliament’s budget and fisheries committees
Find out how boxing legend Muhammed Ali inspired this award-winning MEP.
Ursula von der Leyen’s “clearly progressive” agenda was key to determining Socialist support, says S&D group leader.
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, may well manage to survive her make-or-break vote in the European Parliament later today after a rousing speech to MEPs appeared to garner more support than dissent.
Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President-designate, has offered the Socialists and Renew Europe a list of concessions in a bid to assuage her naysayers ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Parliament vote on her nomination.