UKIP MEPs defend decision to defect to Brexit Party
23 April 2019
Two UKIP MEPs have defended their decision to resign from the party and join Nigel Farage’s new Brexit Party.
Parliament bids farewell to longest-serving MEP
17 April 2019
Manfred Weber outlines his vision for Europe, President Tajani calls for more positive EU...
Greta Thunberg urges EU to ‘take action now’ in speech to European Parliament
16 April 2019
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg appeared to break down in tears when she addressed MEPs...
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Issue 491 | 18 March 2019
18 March 2019
Former MEP, Finnish Prime Minister and recent EPP Spitzenkandidat shortlistee, Alexander Stubb...
EU should prepare for 'worst case scenario' on Brexit, warn senior MEPs
14 March 2019
EPP leader Manfred Weber has described the UK’s rejection of the withdrawal agreement as a “...
EU leaders voice frustration at UK's Brexit deal rejection
13 March 2019
It’s UK’s responsibility to tell EU what it wants, say Brussels' chiefs, as no deal exit concerns...
Issue 490 | 04 March 2019
12 March 2019
Veteran MEP Evelyne Gebhardt graces this issue's cover as we focus on this year's International...
EU preparing for UK extension to Article 50
12 March 2019
European Parliament’s president Antonio Tajani says current Brexit agreement to be voted on by...
This week in Strasbourg
12 March 2019
MEPs will this week discuss their priorities for the 21-22 March EU summit, focussing on jobs,...
A fundamental right to vote: Removing barriers for people with disabilities
12 March 2019
The next European elections are just around the corner, but many EU citizens with disabilities will...
International Women's Day: Recognising the true value of women
8 March 2019
Every day, not just International Women’s Day, should be an opportunity to encourage women to take...
Evelyne Gebhardt: Still seeing a bright future for the EU
8 March 2019
An MEP for 25 years, Evelyne Gebhardt has seen it all. As vice president of the European Parliament...
Romano Prodi: EU confronted by existential crisis
8 March 2019
Former Commission President Romano Prodi says the European Union is “confronted with an existential...
#Metoo: Dragging dark acts into the light
6 March 2019
In the corridors of power, abuse continues while prosecutions are conspicuously absent, writes...
#MeTooEP: Actions speak louder than words
6 March 2019
MEP candidates should commit to reform and sign the #MeTooEP election pledge, write Jeanne Ponte...
Party leaders to join ECR group after EU elections
5 March 2019
The leaders of two political parties have announced their intention to join the ECR group in...
Economic progress, social stability key in combatting Euroscepticism, says report
28 February 2019
A new report shows that economic decline, social instability and limited levels of education are...
New Commission should be more gender balanced, survey says
20 February 2019
The new European Commission has been urged to be “more gender balanced” when it takes office after...
EPP set to retain lion’s share of Parliament seats after elections, poll shows
19 February 2019
The European People’s Party (EPP) would remain Parliament’s biggest political group after May’s...
Parting is such sweet sorrow
18 February 2019
British MEPs will soon bid a fond - or not-so-fond - farewell to Parliament. Some of them told...
People with intellectual disabilities are proud to vote: Give them the chance
18 February 2019
Amid voter apathy and low election turnouts, there is one group of people who are eager and proud...
Issue 489 | 18 February 2019
18 February 2019
What next for Britain's MEPs? Reproductive Health, Human Rights, Tightening Parliament's Rulebook,...
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Fighting for a stronger voice
15 February 2019
Romania has been part of the EU for ten years. Its EU Council Presidency is an opportunity to...
Giuseppe Conte: European Parliament should have more power
14 February 2019
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says the European Parliament should have more powers,...
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Presenting a united front
12 February 2019
The Romanian EU Council Presidency comes at a time of multiple challenges for Europe, writes...
Martin Schulz warns of growing threat to Europe from far right
12 February 2019
Former European Parliament president calls for Europe-wide debate on rise of fascism.
New Brexit plan stokes hopes of fresh referendum
11 February 2019
Campaigners have welcomed a new plan designed to find a solution to the ongoing Brexit impasse.