03 Nov 21
COP26: Global Methane Pledge will see new era of fast-track greenhouse gas emission reductions, says Maria Spyraki
EP’s rapporteur on EU methane emissions strategy argues that time to act for a quick climate win is now
03 Nov 21
COP26: Climate change the most important challenge facing current political generation, says Peter Liese
Veteran German MEP warns that, 'climate change doesn't recognise national borders'
02 Nov 21
COP26: Glasgow should be an opportunity for European leadership to stand out, argues Javi López
Spanish Socialist MEP says strengthening the commitments within the Paris Agreement can, and must, go hand in hand with a green global recovery
01 Nov 21
EU needs to show leadership and clear ambition at COP26, say MEPs
Glasgow climate conference must be a turning point in ‘concrete emission reduction’, argues Jytte Guteland, as EP’s 15-strong delegation prepares for participation in next week’s final negotiation phase
29 Oct 21
MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
New legislation will help make EU a safer place to work and do business, says rapporteur Bart Groothuis
29 Oct 21
COP26: A clear path
COP26 could be the moment to get the world truly on track to address climate change and build a cleaner, brighter future, says Head of UK's Mission to the European Union, Ambassador Lindsay Appleby
27 Oct 21
MEPs clash over new EU asylum and migration proposals
LIBE committee shadow rapporteurs call for deadline extension for the submission of amendments to Swedish centre-right MEP Tomas Tobé’s report
26 Oct 21
Parliament Sketch: CONT’s power to redeem
A close look at the MEPs steering the report on the revision of the Financial Regulation - Monika Hohlmeier and Nils Ušakovs - reveal two legislators who would, on most subjects, normally be diametrically opposed
22 Oct 21
The EU must begin working on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
Taiwan is EU’s natural and like-minded partner, says Parliament’s rapporteur, following report’s successful adoption in plenary
20 Oct 21
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
MEPs fend off strong agri-industry lobbying and claim new strategy will deliver more sustainable, healthy, animal-friendly and local food production
19 Oct 21
Rule of Law dispute between Poland and EU sees both sides further entrench their positions
Constitutional crisis ‘on the road right into the abyss’, warns senior MEP Ska Keller
19 Oct 21
MEPs must put worker protection from asbestos at the top of the Commission’s agenda, argues Nikolaj Villumsen
MEPs must stand together and vote in favour of the best possible protection for Europe's construction workers, says rapporteur for the report on protecting workers from asbestos
19 Oct 21
The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
Time has come to rid Europe of the dark legacy of asbestos once and for all, says EPP shadow rapporteur on report on protecting workers from asbestos
18 Oct 21
Slovenian PM’s ‘tasteless’ twitter spat with MEPs roundly condemned by EU policymakers
Janez Janša tweets picture of 13 portraits of MEPs labelling them ‘Soros’ puppets’
18 Oct 21
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
EU must not take past achievements on roaming for granted and should continue to fight for Europe's citizens and businesses, says rapporteur
18 Oct 21
Access to data is essential; therefore, citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
International roaming at domestic prices is, for Europeans one of the most tangible and widely appreciated benefits of EU membership, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
14 Oct 21
New EU journalism prize in honour of Daphne Caruana Galizia awarded to Pegasus Project journalism team
Maltese journalist’s death has brought about 'resurgence of investigative journalism' committed to continuing her work, says European Parliament President David Sassoli
14 Oct 21
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revitalise customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
IMCO Committee sought to provide a centralised solution and single-entry point for customs and non-customs declarations and to reduce administrative burdens, says rapporteur
14 Oct 21
Pivotal in reaching agreement on the TEN-E revision was the belief that climate cannot wait, explains Erik Bergkvist
TEN-E negotiations were tough, but S&D Group shadow rapporteur says ITRE committee delivered a balanced approach to ending fossil fuel funding
13 Oct 21
Polish court ruling deepens EU’s Rule of Law crisis
EU closes ranks, warning Warsaw it will use all its powers to ‘uphold’ bloc’s founding principles
13 Oct 21
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
Creating a well-functioning, strong and effective system for the protection of IPR is a win-win for the single market and for European citizens, argues German EPP MEP
13 Oct 21
The EU must do more to help Europe's cultural and creative sectors and industries get back on their feet, says Monica Semedo
Performers and artists have been exceptionally hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, explains Luxembourgish Renew MEP
12 Oct 21
Polexit ruling could be defining moment of Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission Presidency, argues Daniel Freund
Rule of Law in Europe is in crisis, and little has been done by the Commission to defend it, writes German Greens/EFA MEP
11 Oct 21
One particular aspect of the digital transformation that relies almost entirely on access to data is Artificial Intelligence
Europe’s data strategy foresees huge opportunities, reports Colin Mackay