EU and UK light fire under Brexit negotiators in last-ditch attempt to reach deal
05 Oct
EU and UK light fire under Brexit negotiators in last-ditch attempt to reach deal
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held phone talks with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday in a bid to revive the stalled Brexit talks.
A New Circular Economy Action Plan for all
05 Oct
A New Circular Economy Action Plan for all
Trade policy is the best way for the EU to promote the values of the European Green Deal and the circular economy, argues Svenja Hahn.
Eastern Partnership: Time for action
05 Oct
Eastern Partnership: Time for action
A successful Eastern Partnership policy is the ultimate test for the EU’s global leadership ambitions, explains Petras Auštrevicius.
Are EU rules on live animal transportation not working?
05 Oct
Are EU rules on live animal transportation not working?
It’s time for a fresh look and a new approach, says Sirpa Pietikäinen.
Animal Transportation: Honouring our ethical code
05 Oct
Animal Transportation: Honouring our ethical code
With Parliament’s establishment of an inquiry committee to look into the protection of animals during transport, the EU now has the tools to investigate their suffering, writes Mohammed Chahim.
European Parliament’s new subcommittee sets sight on EU’s tax havens
02 Oct
European Parliament’s new subcommittee sets sight on EU’s tax havens
Tax dodging costing EU Member States €1trillion a year in lost revenue, say MEPs.
MEPs address ‘shortcomings’ in EU’s upcoming Digital Services package
02 Oct
MEPs address ‘shortcomings’ in EU’s upcoming Digital Services package
Putting users in control of what content they are shown best way to tackle harmful content, hate speech and disinformation, says (IMCO) Committee rapporteur Tiemo Wolken.
Doubts cast on value of EU’s proposed ‘European election reforms
02 Oct
Doubts cast on value of EU’s proposed ‘European election reforms
Legal experts clash over argument that transnational lists may deepen ‘democratic deficit’ between MEPs and voters.
Mairead McGuinness to improve transparency if endorsed by MEPs as EU commissioner
01 Oct
Mairead McGuinness to improve transparency if endorsed by MEPs as EU commissioner
McGuinness, a long-standing MEP, will be heard by Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Friday.
Rule of law report: Corruption, attacks on media and judiciary amount to ‘undrinkable cocktail’
01 Oct
Rule of law report: Corruption, attacks on media and judiciary amount to ‘undrinkable cocktail’
The report, the first of its kind by the Commission, aims to protect the rights of citizens and comes amid rising concern about rule of law breaches in some Member States, notably Hungary and Poland.
Brexit: Senior MEPs throw weight behind Commission’s infringement proceedings against UK
01 Oct
Brexit: Senior MEPs throw weight behind Commission’s infringement proceedings against UK
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen threw down the gauntlet on Thursday morning after weeks of jaw-dropping moves by the UK, and MEPs had her back.
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over controversial Internal Market Bill
01 Oct
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over controversial Internal Market Bill
The Bill has sparked outrage as it overrides the Withdrawal Agreement, the deal painstakingly thrashed out by the two sides over the last two years.
Gastein 2020: EU Member States must work more closely in the fight against COVID-19, says ECDC chief
01 Oct
Gastein 2020: EU Member States must work more closely in the fight against COVID-19, says ECDC chief
The Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities of healthcare systems, but by gleaning valuable lessons from this experience we can become more resilient, explains Andrea Ammon.
Petra De Sutter to become Belgian Deputy PM; leaves European Parliament's IMCO Committee chair vacant
01 Oct
Petra De Sutter to become Belgian Deputy PM; leaves European Parliament's IMCO Committee chair vacant
The Greens/EFA MEP has been nominated Deputy Prime Minister for Public Enterprises and Civil Service in Belgium’s new Vivaldi coalition government.
Sylwia Spurek takes aim at Poland and EU over handling of refugee crisis
30 Sep
Sylwia Spurek takes aim at Poland and EU over handling of refugee crisis
Spurek was speaking on Wednesday at a news conference in Parliament after it was announced she was joining the Greens/EFA group.
Deal reached on new Belgian government
30 Sep
Deal reached on new Belgian government
The agreement will see a seven-party coalition government take office, led by Flemish Liberal Alexander de Croo.
‘Clock is ticking’ on chances of UK and EU reaching trade deal, says chair of UK Coordination Group
30 Sep
‘Clock is ticking’ on chances of UK and EU reaching trade deal, says chair of UK Coordination Group
David McAllister was speaking as talks between the two sides resumed in Brussels on Tuesday.
European Commission says it has ‘full trust’ in Věra Jourová after Orbán demands resignation
30 Sep
European Commission says it has ‘full trust’ in Věra Jourová after Orbán demands resignation
Viktor Orbán was angered by comments made in an interview by the Commission’s Vice President for Values and Transparency, in which she described Hungary as a “sick democracy.”
Polish MEP Sylwia Spurek jumps ship from Socialists to Greens group
30 Sep
Polish MEP Sylwia Spurek jumps ship from Socialists to Greens group
Spurek said the Greens/EFA Group shares her values on human rights, the climate and animal rights. The Greens, for their part, welcomed Spurek with open arms.
Maximising the benefits and minimising the risks of Artificial Intelligence
30 Sep
Maximising the benefits and minimising the risks of Artificial Intelligence
The EU must ensure it is not left behind in the rapidly growing AI sector, while making sure that it pays due respect to the ethics and potential risks, writes Dan Nica.
Addressing the ethical and social implications of Artificial Intelligence
30 Sep
Addressing the ethical and social implications of Artificial Intelligence
Maria da Graça Carvalho explains how Parliament’s new Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence will assist in the creation of a harmonised legal and ethical framework for AI.
Former Finnish MEP Alex Stubb touted as possible chairman of Conference on Future of Europe
29 Sep
Former Finnish MEP Alex Stubb touted as possible chairman of Conference on Future of Europe
The Conference, which aims to breathe new life into the EU project, should have started by now but has been badly delayed by the health pandemic.
EU Commission Vice President at centre of Hungary rule of law spat
29 Sep
EU Commission Vice President at centre of Hungary rule of law spat
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has demanded the resignation of Věra Jourová and has suspended all bilateral political contacts with her after she described the country as a “sick democracy” in a magazine interview.
Why Europe needs a Health Union
29 Sep
Why Europe needs a Health Union
If Europe’s health and care systems are to survive and emerge from the current crisis fit for the future, greater collaboration is essential, writes Clemens Martin Auer.