Pittella spells out the end of the 'grand coalition'
13 Dec
Pittella spells out the end of the 'grand coalition'
The so-called 'grand coalition' between Parliament's two biggest political groups has descended into disarray, with warnings that "extremists" like Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage are set to become the EU's "kingmakers."
GUE/NGL group supports LuxLeaks whistleblowers as second trial kicks off
12 Dec
GUE/NGL group supports LuxLeaks whistleblowers as second trial kicks off
A delegation from Parliament's GUE/NGL group was outside a courthouse in Luxembourg on Monday for the second trial of the whistleblowers at the centre of the so-called LuxLeaks scandal.
Movers and Shakers | 12 December 2016
12 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 12 December 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 12 December 2016
MEPs sign letter condemning Thai conviction of rights activist
12 Dec
MEPs sign letter condemning Thai conviction of rights activist
A group of MEPs have signed a letter voicing concern at the conviction of a British rights activist by the Thai authorities.
GUE/NGL group speaks out against planned changes to EU Parliament rules
09 Dec
GUE/NGL group speaks out against planned changes to EU Parliament rules
Planned changes to Parliament's rule of procedures have been condemned by one of the MEPs who helped draft them.
Zara parent company denies allegations of tax avoidance
09 Dec
Zara parent company denies allegations of tax avoidance
The Spanish-based multinational company at the centre of the latest tax avoidance allegations has made a robust defence of its tax record.
EU Commission wasting 'significant' sums of money on projects in Montenegro, Parliament told
09 Dec
EU Commission wasting 'significant' sums of money on projects in Montenegro, Parliament told
A report to Parliament's budgetary control committee reveals that "significant" sums of money have been wasted by the European Commission on projects in Montenegro. 
EU urged to do more to combat serious cross-border health threats
08 Dec
EU urged to do more to combat serious cross-border health threats
Auditors have urged the EU to "do more" to protect the public from pandemics such as bird flu and other serious cross-border health threats.
Greens accuse fashion giant Zara's parent company of aggressive tax avoidance
08 Dec
Greens accuse fashion giant Zara's parent company of aggressive tax avoidance
Several MEPs have called for an end to "tax shopping" by multinational companies trying to "avoid paying taxation."
GUE/NGL group announces candidate for EU Parliament presidency
08 Dec
GUE/NGL group announces candidate for EU Parliament presidency
Left wing Italian MEP Eleonora Forenza is the latest to throw her hat into the ring for Parliament's presidency.
MEPs and NGOs back measures to ban illegal wildlife trafficking
07 Dec
MEPs and NGOs back measures to ban illegal wildlife trafficking
Pressure grows on the European Commission to introduce total ban on the ivory trade.
Tim Farron: UK government must accept hard truths about Brexit talks
07 Dec
Tim Farron: UK government must accept hard truths about Brexit talks
UK Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron has told Theresa May's government it "must accept some tough truths" about the Brexit negotiations.
EU military helicopter and special forces exercise reflects push for closer cooperation
07 Dec
EU military helicopter and special forces exercise reflects push for closer cooperation
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has said Europe needs to be a "reliable and credible" security provider.
Nato and EU agree to closer cooperation
07 Dec
Nato and EU agree to closer cooperation
Nato foreign ministers have endorsed plans for closer cooperation between the western alliance and the EU.
EU assistance to Ukraine has had limited impact, says report
07 Dec
EU assistance to Ukraine has had limited impact, says report
EU financial watchdogs say that assistance to Ukraine, which amounted to some €11.2bn over a seven-year period, has had "limited impact."
Collaboration between public and private sector key to delivering UN sustainable development goals
07 Dec
Collaboration between public and private sector key to delivering UN sustainable development goals
One year on from COP21, sustainability conference looks to put SDG aims into practice.
Theresa May to publish Brexit plans
07 Dec
Theresa May to publish Brexit plans
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed to provide more details on her government's Brexit plan before triggering article 50.
EU agencies make the case for their effectiveness
07 Dec
EU agencies make the case for their effectiveness
Representatives from 45 EU agencies have issued two studies that seek to make the case for their effectiveness, saying they cost about €1.2bn and represent value for money.
Roberta Metsola to host 2017 Parliament Magazine MEP Awards
07 Dec
Roberta Metsola to host 2017 Parliament Magazine MEP Awards
Awards are a way to rebut criticisms and misconceptions regarding MEPs, says Metsola.
Michel Barnier on Brexit: Cherry picking is not an option
06 Dec
Michel Barnier on Brexit: Cherry picking is not an option
EU's chief Brexit negotiator expects a Brexit deal to be done by October 2018, says no negotiations without notification.
Nato chief: Situation in Ukraine 'remains extremely serious'
05 Dec
Nato chief: Situation in Ukraine 'remains extremely serious'
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the security situation in eastern Ukraine "remains extremely serious."
UK Supreme Court begins landmark Brexit hearing
05 Dec
UK Supreme Court begins landmark Brexit hearing
The UK's Supreme Court has begun a landmark legal hearing into whether the British Parliament's consent is required before official Brexit negotiations can begin.
Cristiano Ronaldo hit by tax avoidance scandal
05 Dec
Cristiano Ronaldo hit by tax avoidance scandal
Greens MEP Sven Giegold has urged the Commission to act over revelations of tax avoidance by Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Movers and Shakers | 5 December 2016
05 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 5 December 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 5 December 2016