EU Commission announces plans to overhaul code of conduct
24 Nov
EU Commission announces plans to overhaul code of conduct
The European Commission has announced plans to introduce reforms to the code of conduct for Commissioners.
Verhofstadt: EU must put its house in order
24 Nov
Verhofstadt: EU must put its house in order
ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has called on the EU, which is under pressure on different fronts including Brexit and the migration crisis, to "put its house in order."
MEPs react to Schulz's departure from EU Parliament
24 Nov
MEPs react to Schulz's departure from EU Parliament
MEPs have been quick to react to news of Martin Schulz stepping down as Parliament President.
Martin Schulz to step down as EU Parliament President
24 Nov
Martin Schulz to step down as EU Parliament President
Martin Schulz has confirmed he would be running in next year's German elections instead of seeking a third term in Brussels.
EU defence: MEPs vote for better security cooperation
23 Nov
EU defence: MEPs vote for better security cooperation
Europe facing "overwhelming" defence challenges, according to MEP Urmas Paet.
Much still to do following COP22, says Cañete
23 Nov
Much still to do following COP22, says Cañete
European climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete says there is "much still to do" following the conclusion of the latest global climate conference.
Slovak Prime Minister: Brexit will be painful
23 Nov
Slovak Prime Minister: Brexit will be painful
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has forecast that Britain's exit from the EU will be "painful."
MEPs call for rethink of EU-Turkey relations
23 Nov
MEPs call for rethink of EU-Turkey relations
The European Parliament is this week set to approve demands for EU accession negotiations with trouble-torn Turkey to be frozen.
Manfred Weber: I have lost all respect for Boris Johnson
22 Nov
Manfred Weber: I have lost all respect for Boris Johnson
The leader of Parliament’s biggest group has launched a blistering attack on British foreign minister Boris Johnson, accusing him of “unbelievable arrogance.”
MEPs issue further calls for suspension of Turkey-EU talks
22 Nov
MEPs issue further calls for suspension of Turkey-EU talks
S&D group Chair Gianni Pittella has called for the immediate “freezing” of accession talks between the EU and Turkey.
The full scale of the software sectors “profound” contribution to the European economy is spelled out in a new report
22 Nov
The full scale of the software sectors “profound” contribution to the European economy is spelled out in a new report
Software industry supports more jobs than the entire population of Belgium.
Oettinger faces fresh criticism from EU Parliament
22 Nov
Oettinger faces fresh criticism from EU Parliament
Embattled European Commissioner Günther Oettinger has come under fresh criticism over the trip he accepted on a Russia lobbyists’ plane.
Guy Verhofstadt meets with UK Brexit secretary David Davis
22 Nov
Guy Verhofstadt meets with UK Brexit secretary David Davis
 European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator warns David Davis that there can be no new UK deal that puts the EU's four freedoms at risk.
Farage: Diane James 'unfit to continue as an MEP' following Ukip resignation
22 Nov
Farage: Diane James "unfit to continue as an MEP" following Ukip resignation
Nigel Farage has reacted angrily to the news that former Ukip leader Diane James has resigned from the party, saying it is "time to move on".
Julian King: Russia could interfere with French and German elections
21 Nov
Julian King: Russia could interfere with French and German elections
European security union Commissioner Julian King has warned Russia may try to influence German and French elections next year through cyber attacks and a disinformation campaign.
New report claims 'wholesale human rights abuses' taking place in Turkey
21 Nov
New report claims "wholesale human rights abuses" taking place in Turkey
A damning new report details what is claimed to be “wholesale human rights abuses” taking place in Turkey after the failed military coup.
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2016
21 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
An accessible approach to tackling chronic diseases
18 Nov
An accessible approach to tackling chronic diseases
Robust partnerships are crucial to delivering access to medicines in low income and fragile environments, report Martin Banks and Brian Johnson.
Canada, Flanders Ukraine? What kind of relationship will the UK have with EU?
18 Nov
Canada, Flanders Ukraine? What kind of relationship will the UK have with EU?
Martin Banks reports on several different possible post-Brexit scenarios for the UK.
MEPs lash out after conclusion of 2017 EU budget talks
18 Nov
MEPs lash out after conclusion of 2017 EU budget talks
Parliament's EPP group has condemned the "spirit" of the just-concluded negotiations which will see a slight rise in next year's EU budget.
EU Parliament cancels MEP visit to Turkey
18 Nov
EU Parliament cancels MEP visit to Turkey
The European Parliament called off an official delegation trip to Turkey this week due to "disagreements" with Ankara, it has emerged.
EU Commission defends Oettinger amid latest scandal
18 Nov
EU Commission defends Oettinger amid latest scandal
Both the European Commission and Hungarian government have rejected suggestions of impropriety on the part of Commissioner Günther Oettinger over trips he made to Budapest in May on a lobbyist's private jet.
Preliminary deal reached on 2017 EU budget
17 Nov
Preliminary deal reached on 2017 EU budget
The EU institutions have reached a compromise agreement on the 2017 EU budget, paving the way for the deal to be rubberstamped by Parliament next month.
Richard Corbett: Ukip and Front National misusing Parliament resources to destroy EU
17 Nov
Richard Corbett: Ukip and Front National misusing Parliament resources to destroy EU
Political parties like Ukip and Front National have been accused of "misusing" Parliament's resources in order to "destroy" the EU.