EU has ‘comprehensive approach’ to containing coronavirus, says Ursula von der Leyen
02 Mar
EU has ‘comprehensive approach’ to containing coronavirus, says Ursula von der Leyen
However, Irish MEP Mick Wallace calls for upcoming Strasbourg plenary to be moved to Brussels because of outbreak.
Greta Thunberg due in Brussels later this week for series of high-level engagements
02 Mar
Greta Thunberg due in Brussels later this week for series of high-level engagements
Swedish climate activist to meet ENVI Committee MEPs and European Parliament president David Sassoli.
Movers and Shakers | 28 February 2020
28 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 28 February 2020
Martin Buschmann defends record after resignation from GUE/NGL group
28 Feb
Martin Buschmann defends record after resignation from GUE/NGL group
Buschmann’s resignation comes after it emerged that he was a member of the German “far right and ultranationalist” NPD political party in the 1990s.
‘Both sides of the channel’ must strive to deliver best possible future UK-EU agreement, says Danuta Hübner
27 Feb
‘Both sides of the channel’ must strive to deliver best possible future UK-EU agreement, says Danuta Hübner
EU should do its utmost to help ‘British friends’ on their newly chosen path says former Brexit Steering Group MEP.
European Parliament’s iconic Paul Henri Spaak building may be demolished
27 Feb
European Parliament’s iconic Paul Henri Spaak building may be demolished
Illustrious 25-year old building no longer fits MEPs’ needs, according to Parliament spokesman.
Brexit's ripple effect as UK bows out of NSEC platform
21 Feb
Brexit's ripple effect as UK bows out of NSEC platform
The North Sea Energy Cooperation (NSEC) platform brings together eight EU countries and Norway to discuss how to develop offshore wind farms and grid infrastructure in the North Sea.
21 Feb
After Brexit: New MEPs take up their seats
The Parliament Magazine's Ana Gallego caught up with a few of the European Parliament's new MEPs during last week's plenary session in Strasbourg.
Movers and Shakers | 21 February 2020
21 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 21 February 2020
EU leaders converge on Brussels for budget talks
20 Feb
EU leaders converge on Brussels for budget talks
The special European Council meeting will see the bloc's 27 heads of state and government thrash out the size and structure of the EU budget for the period 2021-2027.
Brussels-centric approach to Future of Europe Conference will not engage citizens, says new CoR President
20 Feb
Brussels-centric approach to Future of Europe Conference will not engage citizens, says new CoR President
The newly-elected President of the Committee of the Regions says a “centralised”, Brussels-led approach to the Future of Europe Conference will not succeed in rebuilding citizens' trust in EU policymaking.
Mayor of London says ‘London is part of Europe’
19 Feb
Mayor of London says ‘London is part of Europe’
In a one-day visit to Brussels on Tuesday, Sadiq Khan met with Michel Barnier and other EU leaders to discuss the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
MEP voices frustration over inequalities in access to rare disease treatments
19 Feb
MEP voices frustration over inequalities in access to rare disease treatments
Slovenian Socialist deputy Tanja Fajon said it was “very frustrating” that some people had access to treatment and drugs for their rare disease while others do not.
EU and Member States at loggerheads over long-term budget
19 Feb
EU and Member States at loggerheads over long-term budget
The Commission has asked for €1.135 trillion over seven years but Member States insist that the total budget size should be €1.095 trillion.
Gibraltar minister appeals to EU and UK to find solution to border issue with Spain
18 Feb
Gibraltar minister appeals to EU and UK to find solution to border issue with Spain
Joseph Garcia said the aim of the talks between the EU and UK, set to start next month, should be  to find “frictionless border processes.”
Brexit shakes up European Parliament
17 Feb
Brexit shakes up European Parliament
The withdrawal of the UK from the EU has signalled a series of key changes in the way the European Parliament is set up.
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
14 Feb
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
Hungarian Renew Europe deputy Katalin Cseh was speaking in a debate on the deadly outbreak in Parliament in Strasbourg.
Movers and Shakers | 14 February 2020
14 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 14 February 2020
Jens Stoltenberg: ‘Strong support for NATO from all our members’
14 Feb
Jens Stoltenberg: ‘Strong support for NATO from all our members’
NATO’s Secretary General has made a robust defence of the alliance after polls showed its popularity had markedly declined in France and Germany.
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
13 Feb
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
Spanish MEP Susana Solís Pérez told the DIGITALEUROPE conference that AI was already widely used, creating huge challenges for regulators.

 

Scotland’s First Minister tight-lipped on alternatives if no second independence vote
12 Feb
Scotland’s First Minister tight-lipped on alternatives if no second independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon said that latest polling showed rising support for independence and that Scotland “will then return to its rightful place” in the EU.
Replacement MEPs for departed Brits set to take seats in Strasbourg
11 Feb
Replacement MEPs for departed Brits set to take seats in Strasbourg
All but three of the 27 new MEPs who will replace departed British members are expected to take their seats in Strasbourg this week.
Huawei: Celebrating 20 years in Europe Partner Content
11 Feb
Huawei: Celebrating 20 years in Europe
Achieving digital sovereignty is key, writes Abraham Liu.
New EU Public Prosecutor's Office chief says it has insufficient funds and staff
11 Feb
New EU Public Prosecutor's Office chief says it has insufficient funds and staff
Laura Kövesi has admitted that the body does not have the “tools” to operate effectively and has demanded a “significant” rise in its budget and an increase in staff.