International vaccination strategy needed to save lives, summit hears
12 Sep
International vaccination strategy needed to save lives, summit hears
"We have done better than yesterday, but there is still a lot we have to do," said former President of Tanzania Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, discussing the importance of boosting international vaccination rates.
Restored faith in vaccination vital in fight against deadly disease, say EU and WHO
12 Sep
Restored faith in vaccination vital in fight against deadly disease, say EU and WHO
Fear of vaccinating children means measles is now knocking at every door in Europe, the World Health Organization's director general warned today, at the world's first Global Vaccination Summit.
European Commission hits back at “European Way of Life” criticism
12 Sep
European Commission hits back at “European Way of Life” criticism
EU executive makes robust defence of its heavily criticised portfolio.
Carbon Capture and Storage technology could solve EU decarbonisation issues
12 Sep
Carbon Capture and Storage technology could solve EU decarbonisation issues
European climate commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete discussed the EU’s plans to reduce CO2 emissions last week and the role carbon-capture and storage technology (CCS) can play.
Tips and tricks for MEP assistants
11 Sep
Tips and tricks for MEP assistants
As the new crop of MEP assistants prepare to become indispensable assets to Parliament’s elected deputies, voices of experience have offered vital advice on how to navigate the political and bureaucratic maze, reports Lorna Hutchinson.
Claude Moraes: ‘Protecting our European Way of Life’ is ‘anachronistic and insulting title’
11 Sep
Claude Moraes: ‘Protecting our European Way of Life’ is ‘anachronistic and insulting title’
UK MEP Claude Moraes has joined a growing chorus of scathing criticism of the European Commission’s new portfolio for "Protecting our European Way of Life.”
Von der Leyen unveiling of commissioner portfolios met with mixed reactions
11 Sep
Von der Leyen unveiling of commissioner portfolios met with mixed reactions
Ursula von der Leyen, the first female European Commission President, has caused a stir in Brussels after announcing the composition and portfolio distribution of her College of Commissioners.
SNP MEPs urge UK to nominate EU commissioner
10 Sep
SNP MEPs urge UK to nominate EU commissioner
Scottish National Party MEPs have called on the UK government to nominate an EU commissioner, despite the fact that Britain is due to leave the bloc on 31 October.
EU urged to create ‘citizens’ commissioner’ as von der Leyen prepares to unveil team
10 Sep
EU urged to create ‘citizens’ commissioner’ as von der Leyen prepares to unveil team
The European Commission is being urged to create an EU “citizens’ commissioner” to fill the seat on the executive left vacant by the British.
“A small window of opportunity”
06 Sep
“A small window of opportunity”
They may not be here much longer, but for now, British MEPs still have a role to play in the European Parliament.
Campaigners welcome UK backtrack on ending free movement on 31 October
06 Sep
Campaigners welcome UK backtrack on ending free movement on 31 October
Rights campaigners have welcomed news that the UK Government has backtracked on a highly controversial decision to end free movement on 31 October.
Guy Verhofstadt: Boris Johnson’s Brexit rhetoric is ‘language of Europe’s dark past’
06 Sep
Guy Verhofstadt: Boris Johnson’s Brexit rhetoric is ‘language of Europe’s dark past’
Guy Verhofstadt has lambasted the rhetoric used by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other cabinet members during the unfolding Brexit drama, calling it “the language of Europe’s dark past.”
Movers and Shakers | 6 September 2019
06 Sep
Movers and Shakers | 6 September 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Senior EU policymakers pour scorn on Johnson backstop claims
06 Sep
Senior EU policymakers pour scorn on Johnson backstop claims
Senior EU policymakers have rubbished claims by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that “substantial progress” has been made in resolving the Irish border issue.
Christine Lagarde urges ‘greening’ of EU monetary policy
05 Sep
Christine Lagarde urges ‘greening’ of EU monetary policy
Christine Lagarde, the candidate to become the next President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has called for a “greening” of EU monetary policy.
Cross-party group of British MEPs pen ‘Brussels Declaration’ to fight Brexit
04 Sep
Cross-party group of British MEPs pen ‘Brussels Declaration’ to fight Brexit
A cross-party group of UK MEPs has signed a declaration committing to work together to fight Brexit and called on EU colleagues to help 'keep the door open to us.'
Britain on course to become a 'failed state', says UK MEP
04 Sep
Britain on course to become a 'failed state', says UK MEP
The stark warning comes after the British House of Commons voted late on Tuesday in favour of debating a motion to take no-deal Brexit off the table and asking the EU for an extension.
Boris Johnson accused of ‘going rogue’ in threatening to suspend UK Parliament
03 Sep
Boris Johnson accused of ‘going rogue’ in threatening to suspend UK Parliament
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of “going rogue” in threatening to suspend the British Parliament and de-select Tory MPs who vote against the government for a no-deal Brexit.
Christine Lagarde facing MEP grilling on ECB top job
03 Sep
Christine Lagarde facing MEP grilling on ECB top job
Christine Lagarde will come under the spotlight in Parliament this week when MEPs question her on her candidacy for the top job at the European Central Bank (ECB).
Movers and Shakers | 30 August 2019
30 Aug
Movers and Shakers | 30 August 2019
MEPs voice concern at plans to shut down UK Parliament in the run-up to Brexit day
28 Aug
MEPs voice concern at plans to shut down UK Parliament in the run-up to Brexit day
Boris Johnson's decision to suspend UK Parliament is a "Nothing less than an anti-democratic power-grab " warns Dutch MEP Sophie in't Veld.
EU urged to shut down ivory market
27 Aug
EU urged to shut down ivory market
Animals rights organisations say elephants “are in crisis” now, with 20,000 killed each year.
EU Security Tsar criticises member states for being “slow” to counter terrorist threats
26 Aug
EU Security Tsar criticises member states for being “slow” to counter terrorist threats
Sir Julian King issues strongly-worded warning that the EU will act against member states who do not enact anti-terror legislation.
Movers and Shakers | August 23 2019
23 Aug
Movers and Shakers | August 23 2019