Pittella warns against two speed EU
14 Mar
Pittella warns against two speed EU
Parliament’s S&D group leader Gianni Pittella has warned about the dangers of an “à la carte Europe” emerging in the coming years.
Nicola Sturgeon warns the UK government against 'trying to puncture Scotland’s life boat' by blocking indyref2
13 Mar
Nicola Sturgeon warns the UK government against "trying to puncture Scotland’s life boat" by blocking indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has outlined plans to hold a second independence referendum between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.
Ombudsman attacks EEAS over unpaid internships
13 Mar
Ombudsman attacks EEAS over unpaid internships
The European external action service (EEAS) says it is taking measures to address fierce criticism of its treatment of interns.
Brexit: Scotland to hold second independence referendum
13 Mar
Brexit: Scotland to hold second independence referendum
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to hold a second Scottish independence referendum between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.
Movers and Shakers | 13 March 2017
13 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 13 March 2017
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Donald Tusk reappointed EU Council President
10 Mar
Donald Tusk reappointed EU Council President
A furious row has flared after Donald Tusk was reappointed President of the European Council by an overwhelming majority on Thursday.
Dieselgate: Volkswagen slammed for refusing to compensate EU consumers
09 Mar
Dieselgate: Volkswagen slammed for refusing to compensate EU consumers
Volkswagen has been condemned after it dismissed a request from the Commission to compensate European customers hit by the emissions testing scandal.
Counterfeit electrical goods have genuine safety risks
09 Mar
Counterfeit electrical goods have genuine safety risks
Europe is increasingly being targeted by sellers of counterfeit goods, placing unwitting consumers at risk and funding organised crime.
Cecilia Wikström: EU asylum policy needs profound change
07 Mar
Cecilia Wikström: EU asylum policy needs profound change
Swedish ALDE group MEP Cecilia Wikström has called for an end to ad hoc responses to Europe's migrant crisis.
EPP in row over next EU Council President
06 Mar
EPP in row over next EU Council President
A bitter war of words has broken out on the eve of this week's EU summit, which is expected to nominate the next European Council President.
MEPs want strong and effective EU disability act
06 Mar
MEPs want strong and effective EU disability act
Helga Stevens and Igor Šoltes have called on their fellow MEPs to promote a strong and effective European accessibility act.
Movers and Shakers | 6 March 2017
06 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 6 March 2017
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Andrus Ansip: EU will be left behind in 5G race without coordinated spectrum roll out
28 Feb
Andrus Ansip: EU will be left behind in 5G race without coordinated spectrum roll out
Mobile World Congress: EU's digital single market chief calls on member states to support telecoms sector with less fragmented approach to spectrum allocations.
Movers and Shakers | 27 February 2017
27 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 27 February 2017
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MEPs approve new portability rules
23 Feb
MEPs approve new portability rules
New rules allowing EU citizens with subscriptions for online music, games, films and TV shows to access this content while travelling to another EU country have been welcomed by MEPs.
EU Commission praises member states' economic recovery
22 Feb
EU Commission praises member states' economic recovery
The European Commission says that latest data shows that its economic policies are bearing fruit.
MEPs present radical new eurozone plans
22 Feb
MEPs present radical new eurozone plans
Parliament President Antonio Tajani supports radical plans tabled by two MEPs which are designed to beef up the ailing eurozone.
Panama Papers: MEPs disappointed by Malta fact-finding mission
22 Feb
Panama Papers: MEPs disappointed by Malta fact-finding mission
Parliament's committee of inquiry into money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion has concluded its fact-finding mission to Malta.
Combating illicit trade a key pillar of Belgium’s anti-radicalisation strategy says deputy prime minister Jan Jambon
21 Feb
Combating illicit trade a key pillar of Belgium’s anti-radicalisation strategy says deputy prime minister Jan Jambon
European governments yet to grasp scale and nature of so called underground economy, conference warned.
Brexit: EU Parliament to investigate residency issues for EU nationals in UK
21 Feb
Brexit: EU Parliament to investigate residency issues for EU nationals in UK
A cross-party group has been set up in the European Parliament to investigate complaints about residency issues facing EU nationals in the UK who say they currently find themselves living in limbo.
Panama Papers: MEPs travel to Malta
20 Feb
Panama Papers: MEPs travel to Malta
Parliament's committee of inquiry into the Panama Papers scandal has this week sent an MEP delegation to Malta.
Eurogroup to discuss further debt relief for Greece
20 Feb
Eurogroup to discuss further debt relief for Greece
The Greek debt negotiations are expected to dominate Monday's meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels.
Mike Pence: US committed to defence and security cooperation with EU
20 Feb
Mike Pence: US committed to defence and security cooperation with EU
US Vice President Mike Pence has said America will continue to "show strong commitment" to cooperating with the EU over Europe's defence and security.
Movers and Shakers | 20 February 2017
20 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 20 February 2017
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