28 Jun 18
Publishers reiterate support for controversial EU copyright reform
Europe’s mainstream publishers have warned that voting against radical EU copyright reform in Parliament next week would be a “tragedy” for journalism.
28 Jun 18
Donald Tusk: Stakes are very high and time is short on migration crisis
European Council Donald Tusk has urged the EU28 to take a more strategic look at how to manage migration.
27 Jun 18
Migration crisis, monetary union top agenda for EU Council summit
The EU’s 28 leaders will try to forge a united front in tackling migration when they meet for the Council summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday.
26 Jun 18
Low carbon future: Alternative technologies have crucial role to play
A director of the European Commission’s DG climate action, Artur Runger-Metzger says that while “no silver bullet” exists in meeting the EU’s CO2 emission reduction targets, alternative technologies will have a “crucial” role to play.
25 Jun 18
MEPs call on Council summit to come up with common European solution to migration crisis
A mini-summit in Brussels on Sunday where leaders of 16 EU countries tried to reach agreement on migration issues ended without a formal joint statement.
22 Jun 18
Radicalisation: 'Everyone must take responsibility for what is happening', Parliament told
A mother who tragically lost her son in the 2017 Manchester terrorist attacks has spoken out against radicalisation.
22 Jun 18
UAE denies sex abuse allegations
The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the EU has strongly refuted allegations that sexual torture is rampant in “UAE-controlled” prisons in war-torn Yemen.
22 Jun 18
World Cup: Qatar defends human rights record
The deputy Prime Minister of Qatar has admitted to MEPs that his country “can still do more” on meeting international standards on labour rights. 
21 Jun 18
UK details post-Brexit settlement scheme for EU citizens
The UK Home Office has published much-awaited details of the settlement scheme for EU citizens after Britain exits the EU in March 2019.
21 Jun 18
MEPs back ECI reform
MEPs have backed reform of the European citizens’ initiative, an EU flagship policy which has been widely ridiculed and criticised for being ineffective.
21 Jun 18
Michel Barnier: UK must accept consequences of Brexit
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator said that the EU and the UK will cooperate strongly on security post-Brexit. 
20 Jun 18
Refugee crisis: Greece taking on unfair burden, Parliament told
Greek migration policy minister Dimitrios Vitsas has told MEPs his country is shouldering a disproportionate burden in handling the latest migrant crisis.
20 Jun 18
Legal affairs committee approves controversial EU copyright proposals
Parliament’s legal affairs committee has voted to largely approve the Commission’s proposed directive on copyright in the digital single market.
20 Jun 18
EU trade chief: Trump tariffs will destroy jobs
The European Commission’s top trade official condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU, Canada and Mexico.
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20 Jun 18
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes alignment and finalisation of EU rules to support animal health
AnimalhealthEurope applauds efforts to finalise new rules that will bring real benefits to both pets on long-term medication and their owners, as well as a more optimal, efficient and responsible administration of medicines via animal feed, supporting efforts to curb antibiotic resistance.
19 Jun 18
McDonald's representatives to appear before special tax committee
The fast food chain is the subject of a European Commission investigation following allegations of tax evasion.
19 Jun 18
Tensions heighten ahead of crunch EU copyright reform vote
German MEP Julia Reda says she has been flooded with protest messages about the proposed shake up to EU copyright law.
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19 Jun 18
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes new rules on animal medicines
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the outcomes agreed by the negotiators for the new rules on animal medicines which should help to deliver greater access to a wide range of animal medicines to improve animal health management and animal welfare in Europe.
18 Jun 18
Crucial EU copyright vote set to take place this week
MEPs are set to vote this week on a long-awaited update of EU copyright laws.
15 Jun 18
Trust in EU Parliament at all-time high: Survey
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has welcomed the outcome of a new survey that says the assembly is the most trusted of all European institutions.
15 Jun 18
MEPs call on Ukraine to protect LGBTI community
Over 30 MEPs have signed a letter calling on Ukraine to take concrete legal measures to insure equal rights for the LGBTI community in the country.
15 Jun 18
Macedonia name dispute rages on
The proposed resolution for Macedonia’s name dispute has been plunged into confusion after the country’s President said he would not agree to it.
14 Jun 18
Poland could be referred to ECJ over controversial judicial reforms
Several MEPs have joined forces in calling on the EU to take Poland to the European Court of Justice over its controversial judicial reforms.
14 Jun 18
MEPs again angrily urge EU to act on refugee crisis
The Italian government has been roundly condemned by MEPs for its refusal to allow the 629 refugees stranded on board the Aquarius to land.