Commission President interviews Ireland’s two commissioner candidates
07 Sep
Commission President interviews Ireland’s two commissioner candidates
Mairead McGuinness and Andrew McDowell have been nominated by the Irish government as candidates to fill the role recently vacated by Phil Hogan after the “Golfgate” scandal.
UK mulls ‘override’ of key sections of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of new round of trade deal talks with EU
07 Sep
UK mulls ‘override’ of key sections of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of new round of trade deal talks with EU
Threat comes as MEPs warn UK that European Parliament ‘will not rubberstamp’ any new deal.
European Ombudsman urges EU institutions to take tougher stance on tackling “revolving door” personnel
07 Sep
European Ombudsman urges EU institutions to take tougher stance on tackling “revolving door” personnel
Call follows introduction of new measures by the European Banking Authority aimed at curbing moves to lucrative lobbying jobs in the private sector.
EU leaders condemn poisoning of Russian opposition leader
03 Sep
EU leaders condemn poisoning of Russian opposition leader
The apparent assassination attempt on an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin is proving another key test for the EU and the West on its stance towards Russia.
Senior MEP expresses concern over ‘lack of real progress’ in deadlocked Brexit talks
03 Sep
Senior MEP expresses concern over ‘lack of real progress’ in deadlocked Brexit talks
Parliament Vice-President Mairead McGuinness, strongly tipped to be Ireland’s next EU commissioner, says she is dismayed by the failure to make more headway in the negotiations.
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald sets out stall to become Ireland’s next EU commissioner
03 Sep
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald sets out stall to become Ireland’s next EU commissioner
The role has become vacant after Phil Hogan stood down as Trade Commissioner over the so-called “Golfgate” scandal in which he was said to have broken Coronavirus quarantine rules in Ireland.
EU warns Hungary not to discriminate against EU citizens during ongoing health crisis
02 Sep
EU warns Hungary not to discriminate against EU citizens during ongoing health crisis
The move comes after Hungary imposed travel restrictions on foreigners on Tuesday.
‘Vital’ schools reopen as soon as possible, EU disease prevention chief tells MEPs
02 Sep
‘Vital’ schools reopen as soon as possible, EU disease prevention chief tells MEPs
School closures should be the ‘last measure you take’ to fight COVID-19, says Dr Andrea Ammon.
EU insists that one of the two nominees for the post of new Irish commissioner must be a woman
02 Sep
EU insists that one of the two nominees for the post of new Irish commissioner must be a woman
‘Ball is in Irish court’ over who it wants to nominate, but one candidate must be a woman, says European Commission.
Pressure mounting on Irish government to nominate female candidate for EU trade post
31 Aug
Pressure mounting on Irish government to nominate female candidate for EU trade post
European Parliament vice-president Mairead McGuinness is seen as ‘strong and safe’ replacement for Phil Hogan by MEPs.
Who will replace Phil Hogan?
28 Aug
Who will replace Phil Hogan?
The Parliament Magazine canvassed opinion from MEPs and influencers across Europe on the Irish commissioner's departure and who they think is best suited to replace him.
Phil Hogan quits over Irish 'Golfgate' coronavirus breach
27 Aug
Phil Hogan quits over Irish 'Golfgate' coronavirus breach
EU trade commissioner says he regrets concern, unease and upset he’s caused.
Phil Hogan at the centre of a huge row about his political future
26 Aug
Phil Hogan at the centre of a huge row about his political future
EU trade commissioner facing numerous calls to quit after he allegedly broke quarantine rules in his native Ireland.
'Belarus: not a choice between Russia and the EU'
26 Aug
"Belarus: not a choice between Russia and the EU"
Helga Schmid, Secretary General of the EEAS, briefed members of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee on the EU response to the ongoing situation in Belarus.
Belarusian opposition leader calls on EU to support country’s ‘peaceful revolution’
25 Aug
Belarusian opposition leader calls on EU to support country’s ‘peaceful revolution’
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya made an impassioned plea during her address to the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee.
EU Trade Chief’s job on the line after Covid-19 lockdown rules breach
24 Aug
EU Trade Chief’s job on the line after Covid-19 lockdown rules breach
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has asked EU trade Commissioner Phil Hogan to “fully explain” the circumstances surrounding his controversial attendance at a golf club dinner in Ireland.
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
24 Aug
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
David McAllister, who chairs the European Parliament’s UK coordination group, told this website that time is running out on reaching an agreement by end of October deadline.
EU says Brexit talks are ‘going backwards’
21 Aug
EU says Brexit talks are ‘going backwards’
Michel Barnier says UK showing ‘no willingness’ to take on board EU's priorities as latest round ends without a breakthrough.
Senior MEPs condemn violence and torture in Belarus and demand ‘new and free’ elections
21 Aug
Senior MEPs condemn violence and torture in Belarus and demand ‘new and free’ elections
European Parliament group leaders call for EU to appoint ‘special representative’ for Belarus to support peaceful transition of power.
EU leaders reject Belarus presidential election result
20 Aug
EU leaders reject Belarus presidential election result
The August 9 poll has been condemned by the EU, with sanctions announced against Belarusian officials involved in election fraud and abuse of protesters.
Dieselgate: Calls for European car manufacturers to end legal delays and agree compromise settlement Partner Content
20 Aug
Dieselgate: Calls for European car manufacturers to end legal delays and agree compromise settlement
Coronavirus crisis, climate change and economic recovery highlight imperative of industry moving on from exhaust emissions scandal.
Parliament’s EPP Group calls for sanctions against Belarusian President and law enforcement leaders
11 Aug
Parliament’s EPP Group calls for sanctions against Belarusian President and law enforcement leaders
Alexander Lukashenko won a landslide re-election victory after bloody clashes between riot police and thousands of protesters who said Sunday’s poll was rigged.
European Commission pledges additional €30m in support for Lebanon
10 Aug
European Commission pledges additional €30m in support for Lebanon
The executive made the pledge on Sunday at an international virtual conference on assistance and support to Beirut.
European Commission considers reopening buildings across EU by mid-September
07 Aug
European Commission considers reopening buildings across EU by mid-September
The executive insists, however, that this decision will depend on the spread of COVID-19 in Member States.