UK health services fear consequences of no-deal Brexit
22 Aug
UK health services fear consequences of no-deal Brexit
The resumption of Brexit talks on Tuesday after the summer recess was partly overshadowed by claims that the UK health service is unprepared for a no-deal and another warning that such an outcome would further destabilise the international order.
MEPs renew call for Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project to be shelved
22 Aug
MEPs renew call for Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project to be shelved
Controversial Russia-to-Germany pipeline due to go online by 2019.
End of Greek bailout programme an ‘historic’ moment says EU finance chief
21 Aug
End of Greek bailout programme an ‘historic’ moment says EU finance chief
Pierre Moscovici hopes conclusion of eight ‘very difficult and often painful years’ will mark an improvement for ordinary Greeks.
EU leaders mourn Kofi Annan
20 Aug
EU leaders mourn Kofi Annan
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has joined with other EU leaders in paying glowing tribute to former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, whose death was announced at the weekend.
Eurosceptic parties could make up a third of European Parliament members following 2019 elections
17 Aug
Eurosceptic parties could make up a third of European Parliament members following 2019 elections
Former Trump aide predicts emergence of right-wing ‘supergroup’.
GUE/NGL group outlines 'fair and democratic' overhaul of CAP
17 Aug
GUE/NGL group outlines 'fair and democratic' overhaul of CAP
Parliament’s GUE/NGL group has launched plans for what it calls a “fair and democratic” common agricultural policy (CAP).
EU's Bathing Water Directive has ‘vastly’ improved Europe’s water quality, suggests new report
14 Aug
EU's Bathing Water Directive has ‘vastly’ improved Europe’s water quality, suggests new report
Quality of bathing water ‘a source of pride for Europeans’, says EU environment chief.
Commission calls for European Solidarity Corps proposals
10 Aug
Commission calls for European Solidarity Corps proposals
The European Commission is calling on interested parties to put forward ideas for projects under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC).
EU reportedly considering watering down Irish border backstop proposal
09 Aug
EU reportedly considering watering down Irish border backstop proposal
With Brexit talks set to enter a crucial stage, the EU is reportedly considering watering down its proposal for an Irish border backstop solution.
MEPs to vote on EU audiovisual media services reform next month
09 Aug
MEPs to vote on EU audiovisual media services reform next month
MEPs will vote next month on the reform of EU legislation on audiovisual media services.
Venezuela crisis: MEPs call on EU to step up humanitarian aid
08 Aug
Venezuela crisis: MEPs call on EU to step up humanitarian aid
Parliament is urging Venezuela to allow in humanitarian aid and the EU to release more funds to help Venezuelans fleeing the country.
EU moves to protect businesses as US imposes sanctions on Iran
07 Aug
EU moves to protect businesses as US imposes sanctions on Iran
US President Donald Trump’s decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran has put the US on a direct collision course with the EU.
EU Commission takes fresh action to combat forest fires
06 Aug
EU Commission takes fresh action to combat forest fires
The EU has taken fresh action to help member states to combat what it calls “unprecedented” forest fires in Europe.
EU appeals for calm in Zimbabwe
03 Aug
EU appeals for calm in Zimbabwe
EPP group MEP Elmar Brok has voiced serious concerns about the recent elections in trouble-torn Zimbabwe.
EU to offer higher advance payments to farmers amid droughts
03 Aug
EU to offer higher advance payments to farmers amid droughts
The European Commission says it is significantly stepping up aid for Europe’s farmers this summer, as they grapple with the difficulties of extreme droughts. 
Charles Tannock: Northern Ireland Assembly should choose economic alignment with the EU
02 Aug
Charles Tannock: Northern Ireland Assembly should choose economic alignment with the EU
UK MEP Charles Tannock has called for the people of Northern Ireland to be allowed to choose to stay aligned with the EU and the Republic of Ireland.
Elmar Brok joins calls for second Brexit referendum
01 Aug
Elmar Brok joins calls for second Brexit referendum
German MEP Elmar Brok has thrown his weight behind the growing campaign for a second Brexit referendum.
MEPs stress importance of Northern Ireland issue
01 Aug
MEPs stress importance of Northern Ireland issue
MEPs have insisted that the UK’s Brexit withdrawal agreement must include a viable backstop for the Northern Ireland/Ireland border.
Greens: Juncker must be 'pushed around' by US
31 Jul
Greens: Juncker must be 'pushed around' by US
The Greens have urged European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker “not to be pushed around” by the United States.
European arrest warrant: ECJ ruling a 'stark warning' to Poland
30 Jul
European arrest warrant: ECJ ruling a 'stark warning' to Poland
Philippe Lamberts says that a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) should serve as a “stark warning” to Poland as the country still finds itself at the centre of controversy over changes to its national legislation.
Deadline looms for Brussels expat voter registration
30 Jul
Deadline looms for Brussels expat voter registration
Expats in Brussels are being reminded of the 31 July deadline for registering to vote in communal elections later this year.
Movers and Shakers | 30 July 2018
30 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 30 July 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 30 July 2018
Trump, Juncker agree on ‘new phase’ of EU-US relations
27 Jul
Trump, Juncker agree on ‘new phase’ of EU-US relations
The United States has agreed to work towards lowering trade barriers with the European Union, Donald Trump said after a meeting with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker.
EU rallies around Greece as deadly fire rages on
25 Jul
EU rallies around Greece as deadly fire rages on
European humanitarian aid and crisis management Commissioner Christos Stylianides has arrived in Athens to personally coordinate EU assistance being provided to Greece through the EU civil protection mechanism following the deadly fires in the country.