COP22 kicks off in Marrakech
07 Nov
COP22 kicks off in Marrakech
Climate negotiations have begun at the COP22 conference in Marrakech with calls for "more clarity" on the details of the landmark Paris climate agreement. 
Jeremy Corbyn promises not to block Brexit
07 Nov
Jeremy Corbyn promises not to block Brexit
UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has said he will not stand in the way of Britain exiting the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 7 November 2016
07 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 7 November 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 7 November 2016
EU Commission approves Barroso's Goldman Sachs post
31 Oct
EU Commission approves Barroso's Goldman Sachs post
The European Commission's ad-hoc ethical committee has ruled that former Commission President José Manuel Barroso has not broken any rules by taking up a top job at Goldman Sachs.
Movers and Shakers | 31 October 2016
31 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 31 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 31 October 2016
EU and Trudeau sign off on controversial Canada trade deal
31 Oct
EU and Trudeau sign off on controversial Canada trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has joined EU chiefs at reconvened summit in Brussels to sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) trade agreement.
Belgian government brokers CETA compromise deal
28 Oct
Belgian government brokers CETA compromise deal
CETA, the historic free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union, is finally close to being completed after an agreement was reached between the Belgian government and the Wallonian Parliament.
European Parliament rejects cuts to 2017 EU budget
27 Oct
European Parliament rejects cuts to 2017 EU budget
Parliament has controversially voted to reverse all the Council's proposed cuts to the draft EU budget for 2017.
Syed Kamall: EU must learn from CETA debacle
27 Oct
Syed Kamall: EU must learn from CETA debacle
ECR group Chair Syed Kamall has said that "lessons must be learned" after it emerged that Belgium had finally agreed a deal to approve CETA.
EU Parliament urges Turkey to release journalists
27 Oct
EU Parliament urges Turkey to release journalists
MEPs have urged the Turkish authorities to release journalists being held without "compelling evidence of criminal activity."
Who is most likely replace Schulz as EU Parliament chief?
26 Oct
Who is most likely replace Schulz as EU Parliament chief?
Speculation is mounting that Martin Schulz may be tempted to quit the European Parliament for German politics.
Wallonia rejection of CETA a 'game changer' for EU decision-making
25 Oct
Wallonia rejection of CETA a "game changer" for EU decision-making
MEPs and business representatives have said that Wallonia's rejection of CETA is a sign the EU must rethink its trade policy.
CETA impasse shows EU must review decision-making process, say senior MEPs
25 Oct
CETA impasse shows EU must review decision-making process, say senior MEPs
EU Parliament group leaders have slammed Brussels' approach to CETA signing, but seem confident it could still go ahead.
Belgium continues to block CETA deal
24 Oct
Belgium continues to block CETA deal
The President of Wallonia's Parliament, André Antoine, has warned it will be "impossible" to meet a deadline imposed on Belgium by the EU for resolving the impasse on the CETA trade talks.
Scottish courts back minimum unit pricing
24 Oct
Scottish courts back minimum unit pricing
Plans to set a minimum price for alcohol in Scotland have met with a mixed response, despite being backed by the Scottish courts.
Movers and Shakers | 24 October 2016
24 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 24 October 2016
Weber to May: UK can leave but cannot make decisions for EU
21 Oct
Weber to May: UK can leave but cannot make decisions for EU
Parliament’s EPP group leader Manfred Weber has launched a blistering attack on UK Prime Minister Theresa May, telling her, “If you want to leave please do so, but don’t decide for the EU.”
EU Commission looking at legal protection for whistleblowers
21 Oct
EU Commission looking at legal protection for whistleblowers
A senior European Commission official has said the EU is considering legislation designed to give greater legal protection for whistleblowers.
10 tech enablers conference: Europe's university-industry clusters at the forefront of digital revolution Partner Content
21 Oct
10 tech enablers conference: Europe's university-industry clusters at the forefront of digital revolution
EU Parliament's internal market committee chief Vicky Ford says that using star gazing to cure cancer is an example of the potential benefits of university-industry 'clusters'.
German transport minister promises to get to the bottom of dieselgate
21 Oct
German transport minister promises to get to the bottom of dieselgate
German transport minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned that “further measures” will be taken to ensure there is no repeat of the VW emissions scandal.
MEPs and member states to clash over 2017 EU budget?
21 Oct
MEPs and member states to clash over 2017 EU budget?
A huge row is looming between the parliament and member states over the size of the EU budget for the coming 12 months.
Fresh allegations of fraud against MEP Morten Messerschmidt
21 Oct
Fresh allegations of fraud against MEP Morten Messerschmidt
The EU’s anti fraud office has been called in to investigate fresh allegations against controversial Danish MEP Morten Messerschmidt.
Farmers and industry voice 'deep concerns' at EU Commission's proposed fertilizer regulation
20 Oct
Farmers and industry voice "deep concerns" at EU Commission's proposed fertilizer regulation
A group representing European farmers has voiced "deep concern" at some elements of the EU's new fertilizer regulation.
CETA deal blocked as EU leaders convene in Brussels
20 Oct
CETA deal blocked as EU leaders convene in Brussels
Greens/EFA group MEP Reinhard Bütikofer has said that the failure to sign off the CETA trade deal highlights the need for the EU to develop a new trade policy.