Polish abortion plans an attack on EU fundamental rights, warn MEPs
05 Oct
Polish abortion plans an attack on EU fundamental rights, warn MEPs
Several MEPs have pledged their support for the Polish 'Black Monday' pro-abortion campaigners in their challenge against proposals to totally ban abortion.
EPP group to put candidate forward for EU Parliament presidency
05 Oct
EPP group to put candidate forward for EU Parliament presidency
The leader of Parliament's biggest political grouping, EPP group Chair Manfred Weber, has confirmed his group will put forward a candidate for the assembly's presidency.
EU Parliament approves ratification of Paris agreement
05 Oct
EU Parliament approves ratification of Paris agreement
The European Parliament has formally approved the ratification the Paris agreement on climate change, with 610 votes in favour, 38 against and 31 abstentions.
Senior MEPs blast Barroso
04 Oct
Senior MEPs blast Barroso
Former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has come under a withering attack from Parliament's political group leaders over his new position at Goldman Sachs.
EU Parliament group leaders welcome Theresa May's article 50 announcement
04 Oct
EU Parliament group leaders welcome Theresa May's article 50 announcement
The European Parliament's lead negotiator in the Brexit talks, Guy Verhofstadt, has said that relations between the UK and EU "must remain close".
Anti-Semitism a threat to Europe, Parliament told
03 Oct
Anti-Semitism a threat to Europe, Parliament told
A hearing in Parliament was told that anti-Semitism continues to be a problem in Europe, with one in five Jews having experienced verbal or physical violence.
Movers and Shakers | 03 October 2016
03 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 03 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Viktor Orbán claims victory in Hungarian refugee vote
03 Oct
Viktor Orbán claims victory in Hungarian refugee vote
However, controversial referendum fails to garner 50 per cent turnout to be valid.
EU Policymakers and campaigners come together to discuss pet trafficking
30 Sep
EU Policymakers and campaigners come together to discuss pet trafficking
Event heard strong calls for an EU action plan to tackle the illegal trade of cats and dogs.
Hungarians prepare to vote on refugee quotas
30 Sep
Hungarians prepare to vote on refugee quotas
Last minute campaigning was taking place in Hungary ahead of a controversial referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas. 
Revolving doors: Campaigners file complaint with EU Commission
30 Sep
Revolving doors: Campaigners file complaint with EU Commission
Campaigners have sent a complaint to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker about his handling of the “revolving door” moves of several former Commissioners.
MEPs and industry experts join forces in calling for 'compromise' approach to new EU fertilizer rules
29 Sep
MEPs and industry experts join forces in calling for 'compromise' approach to new EU fertilizer rules
Environment committee rapporteur says colleagues must be careful not to impose limits or requirements which cannot be met.
Former EU climate Commissioner Hedegaard joins VW's 'Sustainability Council'
29 Sep
Former EU climate Commissioner Hedegaard joins VW's 'Sustainability Council'
Volkswagen has named former European climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard as a member of its new ‘Sustainability Council’.
EU Commission's 'transparency register' proposals branded 'too little too late'
29 Sep
EU Commission's 'transparency register' proposals branded "too little too late"
Lobbyists and independent organisations must sign up to a “transparency register” under new proposals by the European Commission.
Brexit: Verhofstadt launches withering attack on Johnson, Fallon and Fox
29 Sep
Brexit: Verhofstadt launches withering attack on Johnson, Fallon and Fox
Parliament’s representative in the Brexit negotiations, Guy Verhofstadt, has launched a withering attack on the three MPs chosen by Theresa May to navigate the UK’s exit from the EU.
MEPs support move to limit EU Parliament presidency terms
29 Sep
MEPs support move to limit EU Parliament presidency terms
A call for European Parliament Presidents to be limited to two terms in office has been supported by MEPs from six of the Parliament's eight political groups.
MEPs clash over EU army plans
28 Sep
MEPs clash over EU army plans
MEPs have clashed over possible plans for a European defence union, or "European army" as it has been dubbed.
Panama Papers scandal 'gets to the heart of our democracy', says whistleblower
27 Sep
Panama Papers scandal "gets to the heart of our democracy", says whistleblower
One of the journalists who uncovered the Panama Papers scandal has appealed to MEPs to help "shed light" on the "parallel world" of offshore companies.
EU Commission insists TTIP talks will go ahead as planned
26 Sep
EU Commission insists TTIP talks will go ahead as planned
Meanwhile, a special Council meeting will be convened next month with the aim of agreeing the controversial EU-Canada trade deal.
Schulz in London: No à la carte menu for UK's membership of single market
23 Sep
Schulz in London: No à la carte menu for UK's membership of single market
European Parliament President Martin Schulz has had a "good productive" meeting with UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, according to a close aide to the MEP.
Antonio Tajani: Anti-Semitism still alive in EU
23 Sep
Antonio Tajani: Anti-Semitism still alive in EU
Former European Commissioner Antonio Tajani says Europe is "deluding" itself if it thinks it is "immune" to the "faces of anti-Semitism."
Movers and Shakers | 23 September 2016
23 Sep
Movers and Shakers | 23 September 2016
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Hungarians urged to boycott referendum on refugees
23 Sep
Hungarians urged to boycott referendum on refugees
Critics of Hungary's government have called for a boycott of its Brexit-style referendum next month on the EU's migration policy because it is "xenophobic".
Syrian refugee crisis: MEPs visit Lebanon with resettlement as key priority
23 Sep
Syrian refugee crisis: MEPs visit Lebanon with resettlement as key priority
Senior British MEP Claude Moraes, however, has warned that EU humanitarian aid "on its own" will not solve the current refugee crisis in the Middle East.