MEPs quiz Margrethe Vestager over EU’s response to digital disinformation
08 Sep
MEPs quiz Margrethe Vestager over EU’s response to digital disinformation
European Commission’s Executive Vice-President says she hopes that agreement on the DSA and the DMA could be reached by next spring
Lugano Convention: Simplest solution for UK is to join EFTA, says Adrián Vázquez Lázara
06 Sep
Lugano Convention: Simplest solution for UK is to join EFTA, says Adrián Vázquez Lázara
Legal Affairs Committee chair says reaching a deal on legal cooperation agreement mainly a matter of political will and ‘good predisposition’
European Parliament censures EU home affairs ministers for ‘selfish, short-sighted and irrational’ response to Afghanistan situation
06 Sep
European Parliament censures EU home affairs ministers for ‘selfish, short-sighted and irrational’ response to Afghanistan situation
MEP reaction to ministers' focus on mitigating potential 'illegal migration', overwhelmingly critical, ranging from disappointment to anger and despair
MEPs grill EU Justice chief Didier Reynders over rule of law breaches
02 Sep
MEPs grill EU Justice chief Didier Reynders over rule of law breaches
European Commission’s latest annual Rule of Law report branded ‘toothless and spineless’ by LIBE committee MEPs
Hahn vs BUDG on the EU’s Own Resources
01 Sep
Hahn vs BUDG on the EU’s Own Resources
Commission and Parliament ‘fully aligned’ on need for new Own Resources, despite delay, says EU Budget chief
European Commission rejects MEPs’ demand to take legal action on rule-of-law violations
26 Aug
European Commission rejects MEPs’ demand to take legal action on rule-of-law violations
Ursula von der Leyen says MEPs had not provided enough evidence of rule-of-law breaches and that EU Executive had ‘not been properly called upon to act’
Belarus accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants, in row over EU border breaches
23 Aug
Belarus accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants, in row over EU border breaches
Belarus is becoming ever more troublesome for Europe, especially for its immediate EU neighbours, reports Andreas Rogal
EU’s foreign policy chief brands Afghanistan pull-out a ‘catastrophe’
19 Aug
EU’s foreign policy chief brands Afghanistan pull-out a ‘catastrophe’
High Representative Josep Borrell updates MEPs on rapidly-changing situation in Afghanistan during extraordinary joint session on Thursday
European Parliament to hold emergency debate on Afghanistan
18 Aug
European Parliament to hold emergency debate on Afghanistan
MEPs calling for extensive EU action on accepting refugees and protecting ‘those who worked and cooperated with us’
Poland and the Rule of Law: What next in the battle between the EU and the Polish government?
18 Aug
Poland and the Rule of Law: What next in the battle between the EU and the Polish government?
European Commission ‘analysing’ Polish government’s response to questions over controversial law enabling sanctions against judges, says Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
Afghanistan turmoil: EU urged to deliver unified response to Afghan evacuation
18 Aug
Afghanistan turmoil: EU urged to deliver unified response to Afghan evacuation
European and international community must come together to protect those fleeing persecution, argue MEPs
European Commission recommends ‘No’ for Lugano as Brexit fallout intensifies
12 Aug
European Commission recommends ‘No’ for Lugano as Brexit fallout intensifies
EU Executive argues that Lugano Convention is a ‘Single Market Instrument’ and therefore UK ineligible for membership
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance Partner Content
09 Aug
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance
Are landmark new EU rules on artificial intelligence sufficient to allay fears of a ‘Big Brother’ takeover of our lives?
Row brews over French regional languages as country’s upcoming EU council presidency ponders future of linguistic diversity
30 Jul
Row brews over French regional languages as country’s upcoming EU council presidency ponders future of linguistic diversity
French state’s hostility to territorial languages ‘completely against European values’, warns language equality NGO
MEPs come out in force against Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law at Budapest Pride
27 Jul
MEPs come out in force against Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law at Budapest Pride
Policymakers from across the political spectrum took to the streets of Budapest on Saturday to show support to the Hungarian LGBTIQ community.
Irish Supreme Court seeking ‘clarification’ on validity of Polish European Arrest Warrants Partner Content
27 Jul
Irish Supreme Court seeking ‘clarification’ on validity of Polish European Arrest Warrants
European Court of Justice asked to consider whether Polish rule of law deficiencies could impact on right to a fair trial
EU and UK clash over post-Brexit plan for Gibraltar
23 Jul
EU and UK clash over post-Brexit plan for Gibraltar
It looks like a rocky road lies ahead for ‘the Rock’ as the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is affectionately known by locals
EU balks at UK’s demand to rewrite Northern Ireland Protocol
22 Jul
EU balks at UK’s demand to rewrite Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Commission has firmly stated that it will not renegotiate the Protocol, which is a key element of the Brexit deal concluded between the EU and the UK.
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package Partner Content
21 Jul
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package
Fresh proposals include creation of new Anti-Money Laundering Agency and single EU-wide rulebook
Migration & Asylum: Breaking the deadlock on EU migration policy Partner Content
21 Jul
Migration & Asylum: Breaking the deadlock on EU migration policy
Following a recent increase in tragic deaths in the Mediterranean, migration has again rocketed up the EU’s agenda, reports Martin Banks
“We are not living in Europe à la carte” says Jourová on Rule of Law report
20 Jul
“We are not living in Europe à la carte” says Jourová on Rule of Law report
In its second EU-wide report on the Rule of Law, the European Commission highlighted “serious concerns” over judicial independence and media freedom.
Fit for 55/2030: MEPs underwhelmed by new EU Forest Strategy
20 Jul
Fit for 55/2030: MEPs underwhelmed by new EU Forest Strategy
Rather than encouraging sustainable forest management, European Commission’s proposals risk undermining forestry’s climate contributions, warns Swedish MEP Jessica Polfjärd
EU launches infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland over LGBTIQ discrimination Partner Content
16 Jul
EU launches infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland over LGBTIQ discrimination
LGBTIQ Intergroup MEPs ‘wholeheartedly’ welcome European Commission’s decision to act against Budapest and Warsaw.
Parliament Sketch: Big Frans vs ENVI Partner Content
16 Jul
Parliament Sketch: Big Frans vs ENVI
It had been a long day for both, but as Andreas Rogal reports, both Frans Timmermans and the ENVI Committee were in an ebullient mood when they met earlier this week for an end-of-term chat