EU court ruling on Article 50 offers UK way out of Brexit ‘mess’, say campaigning MEPs
10 Dec
EU court ruling on Article 50 offers UK way out of Brexit ‘mess’, say campaigning MEPs
ECJ ruling that Britain is free to unilaterally revoke withdrawal comes a day ahead of crucial UK Parliament vote on Brexit deal.
Czech Premier under scrutiny in Strasbourg over conflict of interest
10 Dec
Czech Premier under scrutiny in Strasbourg over conflict of interest
MEPs will hold a debate this week into the case of Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who has been accused of a conflict of interest over EU funds paid to his company.
European Parliament aims to reverse voter apathy with new election awareness campaign
07 Dec
European Parliament aims to reverse voter apathy with new election awareness campaign
The European Parliament is stepping up efforts to combat voter apathy and raise public awareness of next year’s European elections.
Jens Stoltenberg urges ‘de-stabilising’ Russia to return Ukrainian sailors and vessels
07 Dec
Jens Stoltenberg urges ‘de-stabilising’ Russia to return Ukrainian sailors and vessels
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called on Russia to return the Ukrainian sailors and naval vessels it captured in the Sea of Azov.
MEP pours scorn on last-ditch Brexit scramble
05 Dec
MEP pours scorn on last-ditch Brexit scramble
A senior Greens MEP has disparaged eleventh-hour attempts to persuade MPs to back Theresa May’s controversial Brexit deal.
EU ‘not in the mood’ to renegotiate Brexit withdrawal agreement, says Guy Verhofstadt
03 Dec
EU ‘not in the mood’ to renegotiate Brexit withdrawal agreement, says Guy Verhofstadt
Belgian MEP describes those who voted to leave the EU as “stupid”.
Conservative MEP urges UK counterparts to support ‘best deal for the UK’ Brexit agreement
28 Nov
Conservative MEP urges UK counterparts to support ‘best deal for the UK’ Brexit agreement
Jacqueline Foster has asked her Westminster counterparts to back the Brexit deal brokered by the EU and UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
Brexit Deal: Reaction to EU approval of withdrawal agreement text
26 Nov
Brexit Deal: Reaction to EU approval of withdrawal agreement text
EU leaders signed off Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on Sunday, but opinions on the merits of the deal are still sharply divided.
A digital recipe for European success
26 Nov
A digital recipe for European success
If Europe wants to compete with China and the US, it needs to invest, writes Paul Rübig.
Movers and Shakers | 26 November 2018
26 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 26 November 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 26 November 2018
EU Parliament approves new €13bn European Defence Fund
26 Nov
EU Parliament approves new €13bn European Defence Fund
Françoise Grossetête praises fund’s role strengthening EU defence capabilities.
UKIP leader Gerard Batten defends decision to hire far-right activist Tommy Robinson as an adviser
23 Nov
UKIP leader Gerard Batten defends decision to hire far-right activist Tommy Robinson as an adviser
Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has strongly condemned Robinson’s appointment.
MEPs representing Gibraltar have slammed Spanish ‘last minute political posturing’ over the Brexit withdrawal agreement
23 Nov
MEPs representing Gibraltar have slammed Spanish ‘last minute political posturing’ over the Brexit withdrawal agreement
Attack comes as UK Prime Minister Theresa May is due to sign off on the deal at a special summit in Brussels on Sunday.
The EU should have a greater role in bringing North Korea in from the cold, says senior MEP
22 Nov
The EU should have a greater role in bringing North Korea in from the cold, says senior MEP
North Korea see the EU as "a sort of ‘mini-European United Nations’ attached to a free market” but shows is little or no understanding of how the bloc operates says Nirj Deva.
Sven Gielgold says that the rule of law and freedom of the press are 'massively threatened' in Romania
22 Nov
Sven Gielgold says that the rule of law and freedom of the press are 'massively threatened' in Romania
Senior German MEP's comments come ahead of Romania taking its turn as head of the EU’s rotating EU Council Presidency on 1 January.
British MEPs warn that Theresa May’s government is ‘imploding around her’
20 Nov
British MEPs warn that Theresa May’s government is ‘imploding around her’
UK deputy Catherine Stihler calls on British Prime Minister to back second Brexit referendum.
Human rights group calls for EU probe into Jamal Khashoggi death
19 Nov
Human rights group calls for EU probe into Jamal Khashoggi death
Not too late for EU leaders to ask for an independent investigation commission, says Willy Fautre.
Brexit withdrawal agreement throws future of millions of EU and UK citizens into limbo warn rights groups
19 Nov
Brexit withdrawal agreement throws future of millions of EU and UK citizens into limbo warn rights groups
Draft deal fails to deliver on promises that people will be able to carry on living and working in EU and UK.
Movers and Shakers | 19 November 2018
19 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 19 November 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 19 November 2018
Brexit should be abandoned, says Senior UK Tory MEP Sajjad Karim, as MEPs round on UK Prime Minister
16 Nov
Brexit should be abandoned, says Senior UK Tory MEP Sajjad Karim, as MEPs round on UK Prime Minister
Spate of resignations following announcement of draft withdrawal agreement prompts renewed call for People’s Vote on final deal.
Brexit withdrawal agreement best EU could obtain, says Guy Verhofstad
16 Nov
Brexit withdrawal agreement best EU could obtain, says Guy Verhofstad
ALDE group leader welcoms draft Brexit deal thrashed out between the EU and UK, saying it avoids potentially “disastrous disruption” for both sides.

 

Veteran MEP gives Brexit withdrawal deal fifty-fifty chance of success
15 Nov
Veteran MEP gives Brexit withdrawal deal fifty-fifty chance of success
So called ‘Hard Brexit’ still most likely outcome says Jo Leinen
Finish line in sight for Brexit talks as UK and EU hold crunch meetings
14 Nov
Finish line in sight for Brexit talks as UK and EU hold crunch meetings
It is judgment day for Brexit talks as the two sides hold respective meetings on Wednesday.
It will soon be curtains for Brexit spectacle, promises May
13 Nov
It will soon be curtains for Brexit spectacle, promises May
Brexit talks are edging towards their conclusion as the two sides thrash out the final sticking points.