08 Sep 16
EU ombudsman questions Barroso Goldman Sachs appointment
The EU ombudsman has questioned the appointment of ex-Commission President José Manuel Barroso at US investment bank Goldman Sachs.
07 Sep 16
Markus Ferber: EU Parliament fully supports Apple tax ruling
Centre-right MEP Markus Ferber has backed the European Commission's controversial ruling that Apple should pay Ireland €13bn in taxes.
07 Sep 16
'TTIP-free zones' spread across Europe
The Bulgarian city of Karnobat has become the 2000th city or council to turn "CETA and/or TTIP-free."
06 Sep 16
EU business organisations rally behind TTIP
Leading European business associations have thrown their weight behind the controversial transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP).
06 Sep 16
EU military plans re-emerge
EU plans for a possible European army that some believe could eventually displace Nato have re-emerged in the wake of the EU referendum in the UK.
06 Sep 16
Janez Potočnik: EU faces "troubled journey"
Former European environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik has admitted the EU faces a "troubled journey" after the Brexit result.
06 Sep 16
Dieselgate: Potočnik and Tajani grilled by EU Parliament's EMIS committee
Former European environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik has attacked Volkswagen for its "irresponsibility" over the car emissions scandal.
05 Sep 16
Brexit: Theresa May rules out points-based immigration system
Theresa May has categorically ruled out a points-based immigration system for the UK after Brexit, arguing it "will not work and is not an option."
05 Sep 16
Poles to leave UK following Brexit, predicts Polish deputy Prime Minister
Poland's deputy Prime Minister has predicted that thousands of Poles living in Britain will leave when the UK exits the EU.
05 Sep 16
Ukip leadership race turns increasingly bitter
Open warfare has broken out in the increasingly bitter contest to succeed Nigel Farage as leader of the UK Independence Party.
05 Sep 16
G20: EU Council chief calls for global efforts to support refugees
European Council President Donald Tusk has urged the international community to "scale up" its share of responsibility towards migrants.
05 Sep 16
Marine Le Pen promises to hold 'Frexit' referendum if elected President
France could follow Britain out of the EU after French MEP Marine Le Pen promised a similar referendum if she is elected President.
02 Sep 16
MEPs and NGOs issue fresh calls to ban ivory trade
British MEP Emma McClarkin has called for a renewed international response to stem the trade in wildlife trafficking.
02 Sep 16
Schulz: Parliament committed to to EU-Turkey deal
European Parliament President Martin Schulz has re-stated the EU's commitment to granting visa-free access to Europe for Turkish citizens.
02 Sep 16
Ukip leadership hopeful pledges to end "cronyism and infighting"
Bill Etheridge insists the party can remain a "relevant and powerful force and voice" in post-Brexit British politics.
01 Sep 16
EU Council chief hopes Brexit won't dominate Bratislava summit
European Council President Donald Tusk says he is determined the Brexit fallout will not dominate the upcoming summit in Bratislava.
01 Sep 16
Conservative MPs accused of being 'bunch of wimps' over Parliament vote on Brexit trigger
Labour MEP Richard Corbett has called on Conservative MPs to "have the courage to dissuade" UK Prime Minister Theresa May from ruling out a national parliamentary vote on triggering article 50.
01 Sep 16
60,000 sign petition calling on Barroso to forfeit EU pension
Over 60,000 people have signed an online petition calling on former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso to forfeit his EU pension.
01 Sep 16
EU-US business association defends TTIP
A transatlantic business organisation has re-stated its support for TTIP, the under-fire trade deal between the EU and US.
01 Sep 16
'Brexit means Brexit', insists Theresa May
Tory MEP Sajjad Karim has urged Brexiteers to "come up with the goods" in the upcoming Brexit negotiations.
31 Aug 16
TTIP: Business lobby insists talks must go on
The organisation representing the business community in Europe insists that the trade negotiations between the EU and US “must go on.”
31 Aug 16
EU Parliament chief to visit Turkey amid ongoing tension
European Parliament President Martin Schulz will visit Turkey on Thursday amid criticism of Ankara’s post-coup policy from MEPs.
31 Aug 16
Russian tanks could roll into Tallinn and Riga 'in 60 hours'
Claims by a reputed think tank that Russian tanks could overwhelm two of the three Baltic states in up to 60 hours are “cause for concern”, according to Latvia.
31 Aug 16
Dieselgate: Former EU Commissioner blames car manufacturers
Former European Commissioner Günter Verheugen has indirectly accused automobile manufacturers of misunderstanding the legislation on vehicle emissions.