Eurozone countries spared sanctions by EU Commission
24 May
Eurozone countries spared sanctions by EU Commission
The European Commission has shown leniency to Eurozone countries that have either failed or just failed to reach the budget deficit and national debt objectives.
Movers and Shakers | 23 May 2016
23 May
Movers and Shakers | 23 May 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 23 May 2016
Far-right victory in Austria could be dangerous for Europe, warns MEP
23 May
Far-right victory in Austria could be dangerous for Europe, warns MEP
A senior Austrian MEP has voiced concern at the possibility of her country electing the first far-right head of state in Europe since 1945.
Germany would be big loser following Brexit, says research think tank chief
23 May
Germany would be big loser following Brexit, says research think tank chief
Warning follows German industry fears that Brexit would cause 'major damage'.
Turkey slammed for stripping MPs of parliamentary immunity
23 May
Turkey slammed for stripping MPs of parliamentary immunity
The Turkish Parliament has been condemned after it adopted a law stripping over 130 MPs of their parliamentary immunity. 
Ingeborg Grässle praises 'huge reforms' being implemented in war-torn Ukraine
20 May
Ingeborg Grässle praises 'huge reforms' being implemented in war-torn Ukraine
But Senior German MEP cautions that it will still be necessary to "keep a constant eye" on Kiev's reform process.
Thailand's return to democracy on right track, but threat from military remains, says senior MEP Werner Langen
20 May
Thailand's return to democracy on right track, but threat from military remains, says senior MEP Werner Langen
Negotiations on cooperation and trade agreements between the EU and Thailand will only begin following return to democracy, Werner Langen warns.
Planned EU quotas for on-demand services anger broadcasters
19 May
Planned EU quotas for on-demand services anger broadcasters
Controversial EU plans for a big shakeup of Europe's online video sector are set to prove a turn off for some broadcasters.
Nato slams Russia for lack of cooperation
19 May
Nato slams Russia for lack of cooperation
A top Nato commander has criticised Russia for failing to respond to Alliance overtures to increase cooperation in tackling Islamic terrorism and other threats.
Marietje Schaake: Turkish citizens feeling 'betrayed' by EU
19 May
Marietje Schaake: Turkish citizens feeling 'betrayed' by EU
Even the most pro-European citizens in Turkey are losing their confidence in the EU, warns Marietje Schaake.
Nord Stream 2 could be 'act of war'
19 May
Nord Stream 2 could be 'act of war'
Russian plans to build a huge gas pipeline that bypasses Ukraine could be seen as an act of war, a Brussels conference was told.
MEPs stand up against Thailand's 'judicial harrassment' of human rights activist
19 May
MEPs stand up against Thailand's 'judicial harrassment' of human rights activist
British human rights campaigner Andy Hall faces up to seven years in a Thai prison for raising allegations of modern slavery in Thailand.
Turkey: No visa liberalisation debate until human rights concerns addressed, warn MEPs
18 May
Turkey: No visa liberalisation debate until human rights concerns addressed, warn MEPs
MEPs say that the issue of visa liberalisation for Turkey will only be debated in Parliament once human rights concerns are addressed by Ankara.
Countries failing to implement EU tobacco products directive
18 May
Countries failing to implement EU tobacco products directive
Many countries are still struggling to adapt their national legislation to the EU's tobacco products directive, it has been revealed.
EU Commission nuclear energy plans leaked
18 May
EU Commission nuclear energy plans leaked
Controversial plans to expand the use of nuclear energy in Europe have been branded a "dangerous waste of money."
Denis MacShane: 'Political elite' dominating Brexit debate
17 May
Denis MacShane: 'Political elite' dominating Brexit debate
Britain's former Europe Minister Denis MacShane says the debate over the country's membership of the EU has descended into a dialogue between the "chattering classes."
Brexit: UKIP MEP condemned for EU-Nazis comparison
17 May
Brexit: UKIP MEP condemned for EU-Nazis comparison
British MEP Gerard Batten has been widely condemned for comparing the EU to Nazism.
Movers and Shakers | 17 May 2016
17 May
Movers and Shakers | 17 May 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 17 May 2016
ECR group MEP accused of racist, xenophobic and homophobic comments
13 May
ECR group MEP accused of racist, xenophobic and homophobic comments
Swedish MEP Soraya Post has lodged a formal complaint about racist, xenophobic and homophobic comments said to have been made by a fellow parliamentarian.
Refugee crisis: EU Commission hits back at Operation Sophia criticism
13 May
Refugee crisis: EU Commission hits back at Operation Sophia criticism
The European Commission has hit back at criticism of a flagship scheme designed to stem the flow of migrants entering Europe.
Parliament defends decision to reject China MES
13 May
Parliament defends decision to reject China MES
MEPs have defended their decision to reject granting market economy status (MES) to China, saying it was vital to defend Europe against unfair Chinese competition.
Brexit: Row erupts over planned Cameron-Farage debate
13 May
Brexit: Row erupts over planned Cameron-Farage debate
David Cameron and UKIP MEP Nigel Farage are scheduled to appear in a live referendum event on British TV less than three weeks before polling day in the EU referendum.
EU Parliament issues doubts over Turkey visa liberalisation
12 May
EU Parliament issues doubts over Turkey visa liberalisation
MEPs have voiced serious concerns about Turkey's perceived lack of progress in meeting the EU's preconditions for liberalising its visa regime for Turkish nationals.
Foie gras a serious health risk, MEPs told
12 May
Foie gras a serious health risk, MEPs told
A meeting in Parliament was told that that current trends in the production of French delicacy foie gras could pose a health risk to consumers, including diabetes and Alzheimer's.