EU and Nato membership would be lifechanging for Macedonians, say Tusk and Stoltenberg
02 Oct
EU and Nato membership would be lifechanging for Macedonians, say Tusk and Stoltenberg
The EU and NATO have insisted that the name agreement between Athens and Skopje has created a “historic opportunity” for the country to join the transatlantic and European community as an “equal member.”
Brexit an opportunity for Britain to define what it stands for, says leading Tory MEP
02 Oct
Brexit an opportunity for Britain to define what it stands for, says leading Tory MEP
UK will be better off as EU’s “good neighbours” rather than “uncommitted tenants”, suggests Syed Kamall.
EU member states under fire over expat voting restrictions
01 Oct
EU member states under fire over expat voting restrictions
Swedish MEP Cecilia Wikström has branded the hurdles an “infringement of EU law”.
Movers and Shakers | 1 October 2018
01 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 1 October 2018
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Corporate influence poses 'serious threat' to public interest, says new report
26 Sep
Corporate influence poses 'serious threat' to public interest, says new report
Alleged excessive corporate influence over policymaking remains a “serious threat” to the public interest warns a new report by ALTER-EU.
Group again asks for clarity on citizens' rights
24 Sep
Group again asks for clarity on citizens' rights
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier is being urged to back calls to grant “unilateral guarantees” to Britons living and working in Europe.
Movers and Shakers | 24 September 2018
24 Sep
Movers and Shakers | 24 September 2018
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EU to work with Egypt on migration
21 Sep
EU to work with Egypt on migration
European leaders have been accused of “hypocrisy” in trying to “shift responsibility” for dealing with migration.
Bridging the gap
21 Sep
Bridging the gap
An innovative new alliance is set to strengthen the voice of Europe’s engineers while deepening engagement with policymakers, industry and academia.
Salzburg summit ends with little progress on Brexit
20 Sep
Salzburg summit ends with little progress on Brexit
The informal summit of EU leaders in Austria has ended with cold water being poured on UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed new economic partnership with the EU.
McDonald's did not breach state aid rules, says Commission
19 Sep
McDonald's did not breach state aid rules, says Commission
The European Commission has ruled that McDonald’s tax deal with Luxembourg did not breach EU state aid rules.
Movers and Shakers | 17 September 2018
17 Sep
Movers and Shakers | 17 September 2018
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Busy week of travel ahead for MEPs
17 Sep
Busy week of travel ahead for MEPs
The scheduling of a six-strong parliamentary delegation to Malta and Slovakia this week threatens to be thrown into disarray because of a clash with other events.
EU outlines plans to end daylight savings
14 Sep
EU outlines plans to end daylight savings
The Commission has spelled out why it is proposing to end daylight savings.
Verhofstadt denies 'flip-flopping' over Spitzenkandidaten
14 Sep
Verhofstadt denies 'flip-flopping' over Spitzenkandidaten
Parliament’s ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has moved to defend himself against accusations that he has “flip-flopped” over the election of the next European Commission President.
Macedonian Prime Minister: Our future is in the EU
13 Sep
Macedonian Prime Minister: Our future is in the EU
The Prime Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Zoran Zaev has told MEPs he believes his country is ready to start negotiations on EU accession.
State of the Union 2018: MEP reactions
13 Sep
State of the Union 2018: MEP reactions
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has triggered a wide range of reaction from MEPs to his last ever State of the Union in Strasbourg.
Parliament approves controversial EU copyright reform
13 Sep
Parliament approves controversial EU copyright reform
MEPs have approved controversial EU copyright reform, which includes a proposal for a publishers’ neighbouring right.
EU Parliament backs sanctions against Hungary
12 Sep
EU Parliament backs sanctions against Hungary
A large majority of MEPs has approved plans to trigger Article 7 against Hungary, which is accused of seriously breaching EU values.
Juncker's State of the Union: Europe must say no to nationalism, yes to patriotism
12 Sep
Juncker's State of the Union: Europe must say no to nationalism, yes to patriotism
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that an unstable world needs a “strong, united Europe.”
Verhofstadt accused of being 'hugely opportunistic' over Spitzenkandidaten flip-flop
11 Sep
Verhofstadt accused of being 'hugely opportunistic' over Spitzenkandidaten flip-flop
Parliament’s ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has been accused of “breaking his word” that voters will indirectly decide the next Commission President.
Alexis Tsipras in latest future of Europe debate
11 Sep
Alexis Tsipras in latest future of Europe debate
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has urged member states to “turn away” from what he sees as a growing trend in “nationalist” tendencies, both in Europe and further afield.
Hungary sanctions vote 'too close to call'
11 Sep
Hungary sanctions vote 'too close to call'
MEPs will vote in Strasbourg on Wednesday on whether to invoke the so-called Article 7 mechanism against Hungary. The triggering of the article necessitates a two-thirds majority in the Parliament, and, if successful, allows for the use of sanctions such as limits on voting rights. 
Brexit: Barnier could be given new mandate
10 Sep
Brexit: Barnier could be given new mandate
The EU could issue its chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier new instructions in order to reach agreement on a future partnership with the UK.