Intense lobbying continues ahead of EU copyright vote
10 Sep
Intense lobbying continues ahead of EU copyright vote
World famous artist Wyclef Jean has joined others in urging MEPs to this week vote against a proposed reform of the EU copyright laws which has returned to the plenary following Parliament’s decision not to enter the interinstitutional negotiations.
September plenary: What to expect
10 Sep
September plenary: What to expect
MEPs have a busy week ahead, including Juncker's State of the Union speech and a vote on CO2 standards for cars and vans.
Swedish elections: Main blocs tied as far-right makes gains
10 Sep
Swedish elections: Main blocs tied as far-right makes gains
The Swedish election result has been cautiously welcomed by MEPs.
Battle for the four EU presidencies kicks off
07 Sep
Battle for the four EU presidencies kicks off
The starting pistol has sounded in the race to occupy the EU’s top jobs, which are all up for grabs next year.
CAP reform: A new delivery model?
07 Sep
CAP reform: A new delivery model?
CAP reform is coming and will shift greater responsibility to member states - but when it will come into being is still unclear.
Juncker's final State of the Union: What to expect
07 Sep
Juncker's final State of the Union: What to expect
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is expected to use his showpiece state of the union speech in Strasbourg next week to call for the European border and coast guard to be strengthened.
MEP raises concerns over private military companies
06 Sep
MEP raises concerns over private military companies
A report by a Polish MEP highlights concerns about what he says is the increasing number of violations of human rights caused by the activities of private military and security companies. 
MEPs gear up to vote on EU sanctions against Hungary
06 Sep
MEPs gear up to vote on EU sanctions against Hungary
MEPs will vote next week on whether to initiate the procedure to determine if Hungary is breaching the EU’s founding values.
Scotland could allow EU nationals to retain voting rights post-Brexit
05 Sep
Scotland could allow EU nationals to retain voting rights post-Brexit
The Scottish government says it plans to legislate to ensure EU nationals in Scotland retain their rights to vote post-Brexit.
MEPs voice support for new EU pension product
05 Sep
MEPs voice support for new EU pension product
MEPs have backed plans for new pan-European personal pension product (PEPP) which seeks to derail a “potential pension time bomb.”
MEPs in last-minute meeting ahead of crunch EU copyright vote
04 Sep
MEPs in last-minute meeting ahead of crunch EU copyright vote
MEPs were meeting on Tuesday in a last-minute effort to agree a compromise that will be acceptable to a majority of deputies ahead of a key vote next week on the reforming EU copyright rules.
Selmayrgate: Commission hits back at Ombudsman report
04 Sep
Selmayrgate: Commission hits back at Ombudsman report
The European Commission has hit back at the EU Ombudsman’s report on the appointment of Martin Selmayr as the executive’s Secretary General. 
Ombudsman: Commission guilty of 'maladministration' in Selmayr appointment
04 Sep
Ombudsman: Commission guilty of 'maladministration' in Selmayr appointment
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has found four instances of “maladministration” in the appointment of the European Commission’s Secretary General Martin Selmayr.
Solar panels: EU will not extend anti-dumping measures
03 Sep
Solar panels: EU will not extend anti-dumping measures
Controversial anti-dumping measures on solar panels from China will not be extended, the European Commission announced on Monday.
Theresa May faces increasing criticism over Brexit plans
03 Sep
Theresa May faces increasing criticism over Brexit plans
UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy means “disaster” for Britain, the country’s former foreign minister Boris Johnson said at the weekend, as critics at home and officials in Brussels intensified their opposition to her plans for how to leave the EU.
Brexit: UK rolls out 'settled status' pilot study
31 Aug
Brexit: UK rolls out 'settled status' pilot study
A campaign group has welcomed news that the first EU27 citizens are to be allowed to apply for ‘settled status’ in the UK.
Calls for Nato HQ to be named after John McCain
30 Aug
Calls for Nato HQ to be named after John McCain
Three former Nato Secretaries General have called for the alliance’s new Brussels headquarters to be named after the late Senator John McCain.
European Defence Fund: Commission awaits Parliament greenlight on EU budget
29 Aug
European Defence Fund: Commission awaits Parliament greenlight on EU budget
Parliament is being urged to reach a “swift” agreement on the overall long-term EU budget with member states.
EU fisheries: Commission accused of lacking ambition
29 Aug
EU fisheries: Commission accused of lacking ambition
The European Commission has been accused of playing down the threat posed to sustainable fishing stocks by continued overfishing in EU waters.
CPMR criticises moves to cut Interreg budget
28 Aug
CPMR criticises moves to cut Interreg budget
The Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) has voiced “disappointment” at the European Commission’s proposal to cut the budget for Interreg.
MEPs return to parliamentary business this week
27 Aug
MEPs return to parliamentary business this week
Packed programme signals the start of new parliamentary term.
2019 European elections 'could be the most decisive yet' on future of EU
24 Aug
2019 European elections 'could be the most decisive yet' on future of EU
The next European elections could see a “flattening out” of the centre and further fragmentation of party support, according to a new report.
UK to tackle 'scare stories' on no-deal Brexit
23 Aug
UK to tackle 'scare stories' on no-deal Brexit
Keir Starmer, Labour’s Shadow Brexit secretary, has said that a no-deal Brexit would be a “complete failure” for UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
Barnier: Irish border issue must be 'de-dramatised'
23 Aug
Barnier: Irish border issue must be 'de-dramatised'
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned of a “blame game” over a no-deal outcome.