Northern Ireland rep in Brussels for EU Commission meetings
06 Nov
Northern Ireland rep in Brussels for EU Commission meetings
Northern Ireland Secretary of State, James Brokenshire, was meeting Michel Barnier on Monday to discuss the Irish border issue in the stalled Brexit talks.
Movers and Shakers | 6 November 2017
06 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 6 November 2017
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Paris and Frankfurt battle it out to host European Banking Authority
03 Nov
Paris and Frankfurt battle it out to host European Banking Authority
Cities bidding to host the European Banking Authority are intensifying their lobbying campaign ahead of a decision by the EU later this month.
Ousted Catalan President flees to Brussels to ‘explain’ Catalan problem to EU leaders
31 Oct
Ousted Catalan President flees to Brussels to ‘explain’ Catalan problem to EU leaders
Carles Puigdemont vows to continue independence fight and contest 21 December snap elections called by Madrid.
Movers and Shakers | 30 October 2017
30 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 30 October 2017
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EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
27 Oct
EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
The Greens in Parliament have called for calm heads after Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy asked senators to approve direct rule over Catalonia.
EU Parliament to send delegation to Malta
26 Oct
EU Parliament to send delegation to Malta
Parliament has agreed to send a delegation to Malta to look into alleged cases of money laundering and corruption.
Member states delay glyphosate decision
25 Oct
Member states delay glyphosate decision
A final decision on whether the EU will renew the license for glyphosate, the controversial weed killer, has now been postponed until next month.
MEPs throw their weight behind #MeToo campaign
25 Oct
MEPs throw their weight behind #MeToo campaign
MEPs in plenary discussed sexual harassment in the European Parliament.
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
25 Oct
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
Parliament has been told that the files of 15 MEPs who have been accused of sexual harassment must immediately be opened for public scrutiny.
Malta: MEPs call for Prime Minister Muscat to resign
24 Oct
Malta: MEPs call for Prime Minister Muscat to resign
The Maltese government has been urged to quit over its “failure to properly investigate allegations of money-laundering.”
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
24 Oct
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
Parliament has formally objected to the Commission’s proposal to extend the EU licence for glyphosate-based herbicides by 10 years.
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace encouraged to come forward
24 Oct
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace encouraged to come forward
Women working in the EU who have experienced sexual harassment are being encouraged to come forward.
MEPs warn against UK government plans for EU nationals
24 Oct
MEPs warn against UK government plans for EU nationals
MEPs have written a letter to UK interior minister Amber Rudd complaining about plans to  to force EU nationals to add their names to a register in the transition period immediately after Brexit. 
MEPs descend on Strasbourg for second plenary this month
23 Oct
MEPs descend on Strasbourg for second plenary this month
Brexit, posted workers directive and more on this week's plenary agenda.
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
23 Oct
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
MEPs are set to vote this week on the marketing authorisation of controversial herbicide, glyphosate.
Movers and Shakers | 23 October 2017
23 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 23 October 2017
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ICT companies can be SDG champions
23 Oct
ICT companies can be SDG champions
The ICT sector can be a driver in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
EU leaders adopt conciliatory tone following Council summit
20 Oct
EU leaders adopt conciliatory tone following Council summit
Detailed trade issues are already going on behind the scenes between the EU and UK, Syed Kamall has revealed.
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
20 Oct
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
Policymakers and the animal health industry have a duty to work together, says EU's health and food safety Commissioner
EU agencies discuss need for greater public trust in their work
20 Oct
EU agencies discuss need for greater public trust in their work
The European ombudsman, the EU’s official watchdog, says there is a need for greater public trust in the work of EU agencies.
Europe braces for salmonella outbreak
20 Oct
Europe braces for salmonella outbreak
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has voiced concern at the new outbreak of salmonella across Europe.
EU beefs up anti-terrorism funding
20 Oct
EU beefs up anti-terrorism funding
The EU has announced that it will put €18.5m this year and over €100m next year of funding towards tackling terrorism.
MEPs call on EU Commission to investigate murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
18 Oct
MEPs call on EU Commission to investigate murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
MEPs from across the political divide have demanded a deep and thorough investigation by the Commission into the murder of Maltese investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia.