Watch the MEP Awards 2020 Partner Content
08 Dec
Watch the MEP Awards 2020
In case you missed it, here's the full video of the event.
Commission hits back at claims that UK approved COVID-19 vaccine first because it is a ‘much better country’
07 Dec
Commission hits back at claims that UK approved COVID-19 vaccine first because it is a ‘much better country’
The Commission’s chief spokesman said, “This is not a football competition. It is about the lives of people.”
MEP slams EU’s failure to sanction Hungary and Poland for alleged rule of law violations
07 Dec
MEP slams EU’s failure to sanction Hungary and Poland for alleged rule of law violations
Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, French Greens/EFA deputy Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield partly blamed the Commission for what she says is a failure to act fully against both countries.
Huawei: Leaving no one behind Partner Content
07 Dec
Huawei: Leaving no one behind
Huawei is committed to openness, collaboration, and shared success, says its chairman Liang Hua.
Von der Leyen and Johnson set for make-or-break Brexit call
07 Dec
Von der Leyen and Johnson set for make-or-break Brexit call
The European Commission President and the UK Prime Minister will assess an eleventh-hour attempt to salvage a Brexit trade deal during a phone conversation on Monday at 5pm CET.
MEPs recollect memories of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
07 Dec
MEPs recollect memories of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
Giscard d'Estaing, who died last week aged 94, was the president of France from 1974-81 and became a champion of European integration.
MEPs say József Szájer case highlights ‘hypocrisy’ of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party
03 Dec
MEPs say József Szájer case highlights ‘hypocrisy’ of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party
They also say that the highly publicised affair should “shine a light” on current anti-LGBTI policies in Hungary.
Belgium and other EU countries could be set to follow UK with vaccine rollout
02 Dec
Belgium and other EU countries could be set to follow UK with vaccine rollout
On Tuesday it was announced that the UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech Coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for mass vaccination.
Commission warns of ‘significant’ spending cuts if no agreement reached on EU budget
02 Dec
Commission warns of ‘significant’ spending cuts if no agreement reached on EU budget
The €1.85 trillion fiscal package is currently being blocked by Hungary and Poland because each objects to the rule of law mechanism which ties funding for each Member State to an obligation to respect fundamental EU values.
Commission defends preparations for No Deal Brexit; says ‘we’ve done all we can’
02 Dec
Commission defends preparations for No Deal Brexit; says ‘we’ve done all we can’
This comes with criticism mounting that No Deal preparations on both sides of the Channel are woefully inadequate.
MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners
02 Dec
MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners
Last night’s ‘virtual’ MEP Awards ceremony celebrated the contribution that MEPs make to the everyday lives of Europeans.
Hungarian MEP József Szájer admits he was among those arrested at party in Brussels
01 Dec
Hungarian MEP József Szájer admits he was among those arrested at party in Brussels
The incident happened at the weekend when police raided a bar in the centre of the city, well known locally as a gay area.
Poor air quality causes over 400,000 premature deaths in EU each year
30 Nov
Poor air quality causes over 400,000 premature deaths in EU each year
A new report has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter caused about 417,000 premature deaths in 41 European countries in 2018.
MEPs and NGOs call for ‘immediate’ ban on ivory imports into EU
30 Nov
MEPs and NGOs call for ‘immediate’ ban on ivory imports into EU
They say the move is urgently needed to combat a trade that sees at least 20,000 African elephants killed illegally for their ivory.
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
27 Nov
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
Campaigners also calling for full transparency of Coronavirus trial data before conclusions made on a vaccine’s efficacy.
MEPs back plans to enable more women to stand for election to Parliament
26 Nov
MEPs back plans to enable more women to stand for election to Parliament
In a new resolution, deputies have called for reforms ahead of the 2024 European elections through “zipped” lists or similar initiatives to achieve more gender balance in Parliament.
MEPs welcome new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
26 Nov
MEPs welcome new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
The European Commission’s Strategy, which aims to ensure the supply of medicines and vaccines to all citizens, also seeks to encourage innovation by European pharmaceutical companies.
‘The Poland of 2020 is a hell for women’: MEPs slam Polish abortion ban
26 Nov
‘The Poland of 2020 is a hell for women’: MEPs slam Polish abortion ban
Wednesday’s plenary session saw an emotionally-charged debate in which many deputies lambasted Poland’s recent decision to impose a near-total ban on abortion in the country.
Still ‘strong support’ for EU’s principles and leadership on global issues, says EU-wide poll
26 Nov
Still ‘strong support’ for EU’s principles and leadership on global issues, says EU-wide poll
The poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) think tank in cooperation with Danish Tænketanken EUROPA, also found that over 40 percent of those surveyed in eight countries have concerns about their country’s influence within the bloc.
Stop the ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence against women
25 Nov
Stop the ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence against women
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, buildings and landmarks are being bathed in orange light to raise awareness of and galvanise action for 16 Days of Activism.
EU urged to 'do more' to promote gender equality in distribution of top jobs
25 Nov
EU urged to 'do more' to promote gender equality in distribution of top jobs
The demand comes after MEPs gave the green light this week to a controversial appointment to the European Central Bank’s Executive Board.
Former British MEP says EU stands to lose more than UK from No Deal Brexit
24 Nov
Former British MEP says EU stands to lose more than UK from No Deal Brexit
Former ECR Group deputy David Campbell Bannerman said, “I had hoped we would end up with a super Canada deal but the thing currently on offer seems much thinner and I think that is a mistake.”
Parliamentarians call Polish abortion ban ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’
24 Nov
Parliamentarians call Polish abortion ban ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’
Over two hundred policymakers across Europe have joined forces to urge the European Commission to launch an infringement procedure over the Polish government’s violation of women’s rights, LGBTI rights and the rule of law.
World ‘must learn lessons’ from Coronavirus crisis to help in fight against superbugs
24 Nov
World ‘must learn lessons’ from Coronavirus crisis to help in fight against superbugs
An online debate on Tuesday heard that preparing for a future health pandemic will be crucial in saving the lives of up to 50 million people.