EU Parliament’s interpreters look to Antonio Tajani to break impasse over working conditions row
03 Jul
EU Parliament’s interpreters look to Antonio Tajani to break impasse over working conditions row
Pressure growing on European Parliament President to step in following criticism of assembly’s handling of long-running dispute.
Publishers reiterate support for controversial EU copyright reform
28 Jun
Publishers reiterate support for controversial EU copyright reform
Europe’s mainstream publishers have warned that voting against radical EU copyright reform in Parliament next week would be a “tragedy” for journalism.
Donald Tusk: Stakes are very high and time is short on migration crisis
28 Jun
Donald Tusk: Stakes are very high and time is short on migration crisis
European Council Donald Tusk has urged the EU28 to take a more strategic look at how to manage migration.
Migration crisis, monetary union top agenda for EU Council summit
27 Jun
Migration crisis, monetary union top agenda for EU Council summit
The EU’s 28 leaders will try to forge a united front in tackling migration when they meet for the Council summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday.
Low carbon future: Alternative technologies have crucial role to play
26 Jun
Low carbon future: Alternative technologies have crucial role to play
A director of the European Commission’s DG climate action, Artur Runger-Metzger says that while “no silver bullet” exists in meeting the EU’s CO2 emission reduction targets, alternative technologies will have a “crucial” role to play.
MEPs call on Council summit to come up with common European solution to migration crisis
25 Jun
MEPs call on Council summit to come up with common European solution to migration crisis
A mini-summit in Brussels on Sunday where leaders of 16 EU countries tried to reach agreement on migration issues ended without a formal joint statement.
Movers and Shakers | 25 June 2018
25 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 25 June 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 25 June 2018
Radicalisation: 'Everyone must take responsibility for what is happening', Parliament told
22 Jun
Radicalisation: 'Everyone must take responsibility for what is happening', Parliament told
A mother who tragically lost her son in the 2017 Manchester terrorist attacks has spoken out against radicalisation.
UAE denies sex abuse allegations
22 Jun
UAE denies sex abuse allegations
The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the EU has strongly refuted allegations that sexual torture is rampant in “UAE-controlled” prisons in war-torn Yemen.
World Cup: Qatar defends human rights record
22 Jun
World Cup: Qatar defends human rights record
The deputy Prime Minister of Qatar has admitted to MEPs that his country “can still do more” on meeting international standards on labour rights. 
UK details post-Brexit settlement scheme for EU citizens
21 Jun
UK details post-Brexit settlement scheme for EU citizens
The UK Home Office has published much-awaited details of the settlement scheme for EU citizens after Britain exits the EU in March 2019.
MEPs back ECI reform
21 Jun
MEPs back ECI reform
MEPs have backed reform of the European citizens’ initiative, an EU flagship policy which has been widely ridiculed and criticised for being ineffective.
Michel Barnier: UK must accept consequences of Brexit
21 Jun
Michel Barnier: UK must accept consequences of Brexit
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator said that the EU and the UK will cooperate strongly on security post-Brexit. 
Refugee crisis: Greece taking on unfair burden, Parliament told
20 Jun
Refugee crisis: Greece taking on unfair burden, Parliament told
Greek migration policy minister Dimitrios Vitsas has told MEPs his country is shouldering a disproportionate burden in handling the latest migrant crisis.
Legal affairs committee approves controversial EU copyright proposals
20 Jun
Legal affairs committee approves controversial EU copyright proposals
Parliament’s legal affairs committee has voted to largely approve the Commission’s proposed directive on copyright in the digital single market.
EU trade chief: Trump tariffs will destroy jobs
20 Jun
EU trade chief: Trump tariffs will destroy jobs
The European Commission’s top trade official condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU, Canada and Mexico.
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes alignment and finalisation of EU rules to support animal health Partner Content
20 Jun
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes alignment and finalisation of EU rules to support animal health
AnimalhealthEurope applauds efforts to finalise new rules that will bring real benefits to both pets on long-term medication and their owners, as well as a more optimal, efficient and responsible administration of medicines via animal feed, supporting efforts to curb antibiotic resistance.
McDonald's representatives to appear before special tax committee
19 Jun
McDonald's representatives to appear before special tax committee
The fast food chain is the subject of a European Commission investigation following allegations of tax evasion.
Tensions heighten ahead of crunch EU copyright reform vote
19 Jun
Tensions heighten ahead of crunch EU copyright reform vote
German MEP Julia Reda says she has been flooded with protest messages about the proposed shake up to EU copyright law.
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes new rules on animal medicines Partner Content
19 Jun
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes new rules on animal medicines
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes the outcomes agreed by the negotiators for the new rules on animal medicines which should help to deliver greater access to a wide range of animal medicines to improve animal health management and animal welfare in Europe.
Crucial EU copyright vote set to take place this week
18 Jun
Crucial EU copyright vote set to take place this week
MEPs are set to vote this week on a long-awaited update of EU copyright laws.
Movers and Shakers | 18 June 2018
18 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 18 June 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 18 June 2018
Trust in EU Parliament at all-time high: Survey
15 Jun
Trust in EU Parliament at all-time high: Survey
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has welcomed the outcome of a new survey that says the assembly is the most trusted of all European institutions.
MEPs call on Ukraine to protect LGBTI community
15 Jun
MEPs call on Ukraine to protect LGBTI community
Over 30 MEPs have signed a letter calling on Ukraine to take concrete legal measures to insure equal rights for the LGBTI community in the country.