Strasbourg event to highlight problems facing EU and UK citizens post-Brexit
04 Jun
Strasbourg event to highlight problems facing EU and UK citizens post-Brexit
The European Parliamentary Association (APE) has thrown its weight behind a campaign to safeguard citizens’ rights after Britain leaves the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 4 June 2018
04 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 4 June 2018
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Xavier Bettel in plenary in latest 'Future of Europe' debate
01 Jun
Xavier Bettel in plenary in latest 'Future of Europe' debate
Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Battel has warned of the danger of “pushing the UK even further away” after it leaves the EU next March.
Trump tariffs: EU condems decision and opens WTO case against US
01 Jun
Trump tariffs: EU condems decision and opens WTO case against US
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has led widespread criticism of US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steel tariffs on EU companies.
Former finance Commissioner Jonathan Hill joins UBS Brexit advisor
01 Jun
Former finance Commissioner Jonathan Hill joins UBS Brexit advisor
Former European Commissioner Jonathan Hill has been branded “a serial offender” in the Commission’s ‘revolving door’ problem.
US announces trade tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports
31 May
US announces trade tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports
The European Commission and MEPs have reacted angrily to US President Donald Trump's latest controversial decision.
Mixed response to new North Sea fishing rules
29 May
Mixed response to new North Sea fishing rules
MEPs have given a mixed response to a new EU multiannual plan designed to prevent overfishing in the North Sea.
EU anti-radicalisation programmes not fullfilling potential: ECA report
29 May
EU anti-radicalisation programmes not fullfilling potential: ECA report
An EU-funded scheme designed to help combat radicalisation is “not fulfilling its potential,” according to a report published by the European Court of Auditors on Tuesday.
Movers and Shakers | 29 May 2018
29 May
Movers and Shakers | 29 May 2018
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Barnier: UK cannot participate in Galileo programmes post-Brexit
29 May
Barnier: UK cannot participate in Galileo programmes post-Brexit
Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has again insisted that the UK will have restricted access to the Galileo space programme after it leaves the bloc.
GDPR: No period of grace following entry into force
25 May
GDPR: No period of grace following entry into force
The deputy head of the body that will oversee new data protection rules has insisted there will be “no period of grace” for companies that fail to enforce the regulations.
Zuckerberg fails to impress with responses to Parliament's follow-up questions
25 May
Zuckerberg fails to impress with responses to Parliament's follow-up questions
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has refused to be drawn on whether the tech giant will compensate users whose personal data has been misused.
EU GDPR comes into force
25 May
EU GDPR comes into force
Europe-wide data protection legislation becomes law on Friday with the aim of allowing citizens to have greater control over how their data is stored and managed by third parties.
Sajjad Karim warns against Russian interference in 2019 European elections
24 May
Sajjad Karim warns against Russian interference in 2019 European elections
UK MEP Sajjad Karim has warned that next year’s European elections are “at risk of Russian meddling” unless action is taken.
Juncker: We should tell the public the truth, not follow public opinion
24 May
Juncker: We should tell the public the truth, not follow public opinion
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told a conference that he has “no faith or confidence” in opinion polls.
Safeguarding animal health and welfare: a priority for the future UK-EU relationship Partner Content
23 May
Safeguarding animal health and welfare: a priority for the future UK-EU relationship
MEPs and stakeholders from the animal health industry gathered at the European Parliament to address key issues.
Marek Plura calls on MEPs to support campaign to improve rights of disabled people in Poland
23 May
Marek Plura calls on MEPs to support campaign to improve rights of disabled people in Poland
MEPs have been urged to throw their weight behind a campaign to improve the rights of disabled people in Poland.
EU Parliament launches campaign for 2019 elections
23 May
EU Parliament launches campaign for 2019 elections
Parliament has formally launched its campaign for the 2019 European elections, bolstered by new figures showing that support for the EU is at its highest since 1983.
Mixed response to Zuckerberg EU hearing
23 May
Mixed response to Zuckerberg EU hearing
Facebook chief agrees to send a team of top officials to the European Parliament to explain how the company will “fix” problems.
Greens welcome Commission's plans to curb plastic use
22 May
Greens welcome Commission's plans to curb plastic use
Parliament’s Greens/EFA group has welcomed new proposals on plastics due to be formally unveiled on Wednesday by the European Commission, but say they want the executive to go further on recycling.
Movers and Shakers | 21 May 2018
21 May
Movers and Shakers | 21 May 2018
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European Ombudsman presents annual report
18 May
European Ombudsman presents annual report
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has published her annual report.
New report claims glyphosate has 'serious adverse' health effects
18 May
New report claims glyphosate has 'serious adverse' health effects
The controversial substance glyphosate has serious adverse health effects, including on sexual and reproductive health, according to a new report published this week.
Western Balkans summit: More work to be done ahead of accession talks
18 May
Western Balkans summit: More work to be done ahead of accession talks
The EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia has ended with no clear sign as to when accession talks may start for the six Balkan states hoping to join the EU.