Business groups call for leniency ahead of GDPR entry into force
18 May
Business groups call for leniency ahead of GDPR entry into force
Jan Albrecht, who steered the general data protection regulation (GDPR) through Parliament, has defended the legislation.
Mark Zuckerberg to visit European Parliament
18 May
Mark Zuckerberg to visit European Parliament
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to a private meeting with the leaders of Parliament’s political groups.
EU and Nato call for increased cooperation on tackling cyber-attacks
17 May
EU and Nato call for increased cooperation on tackling cyber-attacks
EU needs to strengthen its cyber defence capabilities says Estonian MEP, Urmas Paet
EU to ban plastic straws, cutlery and balloons
15 May
EU to ban plastic straws, cutlery and balloons
The EU has confirmed that it aims to ban straws, cutlery, plates and balloon sticks made of plastic as part of a purge on the use of plastics.
Does Brexit really mean 'taking back control' of immigration?
15 May
Does Brexit really mean 'taking back control' of immigration?
The UK will have to demonstrate that it is still ‘open for business’ after it leaves the EU at the end of March 2019, according to Greens MEP Jean Lambert.
McDonald's accused of tax avoidance
14 May
McDonald's accused of tax avoidance
Parliament’s Greens/EFA group has warned that the UK could become the “biggest tax haven near the EU” after Brexit.
EU Parliament week ahead: GDPR, migration top of the agenda
14 May
EU Parliament week ahead: GDPR, migration top of the agenda
MEPs will this week discuss the implemention of the GDPR, migration and EU-US relations.
Movers and Shakers | 14 May 2018
14 May
Movers and Shakers | 14 May 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 14 May 2018
Antonio Tajani: EU must rekindle public enthusiasm
11 May
Antonio Tajani: EU must rekindle public enthusiasm
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has warned of irreparable damage to the EU unless it learns the lessons from Brexit.
Concerns raised over COP24 chances of success
11 May
Concerns raised over COP24 chances of success
Concern has been voiced by the business community about the prospects of meeting climate change targets.
UK outlines post-Brexit defence cooperation plans
10 May
UK outlines post-Brexit defence cooperation plans
The UK says it is committed to maintaining close defence and security relations with the EU after it Brexit.
EU Commission launches public consultation on Future of Europe
09 May
EU Commission launches public consultation on Future of Europe
The European Commission has launched an online public consultation as part of the ongoing ‘Future of Europe’ debate.
EU Parliament committee week: Looking ahead
09 May
EU Parliament committee week: Looking ahead
Ways of improving the cybersecurity of Europe’s armed forces will come under the spotlight when MEPs resume their work in Parliament next week.
EU urged to uphold Iran nuclear deal as Trump pulls out
09 May
EU urged to uphold Iran nuclear deal as Trump pulls out
EU political leaders and MEPs says they are dismayed at the US decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement.
Benedek Jávor: Energy efficiency has enormous potential
08 May
Benedek Jávor: Energy efficiency has enormous potential
Greens/EFA group MEP Benedek Jávor says that energy efficiency has multiple benefits and by using energy more efficiently, Europeans can lower their energy bills.
Why Europe matters: Talking about my generation
08 May
Why Europe matters: Talking about my generation
While Europe’s young people are keen to develop modern soft skills and entrepreneurial know-how, they also want policymakers and business leaders to listen to them on why Europe matters.
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2018
08 May
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 May 2018
Campaigners call for all British citizens living in Belgium to be granted EU citizenship
07 May
Campaigners call for all British citizens living in Belgium to be granted EU citizenship
EU must act to secure the rights of all UK nationals living in the EU, not just those working for the EU institutions, argues former British MP.
Antonio Tajani appeals for 'fair and free' elections in Turkey
07 May
Antonio Tajani appeals for 'fair and free' elections in Turkey
Turkish media has 'key role to play' in upcoming elections says European Parliament President.

 

MEPs vote for global ban on cosmetic animal testing
04 May
MEPs vote for global ban on cosmetic animal testing
A vote by MEPs in the European Parliament to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution supporting a global ban on cosmetic testing on animals has been broadly welcomed.
EU budget post-2020: Commission praised for alternative sources of income
03 May
EU budget post-2020: Commission praised for alternative sources of income
Most MEPs have welcomed a Commission plan to raise national contributions to 1.11 per cent of gross national income and introduce new sources of revenue for the next long-term EU budget.
Nigel Farage riles up Tajani and Belgian Prime Minister
03 May
Nigel Farage riles up Tajani and Belgian Prime Minister
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has angrily clashed with Ukip’s Nigel Farage during a debate in the assembly on the future of Europe.
Commission fails to impress with EU post-2020 budget proposals
02 May
Commission fails to impress with EU post-2020 budget proposals
The European Commission has published its proposal for the post-2020 EU budget, kicking off the political battle over the rules and priorities that will govern EU spending in the period 2021-2027.
Brexit: MEPs again raise concerns over citizens' rights in letter to UK home secretary
02 May
Brexit: MEPs again raise concerns over citizens' rights in letter to UK home secretary
MEPs have sent a letter to Sajid Javid raising concerns about the online application system to register the 3.5 million EU citizens living in the UK after Brexit.