Trump tariffs: EU reacts cautiously to exemption extension
02 May
Trump tariffs: EU reacts cautiously to exemption extension
The decision by US President Donald Trump to extend the deadline for tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium from the European Union until 1 June has met with a lukewarm response.
House of Lords votes to give UK Parliament 'meaningful say' on Brexit
01 May
House of Lords votes to give UK Parliament 'meaningful say' on Brexit
The UK House of Lords has given its backing to a motion that could force Prime Minister Theresa May to let the British Parliament set the terms of Brexit.
Movers and Shakers | 30 April 2018
30 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 30 April 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 30 April 2018
Steel packaging and the circular economy: How to close the loop?
27 Apr
Steel packaging and the circular economy: How to close the loop?
EU policymakers and stakeholders recently got together in Brussels to discuss how they could better work together on closing the recycling loop for steel packaging in Europe.
Syria conference highlights urgent need for humanitarian aid
24 Apr
Syria conference highlights urgent need for humanitarian aid
A two-day international conference on Syria, attended by representatives of NGOs working in the war-torn country, kicked off on Tuesday in Brussels.
MEPs urge EU countries to boycott World Cup
24 Apr
MEPs urge EU countries to boycott World Cup
EU member states are coming under increased pressure to pull their teams out of this summer’s football World Cup in Russia.
Survey: UK citizens in favour of international trade
23 Apr
Survey: UK citizens in favour of international trade
The British are particularly favourable towards growing international trade, according to a new survey.
Commission presents new EU rules to protect whistle-blowers
23 Apr
Commission presents new EU rules to protect whistle-blowers
The European Commission has announced new EU-wide rules to protect whistle-blowers.
New report highlights limited of success of Europe Citizens' Initiative
23 Apr
New report highlights limited of success of Europe Citizens' Initiative
A new report says the EU’s European Citizens’ Initiative has had only a limited success.
Movers and Shakers | 23 April 2018
23 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 23 April 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 23 April 2018
Improving standards of care in Chronic Intestinal Failure
20 Apr
Improving standards of care in Chronic Intestinal Failure
Much more needs to be done to reduce inequalities of care for people suffering from Chronic IF, a rare disease and organ failure, MEPs have been told.
Nirj Deva: We need to play the long game on North Korea
20 Apr
Nirj Deva: We need to play the long game on North Korea
ECR group MEP Nirj Deva says a unique opportunity exists to take the first steps towards lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Study: EU lagging behind on climate finance commitments
20 Apr
Study: EU lagging behind on climate finance commitments
A new study says the EU is lagging behind in helping poorer nations meet their climate action targets.
World Animal Vaccination Day: Prevention is better than cure Partner Content
20 Apr
World Animal Vaccination Day: Prevention is better than cure
Brussels, 20 April 2018; Vets and the animal medicines industry join forces on World Animal Vaccination Day to remind Europe’s 80 million pet-owning households of the importance of vaccination, a cornerstone of responsible pet ownership that protects the important relationship people have with their pets.
EU Commission's finance DG accused of having 'sizeable revolving door'
19 Apr
EU Commission's finance DG accused of having 'sizeable revolving door'
It has been revealed that four of the five former officials who headed the European Commission directorate responsible for financial regulation between 2008 and 2017 have gone on to work for financial industry companies they once oversaw or lobby firms which represent these firms.
Commission recommends opening EU accession talks with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania.
19 Apr
Commission recommends opening EU accession talks with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania.
The European Commission is recommending that accession negotiations be opened with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania.
EU Parliament backs resolution criticising Selmayr appointment - but falls short of demanding his resignation
18 Apr
EU Parliament backs resolution criticising Selmayr appointment - but falls short of demanding his resignation
MEPs have backed a motion calling on the European Commission to reassess the procedure used for the controversial promotion of EU official Martin Selmayr.
Emmanuel Macron to EU Parliament: 'We need a European sovereignty'
17 Apr
Emmanuel Macron to EU Parliament: 'We need a European sovereignty'
French President Emmanuel Macron was in plenary on Tuesday to debate the future of Europe with MEPs.
US to impose Russia sanctions while EU warns there can be 'no impunity' over Syrian chemical weapons attack
16 Apr
US to impose Russia sanctions while EU warns there can be 'no impunity' over Syrian chemical weapons attack
The US is set to impose fresh sanctions on Russia over its support to Syria’s chemical weapons programme, according to Washington’s ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Hayley.
EU leaders react to Syria air strikes
16 Apr
EU leaders react to Syria air strikes
EU leaders and MEPs have given a rather positive response to the series of US-led air strikes in Syria,  although some have warned the move “risks causing a wildfire.”
Brexit: UK House of Lords to support EU customs union membership
16 Apr
Brexit: UK House of Lords to support EU customs union membership
The British House of Lords is expected to vote in favour of an amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill calling for UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s government to negotiate a deal which “enables the UK to continue participating in a customs union with the EU.” 
Movers and Shakers | 16 April 2018
16 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 16 April 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 16 April 2018
Council of Europe releases new prison statistics
13 Apr
Council of Europe releases new prison statistics
Central and Eastern European countries have the highest prison population in Europe, according to a new report by the Council of Europe.
Brexit: Campaigners warn of 'confusion' over UK's proposed 'settled status'
12 Apr
Brexit: Campaigners warn of 'confusion' over UK's proposed 'settled status'
A campaign group says the current EU and UK positions on post-Brexit citizens’ rights are as “clear as mud.”