Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
21 Mar
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
Any outcome of Russia’s war in Ukraine will lead to fundamental economic, political and ideological transformations in the post-Soviet space, argues Volodymyr Ishchenko
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
19 Mar
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
The EU wants women to make up at least a third of board members on publicly-listed companies in the bloc by 2027
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
18 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: The Cabinet of Nicolas Schmit’s New Policy Adviser, Commission News, MEP news and more!
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
16 Mar
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
MEPs just voted through the very first European-level legislation on cryptocurrency regulation. But divisions remain when it comes to regulating crypto’s environmental impact
Movers and Shakers | 11 March 2022
11 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 11 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: New DG DEFIS, MARE and DGT Directors, New Ministers in Austria and France, MEP news and more!
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
07 Mar
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
As Russian economy plummets, EU and industry experts split over whether cryptocurrency regulation can prevent Russians circumventing sanctions
Movers and Shakers | 4 March 2022
03 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 4 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Virginijus Sinkevičius’ new Head of Cabinet, DG DIGIT’s new Director-General, MEP news and more!
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
01 Mar
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
MEPs praise Ukrainian resistance in face of Russian military aggression, pledge more help in historic session
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
01 Mar
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
Several requests by Ukraine not yet met by EU as Russian advance on Kyiv continues unabated
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
24 Feb
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Leaders will hold special summit meeting to agree on new sanctions against Russia and aid to Ukraine
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
24 Feb
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
Emergency meetings of major EU institutions and the G7 today , as well as first package of sanctions
Movers and Shakers | 24 February 2022
24 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 24 February 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Commissioner Cabinet news, DG ENV’s new Head of Unit, and more!
MEPs condemn Russian move on Ukraine
22 Feb
MEPs condemn Russian move on Ukraine
Putin’s recognition of the break-away territories in Ukraine’s east is met with condemnation across the political spectrum
Movers and Shakers | 18 February 2022
17 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 18 February 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: DG HR’s new Heads of Unit, German MEP leaves a Political Group, DG COMP’s new Adviser, and more!
Movers and Shakers | 11 February 2022
10 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 11 February 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: A new Italian MEP, ESTAT’s new Director, new Government Ministers, and more!
MEPs debate how to respond to instability in Africa’s Sahel region
04 Feb
MEPs debate how to respond to instability in Africa’s Sahel region
Ahead of the EU summit with the African Union, the Parliament’s debate brings up mixed responses to escalations in Burkina Faso and Mali
Movers and Shakers | 4 February 2021
04 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 4 February 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: A new German MEP, new Deputy Director-Generals, Portugal’s new Ministers, and more!
Joint ad-hoc delegation to Ukraine reports back to Foreign Affairs Committee
03 Feb
Joint ad-hoc delegation to Ukraine reports back to Foreign Affairs Committee
Solidarity with Ukraine is underlined but domestic political infighting and the government’s lack of preparation cause concern
Afghan women warn European Parliament of the dangers of negotiating with Taliban
02 Feb
Afghan women warn European Parliament of the dangers of negotiating with Taliban
The EU must prioritise Afghanistan’s women and pressure the de-facto leaders to comply with human rights, Sakharov Prize finalists urge
New digital legislation and fight against disinformation encouraged by 2021 Nobel Peace laureate
01 Feb
New digital legislation and fight against disinformation encouraged by 2021 Nobel Peace laureate
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa tells MEPs that if “virus of lies” goes unchecked, humanity will lose ability to share reality
New Poll suggests majority of UK MPs believe there’s been no benefit for Britain from Brexit
30 Jan
New Poll suggests majority of UK MPs believe there’s been no benefit for Britain from Brexit
A new snapshot poll of Westminster MPs shows more than half believe Brexit has brought no tangible benefits so far
European Parliament calls on EU to strengthen defences against disinformation and elite capture
28 Jan
European Parliament calls on EU to strengthen defences against disinformation and elite capture
INGE Special Committee investigation finds lack of risk awareness against malign foreign interference in European democracy and society
Movers and Shakers | 28 January 2022
28 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 28 January 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Committee changes, French MEP changes political groups, Permanent Representation news, and more!
European Parliament and presidents of Council and Commission hold remembrance ceremony for Holocaust victims
27 Jan
European Parliament and presidents of Council and Commission hold remembrance ceremony for Holocaust victims
77 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, MEPs hear plea from Shoa survivor for current political generation to take up the mantle of bearing witness to Holocaust’s crimes