Poland 'on the path to Polexit' after top court deems ECJ measures unconstitutional Partner Content
15 Jul
Poland 'on the path to Polexit' after top court deems ECJ measures unconstitutional
MEPs have warned that Poland is heading towards ‘Polexit’ - the Polish version of Brexit - after the country’s highest court ruled that Poland is not obliged to follow the order by the European Court of Justice to suspend part of its judicial reforms.
EU unveils ‘Fit for 55’ package; says achieving proposals are a ‘generational task’
14 Jul
EU unveils ‘Fit for 55’ package; says achieving proposals are a ‘generational task’
Five new legislative proposals outlined, among them a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to avoid so-called ‘carbon spillage’.
Journalists call for EU policymakers to deliver ‘robust’ Media Freedom Act in face of increasing state-owned harassment Partner Content
14 Jul
Journalists call for EU policymakers to deliver ‘robust’ Media Freedom Act in face of increasing state-owned harassment
Growing ‘hostile environment’ for journalists across EU, MEPs told during public hearing
Raising money a by-product, not an objective, of Green Energy Taxation
13 Jul
Raising money a by-product, not an objective, of Green Energy Taxation
Green taxes should not be seen as a source of new revenue but as a means to bring emissions down, MEPs told
Gender-based violence costs EU €366bn a year
09 Jul
Gender-based violence costs EU €366bn a year
A new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that violence against women makes up 79 percent of this cost, amounting to €289bn.
European Parliament votes overwhelmingly to condemn new Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law
08 Jul
European Parliament votes overwhelmingly to condemn new Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law
In a resolution, adopted with 459 in favour, 147 against and 58 abstentions on Thursday, MEPs describe the Hungarian law as being in clear breach of fundamental rights.
MEPs lament ‘putinisation’ of Hungary as EU urged to take urgent action
07 Jul
MEPs lament ‘putinisation’ of Hungary as EU urged to take urgent action
A fiery plenary debate on Hungary’s new anti-LGBTIQ law saw deputies entreat the European Commission and Council to “do their job” and put a “democratic lock” on the EU budget.
Slovenian PM deflects media freedom criticism; says ‘come to Slovenia, see for yourself’
06 Jul
Slovenian PM deflects media freedom criticism; says ‘come to Slovenia, see for yourself’
As the Slovenian Council presidency gets underway, Janez Janša sidestepped questions by journalists on media freedom, the rule of law and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, declaring, “there are many other problems which are immeasurably more relevant.”
Thousands of Britons living in Europe facing urgent race to keep their rights
02 Jul
Thousands of Britons living in Europe facing urgent race to keep their rights
It is estimated there are tens of thousands of British nationals in some EU Member States who have yet to apply for post-Brexit residence.
Portugal bids EU presidency ‘adeus’ as Slovenia takes the helm
01 Jul
Portugal bids EU presidency ‘adeus’ as Slovenia takes the helm
As Portugal hands over the reins of the EU’s rotating presidency, Martin Banks assesses the highs and lows of its term in office - and looks ahead to Slovenia’s tenure.
Policymakers decry Turkey’s formal withdrawal from violence against women treaty
01 Jul
Policymakers decry Turkey’s formal withdrawal from violence against women treaty
MEPs and rights groups have denounced Turkey’s decision to quit the groundbreaking Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, calling it “a dark day for women.”
“A historic day for animal welfare in Europe” as Commission announces cage phase-out
30 Jun
“A historic day for animal welfare in Europe” as Commission announces cage phase-out
The executive, responding to the ‘End the Cage Age’ European Citizens’ Initiative, said it would present legislative proposals to phase out and eventually prohibit cages for all farm animals listed in the ECI.
European Parliament row over MEP's refusal to wear face mask escalates
29 Jun
European Parliament row over MEP's refusal to wear face mask escalates
Right-wing German deputy Christine Anderson says she’s being wrongly targeted in a ‘pointless abuse of power’.
European Parliament's centrist groups accused of a ‘smash and grab’ raid over committee chair election
28 Jun
European Parliament's centrist groups accused of a ‘smash and grab’ raid over committee chair election
Row centres on election of Lucia Nicholsonová as the new chair of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee.
“The first real resistance to a regressive agenda”: Parliament adopts SRHR report
24 Jun
“The first real resistance to a regressive agenda”: Parliament adopts SRHR report
Predrag Fred Matić’s report on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights was adopted on Thursday, with 378 votes in favour, 255 against and 42 abstentions.
European Parliament gives green light to EU Climate Law
24 Jun
European Parliament gives green light to EU Climate Law
The law enshrines the bloc’s commitment to reaching climate neutrality by 2050 and the intermediate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
ECR group wants SRHR debate to be scrapped; says issue 'overreaches' EU's competence
23 Jun
ECR group wants SRHR debate to be scrapped; says issue "overreaches" EU's competence
The European Parliament is due to debate and vote on a controversial report urging Member States to protect and further enhance women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights.
“My body, my rights”: MEPs stand up for women’s sexual and reproductive rights
23 Jun
“My body, my rights”: MEPs stand up for women’s sexual and reproductive rights
Ahead of the vote on rapporteur Predrag Fred Matić’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) report on Thursday, MEPs demonstrated in front of the European Parliament.
Greens MEPs welcome pardon of Catalan separatist leaders
23 Jun
Greens MEPs welcome pardon of Catalan separatist leaders
The nine leaders were jailed for their role in Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid.
MEPs condemn UEFA’s refusal to light up Munich stadium in rainbow colours
23 Jun
MEPs condemn UEFA’s refusal to light up Munich stadium in rainbow colours
UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, has turned down a request to light up Munich’s Allianz Arena in the colours of the rainbow flag for Germany’s Euro 2020 match with Hungary on Wednesday.
EU Member States express ‘grave concern’ over Hungary’s LGBTIQ discrimination
23 Jun
EU Member States express ‘grave concern’ over Hungary’s LGBTIQ discrimination
In a statement, the governments of Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Latvia, Italy, Greece, Austria and Cyprus slammed the recent adoption by the Hungarian Parliament of amendments which discriminate against LGBTIQ persons.
MEPs outline ‘wish list’ for newly launched Conference on the Future of Europe
22 Jun
MEPs outline ‘wish list’ for newly launched Conference on the Future of Europe
The Conference’s inaugural plenary session took place on Saturday in Strasbourg.
EU Member States condemned for not taking Conference on the Future of Europe seriously
21 Jun
EU Member States condemned for not taking Conference on the Future of Europe seriously
Greens MEP wants forum to recommend abolishing unanimity voting for EU Member States.
MEP Daniel Freund welcomes the European Commission’s pledge to ‘learn lessons’ from COVID crisis
21 Jun
MEP Daniel Freund welcomes the European Commission’s pledge to ‘learn lessons’ from COVID crisis
Commission says ‘ten lessons’ should be drawn from the pandemic.