Conference on Future of Europe is chance to achieve ‘more democratic, legitimate and effective Union’
25 Jun
Conference on Future of Europe is chance to achieve ‘more democratic, legitimate and effective Union’
Senior MEP Danuta Hübner was speaking after MEPs adopted a resolution calling for the much-delayed conference to start as soon as possible.
EU responded ‘poorly’ to Coronavirus crisis, survey shows
25 Jun
EU responded ‘poorly’ to Coronavirus crisis, survey shows
The poll says that “majorities in all countries” complained that the EU “did not rise to the challenge” - this includes 63 percent in Italy and 61 percent in France, two of the worst-hit countries.
European Commission says GDPR has met ‘most of its objectives’
24 Jun
European Commission says GDPR has met ‘most of its objectives’
The verdict comes on the second anniversary of the landmark General Data Protection Regulation, the flagship EU law designed to protect personal data.
Europol voices concern over ‘worrying’ rise in violence and propaganda by right-wing extremists
24 Jun
Europol voices concern over ‘worrying’ rise in violence and propaganda by right-wing extremists
The warning comes in a report by the EU agency which was presented to members of Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee on Tuesday.
Parliament praised for decision to set up special committee on cancer
24 Jun
Parliament praised for decision to set up special committee on cancer
The committee is tasked with identifying legislation and other measures that can help prevent and fight cancer, as well as examining ways to support further research into the disease.
Macron and Merkel have ‘lot of work to do’ to reach EU recovery plan deal, says senior MEP
23 Jun
Macron and Merkel have ‘lot of work to do’ to reach EU recovery plan deal, says senior MEP
Greens co-leader Philippe Lamberts was speaking on Tuesday ahead of a key meeting between the French President and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
EU leaders accused of ‘failing to act’ to combat institutional and structural racism
23 Jun
EU leaders accused of ‘failing to act’ to combat institutional and structural racism
The condemnation, from a leading NGO, comes in the wake of an official complaint by black MEP Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana who said she had been a victim of alleged police violence by officers in Brussels.
Dominic Cummings “is calling the shots” in the British government, says senior MEP
22 Jun
Dominic Cummings “is calling the shots” in the British government, says senior MEP
The controversial political strategist has served as chief adviser to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson since July 2019.
Boris Johnson told to follow up on his demand to ‘put a tiger in the tank' of stalled Brexit talks
19 Jun
Boris Johnson told to follow up on his demand to ‘put a tiger in the tank' of stalled Brexit talks
European Parliament’s UK Coordination Group deputies warn ‘level playing field’ is an EU red line issue.
EU leaders mustn’t backtrack on Recovery Package, warns David Sassoli
19 Jun
EU leaders mustn’t backtrack on Recovery Package, warns David Sassoli
There can be ‘no going back’ from level of ambition expressed in the Commission package, says European Parliament President.
Josep Borrell singles out China for disinformation campaign against the West
18 Jun
Josep Borrell singles out China for disinformation campaign against the West
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs said that China, and to a lesser extent, Russia, had “participated in this” during the ongoing health crisis.
‘Legendary British pragmatism’ will secure trade deal with EU by year end, says senior MEP
18 Jun
‘Legendary British pragmatism’ will secure trade deal with EU by year end, says senior MEP
The co-author of a parliamentary report on Brexit said this is still the likely scenario despite “four years of drama and the UK painfully coming to grips” with its EU exit.
MEPs looking for clear message from EU leaders’ summit later this week
18 Jun
MEPs looking for clear message from EU leaders’ summit later this week
Senior EU parliamentarians looking for national governments to move forward on crucial issues such as Rule of law, financing, Coronavirus recovery and future of Europe.
MEPs condemn George Floyd killing in plenary debate
17 Jun
MEPs condemn George Floyd killing in plenary debate
The debate began with a personal story of alleged police violence on Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, a German Greens MEP.
Parliament should have say on €750bn recovery plan implementation, say MEPs
16 Jun
Parliament should have say on €750bn recovery plan implementation, say MEPs
Fears have emerged that Parliament will be sidelined in how the recovery package is implemented and President David Sassoli has publicly stated the institution “must be fully involved.”
EU and UK urged not to ‘indulge in a blame game’ over deadlocked Brexit talks
16 Jun
EU and UK urged not to ‘indulge in a blame game’ over deadlocked Brexit talks
A senior member of Parliament’s UK Coordination Group told this website the EU should still hold out for a “comprehensive” trade agreement with Britain and not the “piecemeal approach the UK wants.”
Key Brexit meeting concludes ‘more momentum’ needed to break deadlock
15 Jun
Key Brexit meeting concludes ‘more momentum’ needed to break deadlock
The two sides had a video conference on Monday afternoon which appears to have amounted to little more than a stock-taking exercise.
MEPs ask Parliament to help support staff affected by Coronavirus crisis
15 Jun
MEPs ask Parliament to help support staff affected by Coronavirus crisis
A letter signed by several MEPs from the Greens, Socialists and GUE political groups says that scores of “service provider” employees have been affected by the crisis.
MEPs split on merits of a resolution on the UK’s exit from the EU
12 Jun
MEPs split on merits of a resolution on the UK’s exit from the EU
The resolution, which has been subject to scores of amendments, will go to a vote later on Friday in two committees.
Commission recommends Schengen countries open internal borders ‘as soon as possible’
12 Jun
Commission recommends Schengen countries open internal borders ‘as soon as possible’
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, said that with the Coronavirus situation improving in all Member States, having internal border controls is no longer effective.
Michel Barnier ‘willing to compromise’ to break current Brexit talks impasse
11 Jun
Michel Barnier ‘willing to compromise’ to break current Brexit talks impasse
Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday, Barnier insisted the EU will not strike a deal “at any price.”
UK chief Brexit negotiator says EU’s approach to fisheries ‘manifestly unbalanced’
10 Jun
UK chief Brexit negotiator says EU’s approach to fisheries ‘manifestly unbalanced’
David Frost, speaking after the latest round of Brexit talks ended without agreement, made no attempt to hide UK frustration at the slow progress in the ongoing talks.
Josep Borrell: EU has been ‘too naïve’ in its dealings with China
10 Jun
Josep Borrell: EU has been ‘too naïve’ in its dealings with China
The EU’s foreign policy chief was speaking in Brussels after what he called an “open and frank dialogue” with top Chinese officials on Tuesday. 
Drug dealers exploiting COVID-19 crisis by using food delivery services to deliver drugs
09 Jun
Drug dealers exploiting COVID-19 crisis by using food delivery services to deliver drugs
Organised gangs have been forced to “adapt” during the Coronavirus-enforced lockdown, a parliamentary committee meeting has been told.