College of Europe defends Mogherini appointment as new Rector
25 May
College of Europe defends Mogherini appointment as new Rector
Federica Mogherini, the former High Representative of the EU for Foreign and Security Policy, is expected to be confirmed in the post at a meeting on Tuesday.
Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy receives mixed response
20 May
Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy receives mixed response
The Farm to Fork Strategy is the agriculture and food part of the Green Deal, the EU's flagship initiative for an ecological transformation of Europe's economy.
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
20 May
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
After months of delay, the Commission presented its Biodiversity Strategy on Wednesday, one of the two landmark strategies for the European Green Deal.
Listeriosis: Examining the disease from the victim's perspective Partner Content
20 May
Listeriosis: Examining the disease from the victim's perspective
With antimicrobial resistance on the increase, it’s more important than ever that the EU takes advantage of alternative, prevention-based technologies such as Bacteriophages in the fight against bacterial infections such as Listeriosis, reports Brian Johnson.
Upholding passengers’ rights a ‘common problem’ during Coronavirus crisis, says senior Commission official
19 May
Upholding passengers’ rights a ‘common problem’ during Coronavirus crisis, says senior Commission official
Blanca Rodriguez Galindo told MEPs on Tuesday that travellers faced a “very difficult situation.”
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action Partner Content
19 May
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
Technology giant remains committed to its customers, open innovation, and inclusive development, says Rotating Chairman Guo Ping.
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over free movement
18 May
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over free movement
The move, which is the latest sign of tension between the EU and UK, alleges that the UK has failed to comply with EU law on the free movement of EU citizens and their family members.
Michel Barnier accuses UK of “lacking understanding” on Brexit trade talks
15 May
Michel Barnier accuses UK of “lacking understanding” on Brexit trade talks
EU’s chief Brexit negotiator says he’s not optimistic deal can be struck, given “incomprehension on UK side”.
UK accused of passing off No Deal Brexit impact as ‘collateral damage’ of Coronavirus
15 May
UK accused of passing off No Deal Brexit impact as ‘collateral damage’ of Coronavirus
Christophe Hansen MEP, the European Parliament’s negotiator of the post-Brexit agreement, said, “it is a strategy that I have thus far thought too reckless to be real.”
Commission under fire for not launching legal action against Hungary for breaching rule of law
14 May
Commission under fire for not launching legal action against Hungary for breaching rule of law
A stormy debate in Parliament saw several MEPs demand the executive launch the so-called Article 7 procedure against Hungary, under which the country’s access to EU funding could be suspended.
EBA risked perpetuating one of the core regulatory problems it was created to fix, says EU ombudsman
12 May
EBA risked perpetuating one of the core regulatory problems it was created to fix, says EU ombudsman
The EU’s banking regulator should have stopped its executive director Ádám Farkas from becoming a lobbyist, according to Emily O’Reilly.
Future of Europe conference in limbo
08 May
Future of Europe conference in limbo
The two-year event was supposed to launch on Europe Day but has been postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.
European Parliament must participate in high-level Brexit conference, says President
07 May
European Parliament must participate in high-level Brexit conference, says President
The conference aims to “take stock” of the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the EU and the UK, which will resume on Monday.
European Commission defends Mogherini appointment as College of Europe rector
06 May
European Commission defends Mogherini appointment as College of Europe rector
Critics say the appointment, which is yet to be approved, would constitute a possible conflict of interest since Mogherini has networks in the EU executive.
Vestager hopes that European summer tourism season can be salvaged
06 May
Vestager hopes that European summer tourism season can be salvaged
European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager says she still hopes “that the summer is not lost and that we will all get the chance to travel” despite the devastating health crisis.
MEP suggests ‘classification’ system for reopening borders in Europe
05 May
MEP suggests ‘classification’ system for reopening borders in Europe
Belgian deputy Frédérique Ries argued that countries might be classified according to their current rate of infection and mortality.
European Commission raises €7.4 billion in pledges from world leaders to fight Coronavirus
05 May
European Commission raises €7.4 billion in pledges from world leaders to fight Coronavirus
The aim of the online “Coronavirus Global Response” pledging event was to gather significant funding to ensure the development and deployment of diagnostics, treatments and vaccines against COVID-19.
EU High Representative in China censorship row
05 May
EU High Representative in China censorship row
Josep Borrell was grilled by MEPs last week over allegations that China had attempted to influence the results of a key disinformation report on the Coronavirus outbreak. 
EU under fire for response to plight of asylum seekers on Greek islands
04 May
EU under fire for response to plight of asylum seekers on Greek islands
A special online meeting of Parliament’s petitions committee heard there had been a “lack of a coherent response” to the “appalling” conditions facing asylum seekers and refugees during the Coronavirus crisis.
Wearing masks could pose health hazard, says head of EU agency
04 May
Wearing masks could pose health hazard, says head of EU agency
Dr Andrea Ammon told a parliamentary committee that wearing a mask could potentially “endanger” health and “give people a false sense of security.”
Coronavirus: Charities welcome European Parliament’s homeless initiative
04 May
Coronavirus: Charities welcome European Parliament’s homeless initiative
A leading homeless advocacy group in Brussels has given a cautious welcome to assorted practical help offered by the European Parliament for people in need during the pandemic.
EU gives Poland two months to act on judicial curbs
30 Apr
EU gives Poland two months to act on judicial curbs
New law for judges undermines country’s judicial independence, says European Commission.
Many EU citizens in UK being denied equal treatment, says citizens’ rights group
28 Apr
Many EU citizens in UK being denied equal treatment, says citizens’ rights group
According to the campaign group, the3million, this means people are not able to get the help that they need, including benefits.
MEPs sign letter demanding minimum income to help Europe’s poorest survive Coronavirus
27 Apr
MEPs sign letter demanding minimum income to help Europe’s poorest survive Coronavirus
A total of 23 deputies from four different mainstream political groups have co-signed a letter backing the demand by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN).