EU response to coronavirus pandemic was “inadequate”, says EU Commissioner
07 Apr
EU response to coronavirus pandemic was “inadequate”, says EU Commissioner
However, the situation has improved, and this is now “not the case” explained Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management.
Boris Johnson “stable and in good spirits” in hospital
07 Apr
Boris Johnson “stable and in good spirits” in hospital
The British Prime Minister was moved to an intensive care unit on Monday night as his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Former MEP Anneliese Dodds given a top job in new-look UK Labour Party
07 Apr
Former MEP Anneliese Dodds given a top job in new-look UK Labour Party
The former deputy for South East England has been given the key role of shadow chancellor in the team unveiled by the party’s new leader Keir Starmer.
Movers and Shakers | 3 April 2020
03 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 3 April 2020
Political groups welcome emergency unemployment scheme
03 Apr
Political groups welcome emergency unemployment scheme
Two of Parliament’s biggest political groups have welcomed the Commission’s new scheme, which aims to support workers and avoid massive unemployment caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
EU calls for ramp-up in production on vital medical equipment
03 Apr
EU calls for ramp-up in production on vital medical equipment
EU Internal market chief Thierry Breton also warned EU Member States to remove any barriers to free movement of medical supplies.
EU steps up efforts to counter disinformation during COVID-19 crisis
02 Apr
EU steps up efforts to counter disinformation during COVID-19 crisis
The European Commission has launched a special section on its website where people can fact-check information, including so-called “cures” for the virus.
The European Parliament will again hold meetings in Brussels this week
01 Apr
The European Parliament will again hold meetings in Brussels this week
The three planned committee meetings, though, will be confined to just one day, Thursday 2 April, with the vast majority of deputies taking part remotely. 
MEPs urge Commission to put Green Deal on ice amid COVID-19 crisis
01 Apr
MEPs urge Commission to put Green Deal on ice amid COVID-19 crisis
Nearly 40 MEPs have asked that the European Green Deal, a Commission flagship policy, is dropped for the time being due to the coronavirus crisis.
MEPs slam Hungary after “lockdown of democracy”
31 Mar
MEPs slam Hungary after “lockdown of democracy”
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's coalition passed an emergency bill in parliament that allows the government to rule by decree indefinitely during a state of emergency over the Coronavirus outbreak.
Movers and Shakers | 27 March 2020
27 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 27 March 2020

 
Emergency Coronavirus measures approved in extraordinary plenary
26 Mar
Emergency Coronavirus measures approved in extraordinary plenary
The special plenary session saw 687 deputies overwhelmingly approve a set of urgent measures which aim to boost European and global efforts to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
EU set to start membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia
24 Mar
EU set to start membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia
An EU General Affairs Council meeting today is likely to give the go ahead - a decision that has been long awaited in the region.
Remote working: The new normal
24 Mar
Remote working: The new normal
With millions of workers across Europe now confined to their homes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, an expert has offered advice to the challenges facing many companies.
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
23 Mar
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
The EU must come together, support each other and take concerted action to defeat the COVID-19 outbreak, writes Luca Jahier.
An uncertain future for Conference on Future of Europe
23 Mar
An uncertain future for Conference on Future of Europe
The launch of the Europe-wide Conference, which aims to kickstart debate about the future of Europe, is looking increasingly unlikely amid the escalating Coronavirus crisis. 
Movers and Shakers | 20 March 2020
20 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 20 March 2020
Sassoli: EU’s COVID-19 measures ‘comparable to Marshall Plan in WW2’
20 Mar
Sassoli: EU’s COVID-19 measures ‘comparable to Marshall Plan in WW2’
Next Thursday MEPs will debate and vote on the first three legislative proposals of the European Commission to tackle the Coronavirus crisis.
EU to create strategic stockpile of medical equipment in fight against Coronavirus
20 Mar
EU to create strategic stockpile of medical equipment in fight against Coronavirus
European reserve will include ventilators and reusable protective masks.
Parliament to hold COVID-19 crisis plenary with remote voting
19 Mar
Parliament to hold COVID-19 crisis plenary with remote voting
The extraordinary plenary session, which will take place on March 26, will see MEPs use a remote voting system for the first time.
Michel Barnier tests positive for COVID-19
19 Mar
Michel Barnier tests positive for COVID-19
With the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator now in self-isolation, having contracted Coronavirus, questions now abound over a possible extension of the Brexit transition period.
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
18 Mar
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
With most of Europe now in lockdown, MEPs and national politicians are under enormous pressure to deliver a response that can save lives and safeguard the economy.
Belgium enters Coronavirus lockdown
18 Mar
Belgium enters Coronavirus lockdown
People in Belgium have been told to stay at home from midday today until April 5.
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
17 Mar
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
Some research centres and vaccine developers in Europe have been “overlooked” and are “missing out” in desperate efforts to curb the rapid spread of Coronavirus, it has been claimed.