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10 Feb
Preventable and treatable
European governments need to do more to raise public awareness of HPV and cervical cancer and to ensure that more people are vaccinated and regularly attend cervical screening tests, reports Brian Johnson.
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
07 Feb
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
Speaking at a conference in Brussels on Thursday, the European Commissioner said, “This is a question of fairness.”
Movers and Shakers | 7 February 2020
07 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 7 February 2020
Viviane Reding: ‘We must not compromise on security or trust’ in 5G rollout
05 Feb
Viviane Reding: ‘We must not compromise on security or trust’ in 5G rollout
The former European Commission Vice-President emphasised that the aim in the rollout of 5G technology is to ensure that everyone abides by the same rules and standards.
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
05 Feb
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
In a parliamentary vote, Gerry Cross was rejected by a comfortable margin with 335 against to 272 in favour and 48 abstentions.
EU unveils new ‘masterplan’ in fight against cancer
05 Feb
EU unveils new ‘masterplan’ in fight against cancer
The European Commission has launched an EU-wide public consultation on its Beating Cancer Plan, which it says will help "shape the plan, identify key areas, and explore future action."
Parliament hears Auschwitz survivor testimony
04 Feb
Parliament hears Auschwitz survivor testimony
An 89-year-old Italian senator, speaking in Parliament, has told how she survived Auschwitz, the “evil” Nazi death camp.
Von der Leyen warns UK it must abide by ‘level playing field’ in trade talks
03 Feb
Von der Leyen warns UK it must abide by ‘level playing field’ in trade talks
Her comments come as the European Commission on Monday issued a recommendation to Member States to open negotiations on a new partnership with the UK.

 

Barnier warns of Brexit ‘cliff edge’ as transition period begins
03 Feb
Barnier warns of Brexit ‘cliff edge’ as transition period begins
UK premier Boris Johnson has said a no-deal scenario will happen at the end of the 11-month transition period if the EU side continues to insist on a “level playing field” in any future deal.
EU presidents embrace ‘new chapter’ as UK bows out of bloc
31 Jan
EU presidents embrace ‘new chapter’ as UK bows out of bloc
Though the Brexit Day gathering of the Parliament, Commission and Council presidents was clearly tinged with sadness, the leaders were keen to focus on the future of the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 31 January 2020
31 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 31 January 2020
The end of an era – Brexit Day dawns
31 Jan
The end of an era – Brexit Day dawns
After three and a half years of “will they, won’t they?” the United Kingdom will finally leave the European Union at midnight tonight.
European Parliament gives Brits emotional send-off in tearful plenary
30 Jan
European Parliament gives Brits emotional send-off in tearful plenary
The strains of Robert Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne” filled the plenary chamber last night as MEPs joined in song to bid a touching farewell to their British colleagues.
British Labour MEPs bid tearful goodbye to Parliament
29 Jan
British Labour MEPs bid tearful goodbye to Parliament
The special ceremony held for UK Socialist members on Wednesday heard British MEPs vow that the UK will “one day” return to the EU.
Nigel Farage predicts EU’s collapse ‘within ten years’
29 Jan
Nigel Farage predicts EU’s collapse ‘within ten years’
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, the Brexit party leader told this website, “If we get Brexit half right then these institutions will not be here within ten years.”
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
28 Jan
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
The vigil is planned to coincide with a “silent” march and similar vigil in central London on Friday, where campaigners say they will make the case for the protection of citizens' rights post-Brexit.
Claude Moraes: Brexit should not be at expense of asylum seekers
28 Jan
Claude Moraes: Brexit should not be at expense of asylum seekers
UK MEP Claude Moraes has criticised UK Home Office plans to “send people back to Europe” after Brexit.
UK flag to be removed from EU institutions amid farewell preparations
28 Jan
UK flag to be removed from EU institutions amid farewell preparations
One of the UK flags being removed from outside the three EU institutions in Brussels this week will be put on display in the city’s House of European History, it has emerged.
Europe braces for coronavirus
27 Jan
Europe braces for coronavirus
European health authorities are preparing to deal with the arrival of infected people from China as the coronavirus spreads beyond Chinese borders.
Guy Verhofstadt: ‘Big problems’ still exist with UK Withdrawal Agreement
24 Jan
Guy Verhofstadt: ‘Big problems’ still exist with UK Withdrawal Agreement
The chair of Parliament's Brexit Steering Group said one pressing problem was that EU citizens in the UK currently had “no physical document” to prove their legal right to remain in the country after Brexit.
 
Movers and Shakers | 24 January 2020
24 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 24 January 2020
UK Withdrawal Agreement passes two key hurdles
24 Jan
UK Withdrawal Agreement passes two key hurdles
Having received Royal Assent in the UK and consent in a vote by Parliament’s Constitutional Affairs Committee on Thursday, the UK is now well on its way to exiting the EU next week.
NGOs announce plans for fringe festival alongside Future of Europe conference
23 Jan
NGOs announce plans for fringe festival alongside Future of Europe conference
The pan-European “festival of democracy” aims to “harness the energy, imagination and ideas” of citizens.
AFCO to sign-off UK Withdrawal Agreement
22 Jan
AFCO to sign-off UK Withdrawal Agreement
The committee will vote on Thursday, paving the way for a final vote in plenary next week.