UK government under renewed pressure to provide an EU Green Card
22 Jan
UK government under renewed pressure to provide an EU Green Card
A House of Lords amendment to the Withdrawal Bill calls on the UK government to provide EU citizens with physical proof of status.
EU can no longer ignore Catalonia, says Puigdemont
21 Jan
EU can no longer ignore Catalonia, says Puigdemont
The Catalan pro-independence MEP made the remark when speaking for the first time in the European Parliament.
UK urged to respect post-Brexit EU citizens’ rights
21 Jan
UK urged to respect post-Brexit EU citizens’ rights
MEPs raised concerns after a senior UK minister suggested EU citizens could face deportation if they fail to secure settled status in time.
Taiwan pro-independence leader wins presidential election
20 Jan
Taiwan pro-independence leader wins presidential election
A top Taiwanese diplomat has warned China to heed the outcome of his country’s presidential elections.
EU “putting its money where its mouth is” with Green Deal financing
20 Jan
EU “putting its money where its mouth is” with Green Deal financing
The €100 billion 'Just Transition Fund' to support European regions' transition away from fossil fuels has been cautiously welcomed by NGOs.
Brexit: UK’s Settled Status “not fit for purpose”
17 Jan
Brexit: UK’s Settled Status “not fit for purpose”
MEPs raise concern over UK’s failure to provide assurances on EU citizens’ rights.
European Banking Authority: “An egregious revolving doors case”
17 Jan
European Banking Authority: “An egregious revolving doors case”
The director of the EBA has been criticised by MEPs for moving to one of the most powerful finance lobby groups in Europe.
Movers and Shakers | 17 January 2020
17 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 17 January 2020
Conference on Future of Europe should not be ‘tokenistic rubber-stamping exercise’ say MEPs
15 Jan
Conference on Future of Europe should not be ‘tokenistic rubber-stamping exercise’ say MEPs
The conference is due to start on 9 May - Europe Day - and last up to two years. It seeks to address the measures deemed necessary to reform the EU.
MEPs make impassioned plea for post-Brexit protection of citizens’ rights
14 Jan
MEPs make impassioned plea for post-Brexit protection of citizens’ rights
A plenary debate on the protection of citizens’ rights saw emotions run high and tempers fray.
Parliament’s political groups voice concern on UK ‘settled status’ for EU citizens
13 Jan
Parliament’s political groups voice concern on UK ‘settled status’ for EU citizens
MEPs will be asked this week to back a resolution on the issue.
British MEPs urge EU to 'get tough' with UK in upcoming trade talks
10 Jan
British MEPs urge EU to 'get tough' with UK in upcoming trade talks
Outgoing British MEPs have urged the EU to adopt a “get tough” approach with the UK in the upcoming trade talks, which will decide whether or not Britain leaves the EU with or without an agreement.
Movers and Shakers | 10 January 2020
10 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 10 January 2020
Brexit Steering Group member casts ‘serious doubt’ on Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit free trade deal
10 Jan
Brexit Steering Group member casts ‘serious doubt’ on Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit free trade deal
In an exclusive interview with this website, senior Polish MEP Danuta Hubner said that a No Deal scenario in 11 months was a real possibility “unless we have 10 to 15 negotiating ‘tables’ agreed.”
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
09 Jan
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she hopes the new partnership is “one that will be enabling us to defend and strengthen our interests, both from an economic and a security point of view.”
EU says no plans to evacuate staff from Iran or Iraq despite tensions
08 Jan
EU says no plans to evacuate staff from Iran or Iraq despite tensions
A European Commission spokesman told reporters that the safety of EU nationals and EU personnel in the area was a “top priority.”
EU citizens living in UK voice growing concern as Brexit approaches
07 Jan
EU citizens living in UK voice growing concern as Brexit approaches
EU citizens living and working in the UK have told of their "fears and concerns” about the impact Britain’s looming exit from the bloc will have on their lives and legal status.
Iran crisis could test EU’s mettle as ‘global actor’, says ambassador
07 Jan
Iran crisis could test EU’s mettle as ‘global actor’, says ambassador
As her country takes the reins of the EU’s rotating Council presidency, Croatia's ambassador to the EU has called for a ‘de-escalation’ in tensions between the West and Iran.
Finland, Austria and Sweden celebrate 25 years of EU membership
06 Jan
Finland, Austria and Sweden celebrate 25 years of EU membership
Twenty-five years ago, Finland, Austria and Sweden became the 13th, 14th and 15th Member States of the EU following referendums in each of the states prior to accession.
Commission officials often ‘let off the hook’ in parliamentary questioning, says senior MEP
06 Jan
Commission officials often ‘let off the hook’ in parliamentary questioning, says senior MEP
Outgoing UK Liberal MEP Chris Davies has admitted that although the European Parliament has “many faults,” it is a place where ideas can gain momentum.
ECJ rules that Oriol Junqueras has right to take up seat in European Parliament
20 Dec
ECJ rules that Oriol Junqueras has right to take up seat in European Parliament
The Spanish Supreme Court had earlier ruled that Junqueras could not take up his seat as he was in pretrial detention for having participated in the organisation of a “self-determination referendum” in Catalonia.
Emily O’Reilly re-elected as European Ombudsman
20 Dec
Emily O’Reilly re-elected as European Ombudsman
Irishwoman Emily O’Reilly has been re-elected as European Ombudsman for the 2019-2024 parliamentary term, backed by 320 MEPs in a secret plenary vote in Strasbourg.
Movers and Shakers | 20 December 2019
20 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 20 December 2019
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Guy Verhofstadt: Citizens’ rights issues must be resolved before Brexit
19 Dec
Guy Verhofstadt: Citizens’ rights issues must be resolved before Brexit
The chair of Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group says the Withdrawal Agreement struck between the UK and EU could be vetoed if the issue of citizens' rights is not fully resolved before the UK leaves the bloc.