Six in ten women in EU hit by workplace sexual harassment or violence
25 Oct
Six in ten women in EU hit by workplace sexual harassment or violence
A new survey says that six out of ten women in Europe have endured sexist treatment or suffered sexual violence during their careers.
EU Member States accused of ‘cutting corners’ on food safety
25 Oct
EU Member States accused of ‘cutting corners’ on food safety
An EU consumer organisation has claimed that national government controls of those foods most likely to cause poisoning, such as eggs, milk and meat, are on the decline.
Juncker says EU ‘in a better place now than in 2014’ in final speech
25 Oct
Juncker says EU ‘in a better place now than in 2014’ in final speech
Outgoing European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has ended his mandate on a positive note by describing the bloc as being ‘in a better place now’ than five years ago.
Movers and Shakers | 25 October 2019
25 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 25 October 2019
Sassoli joins Tusk in endorsing Brexit extension until January 31
24 Oct
Sassoli joins Tusk in endorsing Brexit extension until January 31
Two EU leaders have now thrown their weight behind calls for the UK to get a Brexit extension until January 31.
Jens Stoltenberg: 'Differences' between NATO allies on Syria response
24 Oct
Jens Stoltenberg: 'Differences' between NATO allies on Syria response
The NATO Secretary General has conceded that there are “differences” between NATO allies on how to resolve the current bitter conflict in Syria.
Exasperated MEPs debate latest Brexit wranglings
24 Oct
Exasperated MEPs debate latest Brexit wranglings
MEPs have once again debated the Brexit debacle, amid a feeling of widespread frustration over the ‘agonising’ and seemingly never-ending nature of the UK’s divorce from the EU.
Juncker laments time and energy wasted on Brexit as he prepares to step down
23 Oct
Juncker laments time and energy wasted on Brexit as he prepares to step down
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that the last three years of the Brexit saga have been a "complete waste of time and energy."
Girls Speak Out
23 Oct
Girls Speak Out
The European Week of Action for Girls (EWAG) brought together youth advocates and newly-elected MEPs to discuss how the EU can scale up its commitment for girls to pursue their goals. Lorna Hutchinson reports on an inspirational initiative to help shape a better world for all girls.
Gastein 2019: A healthy dose of disruption
22 Oct
Gastein 2019: A healthy dose of disruption
Participants at this year’s European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) were urged to embrace the challenge of integrating “disruption” into Europe’s healthcare systems. The Parliament Magazine’s Martin Banks and Brian Johnson were on hand to report.
MEPs to shelve Brexit consent procedure until UK ratification completed
22 Oct
MEPs to shelve Brexit consent procedure until UK ratification completed
European Parliament will be ‘final actor’ to have its say on new Withdrawal Agreement.
Tusk urged “not to delay” UK’s Article 50 extension request
21 Oct
Tusk urged “not to delay” UK’s Article 50 extension request
EU Council president says response could take ‘a few days’.
‘Fait accompli’ concerns cast doubt on European Parliament’s ability to ratify new Brexit deal by 31 October
21 Oct
‘Fait accompli’ concerns cast doubt on European Parliament’s ability to ratify new Brexit deal by 31 October
Criticisms raised about strict time constraints around MEP ratification of new Withdrawal Agreement.
European Parliament’s Brexit steering group to ‘consider outcome’ of UK’s Brexit vote
21 Oct
European Parliament’s Brexit steering group to ‘consider outcome’ of UK’s Brexit vote
Senior MEPs set to decide on Monday its next course of action on Brexit following the tumultuous events in the UK at the weekend.
UK edges closer to ratifying Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal
21 Oct
UK edges closer to ratifying Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal
However, a confirmatory referendum may be price UK prime minister has to pay to pass new Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
European Parliament Vice-president ‘not at all convinced' newly-agreed Brexit deal will be approved by UK policymakers
18 Oct
European Parliament Vice-president ‘not at all convinced' newly-agreed Brexit deal will be approved by UK policymakers
Numbers do not appear to ‘stack up for Boris Johnson, says senior Irish MEP Mairead McGuinness.
Mixed response from European Parliament policymakers to Brexit deal
18 Oct
Mixed response from European Parliament policymakers to Brexit deal
Several MEPs cast doubt on whether European Parliament will have enough time to debate and approve new deal in time for 31 October deadline.
European Parliament president satisfied new Brexit deal will 'fully protect' rights of citizens
18 Oct
European Parliament president satisfied new Brexit deal will 'fully protect' rights of citizens
David Sassoli believes deal offers sufficient legal protection to the five million EU and UK citizens affected by Brexit.
Movers and Shakers | 18 October 2019
18 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 18 October 2019
Boris Johnson has been ‘beautifully played’ by EU, says former Europe Minister
18 Oct
Boris Johnson has been ‘beautifully played’ by EU, says former Europe Minister
Denis MacShane argues that new Brexit deal has ‘increased power of pro EU forces in Northern Ireland’.
European Parliament could vote on Brexit deal next week if UK gives green light
17 Oct
European Parliament could vote on Brexit deal next week if UK gives green light
A Parliament spokesman told this site that MEPs could vote on the new Brexit deal within days if the deal is ratified by the Westminster Parliament on Saturday.
Boris Johnson praises ‘excellent’ Brexit deal
17 Oct
Boris Johnson praises ‘excellent’ Brexit deal
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hailed “this excellent deal” after thrashing out an agreement with the EU that he predicts will allow Britain to leave the bloc on 31 October.
UK and EU strike Brexit deal as DUP digs heels in
17 Oct
UK and EU strike Brexit deal as DUP digs heels in
We have a Brexit deal - or do we? Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) could scupper chances of finally crossing the finishing line.
North Macedonia urges EU to ‘finally’ open accession talks
15 Oct
North Macedonia urges EU to ‘finally’ open accession talks
The foreign affairs minister of North Macedonia has made an impassioned plea to the EU to “finally” open accession negotiations with his country.