24 Jun 20
European Commission says GDPR has met ‘most of its objectives’
The verdict comes on the second anniversary of the landmark General Data Protection Regulation, the flagship EU law designed to protect personal data.
24 Jun 20
Europol voices concern over ‘worrying’ rise in violence and propaganda by right-wing extremists
The warning comes in a report by the EU agency which was presented to members of Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee on Tuesday.
24 Jun 20
Parliament praised for decision to set up special committee on cancer
The committee is tasked with identifying legislation and other measures that can help prevent and fight cancer, as well as examining ways to support further research into the disease.
23 Jun 20
Macron and Merkel have ‘lot of work to do’ to reach EU recovery plan deal, says senior MEP
Greens co-leader Philippe Lamberts was speaking on Tuesday ahead of a key meeting between the French President and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
23 Jun 20
EU leaders accused of ‘failing to act’ to combat institutional and structural racism
The condemnation, from a leading NGO, comes in the wake of an official complaint by black MEP Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana who said she had been a victim of alleged police violence by officers in Brussels.
22 Jun 20
Dominic Cummings “is calling the shots” in the British government, says senior MEP
The controversial political strategist has served as chief adviser to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson since July 2019.
19 Jun 20
Boris Johnson told to follow up on his demand to ‘put a tiger in the tank' of stalled Brexit talks
European Parliament’s UK Coordination Group deputies warn ‘level playing field’ is an EU red line issue.
19 Jun 20
EU leaders mustn’t backtrack on Recovery Package, warns David Sassoli
There can be ‘no going back’ from level of ambition expressed in the Commission package, says European Parliament President.
18 Jun 20
Josep Borrell singles out China for disinformation campaign against the West
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs said that China, and to a lesser extent, Russia, had “participated in this” during the ongoing health crisis.
18 Jun 20
‘Legendary British pragmatism’ will secure trade deal with EU by year end, says senior MEP
The co-author of a parliamentary report on Brexit said this is still the likely scenario despite “four years of drama and the UK painfully coming to grips” with its EU exit.
18 Jun 20
MEPs looking for clear message from EU leaders’ summit later this week
Senior EU parliamentarians looking for national governments to move forward on crucial issues such as Rule of law, financing, Coronavirus recovery and future of Europe.
17 Jun 20
MEPs condemn George Floyd killing in plenary debate
The debate began with a personal story of alleged police violence on Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, a German Greens MEP.
16 Jun 20
Parliament should have say on €750bn recovery plan implementation, say MEPs
Fears have emerged that Parliament will be sidelined in how the recovery package is implemented and President David Sassoli has publicly stated the institution “must be fully involved.”
16 Jun 20
EU and UK urged not to ‘indulge in a blame game’ over deadlocked Brexit talks
A senior member of Parliament’s UK Coordination Group told this website the EU should still hold out for a “comprehensive” trade agreement with Britain and not the “piecemeal approach the UK wants.”
15 Jun 20
Key Brexit meeting concludes ‘more momentum’ needed to break deadlock
The two sides had a video conference on Monday afternoon which appears to have amounted to little more than a stock-taking exercise.
15 Jun 20
MEPs ask Parliament to help support staff affected by Coronavirus crisis
A letter signed by several MEPs from the Greens, Socialists and GUE political groups says that scores of “service provider” employees have been affected by the crisis.
12 Jun 20
MEPs split on merits of a resolution on the UK’s exit from the EU
The resolution, which has been subject to scores of amendments, will go to a vote later on Friday in two committees.
12 Jun 20
Commission recommends Schengen countries open internal borders ‘as soon as possible’
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, said that with the Coronavirus situation improving in all Member States, having internal border controls is no longer effective.
11 Jun 20
Michel Barnier ‘willing to compromise’ to break current Brexit talks impasse
Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday, Barnier insisted the EU will not strike a deal “at any price.”
10 Jun 20
UK chief Brexit negotiator says EU’s approach to fisheries ‘manifestly unbalanced’
David Frost, speaking after the latest round of Brexit talks ended without agreement, made no attempt to hide UK frustration at the slow progress in the ongoing talks.
10 Jun 20
Josep Borrell: EU has been ‘too naïve’ in its dealings with China
The EU’s foreign policy chief was speaking in Brussels after what he called an “open and frank dialogue” with top Chinese officials on Tuesday. 
09 Jun 20
Drug dealers exploiting COVID-19 crisis by using food delivery services to deliver drugs
Organised gangs have been forced to “adapt” during the Coronavirus-enforced lockdown, a parliamentary committee meeting has been told.
09 Jun 20
Christine Lagarde tells Europe to brace for economic crisis of ‘unprecedented scale’
The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) was addressing a meeting of Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.
09 Jun 20
Boris Johnson told to ‘stop playing political games’ with millions of citizens
The message, from Parliament’s EPP Group, comes after the fourth round of Brexit talks ended in deadlock on Friday.