08 Dec 16
EU urged to do more to combat serious cross-border health threats
Auditors have urged the EU to "do more" to protect the public from pandemics such as bird flu and other serious cross-border health threats.
08 Dec 16
Greens accuse fashion giant Zara's parent company of aggressive tax avoidance
Several MEPs have called for an end to "tax shopping" by multinational companies trying to "avoid paying taxation."
08 Dec 16
GUE/NGL group announces candidate for EU Parliament presidency
Left wing Italian MEP Eleonora Forenza is the latest to throw her hat into the ring for Parliament's presidency.
07 Dec 16
MEPs and NGOs back measures to ban illegal wildlife trafficking
Pressure grows on the European Commission to introduce total ban on the ivory trade.
07 Dec 16
Tim Farron: UK government must accept hard truths about Brexit talks
UK Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron has told Theresa May's government it "must accept some tough truths" about the Brexit negotiations.
07 Dec 16
EU military helicopter and special forces exercise reflects push for closer cooperation
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has said Europe needs to be a "reliable and credible" security provider.
07 Dec 16
Nato and EU agree to closer cooperation
Nato foreign ministers have endorsed plans for closer cooperation between the western alliance and the EU.
07 Dec 16
EU assistance to Ukraine has had limited impact, says report
EU financial watchdogs say that assistance to Ukraine, which amounted to some €11.2bn over a seven-year period, has had "limited impact."
07 Dec 16
Collaboration between public and private sector key to delivering UN sustainable development goals
One year on from COP21, sustainability conference looks to put SDG aims into practice.
07 Dec 16
Theresa May to publish Brexit plans
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed to provide more details on her government's Brexit plan before triggering article 50.
07 Dec 16
EU agencies make the case for their effectiveness
Representatives from 45 EU agencies have issued two studies that seek to make the case for their effectiveness, saying they cost about €1.2bn and represent value for money.
07 Dec 16
Roberta Metsola to host 2017 Parliament Magazine MEP Awards
Awards are a way to rebut criticisms and misconceptions regarding MEPs, says Metsola.
06 Dec 16
Michel Barnier on Brexit: Cherry picking is not an option
EU's chief Brexit negotiator expects a Brexit deal to be done by October 2018, says no negotiations without notification.
05 Dec 16
Nato chief: Situation in Ukraine 'remains extremely serious'
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the security situation in eastern Ukraine "remains extremely serious."
05 Dec 16
UK Supreme Court begins landmark Brexit hearing
The UK's Supreme Court has begun a landmark legal hearing into whether the British Parliament's consent is required before official Brexit negotiations can begin.
05 Dec 16
Cristiano Ronaldo hit by tax avoidance scandal
Greens MEP Sven Giegold has urged the Commission to act over revelations of tax avoidance by Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
05 Dec 16
Green Party candidate wins Austrian presidential elections
Senior EU political figures were taking comfort on Monday in the election in Austria of Alexander Van der Bellen as the country's new President.
02 Dec 16
Ukraine on path to reforms sought by international community, says former PM
Arseniy Yatsenyuk, the former Prime Minister of Ukraine, has told MEPs the country remains on the path towards implementing the internal reforms sought by the international community, including the EU.
02 Dec 16
Furore over allegations of leaked Europol documents
Europol is the centre of a furious row over reports of "leaked documents."
02 Dec 16
EU Commission's winter package gets lukewarm response
Campaigners and industry representatives have given a mixed response to the European Commission's long-awaited winter package proposals for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
02 Dec 16
MEPs give mixed reaction to 2017 EU budget
MEPs have given a mixed reaction after Parliament formally voted through an overall EU budget increase for next year of 1.7 per cent.
02 Dec 16
MEPs demand tougher rules on EU Commissioners' code of conduct
MEPs have adopted a non-binding resolution demanding tougher rules on the European Commission's code of conduct for former Commissioners.
01 Dec 16
Race to become new European Parliament president hots up
Contest developing into fight between male ‘backroom stitch up’ and female ‘fresh blood’ candidates.
01 Dec 16
WTO ruling is 'knockout' blow to Boeing, claims Airbus
European trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström believes WTO ruling is an "important victory" for EU aircraft industry.