Brexit deal ‘indispensable’ for chemical industry, conference told
01 Feb
Brexit deal ‘indispensable’ for chemical industry, conference told
A conference in Brussels has been told that a Brexit deal between the EU and UK is “indispensable” for the chemical industry and that an extension to the transition period is also needed to ensure minimum disruption to the sector when Britain leaves the bloc on 29 March.
Verhofstadt welcomes May’s return to Brussels to thrash out Brexit
01 Feb
Verhofstadt welcomes May’s return to Brussels to thrash out Brexit
ALDE leader Guy Verhofstadt says he “welcomes” the news that UK Prime Minister Theresa May will return to Brussels to further discuss resolving the impasse on the UK’s exit from the EU.
Brok remains tight-lipped on cash-for-visits allegations
01 Feb
Brok remains tight-lipped on cash-for-visits allegations
Senior German MEP Elmar Brok has refused to be drawn on accusations that he charged visitor groups money to enter Parliament.
MEPs hail UK Parliament’s no-deal Brexit rejection
01 Feb
MEPs hail UK Parliament’s no-deal Brexit rejection
MEPs have welcomed the UK Parliament’s rejection of a “no deal” scenario in the ongoing Brexit process.
Parliament’s pesticide committee stance receives mixed reactions
30 Jan
Parliament’s pesticide committee stance receives mixed reactions
MEPs have given a mixed reaction to Parliament’s decision to adopt the recommendations of a special committee set up to look into the EU approval procedure of pesticides.
MEPs urged to give green light to transparency measures
30 Jan
MEPs urged to give green light to transparency measures
Deputies are being urged to approve a package of measures designed to increase transparency in lobbying and the MEPs’ expenses system.
MEPs launch ‘elections manifesto’ in fight against cancer
29 Jan
MEPs launch ‘elections manifesto’ in fight against cancer
MEPs standing in the upcoming European elections will be asked to throw their weight behind a “manifesto” which aims to help tackle the scourge of cancer.
Michel Barnier: EU must brace for no-deal Brexit
28 Jan
Michel Barnier: EU must brace for no-deal Brexit
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned that Europe needs to be prepared for a 'no-deal' scenario.
Movers and Shakers | 28 January 2019
28 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 28 January 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 28 January 2019
A visionary approach to delivering low-emission mobility
28 Jan
A visionary approach to delivering low-emission mobility
Europe’s refining industry can help meet the challenges of climate change and contribute to European industry’s overall competitiveness over the next 30 years, reports Rory Watson.
EU leaders voice concern over political crisis in Venezuela
25 Jan
EU leaders voice concern over political crisis in Venezuela
EU leaders have expressed concern about the current “dramatic” protests taking place in Venezuela.
Brexit Steering Group appeals to UK to ‘clarify position’ on Brexit
24 Jan
Brexit Steering Group appeals to UK to ‘clarify position’ on Brexit
Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group, including its leader Guy Verhofstadt, has urged the UK to “clarify its position” on Brexit.
TV documentary lifts lid on lead-up to Brexit referendum
24 Jan
TV documentary lifts lid on lead-up to Brexit referendum
A new TV documentary reveals how former UK Prime Minister David Cameron was pushed by the Conservative Party’s “fixation” with Europe to call the Brexit referendum.
UK could receive €13bn in regional development funding if it remains in EU
24 Jan
UK could receive €13bn in regional development funding if it remains in EU
A new study says that the UK would be entitled to approximately €13 billion of regional development funding for the post-2020 period should it stay in the EU.
Populist and nationalist parties pose ‘significant threat’ in EU elections, warns MEP
23 Jan
Populist and nationalist parties pose ‘significant threat’ in EU elections, warns MEP
Polish EPP MEP Danuta Huebner has warned of the “significant threat” posed by populist and nationalist political parties in the upcoming European elections.
Scots MEP Alyn Smith calls for ‘certainty’ for British nationals living and working across EU
22 Jan
Scots MEP Alyn Smith calls for ‘certainty’ for British nationals living and working across EU
Veteran EU policymaker demands swift action to protect the post-Brexit rights of citizens in the event of a chaotic no-deal.
Romania urges EU to start accession talks with Western Balkans countries
22 Jan
Romania urges EU to start accession talks with Western Balkans countries
Romanian foreign minister Teodor Meleșcanu has urged the EU to press ahead with the start of accession talks with Western Balkans countries such as Albania during its Presidency.
Ombudsman welcomes Parliament’s support for transparency work
22 Jan
Ombudsman welcomes Parliament’s support for transparency work
European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has welcomed Parliament’s “strong vote of support” for her recommendations to improve the transparency and accountability of EU national governments’ legislative work in Brussels.
MEPs to ‘get tough’ with haulage firms on live animal transportation
22 Jan
MEPs to ‘get tough’ with haulage firms on live animal transportation
MEPs will discuss plans this week to “get tough” with haulage firms who ignore EU rules on the transportation of live animals.
UK MEPs call on EU to ring-fence citizens’ rights post-Brexit
21 Jan
UK MEPs call on EU to ring-fence citizens’ rights post-Brexit
British MEPs from across the political divide have called on the EU to “ring-fence” citizens’ rights after the UK leaves the EU.
Belgium reassures Brits: We will guarantee citizens’ rights even in hard Brexit
18 Jan
Belgium reassures Brits: We will guarantee citizens’ rights even in hard Brexit
Belgium has said it is ready to follow other Member States such as the Netherlands in guaranteeing the rights of all Britons in Belgium and all Belgians in the UK, even in the event of a hard Brexit.
MEPs voice concern over Romanian EU Council presidency
18 Jan
MEPs voice concern over Romanian EU Council presidency
Belgian MEP Phillipe Lamberts has launched a scathing attack on Romania’s suitability to hold the council presidency.
Frans Timmermans urged to step down during Commission presidency campaign
18 Jan
Frans Timmermans urged to step down during Commission presidency campaign
European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans has been urged to step down as a commissioner while he campaigns for the presidency of the executive.
UK has two options: alternative deal or stop Brexit, says senior MEP
17 Jan
UK has two options: alternative deal or stop Brexit, says senior MEP
Senior Labour MEP Richard Corbett says the failure to approve Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement in the House of Commons this week has left the UK facing only two options.