Dutch government confirms UK nationals will retain existing rights if UK leaves the EU without a deal
16 Jan
Dutch government confirms UK nationals will retain existing rights if UK leaves the EU without a deal
The Dutch Government’s guarantee to British residents in the Netherlands in the event of no-deal Brexit has been welcomed by a group championing EU citizenship rights.
MEPs say ball is in UK court over future relationship with EU
16 Jan
MEPs say ball is in UK court over future relationship with EU
MEPs are adamant that a no-deal Brexit would be in no one’s interest and say that it is up to the UK to make it clear what type of relationship it wants with the European Union.
Theresa May suffers historic drubbing in UK Parliament Brexit vote
16 Jan
Theresa May suffers historic drubbing in UK Parliament Brexit vote
UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been overwhelmingly defeated in a House of Commons vote, by 432 votes to 202.
EU leaders pay tribute to slain Gdansk mayor
15 Jan
EU leaders pay tribute to slain Gdansk mayor
EU leaders have paid tribute to Paweł Adamowicz, the mayor of Gdansk, who died after being stabbed by a knife-wielding assailant at the weekend.
Udo Bullmann: Give the British people a chance to ‘reassess’ Brexit
15 Jan
Udo Bullmann: Give the British people a chance to ‘reassess’ Brexit
Socialist group leader Udo Bullmann has branded the UK a “divided nation”, saying he has “severe doubts” there is a majority among the public to leave the EU and that the British people should be given a chance to “reassess the situation.”
European Green Party leaders urge second Brexit referendum
15 Jan
European Green Party leaders urge second Brexit referendum
The two joint leaders of the European Green Party have called for a second referendum on Brexit.
UK risks of becoming a ‘rogue state’ under no deal Brexit, warns veteran Belgian MEP
14 Jan
UK risks of becoming a ‘rogue state’ under no deal Brexit, warns veteran Belgian MEP
Philippe Lamberts says UK would no longer be seen as a reliable partner on world stage.
Movers and Shakers | 14 January 2019
14 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 14 January 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 14 January 2019
Article 50 extension looking likely as crunch UK Brexit vote looms
14 Jan
Article 50 extension looking likely as crunch UK Brexit vote looms
As the furore surrounding Brexit reaches fever pitch, with British MPs widely expected to jettison Theresa May’s deal, the question remains - what next?
129 MEPs pen heartfelt letter to UK citizens urging end to “Brexit disaster”
13 Jan
129 MEPs pen heartfelt letter to UK citizens urging end to “Brexit disaster”
A cross-party, 26-nation group of MEPs has issued a last-ditch plea to the UK to reconsider leaving the EU.
EU must ‘step up its fight’ against fraud, says Court of Auditors’ report
11 Jan
EU must ‘step up its fight’ against fraud, says Court of Auditors’ report
A damning new report published this week by the European Court of Auditors says that the European Commission lacks “comprehensive information on the scale, nature and causes” of fraud.
EU lifts Thailand’s yellow card on tackling illegal fishing
11 Jan
EU lifts Thailand’s yellow card on tackling illegal fishing
The European Commission has taken Thailand off its group of "warned countries" as recognition of its “progress” in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Anthony Gardner: ‘Disdain for EU’ in Washington brought about diplomatic downgrade
11 Jan
Anthony Gardner: ‘Disdain for EU’ in Washington brought about diplomatic downgrade
A former US ambassador to the EU has angrily condemned President Trump’s decision to “downgrade” the role of his counterpart in Washington.
Article 50 extension could see UK participation in European elections
10 Jan
Article 50 extension could see UK participation in European elections
As the UK prepares to wrap up its acrimonious divorce from the EU, questions are now being raised as to whether Article 50 will have to be extended, and if so, whether this could mean UK candidates participating in the European elections in May.
EU member states struggling to make distinction between asylum and immigration, says Syed Kamall
10 Jan
EU member states struggling to make distinction between asylum and immigration, says Syed Kamall
Senior MEP accuses some countries, including EU member states, of hypocrisy in how they deal with immigration.
European Parliament urged to honour commitment to EU 'Green Card’
10 Jan
European Parliament urged to honour commitment to EU 'Green Card’
Campaigners pressing for a “green card” for Europe are calling on the European Parliament to “honour the commitment” to safeguard the free movement right of Britons in Europe.
Challenging times lie ahead as Romania kicks off EU Presidency
09 Jan
Challenging times lie ahead as Romania kicks off EU Presidency
Romania has taken over the rotating presidency of the EU, for the first time since joining the bloc in 2007, with warnings that it faces multiple challenges during its six-month tenure.
Brexit deal could be nudged through with a ‘judicious tweak'
08 Jan
Brexit deal could be nudged through with a ‘judicious tweak'
Former UK MEP Andrew Duff says a “tweak” of the political declaration agreed by the EU and UK could help Theresa May get her Brexit deal through the House of Commons next week.
Neutrality Pact
08 Jan
Neutrality Pact
The built environment – offices, houses and other buildings – can be the flagbearers of current efforts to turn Europe into a carbon-neutral economy.
Brian Hayes under fire for taking ‘revolving door’ to private sector
08 Jan
Brian Hayes under fire for taking ‘revolving door’ to private sector
Irish MEP Brian Hayes has been criticised for “taking the revolving door” to the private sector when he steps down as a deputy ahead of May’s European elections.
Movers and Shakers | 8 January 2019
08 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 8 January 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 January 2019
MEPs scoff at new Irish party’s Brexit aspirations
07 Jan
MEPs scoff at new Irish party’s Brexit aspirations
MEPs from across the political spectrum have poured scorn on a new political party which is campaigning for Ireland to leave the EU and will field candidates in this year’s European elections.
European Schools below par in supporting disabled children
04 Jan
European Schools below par in supporting disabled children
European Schools lack the proper support and amenities for children with disabilities, according to a joint report released by Human Rights Watch and the European Disability Forum.
European Citizens’ Initiatives to become more accessible after deal reached
04 Jan
European Citizens’ Initiatives to become more accessible after deal reached
Parliament, Council and the Commission have reached a deal in discussions on an updated regulation on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI).