French election: Macron’s emphatic win brings huge relief to pro European Union supporters
08 May
French election: Macron’s emphatic win brings huge relief to pro European Union supporters
Victory tempered by Front National’s claim to now be France's main opposition party
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2017
08 May
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 May 2017
Brexit Roundup: Pöttering labels David Cameron ‘tragic’ | Uncertainty biggest Brexit impact so far | chance of ‘no deal’ increases following first salvoes over citizens’ rights
08 May
Brexit Roundup: Pöttering labels David Cameron ‘tragic’ | Uncertainty biggest Brexit impact so far | chance of ‘no deal’ increases following first salvoes over citizens’ rights
[British] manufacturers worried about facing barriers to their main export market, warns Socialist MEP Richard Corbett
New Bulgarian government takes office
05 May
New Bulgarian government takes office
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov was approved for a third term by the Bulgarian Parliament with 133 favour to 100 against with no abstentions.
Support for far-right groups setting the tone for migration debate, EU Parliament told
04 May
Support for far-right groups setting the tone for migration debate, EU Parliament told
A hearing in Parliament has been told that in several EU member states, governments have made it clear that irregular and Muslim migrants are unwelcome.
MEPs hit back at Theresa May's election meddling claims
04 May
MEPs hit back at Theresa May's election meddling claims
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has angrily denied claims by UK Prime Minister Theresa May that the EU is trying to influence the current British general election campaign.
House of European History opens its doors
04 May
House of European History opens its doors
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has made a robust defence of the long-awaited House of European History that finally opened its doors to the public on Thursday, three years behind schedule.
EU Commission to table new legislation against tax evasion
04 May
EU Commission to table new legislation against tax evasion
The European Commission has announced it will table draft new legislation before the summer designed to crackdown on tax evasion.
Nato chief: EU must complement alliance, not compete with it
03 May
Nato chief: EU must complement alliance, not compete with it
The Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has told MEPs that he backs stronger European defence but does not support the creation of a European army.
Brexit: Row over UK's divorce bill escalates
03 May
Brexit: Row over UK's divorce bill escalates
A fresh row has flared over the possible divorce bill the UK will have to pay when it finally quits the EU.
Verhofstadt: No real Brexit negotiations until after UK general election
03 May
Verhofstadt: No real Brexit negotiations until after UK general election
Addressing the constitutional affairs committee, Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator told MEPs the recent build-up of tension between Brussels and London did not surprise him.
Czech Prime Minister to step down
02 May
Czech Prime Minister to step down
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Movers and Shakers | 2 May 2017
02 May
Movers and Shakers | 2 May 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 2 May 2017
Brexit talks tense up as EU27 endorse divorce terms
02 May
Brexit talks tense up as EU27 endorse divorce terms
A war of words has broken out after EU leaders took no time in endorsing a set of divorce terms for Britain at a summit in Brussels on Saturday.
Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans support EU membership
28 Apr
Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans support EU membership
Belonging to the EU is a good thing, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey of Europeans' attitudes.
EU to 'play hard ball' in Brexit talks
28 Apr
EU to 'play hard ball' in Brexit talks
The European Union has signalled it will take a tough stance in the upcoming Brexit negotiations with the UK.
EPP and Ukip under fire for calls for EU-wide burka ban
28 Apr
EPP and Ukip under fire for calls for EU-wide burka ban
Some MEPs have been condemned over their calls for an EU-wide ban on the burka.
Migration crisis: What future for Calais border?
28 Apr
Migration crisis: What future for Calais border?
As the migration crisis shows no sign of abating, local authorities are being forced to handle the brunt of it.
Paul Nuttall is running in the UK general elections
27 Apr
Paul Nuttall is running in the UK general elections
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Parliament endorses Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz as member of the Court of Auditors.
27 Apr
Parliament endorses Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz as member of the Court of Auditors.
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Hotspot approach has helped improve migration management - but serious challenges remain
27 Apr
Hotspot approach has helped improve migration management - but serious challenges remain
According to the European Court of Auditors, the EU's hotspot approach for irregular migrants arriving in Italy and Greece has helped to significantly improve the registration, identification and security checking of migrants. 
May in constructive talks with Barnier and Juncker
27 Apr
May in constructive talks with Barnier and Juncker
UK Prime Minister Theresa May reportedly held constructive talks with the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier and Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday.
Viktor Orbán in heated EU Parliament debate
26 Apr
Viktor Orbán in heated EU Parliament debate
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and MEPs debated the rights situation in his country, attended by Commission first Vice President Frans Timmermans.
EU leaders to outline Brexit negotiating position at Brussels summit
26 Apr
EU leaders to outline Brexit negotiating position at Brussels summit
EU leaders are expected to demand later this week that the UK respects the right of EU nationals who have lived in the UK for five years to acquire permanent residence in the country.