MEP awards 2017: Deputies reflect on their work
23 Mar
MEP awards 2017: Deputies reflect on their work
Several deputies attending the 2017 MEP awards briefly assessed the work they and their relevant committees had achieved in the first half of the current parliamentary mandate - and looked forward to the second half of the legislature.
Juncker leads EU and international tributes to victims of London terror attacks
23 Mar
Juncker leads EU and international tributes to victims of London terror attacks
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has led EU and international tributes to those who those who perished in the London terrorist attacks.
Barnier: Brexit talks must put citizens first
23 Mar
Barnier: Brexit talks must put citizens first
The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has reiterated the importance of having “open and transparent” talks with the UK ahead of Brexit.
MEP awards 2017: A few words from the winners
23 Mar
MEP awards 2017: A few words from the winners
Maltese deputy Roberta Metsola hosted the Parliament Magazine's annual MEP awards ceremony recognising MEPs for their outstanding work over the last year.
Is closer EU defence cooperation really needed?
22 Mar
Is closer EU defence cooperation really needed?
With Nato already established some MEPs question the need for a new Brussels-based EU military HQ.
US acting ambassador to the EU voices concern over Turkish president's increasingly anti-Westen rhetoric
22 Mar
US acting ambassador to the EU voices concern over Turkish president's increasingly anti-Westen rhetoric
MEPs want all lobbyists to sign transparency register before entering EU Parliament
21 Mar
MEPs want all lobbyists to sign transparency register before entering EU Parliament
MEPs say that all lobbyists should be required to sign the EU transparency register before being allowed to enter the European Parliament.
Tajani: Europe's problems cannot be solved by a weakening of the EU
21 Mar
Tajani: Europe's problems cannot be solved by a weakening of the EU
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has urged member states "not to venture into nationalism."
Brexit: Talks must address core issue of citizens' rights, EU Parliament told
21 Mar
Brexit: Talks must address core issue of citizens' rights, EU Parliament told
EU leaders have been urged to lift the uncertainty hanging over millions of UK and EU citizens following Britain's decision to quit the EU.
UK to trigger Brexit on 29 March
20 Mar
UK to trigger Brexit on 29 March
MEPs have reacted to news that UK Prime Minister Theresa May will formally trigger the two year process of leaving the EU on 29 March.
Movers and Shakers | 20 March 2017
20 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 20 March 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 20 March 2017
Martin Schulz to challenge Angela Merkel in German elections
20 Mar
Martin Schulz to challenge Angela Merkel in German elections
Former European Parliament President Martin Schulz has been selected as the new leader of Germany's SPD party, meaning he is set to challenge Chancellor Angela Merkel in September's elections.
Barnier to meet EU citizens living in UK
20 Mar
Barnier to meet EU citizens living in UK
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has agreed to meet a delegation of EU citizens living in the UK and British nationals living in Europe.
EU Chemicals Agency experts says glyphosate not carcinogenic
17 Mar
EU Chemicals Agency experts says glyphosate not carcinogenic
Latest ruling contradicts WHO agency’s opinion, says Health NGO.
New Luxleaks convictions ‘reducing heroes to criminals’, says leading MEP
17 Mar
New Luxleaks convictions ‘reducing heroes to criminals’, says leading MEP
Whistleblowers should be protected, not prosecuted, argues Sven Giegold.

 

MEPs to mark first anniversary of Brussels attacks
17 Mar
MEPs to mark first anniversary of Brussels attacks
MEPs will next week pay tribute to the victims of the Brussels attacks as part of several events to mark the first anniversary of the terrorist atrocity.
EU leaders breathe sigh of relief following Dutch vote
17 Mar
EU leaders breathe sigh of relief following Dutch vote
European leaders have welcomed the result of the Netherlands election, which saw Geert Wilders' anti-immigration party fail to become the largest in Parliament.
Verhofstadt echoes calls to freeze Turkey EU accession talks
15 Mar
Verhofstadt echoes calls to freeze Turkey EU accession talks
Parliament's ALDE group Chair Guy Verhofstadt has joined a growing chorus of calls for the EU to freeze its accession talks with Turkey.
EU Parliament backs measures to improve farmed rabbit welfare
15 Mar
EU Parliament backs measures to improve farmed rabbit welfare
MEPs have voted to back measures to improve farmed rabbit welfare, which ending the use of battery cages. 
MEP sanctioned by EU Parliament following sexist outburst
15 Mar
MEP sanctioned by EU Parliament following sexist outburst
Controversial MEP Janusz Korwin-Mikke has been formally sanctioned by Parliament for his recent outburst against gender equality.
Juncker denies calling for two speed EU
15 Mar
Juncker denies calling for two speed EU
In a speech to MEPs in Strasbourg, Juncker addressed the Commission's new White Paper on the future of the EU, insisting that he was not calling for a two speed Europe.
Council of Europe reports decrease in number of people held in European prisons
14 Mar
Council of Europe reports decrease in number of people held in European prisons
A new report by the Council of Europe says that the number of people held in European prisons decreased by 6.8 per cent from 2014 to 2015, although prison overcrowding remained a problem in 15 countries.
Manfred Weber calls for freeze on Turkish EU accession talks
14 Mar
Manfred Weber calls for freeze on Turkish EU accession talks
Parliament’s EPP group leader Manfred Weber has again called for a freeze on talks over Turkish accession to the EU.
Philippe Lamberts: Rome summit a rehash of previous EU meetings
14 Mar
Philippe Lamberts: Rome summit a rehash of previous EU meetings
Parliament’s Greens/EFA group co-Chair Philippe Lamberts has branded last week’s EU summit in Brussels as “a non event.”