Climate change ‘did not originate’ in the Arctic, conference hears
26 Nov
Climate change ‘did not originate’ in the Arctic, conference hears
The high-profile event on the Arctic was told that “very concerted action” is now necessary to combat global warming.
Public awareness of human rights must be improved, says agency chief
26 Nov
Public awareness of human rights must be improved, says agency chief
The head of an EU agency has conceded that “more needs to be done” to promote public awareness of human rights.
Maintaining the Nato Alliance
26 Nov
Maintaining the Nato Alliance
Though Defence Secretary Mark Esper stresses US commitment to Europe is “ironclad”, he wants allies to start thinking about future security threats and standing up more against China and Iran, warning that there can be no free-riders, writes Rajnish Singh.
NATO chief hits back at Macron criticism as two prepare to meet
25 Nov
NATO chief hits back at Macron criticism as two prepare to meet
NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg has made a robust defence of the alliance after French President Emmanuel Macron’s critical remarks.
Huawei shrugs off 90-day extension, urges US to stop ‘unjust treatment’ Partner Content
25 Nov
Huawei shrugs off 90-day extension, urges US to stop ‘unjust treatment’
Huawei has largely dismissed a new 90-day extension by the Trump administration allowing US firms to continue doing business with the Chinese company as making little difference.
Von der Leyen Commission awaits green light from Parliament
25 Nov
Von der Leyen Commission awaits green light from Parliament
Parliament is expected to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s new team of commissioners this week, paving the way for the executive to finally start work.
EPP Congress: EU needs to move on from Brexit, says Michel Barnier
22 Nov
EPP Congress: EU needs to move on from Brexit, says Michel Barnier
Chief negotiator tells EPP Congress that future of EU much more important than Brexit.
MEPs to press Commission to declare “state of climate emergency” in Europe
22 Nov
MEPs to press Commission to declare “state of climate emergency” in Europe
The demand, in the form a resolution to be voted on by deputies at their Strasbourg plenary, comes ahead of the COP25 climate conference in Madrid next month.
Movers and Shakers | 22 November 2019
22 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 22 November 2019
EPP Congress: Climate change, populism and enlargement top agenda
21 Nov
EPP Congress: Climate change, populism and enlargement top agenda
Over 2,000 centre-right Christian Democrat policymakers gathered in Zagreb this week for the European People’s Party (EPP) Congress.
EPP Congress: Donald Tusk elected as new EPP President
21 Nov
EPP Congress: Donald Tusk elected as new EPP President
Former Council President viewed as the ‘right man’ to lead centre-right political party.
EU Ombudsman candidates facing MEP grilling
21 Nov
EU Ombudsman candidates facing MEP grilling
Two of the candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring for the European Ombudsman’s job will be quizzed by MEPs this week.
Brexit Steering Group member expresses worry over citizens’ rights post-Brexit
19 Nov
Brexit Steering Group member expresses worry over citizens’ rights post-Brexit
Danuta Hubner has spoken about her ongoing fears for the rights of EU citizens in the UK and Britons in Europe after the UK has exited the bloc.
European Greens welcome new party co-chairs
19 Nov
European Greens welcome new party co-chairs
Former Brussels government minister Evelyne Huytebroeck and Austrian Thomas Waitz have been elected as the new European Green Party co-chairs.
Turkey urged to stop ‘illegal’ drilling activities west of Cyprus
19 Nov
Turkey urged to stop ‘illegal’ drilling activities west of Cyprus
Parliament’s biggest political group, the EPP, said it “stands firmly behind” the Republic of Cyprus and called on Ankara to “end these illegal activities."
The next chapter Partner Content
18 Nov
The next chapter
The senior executives panel at this year’s European Payment Institutions Federation (EPIF) annual conference centred on what was keeping CEOs in the payments industry awake at night. Brian Johnson reports. 
MEPs weigh up additional answers from Olivér Várhelyi
18 Nov
MEPs weigh up additional answers from Olivér Várhelyi
The Hungarian commissioner-designate will have until Monday afternoon to answer additional questions from MEPs following his hearing with members of the foreign affairs committee last week.
Socialists urge European Parliament to declare ‘climate emergency’
18 Nov
Socialists urge European Parliament to declare ‘climate emergency’
The S&D group has called on Parliament to “put pressure” on Member States and the European Commission to “take the lead” and propose concrete actions to address climate change.
European Commission sues UK for failing to nominate commissioner
15 Nov
European Commission sues UK for failing to nominate commissioner
On Thursday evening the Commission announced it had launched infringement proceedings against the UK “for breaching its EU Treaty obligations.”
Brexit Steering Group zeroes in on safeguarding citizens’ rights
15 Nov
Brexit Steering Group zeroes in on safeguarding citizens’ rights
Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group (BSG) met this week to discuss the latest Brexit situation.
Movers and Shakers | 15 November 2019
15 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 15 November 2019
Hungarian Commissioner-designate rebuts questioning of impartiality
15 Nov
Hungarian Commissioner-designate rebuts questioning of impartiality
Olivér Várhelyi faced off attacks on his independence during his confirmation hearing in Parliament on Thursday.
Von der Leyen changes contentious portfolio names after backlash
15 Nov
Von der Leyen changes contentious portfolio names after backlash
The U-turn comes after several days of negotiations with Parliament’s political groups.
COP25 ‘critical’ in ensuring 2015 Paris Agreement put in place, says senior MEP
08 Nov
COP25 ‘critical’ in ensuring 2015 Paris Agreement put in place, says senior MEP
Senior UK Greens MEP Molly Scott Cato says the upcoming COP25 climate conference in Madrid "must pave the way for more ambitious commitments next year."