Likelihood of UK general election before end of year ‘higher than ever’
13 Aug
Likelihood of UK general election before end of year ‘higher than ever’
A leading UK think tank says that the chances of a general election before the end of the year seem “higher than ever.”
Senior political figures urge overhaul of EU foreign policy
12 Aug
Senior political figures urge overhaul of EU foreign policy
A group of senior EU political figures have called for a “change in EU foreign policy” under the European Commission’s new President, Ursula von der Leyen.
Movers and Shakers | 9 August 2019
09 Aug
Movers and Shakers | 9 August 2019
Fisheries Committee chair discusses No Deal Brexit fears with fishermen and producers
08 Aug
Fisheries Committee chair discusses No Deal Brexit fears with fishermen and producers
The new chair of the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee was visiting the largest fishing port in France on Thursday amid fears that the threat of a No Deal Brexit will put cooperation between British and continental fishermen at risk.
UK urged to guarantee right of EU citizens to participate in post-Brexit local elections
06 Aug
UK urged to guarantee right of EU citizens to participate in post-Brexit local elections
A campaign group that first raised the alarm about the “mass disenfranchisement” of EU27 citizens before the European elections in May has now called on the UK Government to guarantee their right to participate in post-Brexit local elections.
Huawei ‘fighting for survival’, says chairman Partner Content
02 Aug
Huawei ‘fighting for survival’, says chairman
Huawei’s chairman has admitted the company is under “immense pressure” and “fighting for survival”.
EU ‘too slow to act’ on tax transparency
02 Aug
EU ‘too slow to act’ on tax transparency
Former MEP Catherine Stihler says the EU has been “too slow to act” on the “urgent need” for greater tax transparency.
Movers and Shakers | 2 August 2019
02 Aug
Movers and Shakers | 2 August 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Italy's ‘suicide diplomacy’ is reducing its influence in EU and NATO, says report
01 Aug
Italy's ‘suicide diplomacy’ is reducing its influence in EU and NATO, says report
A new report says that while Italy has a "central role" to play in Europe’s response to growing security challenges in the Mediterranean region, the current government’s "suicide diplomacy" is weakening its clout in the EU and NATO.
MEPs denounce attacks against Polish Equality March participants
31 Jul
MEPs denounce attacks against Polish Equality March participants
A cross-party group of MEPs have condemned violence against the participants of a Polish city’s first ever gay pride march.
Paper food packaging 'not as innocent as it seems', says consumer body
30 Jul
Paper food packaging "not as innocent as it seems", says consumer body
A new study by consumer group BEUC underscores the need for EU-wide rules to regulate non-plastic food packaging and protect consumers from potentially harmful chemicals.
MEPs deliver scathing assessment of Boris Johnson’s fledgling premiership
29 Jul
MEPs deliver scathing assessment of Boris Johnson’s fledgling premiership
Two UK MEPs have given a withering verdict on the start of Boris Johnson’s premiership in the UK.
Movers and Shakers | 26 July 2019
26 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 26 July 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Threat of no-deal Brexit intensifies as Boris Johnson refuses to nominate new UK Commissioner
26 Jul
Threat of no-deal Brexit intensifies as Boris Johnson refuses to nominate new UK Commissioner
New British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signalled that he will not nominate a new UK commissioner when the European Commission is reformed after the summer recess.
MEPs warn Boris Johnson has “greatly increased the risk” of a no-deal Brexit
25 Jul
MEPs warn Boris Johnson has “greatly increased the risk” of a no-deal Brexit
Guy Verhofstadt has branded Boris Johnson’s vow to take the UK out of the EU on 31 October as “irresponsible.”
Scotland’s First Minister expresses ‘profound concerns’ over new UK Prime Minister
24 Jul
Scotland’s First Minister expresses ‘profound concerns’ over new UK Prime Minister
Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has expressed her “profound concerns” about the prospect of Boris Johnson’s incoming premiership of the UK.
Brexit Steering Group to meet Barnier in wake of Boris Johnson election victory
24 Jul
Brexit Steering Group to meet Barnier in wake of Boris Johnson election victory
The European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group will hold an extraordinary meeting with Michel Barnier on Wednesday to respond to Boris Johnson’s election as UK Premier.
Brussels underwhelmed by new UK Prime Minister
23 Jul
Brussels underwhelmed by new UK Prime Minister
Many EU political figures and MEPs have given a collective eye roll at the news that Boris Johnson has been elected the UK’s new Prime Minister.
Tackling rare diseases a ‘European success story’
23 Jul
Tackling rare diseases a ‘European success story’
Tackling rare diseases, said to affect up to 30 million people in the EU, has been hailed as a “European success story.”
MEPs raise ‘grave’ concerns over Council transparency
22 Jul
MEPs raise ‘grave’ concerns over Council transparency
A cross-party group of MEPs have voiced their “grave concern” about the “opacity” of the Council, branding the institution “a veritable black box” which has been lagging far behind the Parliament and Commission on transparency.
Movers and Shakers | 19 July 2019
19 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 19 July 2019
EU steps up pressure on UK amid rising prospect of no-deal Brexit
19 Jul
EU steps up pressure on UK amid rising prospect of no-deal Brexit
The EU and others have intensified the pressure on the UK over what is seen as the fast-rising prospect of a no-deal Brexit.
Socialist MEPs back new EU Commission chief despite reservations from several national delegations
17 Jul
Socialist MEPs back new EU Commission chief despite reservations from several national delegations
Ursula von der Leyen’s “clearly progressive” agenda was key to determining Socialist support, says S&D group leader.
Ursula von der Leyen becomes first female European Commission President
16 Jul
Ursula von der Leyen becomes first female European Commission President
MEPs have elected, by a slim majority, Ursula von der Leyen to the EU’s top executive post.