Bas Eickhout denies EU Parliament's dieselgate committee is a 'cosmetic' exercise
19 Oct
Bas Eickhout denies EU Parliament's dieselgate committee is a "cosmetic" exercise
Former European industry Commissioner Antonio Tajani may be asked to reappear before Parliament's dieselgate inquiry committee because of “dissatisfaction” over his performance at an earlier hearing.
MEPs call for 'full and immediate' EU ban on ivory trade
18 Oct
MEPs call for "full and immediate" EU ban on ivory trade
MEPs have called for a "full and immediate" EU-wide ban on ivory and rhinoceros horn trade.
Boris Johnson slammed for Brexit U-turn
18 Oct
Boris Johnson slammed for Brexit U-turn
UK foreign minister Boris Johnson has come under fire for writing a pro-EU article days before he publicly backed Brexit.
Movers and Shakers | 17 October 2016
17 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 17 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
European Parliament President Martin Schulz says EU will 'not be held hostage' by Brexit
14 Oct
European Parliament President Martin Schulz says EU will 'not be held hostage' by Brexit
EU Council President Donald Tusk warns there will be no cakes on the table for UK, only 'salt and vinegar'.
Oettinger: EU's prosperity depends on how it masters the digital transition
14 Oct
Oettinger: EU's prosperity depends on how it masters the digital transition
European digital economy and society Commissioner Günther Oettinger is confident that he can make 5G a reality and help Europe secure its digital leadership.
An ambitious new initiative has been launched to boost Europe’s digital competitiveness
13 Oct
An ambitious new initiative has been launched to boost Europe’s digital competitiveness
€1bn “Strategic Innovation Agenda” will be spread over the next three years.
UK MPs to examine government's Brexit negotiating strategy
13 Oct
UK MPs to examine government's Brexit negotiating strategy
British MPs have approved an opposition Labour Party motion calling on Theresa May’s government to give the UK Parliament the right to examine its negotiating strategy before Brexit talks that are set to start by the end of March.
MEPs pledge to reverse cuts in 2017 EU budget
13 Oct
MEPs pledge to reverse cuts in 2017 EU budget
MEPs have pledged to reverse "all the cuts" proposed by member states to the draft 2017 EU budget.
Returning foreign fighters are biggest threat to EU, Parliament warned
12 Oct
Returning foreign fighters are biggest threat to EU, Parliament warned
A top counter terror expert has warned of the "imminent" threat posed by foreign fighters returning to EU member states from Iraq and Syria.
Northern Ireland chief: UK on 'collision course' with EU over hard Brexit
12 Oct
Northern Ireland chief: UK on "collision course" with EU over hard Brexit
Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has warned the British government is on a "collision course" with the EU as a result of the Brexit vote and that Northern Ireland would be "collateral damage".
Nato chief appears to indirectly criticise 'EU army' plans
11 Oct
Nato chief appears to indirectly criticise 'EU army' plans
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has stressed the importance of cooperation between the alliance and the EU.
MEPs condemn 'hostile propaganda' against EU by Russia and Isis
11 Oct
MEPs condemn "hostile propaganda" against EU by Russia and Isis
MEPs have condemned "propaganda pressure" on the EU from Islamic terrorist groups such as Isis, as well as from Russia.
Row erupts over appointment of Guterres as UN chief
10 Oct
Row erupts over appointment of Guterres as UN chief
A furious row has flared over the decision to appoint António Guterres as the next Secretary General of the United Nations.
EU Parliament launches investigation into Steven Woolfe incident
10 Oct
EU Parliament launches investigation into Steven Woolfe incident
MEPs will start scouring CCTV footage of Parliament as part of their investigation into the alleged attack on Ukip deputy Steven Woolfe.
Movers and Shakers | 10 October 2016
10 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 10 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 10 October 2016
Ukip ridiculed by opponents following Diane James' resignation
07 Oct
Ukip ridiculed by opponents following Diane James' resignation
Ukip MEP Roger Helmer, meanwhile, has voiced sadness at the shock decision of party leader Diane James to stand down from her role just 18 days after she was elected.
EU Parliament chief refers MEP bust-up to advisory committee
07 Oct
EU Parliament chief refers MEP bust-up to advisory committee
European Parliament President Martin Schulz has intervened in the furious row over an alleged physical attack on Ukip deputy Steven Woolfe.
EU counter-terrorism chief warns against fresh attacks in Europe
07 Oct
EU counter-terrorism chief warns against fresh attacks in Europe
The terrorist threat has "never been so high in the last 20 years than it is today”, EU counter-terrorism coordinator Gilles de Kerchove has told MEPs.    
Thailand jail sentence of labour rights campaigner is a silencing of human rights, says MEP
07 Oct
Thailand jail sentence of labour rights campaigner is a silencing of human rights, says MEP
Finnish MEP Heidi Hautala has condemned the suspended prison sentence imposed on a British rights activist who "blew the whistle" on alleged labour rights abuses in the Thai seafood industry.
Denis MacShane: Ukip show is over
07 Oct
Denis MacShane: Ukip show is over
The UK's former Europe Minister, Denis MacShane, has branded Ukip a "one-man, one-policy show".
Aleppo: EU Commission launches emergency humanitarian initiative
07 Oct
Aleppo: EU Commission launches emergency humanitarian initiative
The UN's outgoing Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to the US and Russia to resume their ceasefire talks over the besieged rebel-held Syrian city of Aleppo.
Ukip leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe recovering in hospital after being allegedly punched by colleague
06 Oct
Ukip leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe recovering in hospital after being allegedly punched by colleague
The MEP was taken to hospital in Strasbourg for tests on Thursday
British Conservatives labelled 'Nasty Party' over foreign workers name and shame proposals
05 Oct
British Conservatives labelled 'Nasty Party' over foreign workers name and shame proposals
British interior minister Amber Rudd's call for businesses to disclose their proportion of foreign workers widely condemned.