MEPs condemn violent escalation of Syrian conflict
12 Aug
MEPs condemn violent escalation of Syrian conflict
Several MEPs have called for an “immediate cease to hostilities” to help tackle the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Syria.
Belgium looks to beef up police security
12 Aug
Belgium looks to beef up police security
Belgian police may be given greater freedom for off-duty officers to carry weapons amid growing concern for their safety.
Barroso faces further calls to have EU pension suspended
11 Aug
Barroso faces further calls to have EU pension suspended
The 'revolving door' case of former Commission President José Manuel Barroso should referred to the European Court of Justice, it has been claimed.
Turkish membership of Nato 'not in question', says alliance rep
11 Aug
Turkish membership of Nato 'not in question', says alliance rep
Nato has moved to counter media reports by stressing that Turkish membership of the western alliance is "not in question."
Jan Figel: Ongoing genocide in Middle East 'a much greater security threat than climate change'
11 Aug
Jan Figel: Ongoing genocide in Middle East 'a much greater security threat than climate change'
Jan Figel, the first special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU, has voiced concern at the "genocide" of Christian, Yezidi, Shia Muslim and other communities in the Middle East.
Majority of Europeans believe EU must do more to tackle refugee crisis
11 Aug
Majority of Europeans believe EU must do more to tackle refugee crisis
Some 74 per cent of Europeans want the EU to do more to manage the migration crisis, according to the latest Eurobarometer poll commissioned by Parliament.
Brexit: Norway-style relationship with UK would be 'poor fit', says think tank
10 Aug
Brexit: Norway-style relationship with UK would be 'poor fit', says think tank
The leading UK based think tank Open Europe has warned that a Norway-style relationship with the EU is "unlikely to be a viable long-term option" for the UK.
Brussels lockdown: Molenbeek tourism soars despite huge losses for city's economy
10 Aug
Brussels lockdown: Molenbeek tourism soars despite huge losses for city's economy
The Brussels economy has suffered an €180m blow since the terror lockdown, but guided tours of Molenbeek have seen their popularity soar.
EU policymakers continue to condemn Turkey over failed coup repercussions
10 Aug
EU policymakers continue to condemn Turkey over failed coup repercussions
Particular concern has been expressed over "repressive and excessive" measures against several public sectors, including the academic and research community.
PES mourns longtime member Karl Duffek
09 Aug
PES mourns longtime member Karl Duffek
Glowing tributes have been paid to Karl Duffek, a leading member of the Austrian Social Democratic Party, following his death at the age of 54.
Ombusdman rules in favour of EU Commission following Testbiotech accusations of conflict of interest
09 Aug
Ombusdman rules in favour of EU Commission following Testbiotech accusations of conflict of interest
European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has ruled in favour of the Commission in a conflict of interest case.
New campaign group to launch representing UK citizens across EU
09 Aug
New campaign group to launch representing UK citizens across EU
A new campaign group, Fair Deal for Expats, will launch next week tasked with representing the rights of the 1.3 million UK citizens living and working in the EU.
Charleroi attack: Perpetrator was illegal immigrant
09 Aug
Charleroi attack: Perpetrator was illegal immigrant
The Algerian man who carried out a machete attack on two Belgian policewomen was an illegal immigrant, it has emerged.
Poll: Hungary to largely reject fresh influx of migrants in October referendum
08 Aug
Poll: Hungary to largely reject fresh influx of migrants in October referendum
A new opinion poll shows that people in Hungary will turn out in large numbers and reject any fresh influx of asylum seekers in the country's asylum referendum in October.
Mogherini promises to tackle 'persistent human rights violations' against indigenous people
08 Aug
Mogherini promises to tackle 'persistent human rights violations' against indigenous people
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has pledged to tackle “persistent human rights violations” against indigenous people.
Thailand votes in favour of military-backed constitution
08 Aug
Thailand votes in favour of military-backed constitution
A leading Brussels-based Asia expert has cast serious doubt on Thailand’s future after voters endorsed a military-backed constitution paving the way for a general election.
Isis claims responsibility for attack on Belgian police
08 Aug
Isis claims responsibility for attack on Belgian police
Islamic State has claimed an attacker who injured two Belgian policewomen, one seriously, with a machete as one of their "soldiers of the caliphate".
Thailand set to vote on controversial constitution
05 Aug
Thailand set to vote on controversial constitution
Thailand votes on Sunday for a new constitution that has been widely criticised.
MEP calls on UK to 'urgently address' issue of discarded coffee cups
05 Aug
MEP calls on UK to 'urgently address' issue of discarded coffee cups
Catherine Bearder has urged the UK's new environment minister Andrea Leadsom to "urgently address" the issue of discarded coffee cups.
Turkey: Murder of gay Syrian refugee raises further doubts over EU deal
05 Aug
Turkey: Murder of gay Syrian refugee raises further doubts over EU deal
A leading NGO has voiced concern after the body of a gay Syrian refugee who disappeared in central Istanbul was found mutilated and beheaded.
Timothy Kirkhope awarded seat in UK's House of Lords
05 Aug
Timothy Kirkhope awarded seat in UK's House of Lords
Senior UK Conservative MEP Timothy Kirkhope has been awarded a peerage in David Cameron's resignation honours list.
Polls paint mixed picture of public opinion on Brexit impact
04 Aug
Polls paint mixed picture of public opinion on Brexit impact
A spate of new opinion polls paint a mixed picture about current public perception on the impact of the UK's decision to leave the EU.
MEPs voice solidarity with Cuban human rights activist on hunger strike
04 Aug
MEPs voice solidarity with Cuban human rights activist on hunger strike
MEPs have voiced "concern and solidarity" with Cuban human rights activist Guillermo Fariñas, who is on hunger strike.
Senior MEPs welcome Julian King appointment
04 Aug
Senior MEPs welcome Julian King appointment
Senior MEPs have welcomed the decision to allocate a key security role to the UK's new European Commissioner.