Von der Leyen odds of vote survival looking good after Plenary session
16 Jul
Von der Leyen odds of vote survival looking good after Plenary session
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, may well manage to survive her make-or-break vote in the European Parliament later today after a rousing speech to MEPs appeared to garner more support than dissent.
Von der Leyen offers groups concessions ahead of key Parliament vote
15 Jul
Von der Leyen offers groups concessions ahead of key Parliament vote
Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President-designate, has offered the Socialists and Renew Europe a list of concessions in a bid to assuage her naysayers ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Parliament vote on her nomination.
Movers and Shakers | July 12 2019
12 Jul
Movers and Shakers | July 12 2019
Ursula von der Leyen: Baptism of fire
12 Jul
Ursula von der Leyen: Baptism of fire
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, went on a charm offensive in Parliament this week. But, as Lorna Hutchinson reports, the mission did not go quite as planned.
Ursula von der Leyen: 'Tone and attitude' in Brexit will be 'crucial'
10 Jul
Ursula von der Leyen: 'Tone and attitude' in Brexit will be 'crucial'
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, wants the UK to remain in the European Union, but says that in the event of the UK's departure, the “tone and attitude” with which Brexit is carried out will be “crucial”.
Speculation mounts over future of top EU civil servant Martin Selmayr
09 Jul
Speculation mounts over future of top EU civil servant Martin Selmayr
European Commission’s influential Secretary General could be set to leave office following the appointment of Ursula von der Leyen as new president of the executive.
Ursula von der Leyen 'does not see any problems' with Brexit extension after 31 October
08 Jul
Ursula von der Leyen 'does not see any problems' with Brexit extension after 31 October
The new President designate of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, “does not see any problems” with the UK being granted another Brexit extension after 31 October, it has emerged.
Renew Europe leader in coalition overtures to Greens and Socialists
05 Jul
Renew Europe leader in coalition overtures to Greens and Socialists
The leader of the new Renew Europe (RE) group in Parliament says he wants to work with the Greens and Socialists in building a working coalition in Parliament.
Parliament urged to allow Catalan MEP Oriol Junqueras to take up seat
05 Jul
Parliament urged to allow Catalan MEP Oriol Junqueras to take up seat
The Greens/EFA co-leader in Parliament, Ska Keller, has appealed to Parliament’s authorities to allow the group’s new member from Catalonia, Oriol Junqueras, to be allowed to take up his seat.
Movers and Shakers | 5 July 2019
05 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 5 July 2019
Donald Tusk: Greens should be involved in any governing coalition
04 Jul
Donald Tusk: Greens should be involved in any governing coalition
Outgoing European Council President Donald Tusk has urged Parliament’s political groups to involve the Greens in any governing coalition.
Senior MEP blasts EU Council for ‘lack of respect’ in ‘secret plot’ top jobs decision
04 Jul
Senior MEP blasts EU Council for ‘lack of respect’ in ‘secret plot’ top jobs decision
A senior EPP deputy in Parliament has launched a blistering attack on Member States after they cast aside the Spitzenkandidat process for appointing the next European Commission President.
Miguel Cañete: Leaders of EU cities and regions must ‘lead by example’ on climate
04 Jul
Miguel Cañete: Leaders of EU cities and regions must ‘lead by example’ on climate
Miguel Cañete, EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, says elected leaders of European cities and regions are “uniquely positioned” to “lead by example” on the transition to a low-emission and climate-resilient economy.
Italian Socialist David Sassoli elected as new European Parliament President
03 Jul
Italian Socialist David Sassoli elected as new European Parliament President
The newly elected president of the European Parliament David Sassoli has admitted he was “a little taken aback” when put forward for the assembly’s top post.
New EU top jobs ‘a clean sweep’ for pro-European liberal centrists, says former Europe Minister
03 Jul
New EU top jobs ‘a clean sweep’ for pro-European liberal centrists, says former Europe Minister
Choice of nominees leaves anti-EU populists ‘rolling in the dust’, suggests Denis MacShane.
European Parliament may thwart EU top jobs nominees, say senior MEPs
03 Jul
European Parliament may thwart EU top jobs nominees, say senior MEPs
Some senior MEPs have warned that Parliament may block the nominees for the EU’s four top jobs.
Brexit Party stunt in Parliament denounced as ‘a total disgrace’
02 Jul
Brexit Party stunt in Parliament denounced as ‘a total disgrace’
MEPs from across the political divide have joined forces in condemning the Brexit party after their MEPs turned their backs at the European Parliament's opening session in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
Ska Keller throws hat into ring for European Parliament presidency
02 Jul
Ska Keller throws hat into ring for European Parliament presidency
German Greens MEP Ska Keller has announced she is running for the presidency of Parliament.
Finland kicks off EU presidency on green note
02 Jul
Finland kicks off EU presidency on green note
Finland has embarked on its six-month presidency of the EU by announcing that it will offset emissions from air travel during its term in office.
Parliament business on ice amid protracted wrangling over EU top jobs
01 Jul
Parliament business on ice amid protracted wrangling over EU top jobs
Parliament will be unable to conduct any business until MEPs elect the assembly’s next president, it has been revealed.
‘Relaunch’ of EU-Morocco relations will boost partnership, says foreign minister
28 Jun
‘Relaunch’ of EU-Morocco relations will boost partnership, says foreign minister
Morocco’s foreign minister has hailed the “relaunch” of relations with the EU, saying he expects it will pave the way for improved cooperation between the two sides.
Political groups ‘very cagey’ over nominations for Parliament presidency
27 Jun
Political groups ‘very cagey’ over nominations for Parliament presidency
Veteran MEP Richard Corbett says it is “amazing” that only one political group has so far nominated anyone for the presidency of the European Parliament.
Russian voting rights restored by CoE despite Crimea annexation
26 Jun
Russian voting rights restored by CoE despite Crimea annexation
Ukraine, incensed by the decision, have described the move as sending a “very bad message” to Moscow
Battle for European Commission presidency reaches fever pitch
26 Jun
Battle for European Commission presidency reaches fever pitch
As the clock ticks down to the appointment of a new European Commission President, speculation is rife as to which candidate will secure that all-important Brussels top job.