MEPs back EU elections scandal probe
26 Jun
MEPs back EU elections scandal probe
Independent inquiry would look into allegations that EU citizens were denied the right to vote.
EU Ombudsman hails Dutch drive to improve Council transparency
24 Jun
EU Ombudsman hails Dutch drive to improve Council transparency
European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has welcomed the initiative of the Dutch government, which is supported by other EU governments, to improve legislative transparency in the Council of the EU.
Disappointment reigns after EU summit fails to deliver on carbon neutrality goal
24 Jun
Disappointment reigns after EU summit fails to deliver on carbon neutrality goal
Experts have expressed disappointment with the outcome of a summit of EU leaders last week which failed to reach agreement on a “carbon-neutral” energy mix by 2050.
EU urged not to turn blind eye to human rights deterioration in China
21 Jun
EU urged not to turn blind eye to human rights deterioration in China
The appeal comes in the wake of recent street protests in Hong Kong by millions of people angry at the introduction of new legislation which, if enacted, will ease the extradition of criminal suspects from Hong Kong to mainland China.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran is ‘self-confident’ military player in face of US ‘psychological warfare’
21 Jun
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran is ‘self-confident’ military player in face of US ‘psychological warfare’
Iran’s deputy foreign minister has issued a thinly-veiled warning to Donald Trump in the event of an American strike on his country.
Movers and Shakers | 21 June 2019
21 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 21 June 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 21 June 2019
European Commission battens down the hatches as no-deal Brexit looms large
21 Jun
European Commission battens down the hatches as no-deal Brexit looms large
The European commission is intensifying its plans for a no-deal Brexit, it has emerged.
EU top jobs and climate action in focus as leaders convene in Brussels
20 Jun
EU top jobs and climate action in focus as leaders convene in Brussels
European Union leaders face decisions on two major issues - the appointment of the EU institutions’ top posts and climate action targets - at a summit starting in Brussels on Thursday.
Tajani urges ‘real Marshall Plan for Africa’ bolstered by ‘massive’ private sector investment
19 Jun
Tajani urges ‘real Marshall Plan for Africa’ bolstered by ‘massive’ private sector investment
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has repeated his call for a "real Marshall Plan for Africa" backed by “massive” private sector investment.
‘Toxic politics’ hampering efforts to tackle refugee crisis, says former UK foreign minister
19 Jun
‘Toxic politics’ hampering efforts to tackle refugee crisis, says former UK foreign minister
Former UK foreign minister David Miliband says that “toxic politics” in some Member States is hindering efforts to tackle the ongoing refugee crisis.
Russia did not interfere in EU elections, says ambassador
18 Jun
Russia did not interfere in EU elections, says ambassador
Russia’s ambassador to the EU has categorically denied claims that Moscow used disinformation to sway voters in the recent European elections.
MEPs investigate UK #DeniedMyVote elections scandal
18 Jun
MEPs investigate UK #DeniedMyVote elections scandal
Evidence alleging that the UK government prevented over one million eligible voters from taking part in the recent European Parliamentary elections due to a catalogue of blunders is now being examined by MEPs.
Movers and Shakers | 14 June 2019
14 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 14 June 2019
New 73-strong far right grouping formed in European Parliament
14 Jun
New 73-strong far right grouping formed in European Parliament
Alliance of extreme-right, populist and nationalist parties say they will become a “thorn in the flesh” for EU policymakers.
Commission ‘failing' to monitor its sustainable development activities, says EU auditors
14 Jun
Commission ‘failing' to monitor its sustainable development activities, says EU auditors
The European Court of Auditors has said the EU is failing to providing citizens with reliable information on it contributes to sustainable development in areas such as climate change
North Macedonia facing 'unprecedented exodus' if accession talks postponed, warns president
12 Jun
North Macedonia facing "unprecedented exodus" if accession talks postponed, warns president
Stevo Pendarovski has said his country is suffering from "enlargement fatigue".
British MPs demand urgent probe into #DeniedMyVote scandal
12 Jun
British MPs demand urgent probe into #DeniedMyVote scandal
Leading campaign group presses for inquiry into allegations that up to 2 million EU citizens were left unable to vote in the European elections.
Nigel Farage says chances of UK leaving the EU on 31 October “pretty low”
12 Jun
Nigel Farage says chances of UK leaving the EU on 31 October “pretty low”
Brexit Party leader argues that his party’s recent election success gives it “legitimate” right to be included in any further Brexit talks between the UK and EU.
Increased prospect of no-deal Brexit or no Brexit at all amid Westminster ‘chaos’, says Nicola Sturgeon
11 Jun
Increased prospect of no-deal Brexit or no Brexit at all amid Westminster ‘chaos’, says Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland’s First Minister believes that there is all to play for in the Brexit “horror show” as blinkered Britain careers towards a no-deal Brexit while the possibility of no Brexit at all gathers momentum.
Catalan MEPs 'barred' from accessing the European Parliament
07 Jun
Catalan MEPs "barred" from accessing the European Parliament
Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comín claim they have been refused access and official MEP accreditation.
EU urged to up its game on tackling racism
07 Jun
EU urged to up its game on tackling racism
The EU has been urged to “show a true commitment” to tackling racism after a new report revealed that only 5 percent of the new European Parliament intake are from racial and ethnic minorities.
Movers and Shakers | 7 June 2019
07 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 7 June 2019
EU risks losing credibility in Western Balkans if no North Macedonia accession talks this summer
06 Jun
EU risks losing credibility in Western Balkans if no North Macedonia accession talks this summer
The EU will lose “credibility” in the Western Balkans if it refuses to open accession talks with North Macedonia this summer, according to the country’s chief accession negotiator.
Manfred Weber hits back at criticism of his suitability to be next European Commission president
06 Jun
Manfred Weber hits back at criticism of his suitability to be next European Commission president
EPP Lead Candidate insists he has “strong support” for EU’s top job.