MEPs express outrage over Poland’s near-total ban on abortion
24 Oct Justice

MEPs express outrage over Poland’s near-total ban on abortion

The draconian move by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal has sparked protests in cities across the country.
by Lorna Hutchinson
5G technology is key to Europe’s Recovery
16 Oct
5G technology is key to Europe’s Recovery
EU moves to end Cypriot and Maltese Golden Passport schemes
20 Oct International & Trade
EU moves to end Cypriot and Maltese Golden Passport schemes
A burger by any other name
20 Oct Agriculture & Food
A burger by any other name
Movers and Shakers | 23 October 2020
23 Oct EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 23 October 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
Brexit deadlock ends as EU and UK return to negotiating table
21 Oct International & Trade
Brexit deadlock ends as EU and UK return to negotiating table
After an impassioned speech by Michel Barnier in plenary on Wednesday morning, relations appear to have thawed between the two sides and “intensive” negotiations will now resume.
Michel Barnier says Brexit agreement is “within reach”
21 Oct International & Trade
Michel Barnier says Brexit agreement is “within reach”
Speaking in Plenary on Wednesday, the EU’s chief negotiator said that “an outline is emerging” and that progress could be made in the next few days on the basis of legal texts.
Parliament’s political groups go head-to-head on CAP reform
20 Oct Agriculture & Food
Parliament’s political groups go head-to-head on CAP reform
Tuesday will see the long-awaited plenary vote on the future of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. With food security, the fight against climate change and farming subsidies on the table, it’s set to be a parliamentary tug-of-war.
Brexit negotiators expected to hold call in bid to salvage talks
19 Oct International & Trade
Brexit negotiators expected to hold call in bid to salvage talks
Michel Barnier and David Frost are expected to make contact on Monday after last week’s EU summit failed to reach agreement on a deal between the two sides.
Battle lines being drawn ahead of a key vote by MEPs on future of EU farm policy
17 Oct Agriculture & Food
Battle lines being drawn ahead of a key vote by MEPs on future of EU farm policy
Ahead of Tuesday 20 October vote, the European Parliament’s political groups have been engaged in last minute discussions on their positions.
David Sassoli says Strasbourg plenary cancellation an ‘extremely difficult decision’
16 Oct Health
David Sassoli says Strasbourg plenary cancellation an ‘extremely difficult decision’
Coronavirus surge forces last minute change of plan says European Parliament president.
Movers and Shakers | 16 October 2020
16 Oct EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 16 October 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
GUE/NGL awards its Journalists, Whistleblowers and Defenders of the Right to Information prize
15 Oct Justice
GUE/NGL awards its Journalists, Whistleblowers and Defenders of the Right to Information prize
Former US army intelligence officer Chelsea Manning, German investigative organisation Correctiv and Greece’s Novartis have been jointly awarded the prize.
EU leaders converge on Brussels for summit as spectre of no-deal Brexit looms large
15 Oct International & Trade
EU leaders converge on Brussels for summit as spectre of no-deal Brexit looms large
In a pre-summit briefing for reporters, a senior EU official admitted that “time is running out” to broker a Brexit trade deal by the end of this month, adding, “we need to see movement.”
Boris Johnson expresses ‘disappointment’ over lack of progress in Brexit talks
14 Oct International & Trade
Boris Johnson expresses ‘disappointment’ over lack of progress in Brexit talks
The UK Prime Minister’s call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday evening ahead of his self-imposed Thursday deadline was yet another damp squib.
Pandemic should be ‘wake-up call’ on Parliament’s split site arrangement, says MEP
14 Oct EU Institutions
Pandemic should be ‘wake-up call’ on Parliament’s split site arrangement, says MEP
Irish MEP Clare Daly’s demand comes with the institution set to return to Strasbourg next week for its first plenary in the city since the start of the crisis.
Support for Scottish independence at record high
14 Oct International & Trade
Support for Scottish independence at record high
A poll conducted by Ipsos MORI shows 58 percent of Scots in favour of leaving the United Kingdom.
Former US ambassador to the EU says US election is chance for the country ‘to return to decency’
14 Oct International & Trade
Former US ambassador to the EU says US election is chance for the country ‘to return to decency’
Anthony Gardner said, “This election is a battle for the soul of the country. It is a battle for democracy in the US. This is not an exaggeration.”
Digital Services Act an ‘incredible opportunity for EU to set global standards’ says Greens MEP
13 Oct Tech & Research
Digital Services Act an ‘incredible opportunity for EU to set global standards’ says Greens MEP
Speaking at a virtual news conference on Tuesday, Alexandra Geese said the planned legislation is a chance to “rediscover the real potential of the Internet.”
EPP Group warns that Parliament will veto any Brexit deal that breaches Withdrawal Agreement
13 Oct International & Trade
EPP Group warns that Parliament will veto any Brexit deal that breaches Withdrawal Agreement
The message comes with EU leaders due to debate Brexit at a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday.
MEPs condemn LGBT conversion therapy in appeal to European Commission
12 Oct Justice
MEPs condemn LGBT conversion therapy in appeal to European Commission
In a letter to commissioners Věra Jourová, Helena Dalli and Stella Kyriakides, the deputies describe the practice as “torture” and emphasise the need for an EU-wide ban.
Senior MEP urges against ‘competition’ between cancer and COVID-19 patients
12 Oct Health
Senior MEP urges against ‘competition’ between cancer and COVID-19 patients
German EPP member Peter Liese, a medical doctor, was speaking at the first meeting on Monday of Parliament’s new cancer committee.
NGO coalition calls for creation of Enforcement Czar to stem EU’s ‘revolving door’ job moves
12 Oct EU Institutions
NGO coalition calls for creation of Enforcement Czar to stem EU’s ‘revolving door’ job moves
Financial reform group looking to end damage to EU’s reputation.
MEPs call for creation of EU financial crimes authority in wake of FinCEN Files scandal
09 Oct Industry & Finance
MEPs call for creation of EU financial crimes authority in wake of FinCEN Files scandal
European Commission pledges to step up fight against money laundering.
European Parliament President throws weight behind fresh calls to ban unpaid internships
09 Oct EU Institutions
European Parliament President throws weight behind fresh calls to ban unpaid internships
EU must end ‘exploitation’ of young people, demands David Sassoli.
UK could gain Brexit trade deal ‘advantage’ by compromising on state aid, says leading think tank
09 Oct Industry & Finance
UK could gain Brexit trade deal ‘advantage’ by compromising on state aid, says leading think tank
Message comes as EU-UK talks extend into next week in last-ditch bid to find an agreement.
Movers and Shakers | 9 October 2020
09 Oct EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 9 October 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
Germany's 2020 EU Council Presidency: A green and digital recovery Event Coverage
09 Oct EU Institutions
Germany's 2020 EU Council Presidency: A green and digital recovery
Two of the main priorities of the German EU Presidency are to fight climate change and embrace digitalisation. A recent webinar looked at how Germany will attain its goals while tackling the economic and social repercussions of the Coronavirus crisis.