Irish Supreme Court seeking ‘clarification’ on validity of Polish European Arrest Warrants
27 Jul EU Institutions

Irish Supreme Court seeking ‘clarification’ on validity of Polish European Arrest Warrants

European Court of Justice asked to consider whether Polish rule of law deficiencies could impact on right to a fair trial
by Andreas Rogal
Next generation livestock farming
24 Jun Agriculture & Food
Next generation livestock farming
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance
28 Jul Tech & Research
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance
MEPs come out in force against Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law at Budapest Pride
27 Jul Justice
MEPs come out in force against Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law at Budapest Pride
EU and UK clash over post-Brexit plan for Gibraltar
23 Jul International & Trade
EU and UK clash over post-Brexit plan for Gibraltar
It looks like a rocky road lies ahead for ‘the Rock’ as the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is affectionately known by locals
EU balks at UK’s demand to rewrite Northern Ireland Protocol
22 Jul International & Trade
EU balks at UK’s demand to rewrite Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Commission has firmly stated that it will not renegotiate the Protocol, which is a key element of the Brexit deal concluded between the EU and the UK.
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package
21 Jul Industry & Finance
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package
Fresh proposals include creation of new Anti-Money Laundering Agency and single EU-wide rulebook
Migration & Asylum: Breaking the deadlock on EU migration policy
21 Jul International & Trade
Migration & Asylum: Breaking the deadlock on EU migration policy
Following a recent increase in tragic deaths in the Mediterranean, migration has again rocketed up the EU’s agenda, reports Martin Banks
“We are not living in Europe à la carte” says Jourová on Rule of Law report
20 Jul Justice
“We are not living in Europe à la carte” says Jourová on Rule of Law report
In its second EU-wide report on the Rule of Law, the European Commission highlighted “serious concerns” over judicial independence and media freedom.
Fit for 55/2030: MEPs underwhelmed by new EU Forest Strategy
20 Jul Energy & Climate
Fit for 55/2030: MEPs underwhelmed by new EU Forest Strategy
Rather than encouraging sustainable forest management, European Commission’s proposals risk undermining forestry’s climate contributions, warns Swedish MEP Jessica Polfjärd
EU launches infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland over LGBTIQ discrimination
16 Jul EU Institutions
EU launches infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland over LGBTIQ discrimination
LGBTIQ Intergroup MEPs ‘wholeheartedly’ welcome European Commission’s decision to act against Budapest and Warsaw.
Parliament Sketch: Big Frans vs ENVI
16 Jul Energy & Climate
Parliament Sketch: Big Frans vs ENVI
It had been a long day for both, but as Andreas Rogal reports, both Frans Timmermans and the ENVI Committee were in an ebullient mood when they met earlier this week for an end-of-term chat
Movers and Shakers | 16 July 2021
16 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 16 July 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The latest European Parliament committee and delegation changes, results of the Bulgarian election, the latest Commission appointments and more!
Poland 'on the path to Polexit' after top court deems ECJ measures unconstitutional
15 Jul Justice
Poland 'on the path to Polexit' after top court deems ECJ measures unconstitutional
MEPs have warned that Poland is heading towards ‘Polexit’ - the Polish version of Brexit - after the country’s highest court ruled that Poland is not obliged to follow the order by the European Court of Justice to suspend part of its judicial reforms.
EU unveils ‘Fit for 55’ package; says achieving proposals are a ‘generational task’
14 Jul Energy & Climate
EU unveils ‘Fit for 55’ package; says achieving proposals are a ‘generational task’
Five new legislative proposals outlined, among them a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to avoid so-called ‘carbon spillage’.
Journalists call for EU policymakers to deliver ‘robust’ Media Freedom Act in face of increasing state-owned harassment
14 Jul EU Institutions
Journalists call for EU policymakers to deliver ‘robust’ Media Freedom Act in face of increasing state-owned harassment
Growing ‘hostile environment’ for journalists across EU, MEPs told during public hearing
Raising money a by-product, not an objective, of Green Energy Taxation
13 Jul Energy & Climate
Raising money a by-product, not an objective, of Green Energy Taxation
Green taxes should not be seen as a source of new revenue but as a means to bring emissions down, MEPs told
Gender-based violence costs EU €366bn a year
09 Jul Justice
Gender-based violence costs EU €366bn a year
A new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that violence against women makes up 79 percent of this cost, amounting to €289bn.
Movers and Shakers | 9 July 2021
09 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 9 July 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The new Portuguese MEP, the EPP group welcomes two members, EEAS makes over 20 new appointments, Swedish prime minister makes a comeback, the latest Commission, public affairs appointments, and more!
European Parliament votes overwhelmingly to condemn new Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law
08 Jul Justice
European Parliament votes overwhelmingly to condemn new Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law
In a resolution, adopted with 459 in favour, 147 against and 58 abstentions on Thursday, MEPs describe the Hungarian law as being in clear breach of fundamental rights.
MEPs lament ‘putinisation’ of Hungary as EU urged to take urgent action
07 Jul Justice
MEPs lament ‘putinisation’ of Hungary as EU urged to take urgent action
A fiery plenary debate on Hungary’s new anti-LGBTIQ law saw deputies entreat the European Commission and Council to “do their job” and put a “democratic lock” on the EU budget.
Slovenian PM deflects media freedom criticism; says ‘come to Slovenia, see for yourself’
06 Jul EU Institutions
Slovenian PM deflects media freedom criticism; says ‘come to Slovenia, see for yourself’
As the Slovenian Council presidency gets underway, Janez Janša sidestepped questions by journalists on media freedom, the rule of law and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, declaring, “there are many other problems which are immeasurably more relevant.”
Thousands of Britons living in Europe facing urgent race to keep their rights
02 Jul International & Trade
Thousands of Britons living in Europe facing urgent race to keep their rights
It is estimated there are tens of thousands of British nationals in some EU Member States who have yet to apply for post-Brexit residence.
Movers and Shakers | 2 July 2021
02 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 2 July 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The outgoing Croatian MEP, eight MEPs barred from official election observation missions, Sweden’s prime minister resigns, the latest Commission, public affairs appointments, and more!
Portugal bids EU presidency ‘adeus’ as Slovenia takes the helm
01 Jul EU Institutions
Portugal bids EU presidency ‘adeus’ as Slovenia takes the helm
As Portugal hands over the reins of the EU’s rotating presidency, Martin Banks assesses the highs and lows of its term in office - and looks ahead to Slovenia’s tenure.
Policymakers decry Turkey’s formal withdrawal from violence against women treaty
01 Jul Justice
Policymakers decry Turkey’s formal withdrawal from violence against women treaty
MEPs and rights groups have denounced Turkey’s decision to quit the groundbreaking Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, calling it “a dark day for women.”
“A historic day for animal welfare in Europe” as Commission announces cage phase-out
30 Jun Agriculture & Food
“A historic day for animal welfare in Europe” as Commission announces cage phase-out
The executive, responding to the ‘End the Cage Age’ European Citizens’ Initiative, said it would present legislative proposals to phase out and eventually prohibit cages for all farm animals listed in the ECI.
European Parliament row over MEP's refusal to wear face mask escalates
29 Jun Health
European Parliament row over MEP's refusal to wear face mask escalates
Right-wing German deputy Christine Anderson says she’s being wrongly targeted in a ‘pointless abuse of power’.