EU rules on long distance animal transportation regularly flouted, MEPs told
01 Mar

EU rules on long distance animal transportation regularly flouted, MEPs told

Hearing by European Parliament inquiry committee part of MEP probe into alleged violations of animal welfare.
by Martin Banks
5G: An essential infrastructure
01 Mar Tech & Research
5G: An essential infrastructure
Policymakers to converge for high-level event on women’s rights
01 Mar Justice
Policymakers to converge for high-level event on women’s rights
Senior MEP voices concern over role EU regions will play in Coronavirus recovery plan
01 Mar Health
Senior MEP voices concern over role EU regions will play in Coronavirus recovery plan
UN IPCC report says certainty of climate change being human in origin is '95 per cent'
27 Sep Energy & Climate
UN IPCC report says certainty of climate change being human in origin is '95 per cent'
According to the United Nations' latest climate science report, the existence of climate change is "unequivocal" and it is at least 95 per cent certain that human activities are the principal cause.
EU membership provides 'welcome change' for Croatia's regions
26 Sep
EU membership provides 'welcome change' for Croatia's regions
Croatia's accession to the EU has proved to be an important move, bringing challenges as well as benefits, says Tonino Picula.

 
MEP calls for more action over NSA allegations
12 Sep International & Trade
MEP calls for more action over NSA allegations
The EU has a legal and moral obligation to protect its citizens from espionage practices, argues Antigoni Papadopoulou.
MEPs call for suspension of EU-US Swift agreement following new NSA revelations
10 Sep International & Trade
MEPs call for suspension of EU-US Swift agreement following new NSA revelations
Dutch deputy Sophie in't Veld has requested that the European commission immediately suspend the EU-US terrorist finance tracking programme (TFTP) while new NSA revelations are investigated.
Transatlantic trade deal would be ‘welcome boost’ to EU economy
09 Sep International & Trade
Transatlantic trade deal would be ‘welcome boost’ to EU economy
Parliament’s president warns that road to a successful TTIP agreement will be ‘steep and winding’ 
EU should not 'jump to conclusions' in US spying row for sake of TTIP
10 Jul International & Trade
EU should not 'jump to conclusions' in US spying row for sake of TTIP
A transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) would create much needed jobs and economic growth for Europe and should not be put at risk because of US spying allegations, says EPP deputy Christian Ehler.
Latest spying revelations could have serious impact on EU-US trade talks, warn MEPs
01 Jul International & Trade
Latest spying revelations could have serious impact on EU-US trade talks, warn MEPs
MEPs have reacted angrily to new revelations that the US National Security Agency (NSA) has been spying on EU officials.
Barroso says EU-US trade negotiations can be a 'game changer'
17 Jun International & Trade
Barroso says EU-US trade negotiations can be a 'game changer'
The launch of comprehensive trade talks with Washington could be a "game changer" for both the EU and US, according to European commission president José Manuel Barroso.
Transatlantic trade can cure EU's 'economic sclerosis'
12 Apr International & Trade
Transatlantic trade can cure EU's 'economic sclerosis'
Removing barriers through an EU-US trade agreement could be the answer to the two trading blocs' economic woes, writes Peter Skinner.
EU-US trade deal holds 'vast potential'
12 Apr International & Trade
EU-US trade deal holds 'vast potential'
A free trade agreement between Washington and Brussels has vast potential for the EU, the US and beyond, writes Thomas Spiller.
Excerpts: Interview with Martin Schulz
16 Jan
Excerpts: Interview with Martin Schulz
European parliament president Martin Schulz talks to The Parliament Magazine about Euroscepticism, whether the UK should stay in the EU, the Irish presidency and more.
Advanced materials 'play vital role' in developing EU knowledge based economy
12 Dec Tech & Research
Advanced materials 'play vital role' in developing EU knowledge based economy
Advanced materials can play a vital role in Europe's transition to a low carbon, knowledge-based economy. Gerald Callaghan reports
Europe 2020 is 'comprehensive strategy' to promote 'smart, inclusive and sustainable' growth
10 Dec Tech & Research
Europe 2020 is 'comprehensive strategy' to promote 'smart, inclusive and sustainable' growth
European cities are faced with the challenge of reducing their carbon footprint while remaining competitive. Writes Gerald Callaghan
Commission steps up fight against misleading marketing practices
27 Nov Industry & Finance
Commission steps up fight against misleading marketing practices
The European commission has agreed on a roadmap to help protect small businesses against misleading marketing practices. Gerald Callaghan reports
EU to revisit ETS aviation tax
23 Nov Industry & Finance
EU to revisit ETS aviation tax
Despite calls for the emissions trading scheme to exclude aviation, the EU is pushing for a global agreement to tackle climate change, reports Gerald Callaghan.
EU leaders call for a ceasefire in latest round of Israel-Hamas violence
20 Nov International & Trade
EU leaders call for a ceasefire in latest round of Israel-Hamas violence
European leaders have called on Israel and Hamas to agree a "rapid" ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, while voicing their support for Egyptian efforts to mediate, reports Gerald Callaghan.
EU voices support for Syrian opposition
20 Nov International & Trade
EU voices support for Syrian opposition
EU foreign ministers have voiced their support for a new Syrian opposition coalition, describing them as the "legitimate representatives" of the Syrian people. Reports Gerald Callaghan.
Shark fin soup places 'unsustainable and crippling demand' on populations
12 Nov Energy & Climate
Shark fin soup places 'unsustainable and crippling demand' on populations
MEPs are set vote on closing loopholes in fishing legislation to tackle the controversial practice of shark finning. Gerald Callaghan reports
EU urged to do more to support nanoelectronics sector
07 Nov Tech & Research
EU urged to do more to support nanoelectronics sector
Nanoelectronic technologies are vital for Europe's strategic future and the EU must retain the capacity for their production. Desmond Hinton-Beales and Gerald Callaghan report
European space research has positive 'trickle-down effect' on economy
25 Oct Tech & Research
European space research has positive 'trickle-down effect' on economy
Despite the high costs involved, the European space programme has a positive effect on the lives of all EU citizens. Gerald Callaghan reports
Agreement reached on terms for Scottish referendum
25 Oct
Agreement reached on terms for Scottish referendum
Holyrood and Westminster have agreed terms for the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Gerald Callaghan reports
Eurozone leaders urged to push ahead with fiscal reforms
09 Oct Industry & Finance
Eurozone leaders urged to push ahead with fiscal reforms
European Central Bank (ECB) president, Mario Draghi has urged eurozone leaders to continue implementing the necessary fiscal reforms in order to protect the economy, as he warned of difficult times ahead. Gerald Callaghan reports
EU growth a priority for incoming Irish presidency
04 Oct Industry & Finance
EU growth a priority for incoming Irish presidency
The EU's top priority must be growth, European commission president José Manuel Barroso has said, ahead of Ireland's seventh presidency of the council of ministers. Reports Gerald Callaghan.
Experts call for introduction of EU banking barriers
02 Oct Industry & Finance
Experts call for introduction of EU banking barriers
A high-level expert group has delivered a report to the European commission that said risky financial activities must be legally separated from deposit holding banking to ensure consumer safety. Gerald Callaghan reports