Plenary vote on EU-UK Agreement in limbo pending Brexit deal assurances
16 Apr International & Trade

Plenary vote on EU-UK Agreement in limbo pending Brexit deal assurances

Despite approval from the Foreign Affairs and International Trade committees, the European Parliament has decided not to set a date for the final vote until the UK fully implements the Withdrawal Agreement.
by Martin Banks
Gunnar Beck: von der Leyen should step down over “disastrous” vaccine rollout
16 Apr Health
Gunnar Beck: von der Leyen should step down over “disastrous” vaccine rollout
Europol voices concern over rise in online child abuse during pandemic
15 Apr Justice
Europol voices concern over rise in online child abuse during pandemic
Parliament’s trade and foreign affairs committees gear up for Brexit trade deal vote
15 Apr International & Trade
Parliament’s trade and foreign affairs committees gear up for Brexit trade deal vote
No growth and jobs without competitive industrial production, says MEP
02 Oct Industry & Finance
No growth and jobs without competitive industrial production, says MEP
More needs to be done to boost the share of manufacturing in Europe and hit the target of 20 per cent by 2020, writes Amalia Sartori.
'No silver bullet' for decarbonising EU transport sector
30 Sep Industry & Finance
'No silver bullet' for decarbonising EU transport sector
A debate in parliament on what will power our cars, trucks and other vehicles in the future has been warned that there is "no silver bullet" for decarbonising the transport sector.

 
Regional policy is 'key' to exiting the EU's economic crisis, says commissioner
30 Sep Industry & Finance
Regional policy is 'key' to exiting the EU's economic crisis, says commissioner
Value for money and flexibility are at the heart of the EU's new-look regional policy, explains Johannes Hahn.
27 Sep Industry & Finance
European industry review reveals serious weaknesses
The European commission has published two industrial competitiveness reports, showing that industry's role in the EU has fallen within the last year, but that the member states have made progress on improving the bloc's business environment.

 
Resolving EU's antitrust case against Google 'important for us all'
27 Sep Tech & Research
Resolving EU's antitrust case against Google 'important for us all'
The European commission's approach to resolving the competition issues raised in the case against Google will form the backdrop to a special panel discussion in the European parliament on 1 October, explain MEPs Ramon Tremosa i Balcells and Andreas Schwab.
MEPs vote for tougher controls on medical devices
27 Sep Tech & Research
MEPs vote for tougher controls on medical devices
Parliament's environment, public health and food safety committee has voted to beef up existing rules on medical devices, which date back to the 1990s, to improve patient safety and decrease the likelihood of future scandals.

 
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