European Commission president joins senior MEPs in greeting the start of Biden Presidency
20 Jan International & Trade

European Commission president joins senior MEPs in greeting the start of Biden Presidency

New EU-US relationship needed to address global challenges, says Ursula von der Leyen.
by Martin Banks
How can the EU better develop its research, education and innovation ‘knowledge triangle’?
28 Dec Tech & Research
How can the EU better develop its research, education and innovation ‘knowledge triangle’?
MEPs debate EU’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy
20 Jan Health
MEPs debate EU’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy
MEPs throw weight behind growing calls for an EU-wide vaccination certificate
19 Jan Health
MEPs throw weight behind growing calls for an EU-wide vaccination certificate
Remuneration breakdown Event Coverage
09 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
Remuneration breakdown
During lockdown, performances and arts have become more important than ever. Fortunately, we are able to enjoy these from the comfort of our own home via streaming. However, the creators of this content, performers and artists, are not getting their fair share of the income generated by streaming platforms. Jonathan Benton and Ana Gallego report on a recent webinar that looked at how to address this issue.
Hungarian and Polish citizens sign petition supporting rule of law conditionality
09 Dec Justice
Hungarian and Polish citizens sign petition supporting rule of law conditionality
Over 300,000 people in Hungary and Poland have given their support to the mechanism, which binds future EU funding to respect for the rule of law and fundamental rights.
Alexei Navalny joins MEPs in welcoming European Magnitsky Act
08 Dec Justice
Alexei Navalny joins MEPs in welcoming European Magnitsky Act
The new mechanism was adopted on Monday by EU foreign affairs ministers and paves the way for an easier and faster procedure for joint EU sanctions against human rights abuses.
EU and UK ‘running out of time’ as von der Leyen and Johnson gear up for Brussels meeting
08 Dec International & Trade
EU and UK ‘running out of time’ as von der Leyen and Johnson gear up for Brussels meeting
Manfred Weber, the leader of the EPP Group in Parliament, was speaking after it emerged that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will come to Brussels “in the coming days” for a physical meeting with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Watch the MEP Awards 2020
08 Dec EU Institutions
Watch the MEP Awards 2020
In case you missed it, here's the full video of the event.
Commission hits back at claims that UK approved COVID-19 vaccine first because it is a ‘much better country’
07 Dec Health
Commission hits back at claims that UK approved COVID-19 vaccine first because it is a ‘much better country’
The Commission’s chief spokesman said, “This is not a football competition. It is about the lives of people.”
MEP slams EU’s failure to sanction Hungary and Poland for alleged rule of law violations
07 Dec Justice
MEP slams EU’s failure to sanction Hungary and Poland for alleged rule of law violations
Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, French Greens/EFA deputy Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield partly blamed the Commission for what she says is a failure to act fully against both countries.
Von der Leyen and Johnson set for make-or-break Brexit call
07 Dec International & Trade
Von der Leyen and Johnson set for make-or-break Brexit call
The European Commission President and the UK Prime Minister will assess an eleventh-hour attempt to salvage a Brexit trade deal during a phone conversation on Monday at 5pm CET.
MEPs recollect memories of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
07 Dec EU Institutions
MEPs recollect memories of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
Giscard d'Estaing, who died last week aged 94, was the president of France from 1974-81 and became a champion of European integration.
Movers and Shakers | 4 December 2020
04 Dec EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 4 December 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
MEPs say József Szájer case highlights ‘hypocrisy’ of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party
03 Dec Justice
MEPs say József Szájer case highlights ‘hypocrisy’ of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party
They also say that the highly publicised affair should “shine a light” on current anti-LGBTI policies in Hungary.
Belgium and other EU countries could be set to follow UK with vaccine rollout
02 Dec Health
Belgium and other EU countries could be set to follow UK with vaccine rollout
On Tuesday it was announced that the UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech Coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for mass vaccination.
Commission warns of ‘significant’ spending cuts if no agreement reached on EU budget
02 Dec EU Institutions
Commission warns of ‘significant’ spending cuts if no agreement reached on EU budget
The €1.85 trillion fiscal package is currently being blocked by Hungary and Poland because each objects to the rule of law mechanism which ties funding for each Member State to an obligation to respect fundamental EU values.
Commission defends preparations for No Deal Brexit; says ‘we’ve done all we can’
02 Dec International & Trade
Commission defends preparations for No Deal Brexit; says ‘we’ve done all we can’
This comes with criticism mounting that No Deal preparations on both sides of the Channel are woefully inadequate.
MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners
02 Dec EU Institutions
MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners
Last night’s ‘virtual’ MEP Awards ceremony celebrated the contribution that MEPs make to the everyday lives of Europeans.
Hungarian MEP József Szájer admits he was among those arrested at party in Brussels
01 Dec EU Institutions
Hungarian MEP József Szájer admits he was among those arrested at party in Brussels
The incident happened at the weekend when police raided a bar in the centre of the city, well known locally as a gay area.
Poor air quality causes over 400,000 premature deaths in EU each year
30 Nov Health
Poor air quality causes over 400,000 premature deaths in EU each year
A new report has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter caused about 417,000 premature deaths in 41 European countries in 2018.
MEPs and NGOs call for ‘immediate’ ban on ivory imports into EU
30 Nov International & Trade
MEPs and NGOs call for ‘immediate’ ban on ivory imports into EU
They say the move is urgently needed to combat a trade that sees at least 20,000 African elephants killed illegally for their ivory.
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
27 Nov Health
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
Campaigners also calling for full transparency of Coronavirus trial data before conclusions made on a vaccine’s efficacy.
Movers and Shakers | 27 November 2020
27 Nov EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 27 November 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
MEPs back plans to enable more women to stand for election to Parliament
26 Nov EU Institutions
MEPs back plans to enable more women to stand for election to Parliament
In a new resolution, deputies have called for reforms ahead of the 2024 European elections through “zipped” lists or similar initiatives to achieve more gender balance in Parliament.
MEPs welcome new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
26 Nov Health
MEPs welcome new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
The European Commission’s Strategy, which aims to ensure the supply of medicines and vaccines to all citizens, also seeks to encourage innovation by European pharmaceutical companies.
‘The Poland of 2020 is a hell for women’: MEPs slam Polish abortion ban
26 Nov Justice
‘The Poland of 2020 is a hell for women’: MEPs slam Polish abortion ban
Wednesday’s plenary session saw an emotionally-charged debate in which many deputies lambasted Poland’s recent decision to impose a near-total ban on abortion in the country.
Still ‘strong support’ for EU’s principles and leadership on global issues, says EU-wide poll
26 Nov Jobs & Social Rights
Still ‘strong support’ for EU’s principles and leadership on global issues, says EU-wide poll
The poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) think tank in cooperation with Danish Tænketanken EUROPA, also found that over 40 percent of those surveyed in eight countries have concerns about their country’s influence within the bloc.