European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
20 Oct Agriculture & Food

European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans

MEPs fend off strong agri-industry lobbying and claim new strategy will deliver more sustainable, healthy, animal-friendly and local food production
by Andreas Rogal
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market
21 Oct Industry & Finance
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market
Movers and Shakers | 22 October 2021
21 Oct EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 22 October 2021
Rule of Law dispute between Poland and EU sees both sides further entrench their positions
19 Oct EU Institutions
Rule of Law dispute between Poland and EU sees both sides further entrench their positions
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’.
European Parliament's centrist groups accused of a ‘smash and grab’ raid over committee chair election
28 Jun EU Institutions
European Parliament's centrist groups accused of a ‘smash and grab’ raid over committee chair election
Row centres on election of Lucia Nicholsonová as the new chair of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee.
Movers and Shakers | 25 June 2021
25 Jun EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 25 June 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: ECR Group gain two MEPs, Presidential front runners have disappointing regional elections in France, the latest Commission, public affairs appointments, and more!
“The first real resistance to a regressive agenda”: Parliament adopts SRHR report
24 Jun Health
“The first real resistance to a regressive agenda”: Parliament adopts SRHR report
Predrag Fred Matić’s report on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights was adopted on Thursday, with 378 votes in favour, 255 against and 42 abstentions.
European Parliament gives green light to EU Climate Law
24 Jun Energy & Climate
European Parliament gives green light to EU Climate Law
The law enshrines the bloc’s commitment to reaching climate neutrality by 2050 and the intermediate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
Next generation livestock farming Partner Content
24 Jun Agriculture & Food
Next generation livestock farming
The animal health sector supports an integrated, digital approach to increase efficiency and production in farm management, yet incentives for innovation are needed, Marta Pacheco reports.
ECR group wants SRHR debate to be scrapped; says issue 'overreaches' EU's competence
23 Jun Health
ECR group wants SRHR debate to be scrapped; says issue "overreaches" EU's competence
The European Parliament is due to debate and vote on a controversial report urging Member States to protect and further enhance women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights.
“My body, my rights”: MEPs stand up for women’s sexual and reproductive rights
23 Jun Justice
“My body, my rights”: MEPs stand up for women’s sexual and reproductive rights
Ahead of the vote on rapporteur Predrag Fred Matić’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) report on Thursday, MEPs demonstrated in front of the European Parliament.
Greens MEPs welcome pardon of Catalan separatist leaders
23 Jun Justice
Greens MEPs welcome pardon of Catalan separatist leaders
The nine leaders were jailed for their role in Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid.
MEPs condemn UEFA’s refusal to light up Munich stadium in rainbow colours
23 Jun Justice
MEPs condemn UEFA’s refusal to light up Munich stadium in rainbow colours
UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, has turned down a request to light up Munich’s Allianz Arena in the colours of the rainbow flag for Germany’s Euro 2020 match with Hungary on Wednesday.
EU Member States express ‘grave concern’ over Hungary’s LGBTIQ discrimination
23 Jun Justice
EU Member States express ‘grave concern’ over Hungary’s LGBTIQ discrimination
In a statement, the governments of Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Latvia, Italy, Greece, Austria and Cyprus slammed the recent adoption by the Hungarian Parliament of amendments which discriminate against LGBTIQ persons.
This week in the European Parliament
22 Jun EU Institutions
This week in the European Parliament
A mini-plenary parliamentary session followed by a summit of EU leaders are highlights for the EU this week.
MEPs outline ‘wish list’ for newly launched Conference on the Future of Europe
22 Jun EU Institutions
MEPs outline ‘wish list’ for newly launched Conference on the Future of Europe
The Conference’s inaugural plenary session took place on Saturday in Strasbourg.
EU Member States condemned for not taking Conference on the Future of Europe seriously
21 Jun EU Institutions
EU Member States condemned for not taking Conference on the Future of Europe seriously
Greens MEP wants forum to recommend abolishing unanimity voting for EU Member States.
MEP Daniel Freund welcomes the European Commission’s pledge to ‘learn lessons’ from COVID crisis
21 Jun Health
MEP Daniel Freund welcomes the European Commission’s pledge to ‘learn lessons’ from COVID crisis
Commission says ‘ten lessons’ should be drawn from the pandemic.
Vaping: Part of The Solution Partner Content
21 Jun Industry & Finance
Vaping: Part of The Solution
Considering the Commission’s recent proposals for its ambitious Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, Rajnish Singh reports on the World Vapers’ Alliance event that discussed how vaping can help people quit smoking.
Conference on the Future of Europe a time to ‘reconnect the European project’ says Sergei Stanishev
18 Jun EU Institutions
Conference on the Future of Europe a time to ‘reconnect the European project’ says Sergei Stanishev
Party of European Socialists leader says inaugural plenary session in Strasbourg on Saturday is ‘an important moment’ for Europe’s future.
New report warns of ‘worrying degree of democratic backsliding’ across Europe
18 Jun EU Institutions
New report warns of ‘worrying degree of democratic backsliding’ across Europe
Council of Europe chief Marija Pejčinović Burić, says European governments need to work together to reverse democratic deficit.
Movers and Shakers | 18 June 2021
18 Jun EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 18 June 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: Slovak MEP reaffirmed as EMPL committee chair, spotlight on FDP chancellor candidate Christian Lindner, the latest Commission, public affairs appointments, and more!
Greener together: Delivering Zero Pollution in practice Partner Content
17 Jun Tech & Research
Greener together: Delivering Zero Pollution in practice
ICT solutions, if fully integrated, can help us optimise environmental and agricultural management and deliver the European Green Deal. Marta Pacheco reports on Huawei’s EU Green Week kick-off meeting which looked at “greening” agriculture.
European Commission approves Coronavirus recovery plans for several Member States
17 Jun Industry & Finance
European Commission approves Coronavirus recovery plans for several Member States
The financing, it is hoped, will unlock millions under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to help revive battered economies in Europe.