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
Disability campaigners welcome EU’s vaccine certificate
28 May Health
Disability campaigners welcome EU’s vaccine certificate
The European Disability Forum (EDF) says the EU institutions’ agreement on the digital Covid certificate includes specific provisions for persons with disabilities.
Rethinking obesity Event Coverage
27 May Agriculture & Food
Rethinking obesity
There is a growing and urgent need for public health initiatives and objectives to meet the challenges of obesity. Jon Benton reports on a recent Herbalife Nutrition event that put treatment of the chronic disease under the microscope.
In technology we trust Event Coverage
27 May Tech & Research
In technology we trust
Martin Banks reports on a recent event that looked at how rebuilding public trust in emerging technologies will be crucial to Europe’s recovery.
Final battlelines drawn as talks over EU’s future farm policy enter home stretch
26 May Agriculture & Food
Final battlelines drawn as talks over EU’s future farm policy enter home stretch
On Wednesday EU farm ministers and MEPs were due to hold concurrent talks in a bid to thrash out a deal on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Belarusian opposition leader urges EU to step up action against ‘brutal’ Lukashenko regime
26 May International & Trade
Belarusian opposition leader urges EU to step up action against ‘brutal’ Lukashenko regime
Speaking to Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called for an international conference to be convened immediately to discuss the “crisis” situation in her homeland.
EU slaps sanctions on Belarus after 'hijacking' of commercial aircraft
25 May International & Trade
EU slaps sanctions on Belarus after 'hijacking' of commercial aircraft
Belarusian airlines have been banned from European skies and European airlines have been asked not to fly over Belarus after a Ryanair flight was diverted to Minsk and a dissident journalist arrested.
Sassoli calls for fresh EU action to tackle asylum seeker deaths in Mediterranean
25 May Justice
Sassoli calls for fresh EU action to tackle asylum seeker deaths in Mediterranean
The European Parliament President said, “Every day we hear of yet more tragedies and deaths and boats capsizing in the Mediterranean; it is tragic.”
Pressure mounts on EU to take strong action against Belarus over airliner ‘hijack’ and journalist’s detention
24 May International & Trade
Pressure mounts on EU to take strong action against Belarus over airliner ‘hijack’ and journalist’s detention
EU leaders set to discuss response to ‘state-sponsored terror act’ at summit in Brussels.
Vaccine certificate to be introduced for all Europeans from 1 July
21 May Health
Vaccine certificate to be introduced for all Europeans from 1 July
EU-wide document will show if a person has been vaccinated against COVID, has a negative test result or has recovered from the virus.
New WTO chief calls for more ‘flexibility’ on access to COVID vaccines for developing countries
21 May International & Trade
New WTO chief calls for more ‘flexibility’ on access to COVID vaccines for developing countries
MEPs back measures to scale up global production through patent waivers.
Movers and Shakers | 21 May 2021
21 May EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 21 May 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: Parliament’s LIBE Committee elects third vice-chair, Rapporteurs for Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act selected, the Commission’s new head of representation in Dublin, Germany’s family minister steps down, the latest Commission appointments, and more!
European Parliament adopts highly critical report on Turkey
20 May International & Trade
European Parliament adopts highly critical report on Turkey
Spanish MEP Nacho Sánchez Amor, who is rapporteur on the file, said the report was “the toughest yet in Parliament’s criticism of the situation in Turkey.”
MEPs give cautious welcome to UK proposals for Irish Sea border checks for food products
20 May International & Trade
MEPs give cautious welcome to UK proposals for Irish Sea border checks for food products
The border checks, the details of which are contained in a Northern Ireland Protocol roadmap, will be brought in in four stages from October.
MEPs call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip to avoid further civilian casualties
20 May International & Trade
MEPs call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip to avoid further civilian casualties
The demand came during a debate in Parliament on Tuesday on the recent upsurge in violence between Israel and Palestine.
European Ombudsman to launch new probe on EU ‘revolving door’ job moves
19 May Industry & Finance
European Ombudsman to launch new probe on EU ‘revolving door’ job moves
Fresh inquiry 'important for maintaining trust' in EU institutions, says Emily O’Reilly.
MEPs welcome outcome of inter-institutional talks on Erasmus scheme
19 May Tech & Research
MEPs welcome outcome of inter-institutional talks on Erasmus scheme
Under the newly agreed proposals, flagship education, culture and volunteering programmes will have almost twice as much money compared to the previous budgetary period.
European Commission appoints first-ever anti-racism coordinator
18 May Justice
European Commission appoints first-ever anti-racism coordinator
The executive says the newly created post is in line with its anti-racism action plan.
European Commission set to halve number of buildings it uses in Brussels
18 May Health
European Commission set to halve number of buildings it uses in Brussels
EU executive says it expects more of its staff to work from home in the future.
This week in the European Parliament
17 May EU Institutions
This week in the European Parliament
MEPs from the European Parliament’s biggest political group will this week call on the United States to drop its restrictions on the export of COVID-19 vaccines and ingredients.
Current and past MEPs reveal their hopes for Conference on the Future of Europe
17 May EU Institutions
Current and past MEPs reveal their hopes for Conference on the Future of Europe
Senior MEP David McAllister says he hopes the newly-launched Conference will offer “food for thought on the EU's role in international affairs”.
New European Parliament think tank report calls for more support for EU civil society groups
17 May EU Institutions
New European Parliament think tank report calls for more support for EU civil society groups
Report comes in the wake of the launch of the conference on the EU's future which aims to put civil society at the heart of decisions on which direction the EU should take.
Movers and Shakers | 14 May 2021
14 May EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 14 May 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: New deputy director-general appointed in DG COMP, two new directors appointed in DG ECFIN, Cypriot Permanent Representative takes on new role, overview of the EPPO, caretaker government appointed in Bulgaria, and lots more!
New Council of Europe report warns of democratic backsliding across continent
12 May Justice
New Council of Europe report warns of democratic backsliding across continent
Danger that Europe’s democratic culture will not fully recover, warns CoE secretary general.
Parliament looks set to finally return to Strasbourg for monthly session
12 May EU Institutions
Parliament looks set to finally return to Strasbourg for monthly session
Plenary sessions in the French city were suspended due to the health pandemic, but it is believed the plan is for MEPs to return in June.