EU rallies to support Lebanon after Beirut explosion
06 Aug EU Institutions

EU rallies to support Lebanon after Beirut explosion

The EU has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism after a huge blast devastated the port area of the capital Beirut on Tuesday.
by Martin Banks
Ursula von der Leyen and David Sassoli appeal to Member States to step up fight against racism
05 Aug Justice
Ursula von der Leyen and David Sassoli appeal to Member States to step up fight against racism
Small EU businesses voice ‘major concerns’ over lack of progress in ongoing Brexit talks
03 Aug International & Trade
Small EU businesses voice ‘major concerns’ over lack of progress in ongoing Brexit talks
David Frost says despite difficulties, Brexit trade deal can still be reached in autumn
31 Jul International & Trade
David Frost says despite difficulties, Brexit trade deal can still be reached in autumn
Movers and Shakers | 29 May 2020
28 May EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 29 May 2020
Michel Barnier expected to warn next round of Brexit talks will be pivotal for trade deal
28 May International & Trade
Michel Barnier expected to warn next round of Brexit talks will be pivotal for trade deal
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator will meet with Parliament President David Sassoli and political group leaders on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in talks with the UK.
European Commission unveils €750bn Coronavirus recovery fund
28 May Industry & Finance
European Commission unveils €750bn Coronavirus recovery fund
Dubbed “Next generation EU” the recovery fund is worth €750bn and is designed to help Europe’s economies and societies recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.
Racial and ethnic minorities suffering disproportionately during Coronavirus crisis, says ENAR
27 May Health
Racial and ethnic minorities suffering disproportionately during Coronavirus crisis, says ENAR
A new report by the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) says the pandemic is “exacerbating and shining a light” on existing racism and inequalities in society.
Conference on Future of Europe condemned as federalist attempt to extend EU powers
27 May Justice
Conference on Future of Europe condemned as federalist attempt to extend EU powers
The Conference was due to start on 9 May, a symbolically important date for the EU as it is the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.
EU urged to adopt Marshall Plan to uphold rule of law in some Member States
26 May Justice
EU urged to adopt Marshall Plan to uphold rule of law in some Member States
A leading judge said the EU must show the same level of determination in upholding the rule of law in countries like Poland and Hungary as it is in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic.
MEPs call for concrete action to tackle the ‘hidden pandemic’ of domestic violence
25 May
MEPs call for concrete action to tackle the ‘hidden pandemic’ of domestic violence
A letter to the Council and Commission, signed by 15 members, says that during the current pandemic women and children have been “confronted with a violent reality.”
Concerns raised over Parliament’s use of ‘remote’ participation in committee debate
25 May Tech & Research
Concerns raised over Parliament’s use of ‘remote’ participation in committee debate
Repeated technical hiccups interrupted a committee discussion on women’s rights on Monday.
College of Europe defends Mogherini appointment as new Rector
25 May Jobs & Social Rights
College of Europe defends Mogherini appointment as new Rector
Federica Mogherini, the former High Representative of the EU for Foreign and Security Policy, is expected to be confirmed in the post at a meeting on Tuesday.
Movers and Shakers | 22 May 2020
22 May
Movers and Shakers | 22 May 2020
Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy receives mixed response
20 May Agriculture & Food
Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy receives mixed response
The Farm to Fork Strategy is the agriculture and food part of the Green Deal, the EU's flagship initiative for an ecological transformation of Europe's economy.
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
20 May Agriculture & Food
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
After months of delay, the Commission presented its Biodiversity Strategy on Wednesday, one of the two landmark strategies for the European Green Deal.
Listeriosis: Examining the disease from the victim's perspective
20 May Health
Listeriosis: Examining the disease from the victim's perspective
With antimicrobial resistance on the increase, it’s more important than ever that the EU takes advantage of alternative, prevention-based technologies such as Bacteriophages in the fight against bacterial infections such as Listeriosis, reports Brian Johnson.
Upholding passengers’ rights a ‘common problem’ during Coronavirus crisis, says senior Commission official
19 May Health
Upholding passengers’ rights a ‘common problem’ during Coronavirus crisis, says senior Commission official
Blanca Rodriguez Galindo told MEPs on Tuesday that travellers faced a “very difficult situation.”
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
19 May Tech & Research
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
Technology giant remains committed to its customers, open innovation, and inclusive development, says Rotating Chairman Guo Ping.
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over free movement
18 May International & Trade
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over free movement
The move, which is the latest sign of tension between the EU and UK, alleges that the UK has failed to comply with EU law on the free movement of EU citizens and their family members.
Michel Barnier accuses UK of “lacking understanding” on Brexit trade talks
15 May International & Trade
Michel Barnier accuses UK of “lacking understanding” on Brexit trade talks
EU’s chief Brexit negotiator says he’s not optimistic deal can be struck, given “incomprehension on UK side”.
UK accused of passing off No Deal Brexit impact as ‘collateral damage’ of Coronavirus
15 May Justice
UK accused of passing off No Deal Brexit impact as ‘collateral damage’ of Coronavirus
Christophe Hansen MEP, the European Parliament’s negotiator of the post-Brexit agreement, said, “it is a strategy that I have thus far thought too reckless to be real.”
Movers and Shakers | 15 May 2020
15 May EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 15 May 2020
Commission under fire for not launching legal action against Hungary for breaching rule of law
14 May
Commission under fire for not launching legal action against Hungary for breaching rule of law
A stormy debate in Parliament saw several MEPs demand the executive launch the so-called Article 7 procedure against Hungary, under which the country’s access to EU funding could be suspended.
EBA risked perpetuating one of the core regulatory problems it was created to fix, says EU ombudsman
12 May Industry & Finance
EBA risked perpetuating one of the core regulatory problems it was created to fix, says EU ombudsman
The EU’s banking regulator should have stopped its executive director Ádám Farkas from becoming a lobbyist, according to Emily O’Reilly.
Future of Europe conference in limbo
08 May Justice
Future of Europe conference in limbo
The two-year event was supposed to launch on Europe Day but has been postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2020
07 May EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2020
European Parliament must participate in high-level Brexit conference, says President
07 May
European Parliament must participate in high-level Brexit conference, says President
The conference aims to “take stock” of the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the EU and the UK, which will resume on Monday.