MEPs express outrage over Poland’s near-total ban on abortion
24 Oct Justice

MEPs express outrage over Poland’s near-total ban on abortion

The draconian move by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal has sparked protests in cities across the country.
by Lorna Hutchinson
5G technology is key to Europe’s Recovery
16 Oct
5G technology is key to Europe’s Recovery
EU moves to end Cypriot and Maltese Golden Passport schemes
20 Oct International & Trade
EU moves to end Cypriot and Maltese Golden Passport schemes
A burger by any other name
20 Oct Agriculture & Food
A burger by any other name
Phil Hogan quits over Irish 'Golfgate' coronavirus breach
27 Aug International & Trade
Phil Hogan quits over Irish 'Golfgate' coronavirus breach
EU trade commissioner says he regrets concern, unease and upset he’s caused.
Phil Hogan at the centre of a huge row about his political future
26 Aug International & Trade
Phil Hogan at the centre of a huge row about his political future
EU trade commissioner facing numerous calls to quit after he allegedly broke quarantine rules in his native Ireland.
'Belarus: not a choice between Russia and the EU'
26 Aug International & Trade
"Belarus: not a choice between Russia and the EU"
Helga Schmid, Secretary General of the EEAS, briefed members of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee on the EU response to the ongoing situation in Belarus.
Belarusian opposition leader calls on EU to support country’s ‘peaceful revolution’
25 Aug International & Trade
Belarusian opposition leader calls on EU to support country’s ‘peaceful revolution’
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya made an impassioned plea during her address to the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee.
EU Trade Chief’s job on the line after Covid-19 lockdown rules breach
24 Aug International & Trade
EU Trade Chief’s job on the line after Covid-19 lockdown rules breach
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has asked EU trade Commissioner Phil Hogan to “fully explain” the circumstances surrounding his controversial attendance at a golf club dinner in Ireland.
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
24 Aug International & Trade
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
David McAllister, who chairs the European Parliament’s UK coordination group, told this website that time is running out on reaching an agreement by end of October deadline.
EU says Brexit talks are ‘going backwards’
21 Aug International & Trade
EU says Brexit talks are ‘going backwards’
Michel Barnier says UK showing ‘no willingness’ to take on board EU's priorities as latest round ends without a breakthrough.
Senior MEPs condemn violence and torture in Belarus and demand ‘new and free’ elections
21 Aug International & Trade
Senior MEPs condemn violence and torture in Belarus and demand ‘new and free’ elections
European Parliament group leaders call for EU to appoint ‘special representative’ for Belarus to support peaceful transition of power.
Movers and Shakers | 21 August 2020
21 Aug EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 21 August 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
EU leaders reject Belarus presidential election result
20 Aug International & Trade
EU leaders reject Belarus presidential election result
The August 9 poll has been condemned by the EU, with sanctions announced against Belarusian officials involved in election fraud and abuse of protesters.
Dieselgate: Calls for European car manufacturers to end legal delays and agree compromise settlement Event Coverage
20 Aug Energy & Climate
Dieselgate: Calls for European car manufacturers to end legal delays and agree compromise settlement
Coronavirus crisis, climate change and economic recovery highlight imperative of industry moving on from exhaust emissions scandal.
Movers and Shakers | 14 August 2020
14 Aug EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 14 August 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
Parliament’s EPP Group calls for sanctions against Belarusian President and law enforcement leaders
11 Aug Justice
Parliament’s EPP Group calls for sanctions against Belarusian President and law enforcement leaders
Alexander Lukashenko won a landslide re-election victory after bloody clashes between riot police and thousands of protesters who said Sunday’s poll was rigged.
European Commission pledges additional €30m in support for Lebanon
10 Aug EU Institutions
European Commission pledges additional €30m in support for Lebanon
The executive made the pledge on Sunday at an international virtual conference on assistance and support to Beirut.
Movers and Shakers | 7 August 2020
07 Aug EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 7 August 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
European Commission considers reopening buildings across EU by mid-September
07 Aug EU Institutions
European Commission considers reopening buildings across EU by mid-September
The executive insists, however, that this decision will depend on the spread of COVID-19 in Member States.
Britain must settle any outstanding EIB loans when it finally leaves EU, says European Commission
07 Aug International & Trade
Britain must settle any outstanding EIB loans when it finally leaves EU, says European Commission
With the deadlocked Brexit talks continuing over the summer, the UK’s financial position with the European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently come under the spotlight.
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.
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
Marking Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, the presidents of the European Commission and Parliament said Europe has a duty to protect its minorities from racism and discrimination.
Commission issues list of measures for Member States to prevent second wave of COVID-19
04 Aug Health
Commission issues list of measures for Member States to prevent second wave of COVID-19
With increases in cases being seen in several countries, notably Belgium, the executive warned that “now is not the time to let our guard down.”
European Parliament mourns loss of former MEP and Nobel Peace Prize laureate John Hume
03 Aug EU Institutions
European Parliament mourns loss of former MEP and Nobel Peace Prize laureate John Hume
Former UK Socialist MEP John Hume, described by some as “the Nelson Mandela of Irish politics”, has died after a short illness aged 83.
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
The comments come with formal talks between the EU and UK set to resume in Brussels on 17 August.
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
UK’s chief negotiator suggests there are ‘large areas of convergence’ on negotiation areas.
Now is the time to make prostate cancer a political priority PM+
31 Jul
Now is the time to make prostate cancer a political priority
COVID-19 is likely to exacerbate issues relating to the early detection, treatment and care of patients with cancer,i which are likely to include men with prostate cancer, at a time when health inequalities,ii,iii stigma iv and health system challenges can already lead to sub-optimal treatment outcomes.v We must act now, says the Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer expert group.