Erik Tate

Ministers debate the future of higher education
01 Jun
Ministers debate the future of higher education
Meeting in Brussels earlier this week, national ministers discussed reviewing the modernisation agenda for higher education.
“European consensus emerging” over migration crisis
04 Mar
“European consensus emerging” over migration crisis
On Friday, European Council President Donald Tusk said that he sees an emerging consensus in Europe that can help tackle the crisis.
Donald Tusk faces the European Parliament on UK deal
25 Feb
Donald Tusk faces the European Parliament on UK deal
On Wednesday, the European Council President debated the settlement for the UK during the European Parliament’s plenary session.
Ministers call for EU animal welfare platform
16 Feb
Ministers call for EU animal welfare platform
Agriculture ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday expressed their broad support for establishing an EU platform on animal welfare.
Leaders engage in EU reform talks at European Council
17 Dec
Leaders engage in EU reform talks at European Council
Although David Cameron and Donald Tusk have accepted that a deal will not be reached this year, it is now hoped that these discussions will pave the way for an agreement in February.
Parliament debates implications of “Safe Harbour” ruling
16 Oct
Parliament debates implications of “Safe Harbour” ruling
This week, in committee and plenary, the European Parliament discussed what the "Safe Harbour" ruling means for future data protection rules.
Parliament debates migration and asylum with French National Assembly
14 Oct
Parliament debates migration and asylum with French National Assembly
On Tuesday, the LIBE Committee held an exchange of views with the Committee of European Affairs of the French National Assembly on migration and asylum.
European Ombudsman holds event on trilogues and transparent law-making
30 Sep
European Ombudsman holds event on trilogues and transparent law-making
On Monday, the European Ombudsman hosted an event to discuss the ways in which trilogues could be improved for the future. 
EU reform talks start in Brussels
25 Sep
EU reform talks start in Brussels
David Cameron and Philip Hammond have visited Brussels to make their case for EU reform.
Commission discusses VW scandal with Parliament
24 Sep
Commission discusses VW scandal with Parliament
On Wednesday, the European Commission presented the state of play on the recent Volkswagen emissions scandal to the ENVI Committee.
TTIP: Commission presents new ISDS proposal
22 Sep
TTIP: Commission presents new ISDS proposal
On Monday the Deputy Director General of DG Trade, Mauro Petriccione, presented the Commission's new draft text on ISDS to the INTA Committee.
Parliament debates migration and human rights
16 Sep
Parliament debates migration and human rights
A joint debate in the European Parliament welcomed commissioners, foreign delegates and NGOs to discuss on the ongoing migration crisis.
UK referendum talks move forward
11 Sep
UK referendum talks move forward
More state visits across Europe have been on the agenda, with a recent scorecard suggesting progress has been made in a number of areas. 
Eurozone Finance Ministers Discuss Greek Deal
14 Aug
Eurozone Finance Ministers Discuss Greek Deal
The Eurogroup will hold an extraordinary meeting on Greece to discuss the “technical agreement” reached on Tuesday.
Commission offers support for Calais migrant crisis
05 Aug
Commission offers support for Calais migrant crisis
The European Commission has unlocked financial assistance to the UK and France in light of the ongoing migrant crisis in Calais.