William Louch

EU PNR could be great tool in fight against major crime
08 Dec
EU PNR could be great tool in fight against major crime
The controversial PNR bill now strikes a perfect balance between security and privacy, says Timothy Kirkhope.
Investing in Europe's next generation: Seeds for the Future
03 Dec
Investing in Europe's next generation: Seeds for the Future
Businesses and policymakers unite to tackle youth unemployment and broaden young peoples’ horizons.
Brussels terror alert lowered
27 Nov
Brussels terror alert lowered
Belgian Prime Minister reduces terror threat from "serious and imminent" to "possible and likely".
MEPs pass measures to tackle corporate tax avoidance
25 Nov
MEPs pass measures to tackle corporate tax avoidance
MEPs approve recommendations from Parliament's special tax committee, though concerns are voiced over erosion of national sovereignty.
Paris terror attacks: 'Time for action, not words' say MEPs
25 Nov
Paris terror attacks: "Time for action, not words" say MEPs
MEPs call for improved anti-terror measures following attacks in Paris last weekend that left 130 dead.

 

MEPs strongly criticise Bahrain's human rights record
24 Nov
MEPs strongly criticise Bahrain's human rights record
Following the release of a report assessing the human rights situation in Bahrain, MEPs call for "urgent rethink of relations between EU and Gulf States".

 

CBI director-general in spat with Eurosceptic campaigners
24 Nov
CBI director-general in spat with Eurosceptic campaigners
CBI chief says business will back "a reformed Europe".

 

Telecoms key to completing digital single market
20 Nov
Telecoms key to completing digital single market
As Europe moves towards an internet-based economy, EU policymakers need to develop a single market without digital borders.
MEPs remain divided over how to best tackle the growing terror threat
19 Nov
MEPs remain divided over how to best tackle the growing terror threat
Emergency meeting of Parliament's civil liberties committee calls for "proportionate" response to Paris terror attacks.
MEPs offer strongest support for UK remaining in EU yet
19 Nov
MEPs offer strongest support for UK remaining in EU yet
MEP confident that EU-UK renegotiations can be successfully concluded.

 

MEPs and climate change campaigners divided over state of the energy union report
18 Nov
MEPs and climate change campaigners divided over state of the energy union report
Climate change campaigners describe EU Commission energy report as nothing but "gas, gas, gas".
MEPs adopt report calling for stricter arms export controls
18 Nov
MEPs adopt report calling for stricter arms export controls
MEPs call for clamp down on proliferation of illegal weapons in the EU.
MEPs call to extend special tax committee mandate
17 Nov
MEPs call to extend special tax committee mandate
As EU institutions come under fire for failing to tackle tax avoidance, Parliament's tax committee work 'incomplete'.
Paris terror attacks threaten EU freedom of movement
16 Nov
Paris terror attacks threaten EU freedom of movement
Heightened security threat increases pressure on embattled Schengen agreement.
MEPs call on member states to implement EU victims' directive
13 Nov
MEPs call on member states to implement EU victims' directive
Civil liberties committee MEPs urge EU countries to put legislation into practice.
EU-Africa emergency trust fund receives mixed reaction from MEPs
13 Nov
EU-Africa emergency trust fund receives mixed reaction from MEPs
EU leaders launch new plans to tackle the worsening refugee crisis.

 

EU Commission TTIP proposal attacked by MEPs and campaigners
12 Nov
EU Commission TTIP proposal attacked by MEPs and campaigners
The Commission's ISDS reform described as "little more than putting lipstick on a particularly unpopular pig."

 

German regulator extends scope of Volkswagen emission investigation
12 Nov
German regulator extends scope of Volkswagen emission investigation
MEPs criticise EU and member states for failing to tackle 'silent killer' emissions.
EU criticises Turkey over human rights record and democracy
11 Nov
EU criticises Turkey over human rights record and democracy
Europe keen for closer ties with Turkey if they fulfil democratic rights and obligations.
David Cameron to seek 'reasonable' UK EU membership reforms
10 Nov
David Cameron to seek 'reasonable' UK EU membership reforms
David Cameron outlines in detail his plans for the renegotiation.

 

MEPs welcome report outlining benefits of UK remaining in the EU
06 Nov
MEPs welcome report outlining benefits of UK remaining in the EU
As part of the Britain Stronger Together Campaign, a new report outlines the massive economic advantages of remaining in the EU.
EU Commission refugee announcement riles right-wing MEPs
06 Nov
EU Commission refugee announcement riles right-wing MEPs
The EU Commission predicts three million migrants will arrive by end of next year.  

 

Public losing confidence in car industry following new VW admissions
04 Nov
Public losing confidence in car industry following new VW admissions
MEPs react angrily to latest Volkswagen emissions revelations.
Imprisoned Saudi blogger Raif Badawi wins 2015 Sakharov Prize
29 Oct
Imprisoned Saudi blogger Raif Badawi wins 2015 Sakharov Prize
With the floggings of Raif Badawi set to continue, EU Parliament has awarded him the prize for "exceptional contribution to the fight for human rights".

 

Blow for Brexit campaigners as US trade rep says no to UK-US trade deal
29 Oct
Blow for Brexit campaigners as US trade rep says no to UK-US trade deal
US trade representative Michael Froman warns UK that it will lose 'its voice at the trade table' if it leaves the EU.

 

MEPs reject 'half-baked' EU Commission GMO opt-out plans
28 Oct
MEPs reject 'half-baked' EU Commission GMO opt-out plans
An overwhelming majority of MEPs have voted to reject a Commission proposal enabling member states to opt out of EU GMO authorisations.
Ahead of key trade talks, MEP calls for more protection for the UK steel industry
28 Oct
Ahead of key trade talks, MEP calls for more protection for the UK steel industry
UK business secretary, Sajid Javid, visits Brussels today for key talks with the EU Commission on the ongoing steel industry crisis.
MEPs accuse Commission of using EU membership as 'bargaining chip'
28 Oct
MEPs accuse Commission of using EU membership as 'bargaining chip'
MEPs have written an open letter to the EU Commission, calling for it to rethink its strategy on negotiating an EU-Turkey refugee action plan.
MEPs split over decision to scrap data roaming charges
28 Oct
MEPs split over decision to scrap data roaming charges
Following two years of negotiations, the European Parliament has voted to abolish data roaming charges by 2017.

 

Orbán blasts EU approach to refugee crisis
23 Oct
Orbán blasts EU approach to refugee crisis
Ahead of key migration summit, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says the EU needs a new, tougher approach to the refugee crisis.
Bank of England Governor's landmark speech welcomed by pro and anti-EU campaigners
22 Oct
Bank of England Governor's landmark speech welcomed by pro and anti-EU campaigners
Mark Carney has delivered a speech outlining how UK membership of the EU affects the Bank of England.

 

MEPs and leading industry figures slam UK government handling of steel crisis
21 Oct
MEPs and leading industry figures slam UK government handling of steel crisis
Steel industry closures cloud state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to UK.
MEPs welcome CBI report making strong case for Britain remaining in the EU
21 Oct
MEPs welcome CBI report making strong case for Britain remaining in the EU
A report released by the Confederation of British Industry identifies benefits for businesses if UK rejects Brexit.
MEPs back tougher anti-terror legislation
21 Oct
MEPs back tougher anti-terror legislation
Following a heightened security threat across Europe, MEPs have voted in favour of tougher laws tackling radicalisation.
TTIP responsible for 'dramatically lowering' EU standards
20 Oct
TTIP responsible for "dramatically lowering" EU standards
A new report released by social justice campaigners Global Justice Now highlights the influence TTIP negotiations are having on EU regulation.

 

Marietje Schaake: We need to fight for a 'better functioning, more democratic' EU
20 Oct
Marietje Schaake: We need to fight for a "better functioning, more democratic" EU
Syria, TTIP and Safe Harbour all demonstrate the need for a "stronger Europe", says Marietje Schaake.