Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions

Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal

The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
by Federica Di Sario
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
12 Sep Member States
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
10 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
09 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
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31 Jan 20
Standards build trust in the Single Market
Building a strong and reliable Europe starts with trust, writes Elena Santiago Cid.
30 Jan 20
European Parliament gives Brits emotional send-off in tearful plenary
The strains of Robert Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne” filled the plenary chamber last night as MEPs joined in song to bid a touching farewell to their British colleagues.
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30 Jan 20
A strong knowledge base
Europe’s universities are transnational in outlook, international in their collaborative endeavours and work across borders. However, maintaining our strong universities requires ambitious investment and enabling policies, explains European University Association (EUA) President Michael Murphy
30 Jan 20
Auld Acquaintances
Brian Johnson reflects on British MEPs' time in the European Parliament as they prepare to leave their offices for good.
30 Jan 20
5 Questions with... Susana Solís Pérez
Susana Solís Pérez (ES, RE) is a member of Parliament’s REGI Committee
29 Jan 20
British Labour MEPs bid tearful goodbye to Parliament
The special ceremony held for UK Socialist members on Wednesday heard British MEPs vow that the UK will “one day” return to the EU.
29 Jan 20
Au revoir Europe
As almost five decades of UK membership of the EU draw to an end, some of Parliament’s longest-serving British MEPs share their thoughts and memories with Martin Banks.
29 Jan 20
Nigel Farage predicts EU’s collapse ‘within ten years’
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, the Brexit party leader told this website, “If we get Brexit half right then these institutions will not be here within ten years.”
28 Jan 20
Dacian Cioloș: Reinventing Europe
Having endured a series of crises over the past decade, the European Union is ready to make sweeping changes in line with the green and digital transformations. But citizens must play a key role in designing the blueprint for the future, writes Renew Europe leader Dacian Cioloș.
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28 Jan 20
Trial shows why Croatian Presidency of the EU endangers Europe
The prosecution of MOL energy head Hernádi Zsolt under controversial circumstances, reveals both corruption within the Croatian government, and the influence of Vladimir Putin over the country; writes Saeed Khan
28 Jan 20
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
The vigil is planned to coincide with a “silent” march and similar vigil in central London on Friday, where campaigners say they will make the case for the protection of citizens' rights post-Brexit.
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28 Jan 20
Qatar World Cup migrant workers toiling under exploitative labour standards
When it comes to Qatar’s ‘commitment to reform’, we’ve heard it all before, argues Human Rights Without Frontiers’ Willy Fautré.
28 Jan 20
Claude Moraes: Brexit should not be at expense of asylum seekers
UK MEP Claude Moraes has criticised UK Home Office plans to “send people back to Europe” after Brexit.
28 Jan 20
Indian CAA law is a positive step
The nature of India’s Citizen Amendment Act has been misunderstood and misrepresented when in fact it offers citizenship opportunities for many, writes Dinesh Dhamija

 

28 Jan 20
UK flag to be removed from EU institutions amid farewell preparations
One of the UK flags being removed from outside the three EU institutions in Brussels this week will be put on display in the city’s House of European History, it has emerged.
27 Jan 20
The future of EU-India relations
With India celebrating its 70th Republic Day on 26 January, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borell is seeking a closer strategic partnership, however MEPs are now calling for greater progress on trade negotiations.
27 Jan 20
Europe braces for coronavirus
European health authorities are preparing to deal with the arrival of infected people from China as the coronavirus spreads beyond Chinese borders.
27 Jan 20
World Holocaust Memorial Day: Never Forget
As the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day and the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps, EU leaders say the Holocaust stands as a warning to Europe about the rise of anti-Semitism and racism.
24 Jan 20
Guy Verhofstadt: ‘Big problems’ still exist with UK Withdrawal Agreement
The chair of Parliament's Brexit Steering Group said one pressing problem was that EU citizens in the UK currently had “no physical document” to prove their legal right to remain in the country after Brexit.
 
24 Jan 20
Issue 508 | 27 January 2020
This issue features Renew Europe leader Dacian Cioloș as our cover star. He tells us why citizens must play a key role in designing the blueprint for the future of Europe and shares his views on the new European Commission, climate change and Brexit.
24 Jan 20
UK Withdrawal Agreement passes two key hurdles
Having received Royal Assent in the UK and consent in a vote by Parliament’s Constitutional Affairs Committee on Thursday, the UK is now well on its way to exiting the EU next week.
24 Jan 20
The Parliament Magazine Committee Guide 2020

A Parliament Magazine's Guide to the European Parliament's Committees

 
23 Jan 20
NGOs announce plans for fringe festival alongside Future of Europe conference
The pan-European “festival of democracy” aims to “harness the energy, imagination and ideas” of citizens.
22 Jan 20
AFCO to sign-off UK Withdrawal Agreement
The committee will vote on Thursday, paving the way for a final vote in plenary next week.