Transnational lists and lead candidates only way to bring ‘European dimension’ to MEP elections says Danny Cohn-Bendit
25 Sep EU Institutions

Transnational lists and lead candidates only way to bring ‘European dimension’ to MEP elections says Danny Cohn-Bendit

Former MEP tells CONT Committee there’s urgent need to bring back democratic dimension to European elections.
by Martin Banks
New European Parliament Animal Transport Committee to investigate whether EU has failed to properly implement welfare rules
25 Sep EU Institutions
New European Parliament Animal Transport Committee to investigate whether EU has failed to properly implement welfare rules
SOTEU 2020 was business as unusual, says FEPs Secretary General László Andor
24 Sep EU Institutions
SOTEU 2020 was business as unusual, says FEPs Secretary General László Andor
The lead shot over wetlands proposal is unworkable
22 Sep EU Institutions
The lead shot over wetlands proposal is unworkable
Movers and Shakers | 25 September 2020
25 Sep EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 25 September 2020
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EU unveils long-awaited action plan to tackle racism
18 Sep EU Institutions
EU unveils long-awaited action plan to tackle racism
Equality Commissioner Helena Dalli says EU needs to ‘turn the tide’ on racism and racial discrimination.
COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on Europe’s tourism sector, warns tourism task force MEP
18 Sep EU Institutions
COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on Europe’s tourism sector, warns tourism task force MEP
It’s time the European Commission took action and began developing a common European Tourism strategy, says José Ramón Bauzá Díaz.
Brexit war of words heats up as European Commission President responds to UK threat to break Withdrawal Agreement with Margaret Thatcher quote
18 Sep EU Institutions
Brexit war of words heats up as European Commission President responds to UK threat to break Withdrawal Agreement with Margaret Thatcher quote
Ursula von der Leyen says UK should remember that Margaret Thatcher once said the UK does not break treaties as it would be bad for Britain and bad for trade.
La rentrée: Martin Schirdewan fears Crisis mode is set to continue
18 Sep EU Institutions
La rentrée: Martin Schirdewan fears Crisis mode is set to continue
The Coronavirus crisis has masked many social issues, but these problems will not go away without action, says co-chair of Parliament’s GUE/NGL Group, Martin Schirdewan.
La rentrée: Marco Zanni says it's time for change
18 Sep EU Institutions
La rentrée: Marco Zanni says it's time for change
The Coronavirus crisis has brought the need for major EU reform into sharp relief, argues the European Parliament's ID Group leader Marco Zanni.
EU to appoint first ever Anti-Racism Coordinator
18 Sep EU Institutions
EU to appoint first ever Anti-Racism Coordinator
European Commission president announces new measures including an Anti-Racism Action Plan.
Von der Leyen ups ante on EU emission cuts
18 Sep EU Institutions
Von der Leyen ups ante on EU emission cuts
European Commission president plans to increase the EU’s 2030 emissions reduction target to at least 55 percent has been met with a mixed response from environmentalists and industry.
La rentrée: Dacian Cioloș on building a Europe fit for the future
18 Sep EU Institutions
La rentrée: Dacian Cioloș on building a Europe fit for the future
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted both European solidarity and the need for ‘more Europe’ says the leader of the Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament.
La rentrée: Embracing the opportunity to transform Europe through crisis
16 Sep EU Institutions
La rentrée: Embracing the opportunity to transform Europe through crisis
The Coronavirus crisis has transformed our lives; now we need to take it as an opportunity to transform Europe, writes Iratxe García Pérez.
Ursula von der Leyen sets out Commission’s plans for “Europe to lead the way to a new vitality”
16 Sep EU Institutions
Ursula von der Leyen sets out Commission’s plans for “Europe to lead the way to a new vitality”
In her first State of the Union address to MEPs, the Commission President said such “vitality” contrasted with the current “fragility” of the world, highlighted by the ongoing health crisis.
Ursula von der Leyen delivers first State of the European Union address
16 Sep EU Institutions
Ursula von der Leyen delivers first State of the European Union address
In a marathon speech running for more than an hour, the Commission President announced a series of ground-breaking new proposals and addressed some of the Union's most sensitive issues. We live tweeted the entire address.
Commission President gears up for first “State of the European Union” address
14 Sep EU Institutions
Commission President gears up for first “State of the European Union” address
On Wednesday Ursula von der Leyen will outline the impact of the Commission’s work in mitigating the COVID-19 health and economic crisis and present her vision for recovery and the fight against climate change.
Movers and Shakers | 11 September 2020
11 Sep EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 11 September 2020
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European Parliament President cancels Strasbourg plenary amid COVID-19 concerns
09 Sep EU Institutions
European Parliament President cancels Strasbourg plenary amid COVID-19 concerns
David Sassoli has ruled that next week’s plenary will now take place in Brussels and not in Strasbourg as planned.
Mairead McGuinness appointment as Ireland’s next EU commissioner widely welcomed
08 Sep EU Institutions
Mairead McGuinness appointment as Ireland’s next EU commissioner widely welcomed
Ireland loses the coveted trade portfolio following the recent resignation of Phil Hogan as trade commissioner, but McGuinness has been offered the financial services portfolio.
European Parliament under pressure to reverse decision to hold plenary in Strasbourg
08 Sep EU Institutions
European Parliament under pressure to reverse decision to hold plenary in Strasbourg
MEPs from across the political divide are imploring Parliament’s authorities to hold the session in Brussels instead due to concerns about the ongoing health crisis.
Commission President interviews Ireland’s two commissioner candidates
07 Sep EU Institutions
Commission President interviews Ireland’s two commissioner candidates
Mairead McGuinness and Andrew McDowell have been nominated by the Irish government as candidates to fill the role recently vacated by Phil Hogan after the “Golfgate” scandal.
UK mulls ‘override’ of key sections of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of new round of trade deal talks with EU
07 Sep EU Institutions
UK mulls ‘override’ of key sections of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of new round of trade deal talks with EU
Threat comes as MEPs warn UK that European Parliament ‘will not rubberstamp’ any new deal.
European Ombudsman urges EU institutions to take tougher stance on tackling “revolving door” personnel
07 Sep EU Institutions
European Ombudsman urges EU institutions to take tougher stance on tackling “revolving door” personnel
Call follows introduction of new measures by the European Banking Authority aimed at curbing moves to lucrative lobbying jobs in the private sector.
Movers and Shakers | 4 September 2020
04 Sep EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 4 September 2020
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Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald sets out stall to become Ireland’s next EU commissioner
03 Sep EU Institutions
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald sets out stall to become Ireland’s next EU commissioner
The role has become vacant after Phil Hogan stood down as Trade Commissioner over the so-called “Golfgate” scandal in which he was said to have broken Coronavirus quarantine rules in Ireland.
EU insists that one of the two nominees for the post of new Irish commissioner must be a woman
02 Sep EU Institutions
EU insists that one of the two nominees for the post of new Irish commissioner must be a woman
‘Ball is in Irish court’ over who it wants to nominate, but one candidate must be a woman, says European Commission.
Pressure mounting on Irish government to nominate female candidate for EU trade post
31 Aug EU Institutions
Pressure mounting on Irish government to nominate female candidate for EU trade post
European Parliament vice-president Mairead McGuinness is seen as ‘strong and safe’ replacement for Phil Hogan by MEPs.