Movers and Shakers | 26 June 2020
26 Jun EU Institutions

Movers and Shakers | 26 June 2020
by Mia Bartoloni
Commission admits ‘series of mistakes’ made after von der Leyen Croatia election video
06 Jul EU Institutions
Commission admits ‘series of mistakes’ made after von der Leyen Croatia election video
Spate of burglaries hit European Parliament during Coronavirus lockdown
06 Jul EU Institutions
Spate of burglaries hit European Parliament during Coronavirus lockdown
Michel Barnier says ‘serious divergences remain’ in Brexit negotiations
02 Jul EU Institutions
Michel Barnier says ‘serious divergences remain’ in Brexit negotiations
5 Questions with... Henna Virkkunen
06 Jul EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Henna Virkkunen
Henna Virkkunen (FI, EPP) is a member of Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee
French Armed Forces Minister makes plea for ‘properly financed’ European Defence Fund
06 Jul EU Institutions
French Armed Forces Minister makes plea for ‘properly financed’ European Defence Fund
Speaking to MEPs, Florence Parly said the EDF, a new EU defence initiative, could be “an important tool for economic recovery” from the pandemic.
Movers and Shakers | 3 July 2020
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Movers and Shakers | 3 July 2020
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MEPs call for more transparency in German politics as EU presidency kicks off
02 Jul EU Institutions
MEPs call for more transparency in German politics as EU presidency kicks off
A new report claims that the German government’s “love affair” with gas and “unconditional support” for its automobile sector are “clear cut examples” of how its EU presidency risks stymying effective climate action by the EU.
“High expectations” for German EU presidency, says senior MEP
01 Jul EU Institutions
“High expectations” for German EU presidency, says senior MEP
Senior Greens MEP Bas Eickhout says Germany takes over the helm of the EU from Croatia during “unprecedented times” for the bloc.
5 Questions with... Dragoș Pîslaru
30 Jun EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Dragoș Pîslaru
Dragoș Pîslaru (RO, RE) is a member of Parliament’s EMPL committee
Margaritis Schinas under fire for failing to respond to complaint by leading rights group
30 Jun EU Institutions
Margaritis Schinas under fire for failing to respond to complaint by leading rights group
The European Commission Vice-President was initially lambasted by the European Network Against Racism after comments he reportedly made following the death of George Floyd in the United States.
Parliament hopes to resume plenary sessions in Strasbourg in September
29 Jun EU Institutions
Parliament hopes to resume plenary sessions in Strasbourg in September
Parliament cancelled all plenary sessions in the French city due to the spread of the Coronavirus - the last parliamentary session held there was in February.
EU leaders mustn’t backtrack on Recovery Package, warns David Sassoli
19 Jun EU Institutions
EU leaders mustn’t backtrack on Recovery Package, warns David Sassoli
There can be ‘no going back’ from level of ambition expressed in the Commission package, says European Parliament President.
Movers and Shakers | 19 June 2020
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Movers and Shakers | 19 June 2020
Movers and Shakers | 12 June 2020
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Movers and Shakers | 12 June 2020
Movers and Shakers | 5 June 2020
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Movers and Shakers | 5 June 2020
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
03 Jun EU Institutions
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
MEPs say the delayed conference must start by September at the latest in order to bring about “effective reform” of the EU.
Commission President says Coronavirus recovery plan meets many of Frugal Four’s demands
28 May EU Institutions
Commission President says Coronavirus recovery plan meets many of Frugal Four’s demands
The Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Sweden have rejected the notion of grants and, instead, have recommended the creation of an “emergency fund” financed by loans only.
Movers and Shakers | 29 May 2020
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Movers and Shakers | 29 May 2020
European Parliament must play decisive role in Coronavirus recovery plan
19 May EU Institutions
European Parliament must play decisive role in Coronavirus recovery plan
Now that our economies are slowly coming out of quarantine, so should European democracy; it is a precondition for a successful recovery, writes Manfred Weber.
Movers and Shakers | 15 May 2020
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Movers and Shakers | 15 May 2020
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2020
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Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2020
EU enlargement must happen in tandem with EU reform
06 May EU Institutions
EU enlargement must happen in tandem with EU reform
The prospect of EU membership has been a driver for reforms in Western Balkan countries, now we must ensure that the enlargement process goes hand in hand with the reform of the EU, writes Ilhan Kyuchyuk.
Time for a European Health Union
05 May EU Institutions
Time for a European Health Union
The Coronavirus crisis has shown up many shortcomings in Europe’s healthcare systems, which is why we need a better, more coordinated approach, argues César Luena.
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
04 May EU Institutions
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
With the European Union arguably facing its biggest crisis, European Parliament President David Sassoli tells Lorna Hutchinson that platitudes about solidarity are not enough; the EU will only prove its worth to citizens by acting in unison.
Coronavirus: A global perspective Sponsored
04 May EU Institutions
Coronavirus: A global perspective
From helping to monitor the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic to the eventual recovery, Earth observation data plays a crucial role, writes Agnieszka Łukaszczyk, Senior Director of European Affairs at Planet.
Movers and Shakers | 1 May 2020
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Movers and Shakers | 1 May 2020
EU leaders sign off on €540bn Coronavirus rescue scheme
24 Apr EU Institutions
EU leaders sign off on €540bn Coronavirus rescue scheme
Beyond the immediate aid, disputes remain over the structure and funding of a long-term recovery plan for Europe’s Coronavirus-battered economies.