European Commission considers reopening buildings across EU by mid-September
07 Aug EU Institutions

European Commission considers reopening buildings across EU by mid-September

The executive insists, however, that this decision will depend on the spread of COVID-19 in Member States.
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EU recovery plan an opportunity to restructure Europe
29 Jul EU Institutions
EU recovery plan an opportunity to restructure Europe
Senior MEP urges Member States to ensure that delayed Conference on Future of Europe starts in September
28 Jul EU Institutions
Senior MEP urges Member States to ensure that delayed Conference on Future of Europe starts in September
EU recovery plan agreed at a “sour price”
24 Jul EU Institutions
EU recovery plan agreed at a “sour price”
Movers and Shakers | 7 August 2020
07 Aug EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 7 August 2020
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EU rallies to support Lebanon after Beirut explosion
06 Aug EU Institutions
EU rallies to support Lebanon after Beirut explosion
The EU has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism after a huge blast devastated the port area of the capital Beirut on Tuesday.
European Parliament mourns loss of former MEP and Nobel Peace Prize laureate John Hume
03 Aug EU Institutions
European Parliament mourns loss of former MEP and Nobel Peace Prize laureate John Hume
Former UK Socialist MEP John Hume, described by some as “the Nelson Mandela of Irish politics”, has died after a short illness aged 83.
Movers and Shakers | 31 July 2020
31 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 31 July 2020
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MEPs warn their consent to EU long-term budget ‘cannot be taken for granted’
27 Jul EU Institutions
MEPs warn their consent to EU long-term budget ‘cannot be taken for granted’
The warning on Monday comes from the cross-party group of MEPs who comprise Parliament’s negotiating team on the recovery fund and long-term budget.
Movers and Shakers | 24 July 2020
24 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 24 July 2020
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MEPs set to battle to overturn proposed cuts to EU’s long-term budget
23 Jul EU Institutions
MEPs set to battle to overturn proposed cuts to EU’s long-term budget
In a debate in Parliament on the outcome of the marathon EU summit, MEPs welcomed the €750bn recovery plan but voiced fierce opposition to cuts to the budget.
S&D leader: Next seven-year EU budget falls short of what’s needed
23 Jul EU Institutions
S&D leader: Next seven-year EU budget falls short of what’s needed
Iratxe García Pérez has warned that her group will not accept any watering down of conditionality on the compliance with democracy and rule of law.
David Sassoli: EU long-term budget ‘needs correcting’ and Parliament will try to ‘improve’ it
22 Jul EU Institutions
David Sassoli: EU long-term budget ‘needs correcting’ and Parliament will try to ‘improve’ it
Parliament’s President said that while the assembly is “satisfied” with the €750bn recovery plan to deal with the COVID-19 health crisis, proposed cuts in certain areas of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) need to be rectified.
EU leaders thrash out deal on Coronavirus recovery fund and budget as Parliament awaits final say
21 Jul EU Institutions
EU leaders thrash out deal on Coronavirus recovery fund and budget as Parliament awaits final say
After one of the longest summits on record, the heads of state finally reached agreement on Tuesday morning, but the final hurdle remains, with the consent of the European Parliament still pending.
EU leaders converge on Brussels for what are expected to be hard-fought talks to thrash out a deal on the budget and recovery fund
17 Jul EU Institutions
EU leaders converge on Brussels for what are expected to be hard-fought talks to thrash out a deal on the budget and recovery fund
Speaking ahead of the meeting, which is expected to go into Saturday, Charles Michel and David Sassoli, set out their stalls on what they hope will emerge from the crucial summit.
Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
17 Jul EU Institutions
Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
Stichting Car Claim has been at the forefront of efforts to convince car manufacturers to accept responsibility for their actions and compensate those affected, argues Dr. Marten Oosting.
Movers and Shakers | 17 July 2020
17 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 17 July 2020
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MEPs declare ‘this is the moment’ to agree EU long-term budget and recovery fund
16 Jul EU Institutions
MEPs declare ‘this is the moment’ to agree EU long-term budget and recovery fund
It is hoped that Friday’s crunch summit will resolve the current impasse over the budget and €750bn recovery package designed to help EU economies address the impact of the pandemic.
Europe's Moment
14 Jul EU Institutions
Europe's Moment
EU leaders must grasp the nettle and deliver on citizens’ expectations by negotiating a strong budget, agreeing the Next Generation EU recovery plan and providing global leadership, argues European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Names of MEPs who will sit on European parliament’s new committees announced
10 Jul EU Institutions
Names of MEPs who will sit on European parliament’s new committees announced
Parliament has set up a subcommittee on taxation, three special committees - one on cancer, another on artificial intelligence and a third on foreign interference - and a committee of inquiry on animal transport.
Charles Michel tables plan to break impasse on EU’s Coronavirus recovery fund and next long term budget
10 Jul EU Institutions
Charles Michel tables plan to break impasse on EU’s Coronavirus recovery fund and next long term budget
European Council president’s ‘new’ proposal focuses on funding elements around climate change, the rule of law and Brexit.
Movers and Shakers | 10 July 2020
10 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 10 July 2020
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EU leaders tell Member States it is ‘essential’ to agree on budget and recovery plan at summit
09 Jul EU Institutions
EU leaders tell Member States it is ‘essential’ to agree on budget and recovery plan at summit
At least four Member States, “the Frugal Four”, remain opposed to the package, but the leaders of the main EU institutions have ratcheted up the pressure to reach an agreement in a week’s time.
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
In an unusual intervention in domestic politics, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly voiced her support for Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections.
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
Spate of burglaries hit European Parliament during Coronavirus lockdown
06 Jul EU Institutions
Spate of burglaries hit European Parliament during Coronavirus lockdown
The crime spree appears to have taken place mainly while the building was effectively empty, with thieves accessing “sensitive” papers and breaking into secure cupboards in MEPs’ offices.
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
02 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 3 July 2020
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