EU and UK clash over post-Brexit plan for Gibraltar
23 Jul EU Institutions

EU and UK clash over post-Brexit plan for Gibraltar

It looks like a rocky road lies ahead for ‘the Rock’ as the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is affectionately known by locals
by Andreas Rogal
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
05 Jul EU Institutions
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package
21 Jul EU Institutions
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package
Fit for 55/2030: MEPs underwhelmed by new EU Forest Strategy
20 Jul EU Institutions
Fit for 55/2030: MEPs underwhelmed by new EU Forest Strategy
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
19 Jul EU Institutions
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
Political agreement reached on the contentious Aarhus dossier, reports Christian Doleschal
European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs
19 Jul EU Institutions
European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs
EU should extend the scope of its Global Human Rights sanctions regime and give the European Parliament a stronger supervisory role, say David McAllister and Maria Arena
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
19 Jul EU Institutions
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
EU launches infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland over LGBTIQ discrimination
16 Jul EU Institutions
EU launches infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland over LGBTIQ discrimination
LGBTIQ Intergroup MEPs ‘wholeheartedly’ welcome European Commission’s decision to act against Budapest and Warsaw.
Parliament Sketch: Big Frans vs ENVI
16 Jul EU Institutions
Parliament Sketch: Big Frans vs ENVI
It had been a long day for both, but as Andreas Rogal reports, both Frans Timmermans and the ENVI Committee were in an ebullient mood when they met earlier this week for an end-of-term chat
Movers and Shakers | 16 July 2021
16 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 16 July 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The latest European Parliament committee and delegation changes, results of the Bulgarian election, the latest Commission appointments and more!
EU unveils ‘Fit for 55’ package; says achieving proposals are a ‘generational task’
14 Jul EU Institutions
EU unveils ‘Fit for 55’ package; says achieving proposals are a ‘generational task’
Five new legislative proposals outlined, among them a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to avoid so-called ‘carbon spillage’.
Journalists call for EU policymakers to deliver ‘robust’ Media Freedom Act in face of increasing state-owned harassment
14 Jul EU Institutions
Journalists call for EU policymakers to deliver ‘robust’ Media Freedom Act in face of increasing state-owned harassment
Growing ‘hostile environment’ for journalists across EU, MEPs told during public hearing
Movers and Shakers | 9 July 2021
09 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 9 July 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The new Portuguese MEP, the EPP group welcomes two members, EEAS makes over 20 new appointments, Swedish prime minister makes a comeback, the latest Commission, public affairs appointments, and more!
Health & Wellbeing: Lessons learned?
07 Jul EU Institutions
Health & Wellbeing: Lessons learned?
It’s now time for a critical and honest assessment of how the EU has handled the COVID-19 pandemic, argues Jutta Paulus.
Slovenian PM deflects media freedom criticism; says ‘come to Slovenia, see for yourself’
06 Jul EU Institutions
Slovenian PM deflects media freedom criticism; says ‘come to Slovenia, see for yourself’
As the Slovenian Council presidency gets underway, Janez Janša sidestepped questions by journalists on media freedom, the rule of law and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, declaring, “there are many other problems which are immeasurably more relevant.”
From hands-on commissioner to free-speaking MEP... That's Danuta Hübner
06 Jul EU Institutions
From hands-on commissioner to free-speaking MEP... That's Danuta Hübner
She is one of parliament’s most senior MEPs and, as Martin Banks discovered, Danuta Hübner is not afraid of holding back on even the most sensitive of issues.
Thousands of Britons living in Europe facing urgent race to keep their rights
02 Jul EU Institutions
Thousands of Britons living in Europe facing urgent race to keep their rights
It is estimated there are tens of thousands of British nationals in some EU Member States who have yet to apply for post-Brexit residence.
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
02 Jul EU Institutions
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
Animal welfare is best improved by letting the experts do their jobs and fairly remunerating their efforts, argues Marlene Mortler.
Movers and Shakers | 2 July 2021
02 Jul EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 2 July 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The outgoing Croatian MEP, eight MEPs barred from official election observation missions, Sweden’s prime minister resigns, the latest Commission, public affairs appointments, and more!
Portugal bids EU presidency ‘adeus’ as Slovenia takes the helm
01 Jul EU Institutions
Portugal bids EU presidency ‘adeus’ as Slovenia takes the helm
As Portugal hands over the reins of the EU’s rotating presidency, Martin Banks assesses the highs and lows of its term in office - and looks ahead to Slovenia’s tenure.
Brexit: So close, yet so far…
30 Jun EU Institutions
Brexit: So close, yet so far…
Despite current difficulties, the UK and the EU will, in the long run, forge closer economic and security ties, predicts Charles Grant.
Conference on the Future of Europe: Advancing EU citizenship
30 Jun EU Institutions
Conference on the Future of Europe: Advancing EU citizenship
Concept of EU citizenship must be included in CoFoE debate, argues Suzana Carp.
5 Questions with... Vlad Botoș
29 Jun EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Vlad Botoș
Vlad Botoș (RO, RE) is a member of the European Parliament’s Regional Development Committee.
European Parliament's centrist groups accused of a ‘smash and grab’ raid over committee chair election
28 Jun EU Institutions
European Parliament's centrist groups accused of a ‘smash and grab’ raid over committee chair election
Row centres on election of Lucia Nicholsonová as the new chair of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee.
Movers and Shakers | 25 June 2021
25 Jun EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 25 June 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: ECR Group gain two MEPs, Presidential front runners have disappointing regional elections in France, the latest Commission, public affairs appointments, and more!
This week in the European Parliament
22 Jun EU Institutions
This week in the European Parliament
A mini-plenary parliamentary session followed by a summit of EU leaders are highlights for the EU this week.
MEPs outline ‘wish list’ for newly launched Conference on the Future of Europe
22 Jun EU Institutions
MEPs outline ‘wish list’ for newly launched Conference on the Future of Europe
The Conference’s inaugural plenary session took place on Saturday in Strasbourg.
Gender Equality: Bridging the EU’s pay gap
21 Jun EU Institutions
Gender Equality: Bridging the EU’s pay gap
It will take more than binding pay transparency measures to close the gender pay gaps in Europe’s labour markets, say Gabriella Sebardt and Mira-Maria Kontkanen.