First step towards sainthood of Robert Schuman is ‘wonderful’, says senior MEP
13 Apr EU Institutions

First step towards sainthood of Robert Schuman is ‘wonderful’, says senior MEP

It is reported that Pope Francis could recognise the “heroic virtues” of one of the EU’s founding fathers within weeks.
by Martin Banks
Gunnar Beck: von der Leyen should step down over “disastrous” vaccine rollout
16 Apr EU Institutions
Gunnar Beck: von der Leyen should step down over “disastrous” vaccine rollout
Wave of Brexit-related rioting hits Northern Ireland
09 Apr EU Institutions
Wave of Brexit-related rioting hits Northern Ireland
European Commission president leads EU tributes to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
09 Apr EU Institutions
European Commission president leads EU tributes to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
EU Ombudsman investigating European Medicines Agency ‘fast tracking’ procedure
15 Mar EU Institutions
EU Ombudsman investigating European Medicines Agency ‘fast tracking’ procedure
Emily O’Reilly told MEPs that the EMA had been required to make recommendations on vaccines for COVID-19 in “record time” and has been working with a “fast-track procedure.”
COVID-19 crisis having ‘huge toll on children, warn MEPs
12 Mar EU Institutions
COVID-19 crisis having ‘huge toll on children, warn MEPs
European parliament’s warning comes as EU authorises use of fourth COVID-19 vaccine.
MEPs lead growing calls for EU to boycott Winter Olympics in Beijing
12 Mar EU Institutions
MEPs lead growing calls for EU to boycott Winter Olympics in Beijing
Demand follows concerns over alleged human rights violations in China, and erosion of democratic autonomy in Hong Kong.
Charles Michel at centre of war of words with UK over COVID vaccines
12 Mar EU Institutions
Charles Michel at centre of war of words with UK over COVID vaccines
Row follows Council President’s swipe at the UK over its vaccine roll out.
Movers and Shakers | 12 March 2021
12 Mar EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 12 March 2021
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EU’s attempt to reform itself branded ‘biased from the very beginning’
11 Mar EU Institutions
EU’s attempt to reform itself branded ‘biased from the very beginning’
The strong broadside comes after a symbolic event on Wednesday to mark the start of Conference on the Future of Europe.
Conference on EU’s future must be open to citizens beyond Brussels bubble
10 Mar EU Institutions
Conference on EU’s future must be open to citizens beyond Brussels bubble
The much-delayed Conference on the Future of Europe is set to start in early May, after the leaders of two of the EU’s main institutions finally gave it the green light at a formal ceremony on Wednesday.
Most EU citizens want their voices to be heard when it comes to future of Europe
09 Mar EU Institutions
Most EU citizens want their voices to be heard when it comes to future of Europe
The results of an EU-wide poll come on the eve of a ceremonial event on Wednesday to mark the Conference on the Future of Europe.
Parliamentary immunity lifted for former Catalan leader and two other separatist MEPs
09 Mar EU Institutions
Parliamentary immunity lifted for former Catalan leader and two other separatist MEPs
The decision, in a vote late on Monday, now clears the way for formal legal moves by Spain, where Carles Puigdemont and colleagues Antoni Comín and Clara Ponsatí all face charges relating to the Catalan independence referendum in 2017.
MEPs welcome moves to strengthen security in Brussels’ EU quarter after spate of violent attacks
08 Mar EU Institutions
MEPs welcome moves to strengthen security in Brussels’ EU quarter after spate of violent attacks
UPDATED: 08 March 2021 10:28 | Victim of attempted sexual assault told by local police that they didn’t have the resources to investigate.
Commission’s equal pay proposal a “positive step forward”
05 Mar EU Institutions
Commission’s equal pay proposal a “positive step forward”
MEPs have welcomed plans to plug Europe’s gender pay gap.
5 Questions with... Marc Botenga
05 Mar EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Marc Botenga
Marc Botenga (BE, GUE/NGL) is a member of Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee.
Movers and Shakers | 5 March 2021
05 Mar EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 5 March 2021
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Major step forward for Conference on Future of Europe after Parliament approves joint declaration
04 Mar EU Institutions
Major step forward for Conference on Future of Europe after Parliament approves joint declaration
The long-delayed forum, due to generate ideas for reforming the EU, should have started last May but has been delayed due to inter-institutional wrangling and the Coronavirus crisis.
New EU-Africa strategy moves beyond donor-recipient relationship
04 Mar EU Institutions
New EU-Africa strategy moves beyond donor-recipient relationship
Unlike previous approaches, the new strategy has been created in partnership with, rather than for Africa, explains Polish EPP deputy Janina Ochojska.
Fidesz resigns from EPP Group after overwhelming vote in favour of new rules
03 Mar EU Institutions
Fidesz resigns from EPP Group after overwhelming vote in favour of new rules
Parliament’s biggest political group will have 11 less seats after Wednesday’s vote, bringing to an end a period of protracted wrangling over whether Fidesz should remain a member.
Future of Europe: Putting citizens front and centre
01 Mar EU Institutions
Future of Europe: Putting citizens front and centre
The upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe must put citizens at the heart of the debate, allowing them to set the agenda for discussions on reform, argues Paulo Rangel.
MEPs call on pharma companies to increase COVID-19 vaccine production
26 Feb EU Institutions
MEPs call on pharma companies to increase COVID-19 vaccine production
European Parliament’s Socialist MEPs also want pharmaceutical giants to research against potential future Coronavirus variants and strains.
Rare Diseases: How European reference networks have improved the lives of rare disease sufferers immeasurably
26 Feb EU Institutions
Rare Diseases: How European reference networks have improved the lives of rare disease sufferers immeasurably
But more can, and must, be done to work together and take ERNs to the next stage, says EURORDIS HealthCare Director Inés Hernando.
Movers and Shakers | 26 February 2021
26 Feb EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 26 February 2021
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What happened to the UK APAs?
26 Feb EU Institutions
What happened to the UK APAs?
When British MEPs left the European Parliament last January, what happened to their staff , who had dedicated years to learning the Parliament’s quirks and processes, asks Alex White.
Rare Diseases: How the new EU rare disease policy framework provides an opportunity to move from building infrastructures to measuring impact
26 Feb EU Institutions
Rare Diseases: How the new EU rare disease policy framework provides an opportunity to move from building infrastructures to measuring impact
‘Rare 2030’ Foresight Study highlights unmet needs and continued obligation to improve outcomes, explains EURORDIS Health Policy Director Anna Kole.
Issue 531 | 1 March 2021
26 Feb EU Institutions
Issue 531 | 1 March 2021
Gracing the cover this issue is Irish EPP deputy Frances Fitzgerald. A staunch defender of women’s rights, Fitzgerald says she believes we are entering a new era of equality, telling deputy editor Lorna Hutchinson that despite recent setbacks, fresh momentum for change is building.
David Sassoli admits EU vaccines strategy marked by ‘mistakes’ and ‘shortcomings’
25 Feb EU Institutions
David Sassoli admits EU vaccines strategy marked by ‘mistakes’ and ‘shortcomings’
The European Parliament President said, “I am not giving away any secrets here as the Commission itself has admitted there have been deficiencies and shortcomings.”