European Parliament’s new IMCO chair told she has ‘big shoes to fill’
29 Oct EU Institutions

European Parliament’s new IMCO chair told she has ‘big shoes to fill’

Newly appointed Committee chair Anna Cavazzini says Coronavirus crisis has shown that achievements of the EU’s internal market shouldn’t be taken for granted.
by Martin Banks
#EPGenderEqualityWeek: Women still ‘incredibly underrepresented’ in senior posts, says new study
29 Oct EU Institutions
#EPGenderEqualityWeek: Women still ‘incredibly underrepresented’ in senior posts, says new study
European Commission unveils new measures to help limit COVID-19 spread
28 Oct EU Institutions
European Commission unveils new measures to help limit COVID-19 spread
European Commission backs France in its ‘war of words’ with Turkey
27 Oct EU Institutions
European Commission backs France in its ‘war of words’ with Turkey
European Parliament’s new subcommittee sets sight on EU’s tax havens
02 Oct EU Institutions
European Parliament’s new subcommittee sets sight on EU’s tax havens
Tax dodging costing EU Member States €1trillion a year in lost revenue, say MEPs.
Doubts cast on value of EU’s proposed ‘European election reforms
02 Oct EU Institutions
Doubts cast on value of EU’s proposed ‘European election reforms
Legal experts clash over argument that transnational lists may deepen ‘democratic deficit’ between MEPs and voters.
Movers and Shakers | 2 October 2020
02 Oct EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 2 October 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
Mairead McGuinness to improve transparency if endorsed by MEPs as EU commissioner
01 Oct EU Institutions
Mairead McGuinness to improve transparency if endorsed by MEPs as EU commissioner
McGuinness, a long-standing MEP, will be heard by Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Friday.
Brexit: Senior MEPs throw weight behind Commission’s infringement proceedings against UK
01 Oct EU Institutions
Brexit: Senior MEPs throw weight behind Commission’s infringement proceedings against UK
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen threw down the gauntlet on Thursday morning after weeks of jaw-dropping moves by the UK, and MEPs had her back.
Petra De Sutter to become Belgian Deputy PM; leaves European Parliament's IMCO Committee chair vacant
01 Oct EU Institutions
Petra De Sutter to become Belgian Deputy PM; leaves European Parliament's IMCO Committee chair vacant
The Greens/EFA MEP has been nominated Deputy Prime Minister for Public Enterprises and Civil Service in Belgium’s new Vivaldi coalition government.
Polish MEP Sylwia Spurek jumps ship from Socialists to Greens group
30 Sep EU Institutions
Polish MEP Sylwia Spurek jumps ship from Socialists to Greens group
Spurek said the Greens/EFA Group shares her values on human rights, the climate and animal rights. The Greens, for their part, welcomed Spurek with open arms.
Former Finnish MEP Alex Stubb touted as possible chairman of Conference on Future of Europe
29 Sep EU Institutions
Former Finnish MEP Alex Stubb touted as possible chairman of Conference on Future of Europe
The Conference, which aims to breathe new life into the EU project, should have started by now but has been badly delayed by the health pandemic.
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
Inquiry Committee chair Tilly Metz says goal is to deliver better implementation and stricter controls between Member States.
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.
Movers and Shakers | 25 September 2020
25 Sep EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 25 September 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
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
Ursula von der Leyen’s maiden State of the European Union address ticked many boxes on solidarity, innovation and climate, but fell short on key issues including rule of law and global affairs, explains László Andor.
The lead shot over wetlands proposal is unworkable In Conversation With…
22 Sep EU Institutions
The lead shot over wetlands proposal is unworkable
The European Commission’s plans are a flagrant breach of fundamental rights and basic freedoms. MEPs therefore have a simple decision: Reject the proposal and send it back to the REACH Committee, argues the European Shooting Sports Forum's Marta Gómez
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.