Senior MEP warns that ‘big divergencies’ still threaten to torpedo Brexit deal
23 Nov International & Trade

Senior MEP warns that ‘big divergencies’ still threaten to torpedo Brexit deal

Nathalie Loiseau has tempered expectations that the UK and EU are about to broker a deal, saying, “We are offering an unprecedented partnership with the UK, but this comes with clarity and commitments, and so far they are missing.”
by Martin Banks
Herman Van Rompuy: EU should continue on path of autonomy
20 Nov International & Trade
Herman Van Rompuy: EU should continue on path of autonomy
Former British MEP says EU stands to lose more than UK from No Deal Brexit
24 Nov International & Trade
Former British MEP says EU stands to lose more than UK from No Deal Brexit
EU and UK in ‘final push’ to reach Brexit deal, says Commission Vice-President
18 Nov International & Trade
EU and UK in ‘final push’ to reach Brexit deal, says Commission Vice-President
A new impetus in India-EU relations
20 Nov International & Trade
A new impetus in India-EU relations
As the world deals with a Coronavirus second wave, Indian Ambassador Santosh Jha tells Rajnish Singh that his country can work together with the EU to ensure economic recovery is quick and stable.
The World needs the G20, now more than ever PM+
19 Nov International & Trade
The World needs the G20, now more than ever
As Saudi Arabia’s G20 Presidency comes to an end, H.E. Ambassador Saad Bin Mohammed Alarify, Head of the Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the European Union, reports on the country’s significant achievements.
MEPs urge EU to ensure reciprocal access to fishing waters in ongoing Brexit talks
18 Nov International & Trade
MEPs urge EU to ensure reciprocal access to fishing waters in ongoing Brexit talks
Deputies argue that European fishermen should continue to have “unlimited” access to UK waters, irrespective of whether a deal is done or not.
MEPs welcome Joe Biden presidency as new era in transatlantic relationship
13 Nov International & Trade
MEPs welcome Joe Biden presidency as new era in transatlantic relationship
European Parliament urged to invite US president-elect to address MEPs.
Senior MEP takes aim at UK government over Internal Market Bill
12 Nov International & Trade
Senior MEP takes aim at UK government over Internal Market Bill
Greens/EFA vice-chair Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield has condemned the UK government for refusing to comply with the House of Lords vote and remove the offending parts of the Brexit legislation.
UK and EU in ‘last chance saloon’ to reach Brexit deal, say senior MEPs
11 Nov International & Trade
UK and EU in ‘last chance saloon’ to reach Brexit deal, say senior MEPs
The resumed Brexit talks are continuing in London for the rest of the week with fisheries and the Irish border issue among the main sticking points.
‘A remarkable day for democracy and women’ as Kamala Harris becomes first female VP
09 Nov International & Trade
‘A remarkable day for democracy and women’ as Kamala Harris becomes first female VP
Kamala Harris’ election as the first ever woman US Vice-President is a long-awaited milestone for gender equality as well as diversity.
Long before the pandemic, Morocco established a development model based on renewable energies and a sustainable vision Thought Leader
09 Nov International & Trade
Long before the pandemic, Morocco established a development model based on renewable energies and a sustainable vision
Renewable energy can play a key role in both South-South cooperation and Africa’s sustainable economic recovery, explains Mustapha Bakkoury
Joe Biden wins US Presidential election
07 Nov International & Trade
Joe Biden wins US Presidential election
The historic poll also saw Kamala Harris become the first woman and the first black and South Asian American to be elected US Vice-President.
Joe Biden: Talking about my generation
06 Nov International & Trade
Joe Biden: Talking about my generation
If elected as the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden will provide the last hurrah of 1968’s generation of young radicals, writes Denis MacShane.
Creating Green energy partners with North Africa
06 Nov International & Trade
Creating Green energy partners with North Africa
Renewable energy is key to tackling climate change; European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans believes that working together, the EU and Africa can deliver on this.
Brexit: ‘Very serious divergences remain’
05 Nov International & Trade
Brexit: ‘Very serious divergences remain’
As two weeks of intensive Brexit talks draw to a close, the EU and UK’s chief Brexit negotiators said that the level playing field, governance and fisheries remain significant obstacles to reaching an agreement.
Biden within touching distance of US presidency
05 Nov International & Trade
Biden within touching distance of US presidency
Victory is within Joe Biden’s grasp. But until every vote is counted, no one wants to jump the gun, especially in the shadow of 2016’s eleventh-hour turnaround in Donald Trump’s fortunes.
EU on tenterhooks as US presidential race tighter than expected
04 Nov International & Trade
EU on tenterhooks as US presidential race tighter than expected
While the full election results are unlikely to be made official for some time due to the processing of mail-in ballots, Donald Trump has already claimed victory.
EU an anxious spectator as Americans head to the polls in unprecedented election
03 Nov International & Trade
EU an anxious spectator as Americans head to the polls in unprecedented election
Tuesday’s “pandemic election” is shaping up to be a historic battle. But the question on many Europeans’ minds is whether the poll will usher in a new era for EU-US relations.
Africa-EU Special Supplement 2020
30 Oct International & Trade
Africa-EU Special Supplement 2020
European Parliament’s new IMCO chair told she has ‘big shoes to fill’
29 Oct International & Trade
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.
Jytte Guteland interview: For the children and the bees
28 Oct International & Trade
Jytte Guteland interview: For the children and the bees
As rapporteur of the European Climate Law, Jytte Guteland is keenly aware of the climate struggles facing our planet. She tells Lorna Hutchinson of her determination to build a more sustainable future.
European Commission backs France in its ‘war of words’ with Turkey
27 Oct International & Trade
European Commission backs France in its ‘war of words’ with Turkey
Move comes amid increasing tension between Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
The EU must not let Bangladesh’s workers down
27 Oct International & Trade
The EU must not let Bangladesh’s workers down
The EU has shaped the future of Bangladesh by opening its markets, but now it must make sure that companies operating in these markets play by the rules, argues Tomáš Zdechovský.
What does the future hold for Europe's postal sector?
24 Oct International & Trade
What does the future hold for Europe's postal sector?
A divided market, changing consumer needs, new digital possibilities and a new focus on sustainability. Markus Ferber asks whether it is time to re-evaluate the postal sector status quo.
Belarus: time to rethink EU foreign policy making
22 Oct International & Trade
Belarus: time to rethink EU foreign policy making
Events surrounding the protests in Belarus have shown that if the EU is to be a credible player in global politics, it needs to begin with reforms at home, argues Urmas Paet.
Brexit deadlock ends as EU and UK return to negotiating table
21 Oct International & Trade
Brexit deadlock ends as EU and UK return to negotiating table
After an impassioned speech by Michel Barnier in plenary on Wednesday morning, relations appear to have thawed between the two sides and “intensive” negotiations will now resume.
EU needs to listen to girls, young women and the civil society organisations that represent them
21 Oct International & Trade
EU needs to listen to girls, young women and the civil society organisations that represent them
We must act now and prioritise women’s and girls’ human rights and put gender equality at the top of the agenda, writes Heléne Fritzon.