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.
by Martin Banks
Jytte Guteland interview: For the children and the bees
28 Oct International & Trade
Jytte Guteland interview: For the children and the bees
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
The EU must not let Bangladesh’s workers down
27 Oct International & Trade
The EU must not let Bangladesh’s workers down
Josep Borrell criticised by MEPs over ‘clandestine’ diplomatic mission to Venezuela
07 Oct International & Trade
Josep Borrell criticised by MEPs over ‘clandestine’ diplomatic mission to Venezuela
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, several members accused the EU foreign affairs chief of being responsible for “a chain of half-truths and lies.”
Senior EU political figures warn UK that ‘time is short’ for Brexit deal
06 Oct International & Trade
Senior EU political figures warn UK that ‘time is short’ for Brexit deal
David McAllister, who chairs Parliament’s UK Coordination Group, said the talks have entered a “very crucial phase.”
What Europe’s foreign policy priorities should be in 2021
06 Oct International & Trade
What Europe’s foreign policy priorities should be in 2021
The EU has a responsibility to act as a global player and adjust its foreign policy in line with the fight against COVID-19, writes Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee Chair David McAllister.
EU and UK light fire under Brexit negotiators in last-ditch attempt to reach deal
05 Oct International & Trade
EU and UK light fire under Brexit negotiators in last-ditch attempt to reach deal
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held phone talks with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday in a bid to revive the stalled Brexit talks.
Eastern Partnership: Time for action
05 Oct International & Trade
Eastern Partnership: Time for action
A successful Eastern Partnership policy is the ultimate test for the EU’s global leadership ambitions, explains Petras Auštrevicius.
Brexit: Senior MEPs throw weight behind Commission’s infringement proceedings against UK
01 Oct International & Trade
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.
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over controversial Internal Market Bill
01 Oct International & Trade
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over controversial Internal Market Bill
The Bill has sparked outrage as it overrides the Withdrawal Agreement, the deal painstakingly thrashed out by the two sides over the last two years.
‘Clock is ticking’ on chances of UK and EU reaching trade deal, says chair of UK Coordination Group
30 Sep International & Trade
‘Clock is ticking’ on chances of UK and EU reaching trade deal, says chair of UK Coordination Group
David McAllister was speaking as talks between the two sides resumed in Brussels on Tuesday.
UK Coordination Group deputy issues blunt warning as next round of Brexit talks kicks off
28 Sep International & Trade
UK Coordination Group deputy issues blunt warning as next round of Brexit talks kicks off
Christophe Hansen, who is also Parliament's trade committee negotiator, declared, “it is time for the UK to restore confidence to advance in the negotiations.”
New Special Committee on Foreign Interference elects Raphaël Glucksmann as chair
23 Sep International & Trade
New Special Committee on Foreign Interference elects Raphaël Glucksmann as chair
The Committee is, among others, tasked with “thoroughly analysing” claims that rules in recent elections, including last year’s European poll, were breached or circumvented.
UK makes robust defence of its Brexit talks stance, still hopes to reach deal in October
22 Sep International & Trade
UK makes robust defence of its Brexit talks stance, still hopes to reach deal in October
The comments to this website come despite growing pessimism about the prospect of an agreement being thrashed out in time for the October deadline set by the EU.
Morocco, A green energy bridge between Europe and Africa PM+
21 Sep International & Trade
Morocco, A green energy bridge between Europe and Africa
The EU stands to gain from Morocco’s energy strategy review, explains Ghalia Mokhtari.
Belarus opposition leader urges MEPs to ‘show solidarity’ with protestors
21 Sep International & Trade
Belarus opposition leader urges MEPs to ‘show solidarity’ with protestors
Speaking in the European Parliament on Monday, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said, “We need your support.”
Senior MEPs warn of No Deal Brexit reality but continue to hope for breakthrough
21 Sep International & Trade
Senior MEPs warn of No Deal Brexit reality but continue to hope for breakthrough
German EPP member David McAllister, who chairs Parliament’s UK Coordination Group, said that “nobody should underestimate the practical, economic and social consequences of a No Deal scenario.”
Brexit war of words heats up as European Commission President responds to UK threat to break Withdrawal Agreement with Margaret Thatcher quote
18 Sep International & Trade
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.
Socialist leader lambasts Boris Johnson over failure to comply with international law
15 Sep International & Trade
Socialist leader lambasts Boris Johnson over failure to comply with international law
On Monday, the British House of Commons voted on a controversial new bill published by the government. MPs backed the Internal Market Bill by 340 votes to 263.
EU foreign affairs chief: Europe faces threat from three ‘re-emerging empires’
15 Sep International & Trade
EU foreign affairs chief: Europe faces threat from three ‘re-emerging empires’
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Josep Borrell said the three resurgent “empires” were Russia, China and Turkey.
MEPs join forces to outline series of demands to salvage Withdrawal Agreement
14 Sep International & Trade
MEPs join forces to outline series of demands to salvage Withdrawal Agreement
Irish MEP Barry Andrews has teamed up with fellow deputies in demanding that the EU “makes clear that it will not tolerate” any breach of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Brexit endgame: More Baldrick than Machiavelli
14 Sep International & Trade
Brexit endgame: More Baldrick than Machiavelli
As Brexit talks move into the final phase, is the UK government determined to crash out with No Deal or is it playing a tactical game designed to obtain what it believes to be the best deal possible? Regardless of its ‘cunning plan,’ trust is being burned at a rate of knots, writes David O’Sullivan.
Brexit talks on brink of collapse as war of words intensifies
11 Sep International & Trade
Brexit talks on brink of collapse as war of words intensifies
The EU says trust between Brussels and London has been “seriously damaged” after the UK passed legislation this week that overrides the Withdrawal Agreement.
European Parliament President ‘deeply worried’ at prospect of No Deal Brexit
10 Sep International & Trade
European Parliament President ‘deeply worried’ at prospect of No Deal Brexit
David Sassoli was speaking following a meeting with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as the eighth round of talks draw to a close, seemingly with no sign of progress on issues like state aid, fisheries and the level playing field.
Former European Parliament President and Vice-President condemn UK’s current Brexit stance
09 Sep International & Trade
Former European Parliament President and Vice-President condemn UK’s current Brexit stance
The attack on Wednesday by Pat Cox and Edward McMillan-Scott, comes on the day the British government publishes plans for policing trade between different parts of the country from 2021.
UK close to becoming ‘rogue state’ after ‘reneging’ on Withdrawal Agreement, says Greens co-leader
08 Sep International & Trade
UK close to becoming ‘rogue state’ after ‘reneging’ on Withdrawal Agreement, says Greens co-leader
Philippe Lamberts has sparked fury after he asked in an interview if the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, should trust the words of the British negotiators.
UK mulls ‘override’ of key sections of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of new round of trade deal talks with EU
07 Sep International & Trade
UK mulls ‘override’ of key sections of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of new round of trade deal talks with EU
Threat comes as MEPs warn UK that European Parliament ‘will not rubberstamp’ any new deal.