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
Georgia: straying from the rule of law PM+
04 Sep International & Trade
Georgia: straying from the rule of law
Legal certainty is a cornerstone of European values, but foreign investors are being denied it in Georgia, argues former EU Commissioner Franco Frattini.
Senior MEP expresses concern over ‘lack of real progress’ in deadlocked Brexit talks
03 Sep International & Trade
Senior MEP expresses concern over ‘lack of real progress’ in deadlocked Brexit talks
Parliament Vice-President Mairead McGuinness, strongly tipped to be Ireland’s next EU commissioner, says she is dismayed by the failure to make more headway in the negotiations.
EU insists that one of the two nominees for the post of new Irish commissioner must be a woman
02 Sep International & Trade
EU insists that one of the two nominees for the post of new Irish commissioner must be a woman
‘Ball is in Irish court’ over who it wants to nominate, but one candidate must be a woman, says European Commission.
A crucial G20 Summit PM+
01 Sep International & Trade
A crucial G20 Summit
With the increased challenges from Covid-19, we need to push on with an agenda that aims to recover and shape the future, writes Ambassador Saad Bin Mohammed Alarify.
The 10 Brexits Boris Johnson must consider
27 Aug International & Trade
The 10 Brexits Boris Johnson must consider
Former Europe Minister Denis MacShane lays out the various scenarios that the Prime Minister should bear in mind before making his final decision on the UK’s withdraw.
Phil Hogan quits over Irish 'Golfgate' coronavirus breach
27 Aug International & Trade
Phil Hogan quits over Irish 'Golfgate' coronavirus breach
EU trade commissioner says he regrets concern, unease and upset he’s caused.
Phil Hogan at the centre of a huge row about his political future
26 Aug International & Trade
Phil Hogan at the centre of a huge row about his political future
EU trade commissioner facing numerous calls to quit after he allegedly broke quarantine rules in his native Ireland.
'Belarus: not a choice between Russia and the EU'
26 Aug International & Trade
"Belarus: not a choice between Russia and the EU"
Helga Schmid, Secretary General of the EEAS, briefed members of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee on the EU response to the ongoing situation in Belarus.
Belarusian opposition leader calls on EU to support country’s ‘peaceful revolution’
25 Aug International & Trade
Belarusian opposition leader calls on EU to support country’s ‘peaceful revolution’
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya made an impassioned plea during her address to the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee.
Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing
25 Aug International & Trade
Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing
A deal would avoid tariffs, unlock supplementary benefits, allow for EU and UK customs co-operation, ensure the Northern Ireland protocol is implemented sustainably and provide a platform on which to build a deeper relationship in the future.
EU Trade Chief’s job on the line after Covid-19 lockdown rules breach
24 Aug International & Trade
EU Trade Chief’s job on the line after Covid-19 lockdown rules breach
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has asked EU trade Commissioner Phil Hogan to “fully explain” the circumstances surrounding his controversial attendance at a golf club dinner in Ireland.
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
24 Aug International & Trade
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
David McAllister, who chairs the European Parliament’s UK coordination group, told this website that time is running out on reaching an agreement by end of October deadline.
EU says Brexit talks are ‘going backwards’
21 Aug International & Trade
EU says Brexit talks are ‘going backwards’
Michel Barnier says UK showing ‘no willingness’ to take on board EU's priorities as latest round ends without a breakthrough.
Senior MEPs condemn violence and torture in Belarus and demand ‘new and free’ elections
21 Aug International & Trade
Senior MEPs condemn violence and torture in Belarus and demand ‘new and free’ elections
European Parliament group leaders call for EU to appoint ‘special representative’ for Belarus to support peaceful transition of power.
EU leaders reject Belarus presidential election result
20 Aug International & Trade
EU leaders reject Belarus presidential election result
The August 9 poll has been condemned by the EU, with sanctions announced against Belarusian officials involved in election fraud and abuse of protesters.
Can Johnson avoid a no-deal Brexit?
10 Aug International & Trade
Can Johnson avoid a no-deal Brexit?
A no-deal Brexit would see food and car prices rise in the UK, shortages of medicines and huge delays and tailbacks at Dover. But there are, as yet, few signs of panic, writes Roger Casale.
Britain must settle any outstanding EIB loans when it finally leaves EU, says European Commission
07 Aug International & Trade
Britain must settle any outstanding EIB loans when it finally leaves EU, says European Commission
With the deadlocked Brexit talks continuing over the summer, the UK’s financial position with the European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently come under the spotlight.
Azerbaijani MP condemns violent attacks on diplomatic missions and embassies in the US and Belgium by members of Armenian Diaspora PM+
04 Aug International & Trade
Azerbaijani MP condemns violent attacks on diplomatic missions and embassies in the US and Belgium by members of Armenian Diaspora
Despite recent events, we remain ready to cooperate with Armenia to strengthen humanitarian-confidence building measures if it gives up its policy of occupation, says Azerbaijan MP Könül Nurullayeva.
Small EU businesses voice ‘major concerns’ over lack of progress in ongoing Brexit talks
03 Aug International & Trade
Small EU businesses voice ‘major concerns’ over lack of progress in ongoing Brexit talks
The comments come with formal talks between the EU and UK set to resume in Brussels on 17 August.
David Frost says despite difficulties, Brexit trade deal can still be reached in autumn
31 Jul International & Trade
David Frost says despite difficulties, Brexit trade deal can still be reached in autumn
UK’s chief negotiator suggests there are ‘large areas of convergence’ on negotiation areas.
EU and UK strike conciliatory tone over possibility of Brexit trade deal being struck by autumn
30 Jul International & Trade
EU and UK strike conciliatory tone over possibility of Brexit trade deal being struck by autumn
UK government says it ‘still believes’ there is chance of reaching an agreement by October.
Scotland & the EU: Auld acquaintances
28 Jul International & Trade
Scotland & the EU: Auld acquaintances
Michael Russell, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs, tells Martin Banks that an independent Scotland’s path to re-joining the EU would be helped by its unique experience of already having been part of the bloc for 47 years.
Defending the Defenceless: Pakistan’s Rural Support Network takes the lead PM+
28 Jul International & Trade
Defending the Defenceless: Pakistan’s Rural Support Network takes the lead
Shandana Humayun Khan, CEO of the Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN), urges the EU to join the battle against COVID-19 and support the most vulnerable communities in Pakistan.
Last chance saloon for Brexit trade deal as Barnier brands it ‘unlikely’
23 Jul International & Trade
Last chance saloon for Brexit trade deal as Barnier brands it ‘unlikely’
As the EU and UK wrapped up their latest round of talks in London, the EU’s chief negotiator was dubious of the likelihood of breaking the deadlock while his UK counterpart was decidedly more upbeat on the prospect of a deal in September.