China, multilateralism and NATO dominate European Parliament’s lively debate on EU-US relationship
05 Oct International & Trade

China, multilateralism and NATO dominate European Parliament’s lively debate on EU-US relationship

European Parliament plenary debate on the future of EU-US relations made clear that there is still hope and that the transatlantic partnership can continue to grow, despite recent upsets
by Andreas Rogal
EU-Turkey relations: a vicious cycle of regional conflict and forced migration
12 Oct International & Trade
EU-Turkey relations: a vicious cycle of regional conflict and forced migration
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
18 Oct International & Trade
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
Access to data an essential part of modern life; therefore citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
18 Oct International & Trade
Access to data an essential part of modern life; therefore citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
EU faces fresh calls to take ‘clear and resolute action’ against Vladimir Putin
28 Apr International & Trade
EU faces fresh calls to take ‘clear and resolute action’ against Vladimir Putin
A parliamentary debate with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will see Russia again at the forefront of deliberations for MEPs on Wednesday.
MEPs give green light to EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
28 Apr International & Trade
MEPs give green light to EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The ratification of the deal, which sets out the future relationship between the EU and the UK, is the final legal hurdle in the long-running Brexit saga.
Parliament has the regrettable duty to really get Brexit done
27 Apr International & Trade
Parliament has the regrettable duty to really get Brexit done
The plenary debate and vote on 27 April conclude four months of intense scrutiny of the TCA in all its different dimensions, whereas the UK House of Commons was given just a few hours to do so, writes Christophe Hansen.
MEPs and NGOs voice concern over post-Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement
27 Apr International & Trade
MEPs and NGOs voice concern over post-Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement
This comes just ahead of the final ratification of the EU-UK TCA by the European Parliament on Tuesday.
European Commission urged to do more to support efforts to contain Coronavirus pandemic in Africa
23 Apr International & Trade
European Commission urged to do more to support efforts to contain Coronavirus pandemic in Africa
EU also told to jettison ‘Big Charity’ model and treat continent like a true partner.
European Parliament sets date for Brexit trade deal ratification vote
22 Apr International & Trade
European Parliament sets date for Brexit trade deal ratification vote
A mere eight days before the expiry of the agreement being provisionally applied, Parliament announced that a plenary vote on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) will take place on April 27.
EU parliament leaders voice concern over Russia’s alleged involvement in Czech arms depot explosion
21 Apr International & Trade
EU parliament leaders voice concern over Russia’s alleged involvement in Czech arms depot explosion
Group leaders condemn ‘unacceptable act of hostility’ on sovereign EU territory.
It’s time for ‘Smart Divergence’ Partner Content
20 Apr International & Trade
It’s time for ‘Smart Divergence’
Following its departure from the EU, the UK should seek to lead the world in reducing the costs of compliance, says Daniel Schlaepfer.
Plenary vote on EU-UK Agreement in limbo pending Brexit deal assurances
16 Apr International & Trade
Plenary vote on EU-UK Agreement in limbo pending Brexit deal assurances
Despite approval from the Foreign Affairs and International Trade committees, the European Parliament has decided not to set a date for the final vote until the UK fully implements the Withdrawal Agreement.
Parliament’s trade and foreign affairs committees gear up for Brexit trade deal vote
15 Apr International & Trade
Parliament’s trade and foreign affairs committees gear up for Brexit trade deal vote
While the plenary vote on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) has been delayed, the two committees will have their say this afternoon.
Leeds: The UK financial powerhouse planning a digital future at the heart of Europe Partner Content
15 Apr International & Trade
Leeds: The UK financial powerhouse planning a digital future at the heart of Europe
Tom Riordan, Chief Executive at Leeds City Council, believes that while the city is well placed to help transform the UK’s economic infrastructure, continuing to build relationships with European partners will be key to its ongoing success.
Parliament delays Brexit trade deal ratification; MEP says ‘cool heads must prevail’
14 Apr International & Trade
Parliament delays Brexit trade deal ratification; MEP says ‘cool heads must prevail’
Members of the committees on trade and foreign affairs will vote on the deal on Thursday, but the vote in plenary will take place at a later, thus far undefined, date.
Rights group calls for “tough sanctions” on Turkey
12 Apr International & Trade
Rights group calls for “tough sanctions” on Turkey
The StopErdoganNow group says the EEAS is not taking concerns about alleged human rights violations in Turkey seriously enough.
Wave of Brexit-related rioting hits Northern Ireland
09 Apr International & Trade
Wave of Brexit-related rioting hits Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Protocol seen as cause of Loyalist-led riots.
European Commission president leads EU tributes to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
09 Apr International & Trade
European Commission president leads EU tributes to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
British Queen Elizabeth II's consort for more than 70 years passes away aged 99.
#SofaGate furore rages on as Charles Michel comes under pressure to publicly apologise
08 Apr International & Trade
#SofaGate furore rages on as Charles Michel comes under pressure to publicly apologise
European Council President says he’s saddened by suggestions he was unconcerned by the widely criticised diplomatic gaffe.
The West needs to get its act together on Russia in the South Caucasus Partner Content
07 Apr International & Trade
The West needs to get its act together on Russia in the South Caucasus
By providing a more coherent, consistent, active, and reliable approach, stability can be fostered in the region, writes former MEP Geoffrey Van Orden.
Von der Leyen relegated to sofa in Turkey meeting as MEPs decry diplomatic snub
07 Apr International & Trade
Von der Leyen relegated to sofa in Turkey meeting as MEPs decry diplomatic snub
The game of musical chairs between Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel and Turkish President Recep Erdoğan has sparked widespread criticism – not only of Erdoğan but also of Michel.
MEPs urge EU to impose fresh sanctions on Turkey
01 Apr International & Trade
MEPs urge EU to impose fresh sanctions on Turkey
EPP member Loucas Fourlas and Socialist Costas Mavrides are among those backing calls for the EU to take immediate steps to impose fresh sanctions on Turkey in protest at the country’s alleged human rights violations.
Post-Pandemic, the Caribbean needs to present a new face to the world Partner Content
01 Apr International & Trade
Post-Pandemic, the Caribbean needs to present a new face to the world
The best means of repaying our international friends and partners in the EU and IMF is to build long-term resilience into our economies, writes Adrian Fox.
2021: A year of opportunity for sustainability in Africa Partner Content
31 Mar International & Trade
2021: A year of opportunity for sustainability in Africa
We are at a turning point; now is our chance to create a better, safer and more sustainable world for future generations, writes Zuneid Yousuf.
Peace in Yemen is a real possibility Partner Content
30 Mar International & Trade
Peace in Yemen is a real possibility
Saudi Arabia is leading international efforts to stabilise the country and bring an end to the war, writes HE Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the European Union, Saad Bin Mohammed Alarify.
New US administration an opportunity to ‘rebuild’ EU-US transatlantic partnership, says David Sassoli
29 Mar International & Trade
New US administration an opportunity to ‘rebuild’ EU-US transatlantic partnership, says David Sassoli
Joe Biden’s participation at EU summit interpreted as clear signal of Washington’s reengagement with EU.
Iran: Europe’s greatest post-COVID security threat Partner Content
29 Mar International & Trade
Iran: Europe’s greatest post-COVID security threat
Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has taken a hawkish tone with EU; he now claims Biden is playing softball with Iran, writes Emir Gürbüz.