Parliament’s EPP Group calls for sanctions against Belarusian President and law enforcement leaders
11 Aug Justice

Parliament’s EPP Group calls for sanctions against Belarusian President and law enforcement leaders

Alexander Lukashenko won a landslide re-election victory after bloody clashes between riot police and thousands of protesters who said Sunday’s poll was rigged.
by Martin Banks
Ursula von der Leyen and David Sassoli appeal to Member States to step up fight against racism
05 Aug Justice
Ursula von der Leyen and David Sassoli appeal to Member States to step up fight against racism
EU defends decision to reject Polish town twinning grant applications after cities declare themselves LGBTI-free zones
31 Jul Justice
EU defends decision to reject Polish town twinning grant applications after cities declare themselves LGBTI-free zones
European Commission could cut EU funds to countries violating rule of law
28 Jul Justice
European Commission could cut EU funds to countries violating rule of law
Emergency Coronavirus measures approved in extraordinary plenary
26 Mar Justice
Emergency Coronavirus measures approved in extraordinary plenary
The special plenary session saw 687 deputies overwhelmingly approve a set of urgent measures which aim to boost European and global efforts to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
National politics sink hopes of an EU response to Coronavirus crisis
25 Mar Justice
National politics sink hopes of an EU response to Coronavirus crisis
The Coronavirus has exposed how brittle Europe is and the national protectionisms and politics of ‘sauve qui peut’ may last long after the medical threat has receded, writes Denis MacShane.
EU set to start membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia
24 Mar Justice
EU set to start membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia
An EU General Affairs Council meeting today is likely to give the go ahead - a decision that has been long awaited in the region.
Remote working: The new normal
24 Mar Justice
Remote working: The new normal
With millions of workers across Europe now confined to their homes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, an expert has offered advice to the challenges facing many companies.
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
23 Mar Justice
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
The EU must come together, support each other and take concerted action to defeat the COVID-19 outbreak, writes Luca Jahier.
An uncertain future for Conference on Future of Europe
23 Mar Justice
An uncertain future for Conference on Future of Europe
The launch of the Europe-wide Conference, which aims to kickstart debate about the future of Europe, is looking increasingly unlikely amid the escalating Coronavirus crisis. 
A racism emergency
20 Mar Justice
A racism emergency
Recent events on the Greek-Turkish border have demonstrated that much remains to be done in the fight against racism in Europe; deep and farreaching measures are urgently required, says Julie Pascoët.
International Anti-Racism Day preview
20 Mar Justice
International Anti-Racism Day preview
Sassoli: EU’s COVID-19 measures ‘comparable to Marshall Plan in WW2’
20 Mar Justice
Sassoli: EU’s COVID-19 measures ‘comparable to Marshall Plan in WW2’
Next Thursday MEPs will debate and vote on the first three legislative proposals of the European Commission to tackle the Coronavirus crisis.
Parliament to hold COVID-19 crisis plenary with remote voting
19 Mar Justice
Parliament to hold COVID-19 crisis plenary with remote voting
The extraordinary plenary session, which will take place on March 26, will see MEPs use a remote voting system for the first time.
Harnessing the momentum
19 Mar Justice
Harnessing the momentum
A European Union that gives women equal opportunities to reach their full potential will be more resilient and powerful. The newly launched EU Gender Equality Strategy takes a huge stride in this direction, writes Cindy Franssen.
A new chapter in EU gender equality
19 Mar Justice
A new chapter in EU gender equality
After many years of deadlock in the area of gender equality, the launch of the new EU Gender Equality Strategy shows that we have finally turned a page. But it’s just the beginning, writes Maria Noichl.
Alice Kuhnke: Battling for equality
19 Mar Justice
Alice Kuhnke: Battling for equality
Former Swedish TV personality and one of the few black deputies in parliament, Alice Kuhnke, tells Rajnish Singh that she wants the EU to do more to tackle violence against women, racism and to show solidarity with Greece in finding a solution to the refugee crisis.
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
18 Mar Justice
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
With most of Europe now in lockdown, MEPs and national politicians are under enormous pressure to deliver a response that can save lives and safeguard the economy.
Belgium enters Coronavirus lockdown
18 Mar Justice
Belgium enters Coronavirus lockdown
People in Belgium have been told to stay at home from midday today until April 5.
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
17 Mar Justice
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
Under the proposals, entry to the European Union at its external borders will be restricted for any non-EU national for an initial period of 30 days.
EU and Member States urged to ensure businesses survive Coronavirus
16 Mar Justice
EU and Member States urged to ensure businesses survive Coronavirus
With the virus causing havoc in Europe and globally, there are growing concerns about the impact the outbreak will have on the business sector.
Making children’s voices heard
16 Mar Justice
Making children’s voices heard
Children are entitled to the same rights as any other citizen; it is our duty as MEPs and society to remain vigilant and ensure that those rights are protected and promoted at all times, writes David Lega.
EU urged to re-examine 2016 Turkey migration deal
16 Mar Justice
EU urged to re-examine 2016 Turkey migration deal
The deal involved Ankara agreeing to control the flow of migrants to Europe in exchange for financial assistance and other steps including the easing of visa restrictions.

 

EU announces €37 billion Coronavirus investment initiative
13 Mar Justice
EU announces €37 billion Coronavirus investment initiative
The European Commission has adopted proposals to provide liquidity to the European economy as it tackles the “deep crisis” of the Coronavirus outbreak.

 

EU leaders criticise Trump's Coronavirus travel ban
13 Mar Justice
EU leaders criticise Trump's Coronavirus travel ban
US President Donald Trump said travel from 26 Schengen countries to the US would be impossible for 30 days starting at midnight on 13 March due to Coronavirus.
Guy Verhofstadt emerges as frontrunner to chair Conference on the Future of Europe
10 Mar Justice
Guy Verhofstadt emerges as frontrunner to chair Conference on the Future of Europe
The initiative was set up by the European Commission in an effort to help reform the EU in the wake of Brexit.
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
09 Mar Justice
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
The last three months have seen the EU plunged into full-scale crisis management mode with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Europe and tensions reaching boiling point on the Greek-Turkish border.
Greek Prime Minister: Migrants and asylum seekers must not be used as ‘pawns’
06 Mar Justice
Greek Prime Minister: Migrants and asylum seekers must not be used as ‘pawns’
Kyriakos Mitsotakis made the remarks alongside several EU leaders who were visiting Greece's border with Turkey to assess the new crisis over refugees and migrants trying to enter the EU.