EU's new Migration Pact draws mixed reactions from MEPs and NGOs
24 Sep Justice

EU's new Migration Pact draws mixed reactions from MEPs and NGOs

The Pact, unveiled on Wednesday, is the Commission’s flagship initiative to create a comprehensive plan for managing migration.
by Martin Banks
EU unveils long-awaited action plan to tackle racism
18 Sep Justice
EU unveils long-awaited action plan to tackle racism
EU to appoint first ever Anti-Racism Coordinator
18 Sep Justice
EU to appoint first ever Anti-Racism Coordinator
Greens MEP calls for urgent action to help migrants made homeless after Moria fire
15 Sep Justice
Greens MEP calls for urgent action to help migrants made homeless after Moria fire
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.
Star-struck Parliament
06 Mar Justice
Star-struck Parliament
Soul legend Mary Wilson speaks to Rajnish Singh, describing what it was like taking on The Beatles, a star in segregated America and how she is still inspiring positive change today.
International Women's Day preview
06 Mar Justice
International Women's Day preview
The Vice-Chairs of the Parliament's FEMM Committe comment on what's left to be done for real gender equality.
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
05 Mar Justice
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
The Strategy, which commits the Commission to including an equality perspective in all EU policy areas, is designed to allow women and men, in all their diversity, to be free, to thrive and to lead.
Evelyn Regner: 21st Century Woman
05 Mar Justice
Evelyn Regner: 21st Century Woman
While the fight for gender equality is far from over, women are making strides in advancing their rights, gaining an ever-louder voice across the world. Evelyn Regner, Chair of Parliament’s FEMM Committee tells Lorna Hutchinson that despite resistance from male-dominated power structures, this will be the Century of Women.
European Parliament suspends visitor access in bid to reduce spread of coronavirus
03 Mar Justice
European Parliament suspends visitor access in bid to reduce spread of coronavirus
Assembly cancels 130 events and shuts off access to visitors for three weeks.
Martin Buschmann defends record after resignation from GUE/NGL group
28 Feb Justice
Martin Buschmann defends record after resignation from GUE/NGL group
Buschmann’s resignation comes after it emerged that he was a member of the German “far right and ultranationalist” NPD political party in the 1990s.
Brussels-centric approach to Future of Europe Conference will not engage citizens, says new CoR President
20 Feb Justice
Brussels-centric approach to Future of Europe Conference will not engage citizens, says new CoR President
The newly-elected President of the Committee of the Regions says a “centralised”, Brussels-led approach to the Future of Europe Conference will not succeed in rebuilding citizens' trust in EU policymaking.
MEP voices frustration over inequalities in access to rare disease treatments
19 Feb Justice
MEP voices frustration over inequalities in access to rare disease treatments
Slovenian Socialist deputy Tanja Fajon said it was “very frustrating” that some people had access to treatment and drugs for their rare disease while others do not.
Brexit shakes up European Parliament
17 Feb Justice
Brexit shakes up European Parliament
The withdrawal of the UK from the EU has signalled a series of key changes in the way the European Parliament is set up.
Scotland’s First Minister tight-lipped on alternatives if no second independence vote
12 Feb Justice
Scotland’s First Minister tight-lipped on alternatives if no second independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon said that latest polling showed rising support for independence and that Scotland “will then return to its rightful place” in the EU.
New EU Public Prosecutor's Office chief says it has insufficient funds and staff
11 Feb Justice
New EU Public Prosecutor's Office chief says it has insufficient funds and staff
Laura Kövesi has admitted that the body does not have the “tools” to operate effectively and has demanded a “significant” rise in its budget and an increase in staff.
A ‘sad day’ for racial diversity in the EU
10 Feb Justice
A ‘sad day’ for racial diversity in the EU
With the UK’s departure from the EU, MEPs and the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) say the Brussels institutions have become ‘whiter’ and less representative of Europe’s diverse population. Rajnish Singh reports.
How Brexit happened
10 Feb Justice
How Brexit happened
Edward McMillan-Scott - a Vice-President of the European Parliament from 2004-2014 - shares some insights into what really led to the UK’s divorce from the EU.
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
05 Feb Justice
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
In a parliamentary vote, Gerry Cross was rejected by a comfortable margin with 335 against to 272 in favour and 48 abstentions.