Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions

Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal

The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
by Federica Di Sario
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
09 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
10 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
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11 Sep 17
Guarantees of origin a key component of EU energy transition
Thought Leader: Association of Issuing Bodies | Guarantees of origin are a key component of Europe's energy transition, writes Dirk Van Evercooren. 
11 Sep 17
Clean energy is a springboard for secure and sustainable growth
Clean innovation will require involvement from all sides and profound transformation, writes Jerzy Buzek.
11 Sep 17
What will become of UK seats in Parliament post-Brexit?
Brexit comes with many issues to sort out, not least what to do with the 73 seats vacated by UK MEPs, writes Indrek Tarand.
11 Sep 17
Claude Moraes: Member states must better implement EU security measures
Senior MEP Claude Moraes has called on member states to urgently implement measures designed to improve safety and security in Europe.
11 Sep 17
Britain's efforts to leave the European Union are in trouble, warns Andrew Duff
David Davis' tiresome cheeriness can't disguise his slender grasp of detail says former MEP.
08 Sep 17
Nigel Farage under fire for planned AfD event speech
Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage has come under fire for his appearance in Berlin on Friday at a rally reportedly held by Germany's far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD).
08 Sep 17
MEPs show support for fire safety campaign
MEPs have thrown their weight behind calls for EU action to help tackle the toxic time-bomb facing firefighters across Europe.
08 Sep 17
Dieselgate: Commission must step up to the plate, say Greens
An estimated 25 million cars on Europe's roads are still non-compliant with EU emissions standards, it has been claimed.
08 Sep 17
MEPs condemn Aung San Suu Kyi's Myanmar comments
Parliament's ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has branded Aung San Suu Kyi a disgrace following her controversial comments about the crisis in Myanmar.
06 Sep 17
MEPs complain that Commission suffers from 'structural discrimination'
Budget and human resources Commissioner Günther Oettinger has been accused of going back on his word to protect workers who come from ethnic, racial and religious minorities.
06 Sep 17
Refugee crisis: ECJ rules against Hungary and Slovakia
A key ruling by the European Court of Justice on member states' refugee obligations has generally been welcomed by MEPs.
06 Sep 17
Rights of EU citizens in post-Brexit UK, ‘number one priority’ warns EU parliament chief
Parliament’s president Antonio Tajani criticises UK for ‘not very clear’ position on Brexit.
05 Sep 17
Verhofstadt again warns of limited progress on Brexit talks
European Parliament Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstradt has again said that the slow pace of the Brexit negotiations has resulted in poor progress on several crucial topics.
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05 Sep 17
Sugar is the sweet spot of an EU-Mercosur trade deal
EU-Mercosur trade talks have progressed on many issues this year, but sugar - a critical area for Brazil and a huge source of potential for EU industry - has been left out, writes Géraldine Kutas. 
04 Sep 17
EU leaders condemn latest North Korean nuclear test
EU policymakers have strongly condemned North Korea's latest nuclear test.
01 Sep 17
Aid for Trade
On August 31, the EP DEVE and INTA Committees organised jointly a hearing on the revision of the EU Strategy on Aid for Trade.
01 Sep 17
Tajani: Relocation of London-based EU agencies must be done in full transparency
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has insisted that any decision on the future of the UK-based EU agencies post-Brexit must be based on objective criteria.
31 Aug 17
MEPs approve new rules to protect workers from carcinogens
Parliament has approved new EU rules which are designed to protect workers from carcinogens and mutagens in the workplace.
31 Aug 17
Guy Verhofstadt warns of slow progress on Brexit talks
Guy Verhofstadt has told MEPs that progress in the talks between the EU and UK have been slow and that it may be difficult to make sufficient progress on issues such as citizens' rights by October. 
31 Aug 17
Frans Timmermans: No concrete measures from Poland to address EU concerns
European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans voiced "new and grave concerns" over the EU's increasingly tense dispute with Poland. 
30 Aug 17
Commission urged to consider emergency aid for Northern Ireland
Irish MEP Mairead McGuinness has called on the European Commission to consider possible emergency aid to help those affected by recent flash flooding in Northern Ireland. 
30 Aug 17
Tajani: UK government must come forward with clear positions for Brexit talks to progress
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has voiced his "concern and desire" to see "real progress" being made in the Brexit negotiations between the EU and UK.
29 Aug 17
MEPs set to approve €1.2bn in recovery aid for Italy
MEPs are set to approve using €1.2bn from the EU solidarity fund (EUSF) to aid the recovery of the Italian regions of Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche and Umbria following recent earthquakes.
29 Aug 17
EU-wide fire safety campaign launched
A new EU-wide campaign has been launched to help raise the profile of fire safety in buildings.