EC President von der Leyen ‘not interesting enough’ for travelling press pool
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wanted a pool of journalists to travel around with her wherever she goes, in the style of US President Joe Biden,…
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Greta Thunberg gives MEPs ‘middle finger’ in European Parliament
Swedish teenage eco-activist Greta Thunberg is once again in the spotlight after being pictured giving MEPs the “middle finger” in the European Parliament.
Watch: Fist-fights break out in Kosovo Parliament
Brawls erupted in the Kosovo Parliament on July 13 after the Prime Minister Albin Kurti had water tipped over him by an opposition member.
EU nature restoration law passes by slim margin
The contentious European Union nature restoration law has been approved by the European Parliament with a razor-thin majority.
Dutch MEP in ‘t Veld may have hit the end of the political road
When Dutch MEP Sophie in 't Veld left the progressive Left D66 party she intended to join the Euro-minded Volt Party.
EU split on US cluster bomb deliveries to Ukraine
The US decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine has caused divisions within the European Union, with many officials expressing their displeasure at the move.
Poland threatens to derail EU budget
Poland is threatening to veto the revision of the European Union budget unless and until the European Commission unblocks the country's post-pandemic EU funds.
Both Left and Right take aim at European Parliament Covid report
The Right and the Left joined forces on July 11 to lambast the European Parliament's Covid-19 report.
Michel faces backlash after EU membership promise to Turkey
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, is facing a backlash after promising to help Turkey's European Union membership bid.
‘It’s a huge mess!’ Division dominates Parliament nature restoration law debate
With temperatures hitting 37C on the streets of Strasbourg and two demonstrations taking place right outside the parliamentary plenary session on the proposed legislation,…
Former Irish PM now frontrunner to replace von der Leyen, insiders claim
Sources within Ireland's Government have reportedly claimed that Micheál Martin, the country's former prime minister, is a frontrunner to replace Ursula von der…
EU Socialists were lax on corruption, internal Qatargate report finds
The European Parliament's Socialist (S&D) Group failed to conduct basic checks to protect against corruption by its own MEPs
Ireland mulls pushing EU nations to recognise Palestine
Ireland's Government is considering a push to get European Union Member States to recognise Palestine and may even “go solo” over the issue.
EU Liberals to ‘Czech-in’ on their allies
A political investigation by the European Parliament-based Renew Europe Group is to be undertaken to evaluate the 'Liberal' credentials of the Czech ANO party.
Tempers flare among MEPs over Greek migrant-boat tragedy
An unseemly shouting match broke out in the European Parliament on July 6 as tempers flared over the tragic deaths of hundreds of passengers when a migrant boat…
Most EU states against transnational elections, leak reveals
Most European Union Member States are against the introduction of so-called transnational European elections, a leaked survey has revealed.
China cancels planned trip by Europe’s top diplomat
China has cancelled a trip by European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell scheduled for next week, an EU spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Brussels upping the stakes in the migration fight with Poland and Hungary
EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson upped the stakes in a row with Hungary and Poland over the proposed Migration Pact on July 4, saying the Commission had “other tools”…
EU-UK relations defrost but trade remains prickly topic
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has hailed a new "close and friendly" era in post-Brexit European Union-UK relations but admitted issues such as migration,…
Bulgarian parties face potential Euro referendum
Bulgaria's main political parties are due to discuss a possible referendum on its use of the Euro currency this week.
Spain’s Sanchez takes up Council presidency promoting ‘Federal’ EU
Spain takes over the rotating leadership of Council, one of the EU's most important institutions, just as the bloc seems to be heading into troubled waters.
‘Funded by the EU’ signs should clarify cash came from citizens, MEP says
"Funded by the European Union" signs dotted around the EU should clarify that the cash ultimately came from the bloc's citizens, according to one MEP.
Brussels babies: EU wants to help Member States tackle demographic change
The European Commission is aiming to help Member States deal with population decline via a "toolbox" of measures.
Hungary and Poland stump Migration Pact as summit wraps up
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, was only left with the option of a fudged workaround.
European Council reconvenes after Migration Pact deadlock
European Union leaders find themselves returning to the European Council on June 30 after failing to reach a final agreement on the proposed and highly contentious…
EU leaders meet in Brussels for talks on Russia and migration
European Union leaders gathered on June 29 in Brussels to discuss the most important issues facing the bloc of 27 Member States.
EU should not ‘lower the bar’ to take in Ukraine, says Denmark – FT
Denmark supports EU membership for Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and the western Balkans but "geopolitical circumstances" did not justify skating over governance reforms,…
Ireland appears to be the test ground for No Fun Europe
So much for the Irish rebel spirit.
European Sex Workers group ‘disgusted’ at EU’s ‘Prostitution Report’
The European Parliament’s latest proposal for the regulation of prostitution has sparked outrage from the European Sex Workers Association (ESWA) and organisations…
Horizon science talks ‘crunchy’ as UK and EU seek new deal, says Hunt
Negotiations over the renewal of UK participation in the European Union’s Horizon Europe science programme are ongoing, despite reaching a "crunchy" phase, according…