This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. It will be easier for migration and asylum authorities to identify persons entering or staying irregularly in the EU, under new rules informally agreed with EU Council. Updated rules aiming to reinforce the EURODAC system, designed to store and search data on asylum applicants and […]Asylum: deal to update EU fingerprinting database
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. It will be easier for migration and asylum authorities to identify persons entering or staying irregularly in the EU, under new rules informally agreed with EU Council. Updated rules aiming to reinforce the EURODAC system, designed to store and search data on asylum applicants and […]Agriculture and Fisheries Council
June 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commision. Main results Today we had key discussions on the future of our agriculture and fisheries. In the years to come both sectors will not only have to keep ensuring food security for Europe, but also meet the challenges of sustainability, innovation and generational renewal. […]EU job-search aid worth €9.9m for 1,858 former Air France workers
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Former Air France workers should receive EU aid worth €9,894,483 to re-integrate them into the labour market, following a Budgets Committee vote on Tuesday. Air France made 1,858 workers redundant due to “serious economic disruption”, including a decline in the EU’s international market share, […]EU/Africa, Caribbean and Pacific: towards which partnership?
June 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs and African, Caribbean and Pacific MPs are shaping their future their partnership at a three-day ACP-EU joint parliamentary assembly in Brussels. Members of the European Parliament and their counterparts from 78 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries are meeting in Brussels from 18-20 […]EU and Australia launch talks for a broad trade agreement
June 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström together with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Trade Minister of Australia Steven Ciobo officially launched negotiations for a comprehensive and ambitious trade agreement between the EU and Australia in the Australian capital of Canberra. The aim of […]ECB: Monetary policy decisions
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ECB Governing Council and Press Conference in Riga, Latvia. ECB photo, some rights reserved. This article is brought to you from ECB’s Media Services On 14 June 2018 meeting, which was held in Riga, the Governing Council of the ECB undertook a careful review of the progress towards a sustained adjustment in the path of […]35th ACP-EU Assembly: migration and demographics will dominate the debate
June 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. ACP-EU relations post-Cotonou and demographic growth will be among the key issues at the 35th session of ACP-EU joint parliamentary assembly in Brussels. From the 18th to 20th June 2018, in Brussels, members of the European Parliament and the parliament of 78 countries across […]EU budget: Making the EU fit for its role as strong global actor
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the European Commission is proposing to increase the external action budget to €123 billion, to significantly simplify its structure, and make it much more flexible and effective to address today’s global challenges. The external action budget will […]Human rights: breaches in Russia, the Rakhine State and Bahrain
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs condemn detention of human rights defenders and breaches of free expression and assembly in Russia and Bahrain, and ethnic cleansing in the Rakhine State. Russia must free Oleg Sentsov and all other illegally detained Ukrainian citizens As FIFA Football World Cup kicks off […]European Parliament calls on Russia to end occupation of Georgian territories
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Russia should cease occupying the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and fully respect the territorial integrity of Georgia, MEPs urged on Thursday. The resolution stresses that after 10 years of military aggression against Georgia, Russia continues its illegal occupation of the Georgian […]MEPs to vote on overhaul of road transport rules in July
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs decided to vote on the proposals for drivers’ rest periods, posting of drivers and rules to tackle illegal practices in road transport in the July plenary session. MEPs will hold a full debate and vote on proposals on the application of posting of […]EU/African, Caribbean and Pacific partnership: MEPs list key aims for renewal
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Political dialogue and mutual respect should remain at the core of the future EU/African, Caribbean and Pacific partnership from 2020, MEPs said on Thursday. Ahead of negotiations for a renewed partnership between the EU and the ACP group of 78 African, Caribbean, and Pacific […]Energy: new target of 32% from renewables by 2030 agreed by MEPs and ministers
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New EU ambitious targets for renewables, including self-consumption and biofuels, were agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators on Wednesday night. Parliament and Council provisionally agreed on a share of energy from renewables of at least 32% of the Union’s gross final consumption in 2030, […]European Parliament the most trusted EU institution
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In data released yesterday by the European Commission, the European Parliament consolidates its position as the most trusted of all European Institutions Results released yesterday by the European Commission, from its spring 2018 Standard Eurobarometer survey of public awareness of the EU institutions, reveal […]Reception conditions for asylum-seekers agreed between MEPs and Council
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Asylum-seekers will get access to the EU labour market more quickly, under an informal deal between EP and EU Ministers, which also foresees strengthened protection for minors. The main aim of the revised Reception Conditions Directive is to ensure equivalent reception standards in all […]Parliament votes for €1 billion in aid to Ukraine
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A €1 billion macro-financial loan to help Ukraine cover part of its external financing needs in 2018-2019 was approved by Parliament on Wednesday. MEPs agreed to an EU Commission proposal to provide Kiev with another package of macro-financial assistance (MFA), which is an exceptional […]MEPs want robust EU cyber defence and closer ties with NATO
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New hybrid threats make it vital to reinforce EU cyber defence with a rapid cyber response team and closer cooperation with NATO, MEPs said on Wednesday. The cyber defence resolution, passed by 476 votes to 151, with 36 abstentions, notes that Russia, China and […]Number of MEPs to be reduced after EU elections in 2019
June 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament will shrink from 751 to 705 MEPs when the United Kingdom leaves the EU, leaving room for new countries that may join in the future. Besides reducing the European Parliament’s size from 751 to 705 elected representatives, a proposed re-distribution of […]EU budget: Stepping up the EU’s role as a security and defence provider
June 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing to increase the EU’s strategic autonomy, bolster the EU’s ability to protect its citizens and make the EU a stronger global actor. A €13 billion European Defence Fund will provide the financial firepower […]End of plastic water bottles at European Parliament
June 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament will phase out the use of all plastic water bottles and other single-use plastic items. The Bureau of the European Parliament decided on Monday to phase out the use of all plastic water bottles as well as other single-use plastic items […]EU-wide rules for safety of drones approved by European Parliament
June 13, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs backed new EU-wide rules to ensure the safe use of drones and to update aviation safety rules. On Tuesday, MEPs approved an agreement reached between Council and Parliament negotiators in November 2017 on EU-wide principles for drones and drone operators to ensure a […]EU budget: Commission proposes major funding increase for stronger borders and migration
June 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission proposes to almost triple funding for migration and border management to €34.9 billion, as compared to €13 billion in the previous period. The Commission’s proposal is a response to increased migratory, mobility and security challenges, […]EU-US Privacy Shield data exchange deal: US must comply by 1 September, say MEPs
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Civil Liberties Committee calls on the Commission to suspend the EU-US Privacy Shield since it fails to provide enough data protection for EU citizens. The data exchange deal should be suspended unless the US complies with it by 1 September 2018, say MEPs, […]Security Union: political agreement on strengthened Schengen Information System
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New measures to step up the EU fight against terrorism, cross-border crime and irregular migration got a first green light from EP and Council negotiators. Parliament and Council negotiators adopted three regulations to update the Schengen Information System (SIS): in the field of police […]MEPs demand an end to migrant deaths across the Mediterranean Sea
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ahead of the next EU summit on 28-29 June, MEPs urge EU leaders to show real political will and draw up genuine solutions to finally end the migration crises. In a debate with European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Deputy Minister for the […]Opening – Parliament expresses support for victims of Fuego volcano in Guatemala
June 12, 2018 by 8 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. President Tajani expressed solidarity with those affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg. President Tajani expressed solidarity with those affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala, at the opening of […]MEPs to debate priorities for 28-29 June EU summit
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs will discuss their priorities for the 28-29 June meeting of EU leaders in Brussels with Council and Commission representatives on Tuesday morning at 09.00. EU heads of state or government will meet in Brussels on 28-29 June to discuss the most pressing policy […]EU budget: Commission proposes €1.26 billion to reinforce the European Solidarity Corps
June 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing a new programme for the European Solidarity Corps beyond 2020, with €1.26 billion to broaden the opportunities it offers. The new programme will allow at least 350,000 young Europeans to support communities in […]DiscoverEU: 15,000 travel passes up for grabs to explore the EU this summer
June 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Applicants must be 18 years old on 1 July 2018, EU citizens and prepared to travel this summer. As of tomorrow (12:00 CEST) until 26 June, (12:00 CEST) young people can apply for a ticket giving them the opportunity to discover their continent from […]The key takeaways of G7 Summit in Canada
June 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Council. Main results President Donald Tusk represented the EU at the G7 summit with President Jean-Claude Juncker. G7 leaders committed to fight trade protectionism and to reform the World Trade Organisation. They urged Russia to end its actions undermining democracies and its support of the […]EU budget: Boosting cooperation between tax and customs authorities for a safer and more prosperous EU
June 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing measures to make tax and customs cooperation between Member States better and more efficient. Continued funding of these programmes will help the EU to progress inoffering businesses unfettered and easy access to the […]EU-wide penalties for money laundering: deal with Council
June 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New measures to step up EU fight against money laundering were informally agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators. Currently, the differences between the EU countries in defining and sanctioning money laundering offences affect cross-border police and judicial cooperation and can be exploited by criminals […]EU budget: Commission proposes most ambitious Research and Innovation programme yet
June 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing €100 billion for research and innovation. A new programme – Horizon Europe – will build on the achievements and success of the previous research and innovation programme (Horizon 2020) and keep the EU […]
