This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs on Thursday called for an inquiry, rule changes and stronger tax authorities as a result of the EUR 55 billion cum-ex tax fraud. The tax fraud, which was uncovered by a team of investigative journalists and has affected at least 11 EU member […]Cum-ex tax fraud scandal: MEPs call for inquiry, justice, and stronger tax authorities
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs on Thursday called for an inquiry, rule changes and stronger tax authorities as a result of the EUR 55 billion cum-ex tax fraud. The tax fraud, which was uncovered by a team of investigative journalists and has affected at least 11 EU member […]Western Balkans: European Parliament takes stock of 2018 progress
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs assessed the progress made in Albania, Montenegro and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on their path towards possible EU accession on Thursday. Three resolutions evaluating the current state of play were adopted by the full House. Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia MEPs […]Brexit: the time has come to back the withdrawal deal
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament debated the UK’s withdrawal from the EU with EU Brexit chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Thursday. Commenting on the conclusions of the Extraordinary European Council of 25 November, where heads of state or government backed the negotiated withdrawal agreement and the political declaration […]New rules for temporary border controls within the Schengen area
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Internal border checks within the Schengen area should be limited to a maximum of one year, instead of the current two-year period, say MEPs. The Schengen Borders Code, currently under revision, allows member states to carry out temporary checks at internal borders within the […]Commission reports on progress in risk reduction in the Banking Union and calls for faster progress on Capital Markets Union ahead of EU Leaders’ meetings
November 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission takes stock of the latest developments as regards risk reduction in the banking sector and progress towards an even more integrated and stable EU financial system. Financial stability has been considerably reinforced in recent years and risk reduction in the EU […]Study: Trade supports over 36 million jobs across the EU
November 28, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Two new studies published today by the European Commission highlight the increasing importance of EU exports for job opportunities in Europe and beyond. EU exports to the world are more important than ever, supporting 36 million jobs across Europe, two thirds more than in […]Students in Milan are moving in with the elderly to fight loneliness and save money
November 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Writer Would you like to adopt a student? That’s the question being posed to Milan’s elderly, as Italy’s most expensive city seeks to match young people looking for affordable accommodation with seniors in need of company. […]Agreement reached on new EU measures to prevent electricity blackouts
November 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EU citizens will be better protected against sudden electricity supply shortages under a provisional deal reached between MEPs and EU Member States on Thursday. After the deal was reached, rapporteur Flavio Zanonato (S&D, IT) said: “This agreement ensures that if an electricity crisis […]Mental health problems costing Europe heavily
November 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with OECD. Greater efforts to promote mental health and improve early diagnosis and treatment of those with mental illness would improve the lives of millions of Europeans and contribute to stronger economic and employment conditions, according to a new joint OECD/European Commission report. Health at a Glance: Europe […]The Juncker Plan at work: bringing investment back on track in Europe
November 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In a Communication published today, the Commission reveals how the Investment Plan for Europe – the Juncker Plan – has helped bring investment back to a sustainable level in Europe, four years after its launch. The Investment Plan has exceeded its initial target and […]EU-Japan relations: Foreign Affairs MEPs back Strategic Partnership Agreement
November 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EP’s Foreign Affairs Committee endorsed the new Strategic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Japan on Wednesday. In addition to the recent landmark EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement freeing up trade, the political accord aims to pave the way for more joint solutions to […]Budget Committee backs €2.3 million worth of aid to help 550 redundant media workers in Greece
November 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. 550 media workers dismissed by three publishing companies will receive EU aid worth €2,308,500 to help them find new jobs. The aid will be used to finance a series of measures co-financed by the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). These measures will help the […]MEPs wants to increase research funding to €120 billion in 2021-2027
November 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Industry Committee MEPs call for budgetary means to match ambitions on research, defence, space and digital Europe. Following Parliament’s adoption of its position on the EU’s long-term budget (multiannual financial framework – MFF 2021-2027) last week, the Industry, Research and Energy committee on Wednesday […]Employment MEPs want to ensure more flexibility and clarity for EU mobile workers
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Updated rules for EU mobile workers aim to protect fair access to social security while distributing obligations fairly and fostering cooperation among member states. The modernised rules for coordinating social security systems, adopted by the Employment and Social Affairs Committee on Tuesday, focused on […]EU-wide protection and support for whistle-blowers
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Proposals to protect whistle-blowers, set up safe mechanisms for reporting breaches and measures against retaliation were adopted by the Legal Affairs Committee. On Tuesday, Legal Affairs Committee MEPs approved draft legislation to guarantee that whistle-blowers in the EU can report breaches of EU law […]Fertilisers/cadmium: Parliament and Council negotiators reach provisional deal
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New rules easing access to the EU single market for fertilisers made from organic or recycled materials and setting limits for cadmium were agreed on Tuesday. Internal Market Committee rapporteur, Mihai Ţurcanu (EPP, RO), said: “I am pleased that today we finally reached a […]EU shapes its ambitious strategy on India
November 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy today adopted a Joint Communication that sets out the EU’s vision for a strategy to strengthen cooperation and the partnership with India. This Joint Communication replaces the last […]Youth Parliament to finalise millennials´ priorities for future of the EU
November 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. 800 young Europeans, aged 16-30, will meet on Monday 19 November in EP to discuss and adopt the final recommendations to the Council on the future of Europe. The “Youth Parliament” has been initiated by President Antonio Tajani to follow up on the 2018 […]EU Budget 2019: no deal before the end of the conciliation period
November 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Two hours before the end of the conciliation period on Monday Parliament and Council acknowledged that it was not possible to reach a deal on next year’s budget before midnight. Jean Arthuis (ALDE, FR), Chair of the Committee on Budgets, said: “Everyone has made […]MEPs vote for upgrade to rail passenger rights
November 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Updated rail passengers’ rights should include higher compensation rates for delays and better assistance to people with reduced mobility. MEPs backed changes to the 2009 rules that aim to ensure better assistance to people with reduced mobility, better access for cyclists, and clearer complaints-handling […]Mechanism to protect democracy in the EU needed more than ever, says the EP
November 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EU needs a comprehensive, permanent and objective mechanism to protect democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, said EP on Wednesday. In a non-legislative resolution, MEPs regret that the European Commission has so far not presented a legislative proposal to set up […]Long-term EU budget: MEPs lay down funding priorities for post-2020 budget
November 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a vote on Wednesday, MEPs confirmed their position on the next EU long-term budget, including a precise breakdown of the amounts for each EU programme. Parliament underlines its “unity and readiness” for the upcoming multiannual financial framework (MFF 2021-2027) negotiations with EU Ministers […]Europe’s poor investment in digital is threatening prosperity. Here’s what its start-ups need
November 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Authors: Felix Staeritz, Founding Partner and CEO, Michael Stephanblome, Founding Partner and CSO and Andreas von Oettingen Founding Partner and CTO, FACTOR10 Europe is one of the biggest economic regions in the world. The European Union’s impressive $17 trillion […]Merkel: Nationalism and egoism must never have a chance again in Europe
November 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. German Chancellor Angela Merkel debated the future of Europe with MEPs and the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, on Tuesday. “Tolerance is the soul of Europe and an essential basic value of the European idea”, Mrs Merkel said. This soul has been […]MEPs cap prices of calls within EU and approve emergency alert system
November 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs have approved the telecoms package that caps intra-EU calls, makes super-fast 5G networks possible by 2020 and creates alert system for emergencies. The European Parliament on Wednesday confirmed the provisional agreement reached with the Council of Ministers in June on the European Electronic […]European Commission recommends to the European Council (Article 50) to find that decisive progress has been made in Brexit negotiations
November 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The negotiators of the European Commission and the United Kingdom have today reached a deal on the terms of the Article 50 Withdrawal Agreement. All aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement have now been finalised and agreed at negotiator level. This agreement marks a decisive […]Romania: MEPs are deeply concerned about judicial independence and rule of law
November 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EP is “deeply concerned” about the reform of the Romanian judicial and criminal laws, which risks undermining separation of powers and the fight against corruption. In a resolution wrapping up the plenary debate held on 3 October with Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă, the […]
MEPs call for EU rules to better protect minorities’ rights
November 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In the face of persistent discrimination, Parliament calls for common rules to ensure that the rights of all national minorities are redressed and respected across the EU. In the face of persistent discrimination, Parliament calls for common rules to ensure that the rights of […]
Adriatic Sea: MEPs adopt multiannual plan for fisheries
November 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New draft rules on how, where and when small pelagic fish, such as anchovy and sardine, can be caught in the Adriatic Sea were adopted on Tuesday.The proposed multiannual plan, approved by 342 votes to 295 and 24 abstentions, would establish fishing opportunities for […]
European Accessibility Act: Parliament and Council negotiators strike a deal
November 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Key products and services, like smartphones, ticketing machines and banking services, will have to be made more accessible to people with disabilities. The new directive, provisionally agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators on Thursday, aims to improve the daily lives of people with disabilities […]Autumn 2018 Economic Forecast: sustained but less dynamic growth amid high uncertainty
November 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Growth in the euro area is forecast to ease from a 10-year high of 2.4% in 2017 to 2.1% in 2018 before moderating further to 1.9% in 2019 and 1.7% in 2020. The same pattern is expected for the EU27, with growth forecast at […]Commission proposes fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and North Sea for 2019
November 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Yesterday the Commission presents its proposal ahead of the December Fisheries Council where Member States should agree next year’s fishing quotas. The European Commission proposes fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and the North Sea for 89 stocks: for 62 stocks the fishing quota is […]
