This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Recent Eurobarometer data confirms that, rather than a declining faith in the EU to deliver, EU citizens expect the EU to do more to address their main concerns. Since 2016 the European Parliament has been measuring citizens’ perceptions and expectations of action taken by […]A Europe that delivers: EU citizens expect more EU level action in future
September 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Recent Eurobarometer data confirms that, rather than a declining faith in the EU to deliver, EU citizens expect the EU to do more to address their main concerns. Since 2016 the European Parliament has been measuring citizens’ perceptions and expectations of action taken by […]Rule of law in Hungary: Parliament calls on the EU to act
September 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has asked EU member states to determine, in accordance with Treaty Article 7, whether Hungary is at risk of breaching the EU´s founding values. The request was approved by 448 votes to 197, with 48 abstentions. To be adopted, the proposal required an […]Consumer product quality: Parliament takes aim at dual standards
September 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. If a firm sells a product EU-wide, but with compositions that differ between countries, it must not label and brand it in a seemingly identical way, as this may mislead consumers, say MEPs. Various tests and surveys done in several EU member states, mainly […]Northern Ireland: Parliament wants to secure post-Brexit regional funding
September 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Continuing the PEACE and Interreg programmes after Brexit, as the EU Commission intends, is crucial to peaceful development in Northern Ireland, MEPs say. EU regional funding should be maintained at an adequate level post-2020, says a resolution which was approved by 565 votes in […]More electric cars on EU roads by 2030
September 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. CO2 emissions from new cars should be cut by 45% by 2030 and market uptake of zero – and low- emission vehicles should accelerate, said committee MEPs on Monday. Environment Committee MEPs proposed setting a higher target for reducing EU fleet-wide emissions for new […]New EU rules to thwart money laundering and terrorist financing
September 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs approved new measures to combat terrorist financing, by preventing money laundering and tightening cash flow checks, on Wednesday. The two laws will make it harder for terrorists and criminals to finance their activities, by closing the loopholes in the current money laundering rules […]International data flows: Commission launches the adoption of its adequacy decision on Japan
September 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following the conclusion of the EU-Japan talks on personal data protection in July 2018, the Commission launched today the procedure for the adoption of its adequacy decision. Commissioner Jourová today briefed the College on the next steps and the Commission is publishing the draft […]Better protection against non-cash payment fraud
September 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New EU rules to protect EU citizens against non-cash payment fraud, such as credit card theft, skimming or phishing, were approved in committee on Monday. The Civil Liberties Committee approved plans to combat fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment such as cards, […]Back to school: Schoolchildren to receive milk, fruits and vegetables at school thanks to EU programme
September 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme resumes with the school year in the participating EU countries. Aimed at promoting healthy eating habits among children, the EU school scheme includes the distribution of fruit, vegetables and milk products, as well as dedicated educational […]Brexit: No withdrawal agreement without a “backstop” for the Northern Ireland/Ireland border
July 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group insist that the withdrawal agreement must include a viable backstop for the Northern Ireland – Ireland border. The European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group (BSG) has been briefed on the negotiations that have taken place over the last two […]Close to 7,000 evacuated from Syrian towns after enduring nearly 3-year siege
July 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. After close to three years of siege, 6,900 women, children and men were finally able to leave the Syrian towns of Foah and Kafraya over the past few days, following a local agreement between parties to the conflict. The two largely Shia pro-Government towns, […]Statement by the Brexit Steering Group on UK government White paper
July 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Statement by the Brexit Steering Group on the Chequers Statement of 6 July 2018 and on the White Paper released by the UK Government The European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group (BSG), chaired by Guy Verhofstadt, met today and had an extensive exchange of views […]5 facts about global military spending
July 10, 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: Ariel Kastner, Lead, Geopolitical Agenda, World Economic Forum Since its founding in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has convened members at important moments to reinforce partnership and address critical issues. The next gathering of heads of […]Polish PM chooses to focus on economy, amid questions on rule of law in Poland
July 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki debated the future of Europe with MEPs and EU Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, last Wednesday. “Poland was one of the first countries to give voting rights to women, and we are deeply rooted in the rule of law. […]MEPs list conditions for new EU-Azerbaijan deal
July 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ensuring that core EU values and rights are respected is one of the conditions for deepening EU-Azerbaijan relations, said MEPs last Wednesday. Parliament’s recommendation to negotiators working on the EU-Azerbaijan Comprehensive Agreement, passed by 564 votes to 69, with 47 abstentions, calls on the […]MEPs react to breaches of human rights in Moldova, Burundi and Somalia
July 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs condemn the lack of respect for human rights and the rule of law in Moldova, Burundi and Somalia, in resolutions voted last Thursday. Moldova: MEPs appeal for the respect of rule of law and democracy MEPs condemn the decision of the Supreme […]Venezuela: Parliament calls for urgent EU help for people fleeing the country
July 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs urged Venezuela to allow in humanitarian aid, and the EU to release more funds to help Venezuelans fleeing the country, in a vote last Thursday. The European Parliament is shocked and alarmed by the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, which has led to many […]Who the US and China have trade disputes with
July 8, 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: John McKenna, Formative Content Not long after US tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods kicked in, the Chinese government has responded by imposing its own 5% tariff on 545 US products, also worth a total of […]MEPs criticise “America first” policy
July 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. US decision to quit key international deals and start trade war harms EU-US ties, but EU should not give up on transatlantic bond, said committee MEPs on Thursday. In a resolution on the state of EU-US relations, approved by 35 votes to 4, with […]Euronest: delivering reforms is the best way forward for EU’s Eastern Partners
June 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. “Over the past seven years, this Parliamentary Assembly has dealt with many aspects of economic, political and cultural life. We meet to exchange views, learn from each other and to strengthen our freedom and sovereignty. It is very important that the decisions we make […]EU and China discuss economic and trade relations at the 7th High-level Economic and Trade Dialogue
June 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and China held today in Beijing the 7th annual EU-China High-level Economic and Trade Dialogue (HED). The discussions covered a range of strategic issues under the overall theme of “Harnessing Globalisation”. Topics included global economic governance, support for the multilateral trading system, […]European Commission and four online marketplaces sign a Product Safety Pledge to remove dangerous products
June 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, four major online marketplaces, Alibaba (for AliExpress), Amazon, eBay and Rakuten – France have signed a commitment for faster removal of dangerous products sold on their online marketplaces . Thanks to a dialogue facilitated by the European Commission, four major online companies have […]Superbugs: MEPs advocate further measures to curb use of antimicrobials
June 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The growing threat posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be tackled through a “One Health” approach, MEPs said on Wednesday. In their resolution Health Committee MEPs stress that the correct and prudent use of antimicrobials is essential to limiting the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) […]
