Spain ECJ advice suggests jailed Catalan leader could have sought immunity The advice from Advocate General Maciej Szpunar is a boost for the Catalan separatist movement and Oriol Junqueras, who was voted into the European Parliament in May despite being detained in Spain since 2017 after an illegal independence referendum. 12/11/2019
brussels bureau Where's the money? Farming subsidy exposure creates stir in EP An article in the New York Times has sparked a stir for the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture. According to the report, the European Union's agricultural subsidies are not reaching their intended destination, but rather populist politicians and their business circles. 07/11/2019
The Cube MEPs go to garden party in Kashmir. What’s really on the menu? A group of MEPs were the first delegation to visit Kashmir following the shutdown in August. Euronews takes an inside look at the trip, and what was really on the menu. 01/11/2019
World EU Commissioner nominations from France and Hungary approved The French businessman and Hungarian diplomat must still be approved by the MEPs, while the Romanian nomination remains vacant. 29/10/2019
United Kingdom Brussels to delay decision on Brexit extension until after weekend Brussels has delayed its decision on a Brexit extension, an EU source told Euronews, adding the agreement will likely be decided upon next Monday or Tuesday. 25/10/2019
China Uyghur activist Ilham Tohti wins 2019 Sakharov Prize The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the fight for human rights across the globe. 24/10/2019
World MEPs eye sanctions against Ankara and reject Syria 'safe zone' While MEPs have no direct say on EU foreign policy decisions, they have the power to curb important funding to Turkey. 23/10/2019
no comment Farmers protest near EU parliament for more sustainable agriculture Hundreds of farmers joined forces on Tuesday (October 22) at a protest in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg to call for a fairer and more sustainable agriculture. 22/10/2019
Belgium France's Sylvie Goulard rejected by members of European parliament Goulard was the victim of a "political game", the French president's office said. 10/10/2019
United Kingdom Watch back: Juncker refuses to rule out Brexit deal with London EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker refused to rule out a Brexit deal as he condemned the "blame game from London". 09/10/2019
World Europe moves to support circuses that follow best practice Three circuses from Finland, Hungary and Switzerland were rewarded this Friday at a ceremony held at the European Parliament. 05/10/2019
View Spain’s assault on the European Parliament’s integrity sets a dangerous precedent ǀ View The Committee on Legal Affairs of the European Parliament decided on 3 September to submit observations to the European Court of Justice on the case of the jailed MEP from Catalonia, Oriol Junqueras. [...] The importance of the Court’s decision cannot be underestimated. 01/10/2019
brussels bureau How does the European Parliament confirm the incoming Commission? Before incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen takes over on November 1, MEPs will scrutinise those nominated to be in her top team. 30/09/2019
View Instead of ignoring abuses of its member states, the EU must defend its citizens’ rights ǀ View What is certainly questionable is whether there has really been a paradigm shift in countries that wish to take part in the European project; a change which has meant going from being old nation states to becoming new member states. 24/09/2019
United Kingdom MEPs vote to support Brexit extension should UK request one The European Parliament on Wednesday voted 544-126 for a resolution supporting the UK being given a possible extension of the Article 50 negotiation period for Brexit should it request one. 18/09/2019
View This shameful Europe ǀ View Protection? To quote the definition of the Collins dictionary, this is a process “to prevent someone or something from being harmed or damaged”. The use of the word infers that The Other who moves, who asks for hospitality, who seeks a better life, [...] is a threat. 16/09/2019
Good Morning Europe 'Salvini is a coward': Outburst as EU divisions persist on migration A newly-elected MEP has called Italy's Matteo Salvini a coward over his stance on migration. 18/07/2019
brussels bureau 'Very relieved': Ursula von der Leyen scrapes Europe's top job But the first woman to hold Europe’s top job told Euronews that she was simply pleased to win after having only 13 days to convince MEPs. 17/07/2019
brussels bureau Ursula von der Leyen victory greeted with delight — and dismay Emmanuel Macron said "we can be proud of Europe" after Ursula von der Leyen's win. But Nigel Farage said she would bring undemocratic centralisation. 16/07/2019
brussels bureau What happens if Ursula von der Leyen loses confirmation vote? What happens if Ursula von der Leyen loses today’s vote at the European Parliament for her bid to be President of the European Commission. 16/07/2019
brussels bureau MEPs narrowly back Ursula von der Leyen as first woman in EU top job Germany's defence minister was confirmed as Jean-Claude Juncker's successor by 9 votes over the minimum after a much-criticised nomination process. 16/07/2019
Belgium Von der Leyen courts MEPs in bid for EU's top job As part of her pitch, von der Leyen has promised a gender-equal commission and said she wants Europe to be the first "climate-neutral" continent. 10/07/2019
brussels bureau New MEPs have taken their seats. But what happens to the 27 in Limbo? Until Brexit happens, anyway. 05/07/2019
world news Who is the new European Parliament president David-Maria Sassoli? Italian socialist David-Maria Sassoli was elected president of the European Parliament on Wednesday by 345 votes. 03/07/2019
no comment Protests and music mark opening of new European Parliament Legislators from right-wing parties, Brexiteers and Catalan independence backers disrupted the formal opening session. 02/07/2019
brussels bureau Farage: I won't 'show respect for foreign anthems forced upon us' The leader of the Brexit Party sparked criticism at the opening of the EU Parliament, where he and his 28 fellow MEPs turned their backs as the EU's unofficial anthem — Beethoven's Ode to Joy — was played. 02/07/2019
