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On two wheels between the two seats of the EU Parliament | Part one

In this video, our correspondent cycles between the two seats of the EU parliament, Brussels and Strasbourg

20/09/2019

World News

EU customs seized €740 million worth of fake goods in 2018

Pierre Moscovici, the Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs added that the job of customs officers "is made even more difficult by the rise in small packages entering the EU through online sales."

20/09/2019

Germany

German generosity to migrants highlighted in report

Among some of the world's richest countries, Germany is one of the most generous when it comes to granting permanent residency to migrants.

19/09/2019

Europe News

The Brief: How are the elections in Israel being viewed in Brussels?

Today Israel is having an election for its prime minister, and both candidates believe in a one-state solution. This conflicts with the EU's push to end Israeli expansion in the West Bank.

18/09/2019

Europe News

The Brief: Climate Change threatens the future of crops

With the production of major crops expected to be down by 50% in the next 30 years due to climate change, lawmakers and environmental activists are searching for ways to protect the future of agriculture.

18/09/2019

Europe News

Article 7: EU grills Hungary over rule of law concerns

Hungary's Justice Minister was in Brussels to answer questions in the first step of the Article 7 process, which could lead to Budapest being stripped of voting rights.

17/09/2019

World

EU commissioner Johannes Hahn defends controversial "European way of life" portfolio

Critics say linking immigration and "Protecting the European way of life" panders to the far-right.

16/09/2019

Europe News

Rule of law in Hungary deliberated in Brussels

For the first time since MEPs launched the Article 7 process against Hungary, ministers from all around the bloc discussed it in Brussels.

16/09/2019

Europe News

'We are seeing a push back on human rights'

LGBTQ and women's rights are particularly targeted in the current proliferation of hate speech and backsliding on human rights in the world. This is acknowledged by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, appointed in March, that explained his priorities to MEPs.

16/09/2019

France

Institutional racism affects much of EU justice, new report says

A new study has found institutional racism in the EU affects all parts of the criminal justice system, from reporting the crime to sentencing.

12/09/2019

Belgium

EU chief says 'no initiative' shown that would reopen Brexit talks

European Parliament President David Sassoli is speaking about Brexit and other issues after meeting with the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier

12/09/2019

World

Did UK government mislead Queen Elizabeth over parliament prorogation?

The case has been referred to the UK Supreme Court, where it will be heard next week.

12/09/2019

Belgium

French minister holds out possibility of new Brexit extension

The French minister for Europe, Amelie de Montchalin, says if there were a new government or the announcement of elections, the EU could examine the request.

12/09/2019

United Kingdom

UK's 'no-deal' Brexit document predicts delays at border

The UK government has released its 'Operation Yellowhammer' which details 'significant disruption' at the borders which could lead to medicine and fuel shortages

11/09/2019

World News

Which countries in Europe are most concerned about climate change?

And is it only rich ones?

11/09/2019

World News

EU should 'chart its own course' in world affairs, Europeans say

The EU should be "avoiding fights that are not of its making but standing up to other continent-sized powers and tackling crises that affect its interest," a ECFR poll of 40,000 Europeans has found.

10/09/2019

World News

What is the most expensive country in Europe for alcohol?

And where is it cheapest?

07/09/2019

World

European Union member states make preparations for No Deal Brexit

As the European Union steps up contingency plans for a No Deal Brexit, individual member states are also taking steps to deal with the possible fall out.

05/09/2019

World News

Climate change to push food prices higher in Europe, report warns

Projections using a high-end emission scenario estimate that yields of crops like wheat, corn and sugar beet could decrease by up to 50% in southern Europe by 2050.

05/09/2019

United Kingdom

Bitesize Brexit: A quick summary of what happened on a tumultuous day

Bitesize Brexit: A quick summary of what happened on a tumultuous day

04/09/2019