“The agreement on the table would permanently protect the rights of Europeans living in the UK and of British citizens living in the EU. It would also put an end to the uncertainties for businesses,” said MEP Jo Leinen (pictured), S&D spokesperson for the Constitutional Affairs Committee of the European Parliament. “It is the evening […]
We are drawing ever-nearer to EAPM’s second annual Congress in Milan (26-28 November) and registration will be coming to a close in the next few days, so now is a good time to get on board, here, writes European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) Executive Director Denis Horgan. More than 700 stakeholders have already put their […]
Despite huge and unprecedented international pressure and harsh demands that were heard even in the UN premises the two breakaway Ukrainian territories-Donetsk and Lughansk People’s Republics took a joint decision to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday, November 11. After recent assassination (last August) of Alexander Zakharchenko, the head of Donetsk Republic, members of […]
Eurozone growth is merely returning to normal after an exceptional 2017 and the slowdown is primarily due to weaker external demand, European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Monday (12 November), writes Balazs Koranyi. He added that negative market spillovers from Italy’s recent budget tussle were so far limited, and argued that […]
The European Union is negotiating with White House officials at all levels to avoid an escalation of trade tensions with the United States, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Monday (12 November), writes Paul Carrel. “We are working at all levels with the White House,” Juncker told a conference hosted by the Sueddeutsche Zeitung, […]
Bulgaria has joined the growing ranks of European Union nations opposed to a United Nations pact that aims to regulate the treatment of migrants worldwide, writes Angel Krasimirov. The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was approved in July by all 193 member nations except the United States, which backed out last year. […]
Former British foreign minister Boris Johnson (pictured) has called again for Prime Minister Theresa May to change course on Brexit, accusing her of forcing through a deal to keep the country locked in the EU’s customs union in a “total surrender”, writes Elizabeth Piper. It was the latest call by Johnson, the figurehead of Britain’s […]
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said that if Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal was voted down then it would push for a national election and also possibly another referendum, Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer (pictured) said, writes Guy Faulconbridge. “At the moment the prime minister is a long way from home,” Starmer said when asked if […]
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy has come under attack from all sides, increasing the risk that her plan for leaving the EU will be voted down by parliament and thrust the United Kingdom towards a potentially chaotic “no-deal” Brexit, write Guy Faulconbridge, Philip Blenkinsop, Gabriela Baczynska. Less than five months before Britain is due […]
MEPs are set to back new rules strengthening rail passenger rights across the EU, including higher compensation in case of delays and more assistance for people with disabilities. Every year passengers travel some 500 billion kilometres on Europe’s rail network and Parliament wants to ensure they are protected. MEPs will vote to modernize rail passenger […]
#Merkel – #Nationalism and #Egoism must never have a chance again in Europe
Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed her vision for the future or Europe with MEPs© European Union 2018 – EP German Chancellor Angela Merkel debated the future of Europe with MEPs and the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, on Tuesday (13 November). “Tolerance is the soul of Europe and an essential basic value of the […]
Jo Leinen: ‘Moment of truth on #Brexit is coming closer’
“The agreement on the table would permanently protect the rights of Europeans living in the UK and of British citizens living in the EU. It would also put an end to the uncertainties for businesses,” said MEP Jo Leinen (pictured), S&D spokesperson for the Constitutional Affairs Committee of the European Parliament. “It is the evening […]
#EAPM – Search for ‘Fountain of Youth’ fails to make Congress agenda…
We are drawing ever-nearer to EAPM’s second annual Congress in Milan (26-28 November) and registration will be coming to a close in the next few days, so now is a good time to get on board, here, writes European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) Executive Director Denis Horgan. More than 700 stakeholders have already put their […]
#Ukraine – Donbass claims its statehood
Despite huge and unprecedented international pressure and harsh demands that were heard even in the UN premises the two breakaway Ukrainian territories-Donetsk and Lughansk People’s Republics took a joint decision to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday, November 11. After recent assassination (last August) of Alexander Zakharchenko, the head of Donetsk Republic, members of […]
Growth slowdown in eurozone is a return to normal – #ECB
Eurozone growth is merely returning to normal after an exceptional 2017 and the slowdown is primarily due to weaker external demand, European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Monday (12 November), writes Balazs Koranyi. He added that negative market spillovers from Italy’s recent budget tussle were so far limited, and argued that […]
EU working at all levels to avoid escalating #USTradeTensions – #Juncker
The European Union is negotiating with White House officials at all levels to avoid an escalation of trade tensions with the United States, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Monday (12 November), writes Paul Carrel. “We are working at all levels with the White House,” Juncker told a conference hosted by the Sueddeutsche Zeitung, […]
#Bulgaria becomes latest EU state to shun UN migration pact
Bulgaria has joined the growing ranks of European Union nations opposed to a United Nations pact that aims to regulate the treatment of migrants worldwide, writes Angel Krasimirov. The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was approved in July by all 193 member nations except the United States, which backed out last year. […]
Change #Brexit course or face total surrender – Boris Johnson
Former British foreign minister Boris Johnson (pictured) has called again for Prime Minister Theresa May to change course on Brexit, accusing her of forcing through a deal to keep the country locked in the EU’s customs union in a “total surrender”, writes Elizabeth Piper. It was the latest call by Johnson, the figurehead of Britain’s […]
UK’s Labour Party – If PM May’s #Brexit deal fails, we want an election
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said that if Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal was voted down then it would push for a national election and also possibly another referendum, Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer (pictured) said, writes Guy Faulconbridge. “At the moment the prime minister is a long way from home,” Starmer said when asked if […]
May stares into #Brexit abyss as domestic opposition mounts
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy has come under attack from all sides, increasing the risk that her plan for leaving the EU will be voted down by parliament and thrust the United Kingdom towards a potentially chaotic “no-deal” Brexit, write Guy Faulconbridge, Philip Blenkinsop, Gabriela Baczynska. Less than five months before Britain is due […]
#RailPassengerRights – New rules to better protect EU travellers
MEPs are set to back new rules strengthening rail passenger rights across the EU, including higher compensation in case of delays and more assistance for people with disabilities. Every year passengers travel some 500 billion kilometres on Europe’s rail network and Parliament wants to ensure they are protected. MEPs will vote to modernize rail passenger […]
Theresa May: Cabinet has backed draft Brexit plan
The Prime Minister speaks after a meeting with her cabinet on the draft UK-EU agreement.
Cabinet backs draft Brexit agreement
Theresa May says ministers had a “long, detailed and impassioned debate” in a five-hour meeting.
Brexit deal: Does this mean everything is decided?
There’s a deal but what does that mean and what still stands in the way of getting it done? Leila Nathoo explains why this doesn’t mean Brexit talks are over.
