In September 2011, the European Commission raided Gazprom and filed antitrust charges against the company in April 2015. Throwing the book at the Russian giant, the Commission denounced them for illegal partitioning of EU markets, denying third-party access to gas pipelines and unlawful pricing, all aimed at strangling central and eastern European countries, writes Peter […]
I recently presented a petition to European Parliament’s Petitions Committee on behalf of all the citizens of all 28 member states. My aim is to identify the best possible process for citizens when any member state leaves the EU. I believe such a process should be carried out in accordance with universal human rights and […]
It’s attracted no end of “celebrities” ranging from Marvin Gaye to Einstein – and is also pioneering wind energy for Belgium. The area in question is the Belgian coast which has undergone something of a renaissance of late with healthy visitor figures, both from home and abroad. One example of this was that on one […]
Last week, the International Olympics Committee broke with tradition and announced the two latest cities to be chosen to host the Olympic Games simultaneously. Paris will host the event in 2024 and four years later, the flame will pass to Los Angeles. What is more surprising than the double announcement is that this particular process […]
Last week, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker gave his now annual ‘State of the Union’ address at the Parliament in Strasbourg, but observers in the field were surprised to hear little mention of healthcare, writes European Alliance for Personalised Medicine executive director Denis Horgan. In one small section Juncker did, however, state that it […]
Innovation in personalised medicine and healthcare as a whole is here among us and is moving swiftly, writes European Alliance for Personalised Medicine executive director Denis Horgan. But policy, rules and regulations must keep up if we are to make the most of the many breakthroughs, optimise the use of Big Data and bring novel […]
Following the demolition of a EU funded school in the West Bank, many are outraged and wrongfully claim that Israel is violating human rights. This incident should be an opportunity for both Israelis and Europeans to define where legal or illegal actions turn out to be politically driven – writes Fulvio Martusciello, Member of European […]
Vladimir Kokorev, his wife Yulia and their son Igor, have been held for over 2 years in a prison of Las Palmas (Canary Islands, Spain) on a suspicion of money laundering in favor of the President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang. Despite the unusually prolonged detention without a trial, and the fact the investigation has […]
The Scottish Government cannot recommend the Scottish Parliament give its consent to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill in its current form, the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe Michael Russell has told MSPs. In a statement at Holyrood, Mr Russell set out the Government’s opposition to the Bill’s proposals to transfer responsibility for […]
An official from France’s environment ministry indicated on August 30th that Paris intends to vote against extending the European license for popular herbicide glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup. Back in July, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis insisted that a broad consensus on the safety of the substance […]
#Brexit: May will say the EU-27 and the UK have a responsibility to reach a deal #Florence
Prime Minister Theresa May will make what has been trailed as a transformative speech in Florence today. Having moved the furniture on the deck, taking Olly Robbins into Number 10, held a marathon cabinet meeting – no doubt with the aim of getting the awkward squad on board – and delayed already hard-pressed negotiations for […]
#Brexit: May will say the EU-27 and the UK have a responsibility to reach a deal #Florence
Prime Minister Theresa May will make what has been trailed as a transformative speech in Florence today. Having moved the furniture on the deck, taking Olly Robbins into Number 10, held a marathon cabinet meeting – no doubt with the aim of getting the awkward squad on board – and delayed already hard-pressed negotiations for […]
#Brexit: ‘I will never allow Ireland to suffer by the British decision to leave the EU’ Verhofstadt
Guy Verhofstadt MEP, addressed both houses of the Irish Parliament (Oireachtas) today (20 September). Verhofstadt told members of parliament that the European Parliament will never allow Ireland to suffer because of the British decision to leave the EU. This, he said, was a firm commitment from the European Parliament, as well as one from the […]
#Brexit reshuffle solves one problem but creates a host of others
Jill Rutter, Programme Director for the Institute for Government in the UK, has written a blog on what the Olly Robbins move to No. 10 means? Rutter argues that the team need stability and clear lines of authority. To paraphrase Kissinger – who does Europe call if it wants to speak to the UK on Brexit? […]
#CETA: UK lauds benefits of EU-Canada trade agreement which enters into force tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September) the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada enters into force provisionally. Welcoming this milestone in the EU’s trade policy, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said: “This agreement encapsulates what we want our trade policy to be – an instrument for growth that benefits European companies […]
#Brexit – petition for direct communication to all citizens
I recently presented a petition to European Parliament’s Petitions Committee on behalf of all the citizens of all 28 member states. My aim is to identify the best possible process for citizens when any member state leaves the EU. I believe such a process should be carried out in accordance with universal human rights and […]
It’s attracted no end of “celebrities” ranging from Marvin Gaye to Einstein – and is also pioneering wind energy for Belgium. The area in question is the Belgian coast which has undergone something of a renaissance of late with healthy visitor figures, both from home and abroad. One example of this was that on one […]
Brexit: UK needs to clarify issues – Macron
The French president says Theresa May needs to sort three key issues before talks turn to trade.
Corbyn admits colleagues unhappy at ‘restricted’ conference speeches
Corbyn says conference speaking time will be “restricted,” as big names like Andy Burnham miss out.
Theresa May wants two-year ‘implementation’ UK EU deal
Theresa May says an “implementation period” of two years “will create valuable certainty” for the UK and EU.
Police force appoints commander in direct entry scheme
The Direct Entry scheme allows civilians with talent and outside experience to join forces in senior roles.
Tory MP did not vote in EU referendum because choice was ‘very difficult’
Kirstene Hair did not vote in the EU referendum because there were “very strong” arguments on both sides.
Plaid leader Wood says McEvoy ‘impossible to work with’
Leanne Wood defends suspension of a member of Plaid Cymru assembly group as his supporters complain.
Uber London licence not renewed
Ride-hailing app Uber “not fit and proper” to operate in London, transport regulator says.
