MEPs debate how the EU should react to illegal drilling activities by Turkey

Turkey has been involved in illegal drilling for oil and gas in Cypriot waters for quite some time despite the EU’s repeated calls for it to stop. European Union Member States have decided to set...

Nov 13, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

MEPs approve system to reinforce EU’s external borders

False documents and identity fraud are often detected at the external borders of the EU. A sharp increase in the fraudulent use of documents in the Schengen area in recent years has led to a...

Nov 07, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

Syrian refugees in Turkey: EPP Group delivers strong message

Turkey hosting refugees and the EU providing funds for them are core elements of an ongoing EU-Turkey deal. What’s new is that Turkey’s President Erdogan has announced plans to resettle refugees...

Nov 06, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

EP Commissioner Hearings: EPP Group praises Margaritis Schinas for his performance

Margaritis Schinas put in a very good performance in his European Parliament hearing as he dealt with a range of questions from MEPs testing his skills to be the Commissioner for Protecting Our...

Oct 03, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

EP Commissioner Hearings: Dubravka Šuica showed her commitment to democracy

Dubravka Šuica impressed in her European Parliament hearing as she dealt with a range of questions from MEPs testing her aptitude to be the Commissioner for Democracy and Demography in the next...

Oct 03, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

EP Commissioner Hearings: EPP Group backs Johannes Hahn for budget portfolio

Johannes Hahn put in an impressive performance in his European Parliament hearing as he dealt with a range of questions from MEPs testing his suitability for the EU budget portfolio in the next...

Oct 03, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

EP Commissioner Hearings: Stella Kyriakides shows her expertise on health issues

Stella Kyriakides performed well in her European Parliament hearing as she handled questions from MEPs on a range of issues to test her suitability for the EU health portfolio in the next European...

Oct 01, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

EP Commissioner hearings: Strong performance by Mariya Gabriel

Mariya Gabriel put in a strong performance at a European Parliament hearing testing out her credentials to be EU Commissioner for Innovation and Youth in the next European Commission. MEP...

Sep 30, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

EP hearings: Phil Hogan a good fit as EU Trade Commissioner

Phil Hogan was impressive in a European Parliament hearing in which he dealt with a series of questions from MEPs about his suitability for the EU trade portfolio in the next European Commission....

Sep 30, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

EPP Group, strongest in parliament, picks leaders for new term

In its first meeting since European elections, the EPP Group unanimously re-elected Manfred Weber as its chairman and chose its 10 vice-chairs. Weber says the group - the strongest force in...

Jun 05, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia