Brexit countdown, Brazil forest fires, beating cancer

European parliamentarians have approved a new Brexit resolution, backed by the EPP Group, which supports another extension on certain conditions and opposes a no-deal UK exit from the EU. EPP...

Sep 19, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

Use international agreements to pressure Brazil on Amazon fires

The EU’s planned trade agreement with the Mercosur countries of South America can help pressure the Brazilian government into taking stronger action to stop the fires in the Amazon rainforest, say...

Sep 17, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

European Parliament elects five EPP Group VPs

As the European Parliament elected its leadership for the new five-year term, five EPP Group MEPs were chosen as Parliament Vice-Presidents. They include incumbents Mairead McGuinness, who...

Jul 04, 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

Safer, more sustainable food production on land and at sea

To ensure food security in a sustainable way, the EPP Group has written and backed legislation that improves conditions for farmers and fishermen. Reforms to the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP)...

Apr 02, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

Brexit, Fairness for Farmers, EU-Turkey, EU-Russia

At its latest plenary session, the European Parliament debated the next steps in the Brexit showdown. EPP Group Chairman Manfred Weber said the EU remains on the side of British youth victimised...

Mar 14, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

MPs and MEPs close ranks, look to elections

EPP Group MEPs and national MPs discussed the future of Europe and their efforts ahead of the upcoming European elections. EPP Group Chairman Manfred Weber, the Group’s candidate to head the next...

Nov 27, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia

EPP MPs and MEPs Tackle Globalisation

The EU needs to step up efforts to adapt to globalisation to address voter concerns and create sustainable employment, say EPP MPs and MEPs meeting at the European Parliament. The regular EPP...

Jun 26, 2017 - Latest News-Multimedia

Brexit debate, Dijsselbloem flap, car emissions, medical device safety

At the European Parliament’s latest plenary session, MEPs approved a plan for Brexit negotiations which are to focus on the UK’s exit process first, then on trade and other matters. The EPP...

Apr 06, 2017 - Latest News-Multimedia

Tajani for EP President, Visa Emergency Brake, Energy, Railways

At the European Parliament’s latest plenary, the EPP Group chose Italian MEP Antonio Tajani as its candidate for Parliament President. MEPs approved an ‘emergency brake’ for visas, allowing talks...

Dec 15, 2016 - Latest News