EUROPEAN COUNCIL

Fears the EU will scupper CITES ban on trade in wild-caught baby African elephants for zoos

This week, countries attending CITES voted to end the highly controversial trade in wild-caught African elephants from Zimbabwe and Botswana to captive facilities such...

Leaving EU without a deal would create far greater economic and social chaos than the financial crash

One week and two new political leaders. It has been quite a week in politics for the UK. It may seem that for my...

S&Ds: The Finnish presidency will contribute to creating a more sustainable Europe

Finland’s presidency kicks off during a decisive moment for the history of the European Union. In this transition period for the EU institutions, it...

Finnish Council Presidency priorities debated in plenary

MEPs discussed the priorities of the incoming Finnish presidency with Prime Minister Antti Rinne and Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen. In his speech, Prime Minister Antti...

Romanian Presidency reviewed in plenary

MEPs debated the results of the outgoing Romanian Presidency, following statements by Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă and Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič. Romania held the presidency...

Popular