ECR says Ceuta crisis is “direct result of years of weakness”
By Martin Banks Some MEPs say the renewed migration crisis in Ceuta “once again demonstrates the consequences of migration policies that send the wrong signals.”
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August 1, 2026 Europe’s energy supply “must become more independent,” says EE
By Martin Banks The body representing civil society at EU level has called for a “comprehensive storage strategy
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July 28, 2026 “Europe is burning” – say MEPs
By Martin Banks MEPs have called on the EU to “urgently implement a European heatwave action plan.”
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July 25, 2026 More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in south-west France as strong winds push flames towards the city of Bordeaux, with one official saying they “are far from having the fire under control.” More than 250,000 people in France and Spain have fled fires which have been raging for days, as winds and high temperatures hamper […]
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July 24, 2026 EU moves to close a legal gap in the fight against online abuse
Βy Martin Banks New action has been taken by the EU to help protect children from online abuse.
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July 23, 2026 Geo-political tensions are “reshaping” Europe’s territories
By Martin Banks Regional “perspectives” must remain at the heart of European policymaking.
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July 22, 2026 Belgium’s best tourist attraction just got even better
By Martin Banks It is easily Belgium’s most popular tourist attraction … and has just got even better.
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July 15, 2026 Top EU official speaks of “very special feeling” over new deal with UK
By Martin Banks The European Commission and the United Kingdom have signed the EU-UK Agreement in respect of Gibraltar.
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July 15, 2026 “Important questions” raised about management of EP funds
By Martin Banks MEPs say the European Parliament must apply its financial rules “consistently, objectively and without exception.” That was the message from the Renew Europe group following discussions in the Committee on Budgetary Control concerning the financial management of the Patriots for Europe Group. The case concerns the Patriots for Europe Group’s 2024 financial accounts, […]
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July 13, 2026 European Commission appoints new special representative for Cyprus
The European Commission has designated Executive Vice President Raffaele Fitto as its special representative for Cyprus.
