By Martin Banks The modernisation of animal welfare legislation is “an opportunity we should not miss,” says an EU Commissioner. Olivér Várhelyi, who is responsible for Health and Animal Welfare, was speaking during an event bringing together farmers, businesses, policymakers and NGOs at Residence Palace in Brussels on 5 February. “It is an opportunity to improve welfare, respond to citizens’ […]
By Martin Banks In her bid to become Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, Commissioner-Designate Teresa Ribera’s fielded difficult questions from MEPs in the European Parliament. Her appearance has now led to a furious row between the two biggest groups in the parliament. The Socialists claim that the EPP’s leadership has […]
By Martin Banks MEPs have agreed on the calendar for the hearings of the EU commissioners-designate.
By Martin Banks One of the EU parliament’s most senior MEPs says “Europe will survive” despite the rise of nationalist and Far Right parties in the European elections.
The issue of unaccompanied minors was discussed during a meeting held on Tuesday in Nicosia between Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Marilena Evangelou and European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson.
This article is part of our special report Europe’s quest for skills.
European Commissioner Janez Lenarčič has rejected an accusation by Prime Minister Janez Janša that he was acting against Slovenia’s interests saying, “Slovenia is being harmed by those who undermine the rule of law and media freedom,” rather than those who warn of such conduct.
