Ireland set for two extra MEPs after Brexit - report Ireland is expected to get two new MEPs once Brexit is legally completed, according to a report on the composition of the European Parliament which … Brexit • 11 Sep 17
Juncker blasts 'ridiculous' parliament over attendance European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has launched a blistering attack on a nearly empty European Parliament, sparking bitter exchanges with the head of the EU's … European Parliament • 04 Jul 17
Marine Le Pen charged over EU funding scandal French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been charged over claims her party illegally claimed millions of euro from the European Parliament to pay for … Europe • 30 Jun 17
Barnier warns businesses to move fast to prepare Businesses had better move fast to prepare for Brexit in under two years and should not count on long transition periods to cushion the impact … Business • 17 May 17
Europe needs own IMF, says Eurogroup chief Europe needs its own European monetary fund that could replace the Washington-based IMF in any future bailouts in the euro zone, Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem … Business • 27 Apr 17
Le Pen's party accused of €5m European Parliament fraud The European Parliament has accused French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's party of defrauding it of nearly €5m in expenses, more than twice an initial … French presidential election 2017 • 27 Apr 17
EU Parliament lifts Le Pen immunity over IS tweets The European Parliament has lifted French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's immunity from prosecution over her tweeting of images of so-called Islamic State atrocities. News • 02 Mar 17
McGuinness misses out on EP presidency nomination Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness has lost out in her bid to secure the European People's Party nomination for the president of the European Parliament. mcguinness • 13 Dec 16
Schulz intervenes to try to save EU-Canada deal Canada's trade minister has said it is up to the European Union to save a free trade deal that is being blocked by opposition from … News • 22 Oct 16
Shocking end to the week in Strasbourg The latest from the European Parliament. analysis and comment • 07 Oct 16
'Scumbags' no longer the Apple of Europe's eye? Conor McMorrow reports from Strasbourg on Ireland's political isolation in the aftermath of the Apple state aid ruling. News • 16 Sep 16
Vestager defends Apple ruling in EP debate European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager has defended the commission's ruling that Ireland granted Apple illegal state aid. News • 14 Sep 16
Strasbourg report: Subdued mood at EU parliament The mood was somewhat subdued at the European Parliament media briefing today, writes Ailbhe Conneely of our political staff. News • 04 Jul 16
'Brussels made us do it' - a time-honoured excuse Updates on the latest developments from the European Parliament. News • 10 Jun 16
European Parliament sets sights on tax deals It is time to put an end to the "old and unfair" practice of special tax deals for multi-nationals, according to the chair of the … Special Reports • 13 Mar 15
Tax deal inquiry should not be 'witch hunt' Any investigation by the European Parliament into "sweetheart" tax deals between multinationals and member states should not be a "witch hunt" against individual countries like … News • 15 Jan 15
EU lawmakers urge regulators to break up Google European Union lawmakers overwhelmingly backed a motion today urging competition regulators to break up Google, the latest setback for the world's most popular search engine. Business • 27 Nov 14
Juncker keen for commission to start work Jean-Claude Juncker joked that he couldn't have a sex change to help the gender balance of his new European Commission, branding the figure of nine … Special Reports • 24 Oct 14
Crowley angers FF by joining conservative group Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley has left the liberal group in the European Parliament to join the political family currently hosting British Conservative MEPs, as … News • 23 Jun 14
Poland investigates new MEP over rape comment Polish prosecutors are investigating whether comments made by a right-wing politician elected this week to the European Parliament warrant prosecution for incitement to rape. News • 28 May 14
Kenny gives Juncker strong backing for Euro post Taoiseach Enda Kenny has given his strong backing to former Luxembourg prime minister Jean Claude Junker becoming the next President of the European Commission. News • 27 May 14
Hollande calls on EU to reduce its role French President Francois Hollande has called for the EU to reduce its role "where it is not necessary" after Eurosceptic parties made sweeping electoral gains … News • 27 May 14
MEPs approve law for wind-up of problem banks European lawmakers have signed off on new laws to make it easier to shut problem banks after long wrangling over rules for an industry blamed … Business • 15 Apr 14
Group seeks ban on EU embryo research funding A hearing is taking place in the European Parliament in Brussels on an initiative to oblige the EU to ban funding for activities that "presuppose … News • 10 Apr 14
European Parliament votes to abolish roaming fees The European Parliament has endorsed a sweeping package of EU telecommunications reforms, including a much-awaited measure to end roaming charges for cross-border mobile phone use. News • 04 Apr 14
