EU parliament halts China investment ratification until Beijing lifts sanctions
"With its sanctions, China has miscalculated. They should learn from their mistakes and rethink. Because of China`s sanctions, the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment has been put into the freezer," said Reinhard Butikofer, a German EU lawmaker.
May 21, 2021, 16:18 PM ISTBritish government says will not allow lawmakers to block Brexit
Lawmakers seeking to change Theresa May`s Brexit strategy will not be able to block Britain from leaving the European Union, May`s spokeswoman said on Monday before a debate on possible amendments to legislation in parliament.
Feb 06, 2017, 18:01 PM ISTAB InBev, HSBC, Google, 8 others to testify at EU tax hearing
The European Parliament's tax committee can only issue a non-binding recommendation.
Nov 10, 2015, 23:29 PM ISTEU's Juncker in bitter battle for new team
A bitter battle between right-wing and left-wing parties during confirmation hearings for the incoming European Commission could force Juncker to reshuffle the pack that will lead Brussels for the next five years.
Oct 03, 2014, 09:08 AM ISTJuncker seeks more women for new EU commission: source
The current EU commission presided by Jose Manuel Barroso is staffed by nine women commissioners out of a total 28.
Jul 04, 2014, 19:08 PM IST