Brussels bomber 'had cleaning job' at European Parliament
One of the jihadists who blew themselves up in Islamic State attacks in Brussels on March 22 briefly worked as a cleaner at the European Parliament several years ago, the EU body said today.
Apr 07, 2016, 00:09 AM IST
British PM David Cameron to talk `Brexit` with EU Parliament head
The British premier will meet Martin Schulz and leaders of the two main political groups in the assembly.
Feb 16, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
Euro parliament deputies hit out at FIFA candidates for backing out of debate
With the FIFA vote less than a month away, all but French former FIFA official Jerome Champagne backed out of a debate planned Wednesday at the European parliament.
Jan 27, 2016, 23:45 PM IST
Maldives rebukes EU for adopting sanctions resolution
The Maldives government on Friday criticised the European Union for adopting a resolution seeking imposition of sanctions on the country and described the action as "inappropriate" and "irresponsible".
Dec 18, 2015, 16:29 PM IST
EU presents new border plan to stem migrant influx
The EU leaders are scheduled to discuss the proposals at a summit on Thursday and Friday in Brussels.
Dec 16, 2015, 02:19 AM IST
European Parliament votes in favour of food innovation
The European Parliament, meeting for a plenary session in Strasbourg, voted on Wednesday in favor of the application of a new procedure for the authorisation and evaluation of "novel foods" originating from scientific and technological research.
Oct 29, 2015, 04:43 AM IST
European Parliament demands surveillance authority following Volkswagen scandal
The European Parliament, gathered for its plenary session in Strasbourg, adopted a resolution on Tuesday demanding the creation of an European Union-level surveillance authority in order to reinforce the monitoring system for automobile emissions under fire since the breaking of the Volkswagen scandal.
Oct 28, 2015, 08:18 AM IST
European Union's asylum rules 'obsolete', says German Chancellor Angela Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday described as "obsolete" European Union asylum rules that put the onus on EU states where migrants first arrive to process their refugee claims.
Oct 07, 2015, 22:37 PM IST
EU Parliament chief urges `solid` Greek government `ready to deliver`
European Parliament President Martin Schulz Sunday urged a "solid" government to be formed quickly in Greece, calling on the new authorities to be "ready to deliver" after leftist Alexis Tsipras appeared to have won re-election.
Sep 21, 2015, 01:01 AM IST
EU Parliament backs refugee relocation plan
The European Parliament on Thursday strongly backed plans to relocate 120,000 refugees around the EU to ease pressure on Greece, Hungary and Italy, which ministers failed to agree on earlier this week.
Sep 17, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
All new EU cars will need emergency call technology from 2018
All new cars sold in the European Union from March 2018 will have to be equipped with technology to contact emergency services in the case of an accident.
Mar 17, 2015, 19:50 PM IST
Greece seeks common ground with EU partners: EU parliament chief
Greece will seek "common ground" with its European peers on solving its bailout and debt woes, European Parliament chairman Martin Schulz said Thursday after meeting new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
Jan 29, 2015, 20:34 PM IST
Mobile roaming fees should remain until 2018: EU document
Mobile operators such as Vodafone and Orange would be allowed to continue levying roaming charges over the next three years, according to an EU document, defying European lawmakers` proposal to scrap the fees by the end of this year.
Jan 28, 2015, 02:15 AM IST
EU states, parliament agree new 2015 budget
EU member states and the European parliament said Tuesday they have reached a deal on a new 2015 budget for the 28-country bloc after bridging gaps that threatened to scupper a deal.
Dec 09, 2014, 17:52 PM IST
EU`s Juncker says Luxembourg `had no choice` on tax
Juncker has previously said that the deals were done by Luxembourg tax authorities and had nothing to do with the government, in which he held the post of finance minister as well as premier.
Nov 28, 2014, 18:48 PM IST
EU's Juncker survives confidence vote over tax scandal
Jean-Claude Juncker sailed through a European Parliament no confidence vote over the "Luxleaks" tax scandal Thursday, but the European Commission chief still faces awkward questions just a month into his new job.
Nov 27, 2014, 18:26 PM IST
European Parliament backs break-up of Google
Google has become an increasing source of worry for European officials on issues ranging from privacy to the protection of national publishers.
Nov 27, 2014, 17:58 PM IST
EU threatens to break up Google
In a move to curb the dominance of the search giant, the European Parliament is poised to call for a break-up of Google, the Financial Times reported.
Nov 25, 2014, 17:34 PM IST
EU lawmakers to vote on Google break-up motion on Thursday
Google has regularly said it faces fierce competition in a constantly-changing market.
Nov 24, 2014, 21:12 PM IST
European parliament preparing to call for Google break-up
Parliament lacks the authority to break up corporations, but a public motion will step up the pressure on the European Commission to act.
Nov 22, 2014, 08:39 AM IST
