News from the European Parliament

The new EU Commission was voted into office by MEPs this week (and will serve for the next five years). The UK has not proposed a Commissioner. Upcoming dates Following the USA's lack of appointment of judges to the WTO's Appellate Body and its blocking of the replacement of any members, the Appellate Body will cease to be operational after 10th December, when the mandates of two of three remaining Appellate Body members will expire. This means that world trade disputes can no longer be adjudicated by an international court. (So much for Conservative claims that they will trade on WTO rules, something which no other country in the world does).

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Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.

Britain Leading Again

The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.