The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions

The end of encryption as we know it?

The European Commission wants to make it easier for police to tackle criminal activity over encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates warn that's a slippery slope to a surveillance state.
by Eloise Hardy
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
07 May EU Institutions
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
Alliance building in new European Parliament will be 'complex and cumbersome”, says EU Think Tank
28 May
Alliance building in new European Parliament will be "complex and cumbersome”, says EU Think Tank
Europe's political groups are looking to limit the influence of populist and far-right groups, according to European Policy Centre's Janis Emmanouilidis
Ryszard Legutko: ECR will be in ‘unique position’ in next Parliament
28 May
Ryszard Legutko: ECR will be in ‘unique position’ in next Parliament
ECR joint leader Ryszard Legutko says the group will be in a “unique position” in the next European Parliament.
New balance of power in Parliament requires Commission President that 'goes beyond partisan lines'
28 May
New balance of power in Parliament requires Commission President that "goes beyond partisan lines"
Speculation is mounting that the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) will be joined by French President Emmanuel Macron’s La République en Marche (LREM) Party in the new European Parliament.
Edward McMillan-Scott: People wanting second Brexit vote ‘clear winners’ in EU elections
28 May
Edward McMillan-Scott: People wanting second Brexit vote ‘clear winners’ in EU elections
A former British Vice President of Parliament says that people who want a second vote on Brexit were the “clear winners” of the European elections.
Liberals and Greens set to extract concessions from EU Parliament’s centrist parties
27 May
Liberals and Greens set to extract concessions from EU Parliament’s centrist parties
Green Wave, ALDE renaissance, progressive alliance and populist (non) surges are driving the main pro-EU groups towards a four-party core coalition.
Eurosceptic Brexit Party storms to victory in UK’s European elections
27 May
Eurosceptic Brexit Party storms to victory in UK’s European elections
Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party was the clear winner in the UK's European elections, with the pro-EU Liberal Democrats coming second.
Surfing the Green Wave in Europe: The new kingmakers
27 May
Surfing the Green Wave in Europe: The new kingmakers
The Greens were riding the wave of success in the European elections last night, having notched up impressive gains.
EPP remains on top in new Parliament seat projection despite losses
27 May
EPP remains on top in new Parliament seat projection despite losses
Parliament’s leading groups EPP and S&D both haemorrhaged seats in Sunday’s European elections, while the Greens/EFA and ALDE were basking in the glow of victory after substantial gains.
Voter turnout in EU elections up nine per cent on previous vote
27 May
Voter turnout in EU elections up nine per cent on previous vote
However big differences in participation levels across EU still a concern says Margrethe Vestager.
‘Green Wave’ dominates groups’ reactions to preliminary EU election results
26 May
‘Green Wave’ dominates groups’ reactions to preliminary EU election results
The standout messages were the “green wave” propelling the Greens to unprecedented gains, the much-touted overwhelming victory for the extreme right that has largely failed to materialise so far, and the better-than-expected voter turnout.
Representation of people of colour in EU elections is ‘abysmal’, says anti-racism group
26 May
Representation of people of colour in EU elections is ‘abysmal’, says anti-racism group
A new report says that people of colour are “highly underrepresented” in all candidates’ lists for the EU-wide elections.
European elections: Taking back control
24 May
European elections: Taking back control
Six of Europe's leading policymaking veterans pitch their visions for Europe.
MEPs up in arms as up to two million EU citizens denied vote in UK
24 May
MEPs up in arms as up to two million EU citizens denied vote in UK
Two UK MEPs have hit out after it emerged that between one and two million EU citizens living in the UK were denied a vote in the European elections on Thursday.
European elections manifesto round-up
24 May
European elections manifesto round-up
The upcoming European elections are the most eagerly awaited for some time. Martin Banks assesses the runners and riders.
Jean Lambert: UK will ‘struggle to have an impact’ post-Brexit
24 May
Jean Lambert: UK will ‘struggle to have an impact’ post-Brexit
Outgoing UK MEP Jean Lambert has warned that Britain will “struggle to have an impact” when it leaves the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 24 May 2019
24 May
Movers and Shakers | 24 May 2019
Professional footballers join campaign to boost EU elections turnout
24 May
Professional footballers join campaign to boost EU elections turnout
Dozens of professional footballers from across Europe have thrown their weight behind a campaign by the European Parliament to promote the European elections this weekend.
Exit polls in Netherlands suggest Eurosceptic gains not as big as expected
24 May
Exit polls in Netherlands suggest Eurosceptic gains not as big as expected
The expected surge in support for Eurosceptic parties in the EU-wide elections appears to have failed to materialise in the Netherlands, according to exit polls.
Sustainable Development Goals progress requires monitoring
24 May
Sustainable Development Goals progress requires monitoring
For the UN Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved effectively, it is vital that both the EU and Member States monitor progress closely, writes Bogusław Sonik.
Big election gains for Eurosceptics could raise prospect of hard Brexit
24 May
Big election gains for Eurosceptics could raise prospect of hard Brexit
Belgium’s Brexit coordinator has warned that significant gains for Eurosceptic parties in the European elections increase the chance of a “hard Brexit.”
Sustainable Development Goals: The need for a European strategy
23 May
Sustainable Development Goals: The need for a European strategy
The EU must make a stronger, more-coordinated commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals to achieve the ambitious targets in time, argues Elly Schlein.
A youthful vision of Europe
22 May
A youthful vision of Europe
With the European elections approaching, a fresh crop of young candidates, who are poised to take Europe by storm, share their views.
Huawei vows to roll out 5G mobile networks in Europe despite Google row Partner Content
22 May
Huawei vows to roll out 5G mobile networks in Europe despite Google row
Huawei, under fire after Google barred the company from some updates to the Android operating system, has moved to reaffirm its commitment to roll out the next generation 5G mobile networks.
UK Electoral Commission under fire as citizens denied vote in EU elections
22 May
UK Electoral Commission under fire as citizens denied vote in EU elections
The UK Electoral Commission has been accused of failing to make timely and adequate preparations for EU citizens to take part in the European elections and not being properly held to account.