Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Op-ed: Transnational co-operation mechanisms are needed to handle migration and security
12 Nov
Op-ed: Transnational co-operation mechanisms are needed to handle migration and security
With Europe facing unprecedented migration, security and human rights challenges, it is LIBE’s role to step up and ensure that institutions and authorities have the resources and capabilities to combat threats.
Op-ed: Legal committee’s work goes beyond scrutiny into new legislation
12 Nov
Op-ed: Legal committee’s work goes beyond scrutiny into new legislation
The Committee on Legal Affairs is poised to address a legislative agenda that includes regulating AI, strengthening judicial independence and ensuring the EU’s legal framework adapts to new challenges.
Op-ed: Transport and tourism must be both competitive and sustainable
12 Nov
Op-ed: Transport and tourism must be both competitive and sustainable
Prioritising sustainability, passenger rights and enhanced connectivity will make both sectors more resilient and more affordable across the bloc.
Op-ed: Transparency in EU spending is essential for sustaining public trust
12 Nov
Op-ed: Transparency in EU spending is essential for sustaining public trust
This term, the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgetary Control must focus on maintaining the integrity of the EU budget and scrutinising financial operations, as well as safeguarding taxpayers’ money.
Op-ed: Political differences should not prevent equal application of human rights
12 Nov
Op-ed: Political differences should not prevent equal application of human rights
As DROI fights for its reputation following Qatargate, the subcommittee must reject partisan interpretations of human rights and encourage a unified commitment to uphold universal rights globally.
Op-ed: Culture, free media and youth are at the heart of EU democracy
12 Nov
Op-ed: Culture, free media and youth are at the heart of EU democracy
Europe must be a beacon of artistic freedom, cultural diversity and social inclusion amid the rise of artificial intelligence and diverse global challenges.
Op-ed: We must defend the existence of a robust EU cohesion policy
12 Nov
Op-ed: We must defend the existence of a robust EU cohesion policy
To tackle regional disparities and support development, Europe must implement a strong cohesion policy backed by an ambitious budget – failure to act risks undermining EU progress.
Op-ed: Gender mainstreaming must take place across all legislation
12 Nov
Op-ed: Gender mainstreaming must take place across all legislation
With only 40 per cent female representation in the College of Commissioners and amid a bloc-wide gender backlash, the role of FEMM has never been more vital.
Is the Green Deal on track?
12 Nov
Is the Green Deal on track?
As the climate crisis deepens and Europe's industries struggle, the economic trade-offs of the green transition are pulling EU policymakers in opposing directions.
Op-ed: Banking union and capital markets union are essential responses to the Draghi report
12 Nov
Op-ed: Banking union and capital markets union are essential responses to the Draghi report
To secure Europe’s economic future, decisive action and the adoption of a clear industrial strategy, coupled with significant investment, is imperative.
Op-ed: A healthier future: Why the new pharma package and critical medicines list are top priorities for SANT
12 Nov
Op-ed: A healthier future: Why the new pharma package and critical medicines list are top priorities for SANT
Major EU pharma reforms, critical medicine security and biotech innovation must take precedence in the Public Health Subcommittee’s upcoming agenda to strengthen healthcare and tackle health inequalities.
The role of the European non-alcoholic beverage sector in a competitive Europe Partner Content
12 Nov
The role of the European non-alcoholic beverage sector in a competitive Europe
Op-ed: Petitions committee must respond to citizens’ needs and be ready for anything
11 Nov
Op-ed: Petitions committee must respond to citizens’ needs and be ready for anything
PETI prioritises citizen concerns, tackling vital issues like the rule of law and environmental protection to enhance the EU’s public image. In the next term, making Parliament as accessible as possible is top of the committee’s agenda.
This year’s ‘finance COP’ in Baku may be a day late and a dollar short
08 Nov
This year’s ‘finance COP’ in Baku may be a day late and a dollar short
Policymakers head to Azerbaijan for COP29 to agree on a new climate finance plan. The EU hopes to be a powerful voice at the negotiating table.
The Parliament's November print edition is out
07 Nov
The Parliament's November print edition is out
As the EU balances sustainable goals with industrial growth, will the cost put the Green Deal at risk?
Carbon removals offer promise but no silver bullet
07 Nov
Carbon removals offer promise but no silver bullet
Emerging technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will be crucial to offset hard-to-abate emissions, but they risk being used as an excuse to keep emitting. 
A business perspective: Strong environmental standards foster long-term competitiveness Partner Content
06 Nov
A business perspective: Strong environmental standards foster long-term competitiveness
We, the undersigned companies, stand firmly behind the European Green Deal and its continuation.
Op-ed: What we expect from the next health commissioner
06 Nov
Op-ed: What we expect from the next health commissioner
When Ursula von der Leyen's pick for health commissioner speaks to Parliament, this is what we will want to know.
Op-ed: A post-American world? 
05 Nov
Op-ed: A post-American world? 
Tuesday’s presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris comes as the US contends with mounting international challenges – and waning global influence.
Investing in healthy societies by boosting biotech competitiveness Partner Content
05 Nov
Investing in healthy societies by boosting biotech competitiveness
Europe stands at a pivotal moment. To retain a competitive healthcare sector, the EU must move to promote innovation, strengthen its startup ecosystem, and attract global investment in R&D for strategic autonomy.
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
04 Nov
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
Georgia's public is pro-EU, but Russia is right next door. That puts the country's ruling party in a bind.
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
31 Oct
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
Ursula von der Leyen wants to make going by rail more attractive. But her solution may be no match for older and more complicated problems.
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
30 Oct
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
The EU executive says it's eager to enlarge the bloc, despite setbacks in places like Moldova and Georgia. Here's a status report on accession.
An election without a far-right surge: Social Democrats look strong in Lithuania
29 Oct
An election without a far-right surge: Social Democrats look strong in Lithuania
After a second round of voting in Lithuania, the Social Democrats are set to take over government. Here’s what a likely shift in power could mean for the EU.