Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
22 Aug

Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks

‘NATO-like’ promises, Trump’s push for a Putin–Zelenskyy summit, and Europe’s show of unity — a week of hasty talks has set the stage for Ukraine’s next chapter.
by Eloise Hardy
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
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Op-ed: Europe’s wine and spirits sector must be helped through the trade war
EU–Israel relations strained as Frederiksen singles out Netanyahu
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EU–Israel relations strained as Frederiksen singles out Netanyahu
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How can policy balance modern-day tech and privacy?
New ePrivacy rules seek to protect users' online privacy without hindering innovation, explains Marju Lauristin.
16 Jun 17
EU needs guidelines on off-label use of medicines
Since the European Parliament requested better guidance on the widespread off-label use of medicine, very little has been done, writes Piernicola Pedicini.
15 Jun 17
Expanding the farmer's toolbox: Towards low-risk pesticides?
Pressure grows for moves towards biological low-risk pesticides, reports Rory Watson.
15 Jun 17
Panama Papers: Joseph Muscat appears before Parliament
Malta's Prime Minister has been criticised by MEPs for his alleged role in the Panama Papers scandal.
15 Jun 17
European inventors to be recognised in Venice
EPO President Benoît Battistelli says awards are to highlight the hard work of men and women who have contributed towards economic success. 
15 Jun 17
David Davis to start Brexit talks by resolving status of EU citizens in UK
The UK's Brexit secretary David Davis will reportedly begin Brexit negotiations next week by guaranteeing the rights of EU nationals, such as the freedom to move and work in the country, who arrived in the UK before 29 March, the day article 50 was triggered. 
15 Jun 17
EU must modernise - and harmonise - skills recognition
It's time to modernise how skills and qualifications are recognised, says Renate Weber.
15 Jun 17
MEPs welcome end of roaming charges
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14 Jun 17
New anti-dumping rules: Three ways MEPs should stand up for EU manufacturers
MEPs should stand up for EU manufacturers by adding legal certainty to the EU’s new anti-dumping methodology, writes Inès Van Lierde.
14 Jun 17
Roger Helmer tight lipped over resignation rumours
Ukip MEP Roger Helmer has remained tight lipped over news that he will resign from Parliament on 31 July, ahead of a demand he repay around €115,000 of EU money for alleged misuse of public funds.
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A truly circular economy should be resource-efficient
A truly circular economy should be resource-efficient, argue Tytti Peltonen and Nella Baerents.
14 Jun 17
Sustainable Energy: Implementation of clean energy package faces challenges
MEPs agree that the 'Clean energy for all' package is ambitious, but there are challenges ahead.
14 Jun 17
Innovation is key to addressing societal needs
The EU must encourage innovation in order to address societal needs, writes Frédérique Ries.
14 Jun 17
The legal reality of women living in Pakistan
The legal system in Pakistan gives credence to institutionalised discrimination against women, writes Barbara Matera.
14 Jun 17
Sustainable Energy: A unique chance for Europe
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14 Jun 17
Renewable gas can be a strong force in Europe's energy transition
Renewable gas can be a strong force in Europe's energy transition, writes Beate Raabe.
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14 Jun 17
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14 Jun 17
Sustainable Energy: Speeding up the energy transition
The US pulling out of the Paris agreement has demonstrated that the EU can, and should, take a leading role on climate issues, argues José Blanco López.
13 Jun 17
S&D MEPs cast doubt over Tory-DUP deal
Socialist MEPs have cast further doubt about a planned deal between the Conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in the UK.
13 Jun 17
MEPs clash over tax transparency rules
Parliament's EPP and ALDE groups have been accused of trying to put a "spoke in the wheel" of attempts to introduce new rules on tax transparency.