The film festival fuelling debate on Europe’s social and political issues
31 Jan Feature

The film festival fuelling debate on Europe’s social and political issues

It’s an unusual voting procedure that sees MEPs as one half of the electorate and film fans as the other, but the LUX Audience Award makes it work
by Laura Lamberti
Milan prioritises pedal power
08 Nov Feature
Milan prioritises pedal power
These four measures could curb the risk of corruption in Europe
30 Jan Opinion
These four measures could curb the risk of corruption in Europe
Exhibitions showcasing art from around the globe
27 Jan Culture
Exhibitions showcasing art from around the globe
2015 declared European year for development
04 Apr
2015 declared European year for development
MEPs have voted to establish 2015 as the European year for development with the motto "our world, our dignity, our future".
EU must 'prioritise' women's participation in Afghanistan
04 Apr
EU must 'prioritise' women's participation in Afghanistan
Europe must ensure its 'core values' are the driving force for change in Afghanistan, says Madi Sharma.
Animal research fails to predict 'pharmaceutical outcomes' in humans
04 Apr
Animal research fails to predict 'pharmaceutical outcomes' in humans
Animal research attempts to mimic human disease symptoms but due to the fundamental species difference, the results are often misleading, writes Emily McIvor.
Parliament's ETS compromise accused of being 'reckless'
04 Apr
Parliament's ETS compromise accused of being 'reckless'
MEPs and stakeholders criticise the "reckless" dismantling of the aviation emissions trading scheme (ETS) as parliament adopts the trilogue agreement.
Commission review process threatens to 'undermine' CAP reform
04 Apr
Commission review process threatens to 'undermine' CAP reform
A coalition of centre-right and liberal MEPs have been accused of attempting to "undermine" the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform, by blocking measures aimed at 'greening' the sector. Gerald Callaghan reports
Parliament plays central role in modernising EU customs union
03 Apr
Parliament plays central role in modernising EU customs union
European parliament aiming for 'strong, effective customs policy' that can serve both companies and consumers, says Constance Le Grip.
MEPs vote to remove tariffs for Ukrainian goods entering EU
03 Apr
MEPs vote to remove tariffs for Ukrainian goods entering EU
The European parliament has backed a proposal to remove customs duties paid by Ukrainian exporters for their goods to enter the EU market. Gerald Callaghan reports
MEPs 'see sense' on net neutrality and roaming
03 Apr
MEPs 'see sense' on net neutrality and roaming
The European parliament has voted in favour of the single digital market package to guarantee an "open and free internet" for Europe's citizens.
Eurosceptic EFD group 'will stay loyal to UKIP' in new European parliament
03 Apr
Eurosceptic EFD group 'will stay loyal to UKIP' in new European parliament
The European parliament’s Eurosceptic EFD group has said it will not expand its membership to include an expected influx of far right French MEPs.
EU needs 'more direct controls' on budget allocation
03 Apr
EU needs 'more direct controls' on budget allocation
Parliament's main rapporteur on the 2012 budget discharge Markus Pieper has said that decisions regarding the beneficiaries of EU funding should not be left up to "member state auditors".
Food aid in Europe at scale 'not seen since the second world war'
02 Apr
Food aid in Europe at scale 'not seen since the second world war'
European citizens' growing reliance on food banks is 'unacceptable', and the EU must ensure our populations are able to enjoy a healthy and affordable diet, argues Edward McMillan-Scott.
European transport policy must recognise ‘territorial disparities’
02 Apr
European transport policy must recognise ‘territorial disparities’
The ‘historical burden’ of underdeveloped infrastructure must be eradicated to further both the single market and the cause of European integration, argues Oldřich Vlasák.
Single market ‘unimaginable’ without common transport policy
02 Apr
Single market ‘unimaginable’ without common transport policy
Linking Europe’s regions and networks through an efficient cross-border transport system can be the backbone of the single market, writes Ismail Ertug.
EU must push for 'all inclusive' development agenda
02 Apr
EU must push for 'all inclusive' development agenda
The post-2015 development agenda must build upon the millennium development goals and fully support the human rights of persons with disabilities, writes Catherine Bearder.
Bangladesh continues 'remarkable' socioeconomic advances
01 Apr
Bangladesh continues 'remarkable' socioeconomic advances
The new Bangladesh foreign minister predicts that the country is on "on track" to overtake China as the world's number one exporter of garments, reports Martin Banks.
European Banks announce voluntary bonus moratorium - April Fool's article
01 Apr
European Banks announce voluntary bonus moratorium - April Fool's article
In a move that has shocked both the public and policymakers, the City of London has announced that it will not pay out bonuses for the next five years.
EFSA guilty of 'maladministration'
31 Mar
EFSA guilty of 'maladministration'
The European ombudsman has concluded that the European food safety authority (EFSA) has committed maladministration in the handling of a conflict of interest concerning one of its working groups. Reports Gerald Callaghan
Bees are ‘essential link’ in biodiversity preservation
31 Mar
Bees are ‘essential link’ in biodiversity preservation
Maintaining a healthy global bee community is crucial for the world’s agricultural output and should be a political priority, writes Gaston Franco.
EU urged to ban pesticides with negative health effects
31 Mar
EU urged to ban pesticides with negative health effects
The EU must make the removal of carcinogens, neurotoxins and endocrine disruptors from pesticides on the European market a political priority, warns Jacky Ferrand
EU citizens need 'digital bill of rights'
31 Mar
EU citizens need 'digital bill of rights'
In an age of increased mass surveillance and dwindling trust, the privacy rights of citizens must be a political priority, argues Claude Moraes
New EU data protection rules must ‘safeguard privacy’ and research
31 Mar
New EU data protection rules must ‘safeguard privacy’ and research
The debate surrounding medical research, health data and privacy is far from over, says Sarah Ludford
Russia has 'miscalculated' US and EU resolve over Ukraine, warns Obama
30 Mar
Russia has 'miscalculated' US and EU resolve over Ukraine, warns Obama
Unsurprisingly, the crisis in Ukraine dominated discussions at the EU-US summit in Brussels.
Citizens' trust in EU 'falling'
30 Mar
Citizens' trust in EU 'falling'
Better communication at the EU-level is needed to increase voter trust and 'participatory democracy', says Vicky Ford
EU energy market must 'enhance competitiveness'
29 Mar
EU energy market must 'enhance competitiveness'
The EU must ensure that the upcoming retail energy market initiative brings ´real benefits' to final consumers, says Frauke Thies.