EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
18 Sep Feature

EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?

In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out what happens in the trilogue meetings
by Linda A Thompson
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Regional policy chief explains the importance of EU funded growth strategies
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Regional policy chief explains the importance of EU funded growth strategies
Europe's social and economic actors are looking forward to the next phase of EU structural programming, argues Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso.
EU must 'streamline and modernise' its customs procedures
07 Oct
EU must 'streamline and modernise' its customs procedures
Bringing the EU's customs procedures up to speed means meeting the double challenge of improving the effectiveness of border operations, while increasing economic competitiveness, writes Constance Le Grip.
Tackling climate change requires more than a reduction in emissions
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Tackling climate change requires more than a reduction in emissions
The fight against climate change will require new and innovative models of financing, behaviour and policymaking, argues Bas Verkerk.
Regional and cross-border cooperation can attract foreign investment
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Regional and cross-border cooperation can attract foreign investment
Brod-Posavina is a Croatian county with strong development potential, writes new CoR member Danijel Marušic.
Sakharov prize: Lobau, Statkevich, Bialiatski believe in 'free and democratic' Belarus
07 Oct
Sakharov prize: Lobau, Statkevich, Bialiatski believe in 'free and democratic' Belarus
Marek Migalski says the tragic events of December 2010 and the many people still suffering under the Belarusian regime cannot be forgotten.
Sakharov prize: Snowden's sacrifice uncovered 'biggest scandal of our times'
07 Oct
Sakharov prize: Snowden's sacrifice uncovered 'biggest scandal of our times'
Marie-Christine Vergiat says Edward Snowden's nomination for the Sakharov prize honours all whistleblowers.
MEPs must base EU tobacco products directive vote on 'unambiguous scientific evidence'
07 Oct
MEPs must base EU tobacco products directive vote on 'unambiguous scientific evidence'
There should be no compromise on health and that is why there should be only one way forward for the tobacco products directive, argues CPME's Birgit Beger.
Challenges facing single European sky are 'political' in nature
07 Oct
Challenges facing single European sky are 'political' in nature
Marian-Jean Marinescu calls for member states, associations and stakeholders to find common ground for discussion.
Sakharov prize: Malala 'inspiration to us all', says Watson
07 Oct
Sakharov prize: Malala 'inspiration to us all', says Watson
Malala Yousafzai's bravery and dogged determination at such a young age should be an inspiration to us all, says Graham Watson.
Ambitious thinking needed for EU's sustainable energy investments
07 Oct
Ambitious thinking needed for EU's sustainable energy investments
The European investment bank’s local sustainable energy investments can give a lift to the EU’s regions and cities, writes Pé Verhoeven.
Europe must take threat of 'destructive alien species' seriously
04 Oct
Europe must take threat of 'destructive alien species' seriously
Tackling invasive threats to indigenous wildlife and agriculture can only be dealt with at international level, says Catherine Bearder.
Elections round-up: Merkel considering options ahead of talks with Socialists and Greens
04 Oct
Elections round-up: Merkel considering options ahead of talks with Socialists and Greens
There are three choices for Angela Merkel in forming a government following last month's elections, with the German chancellor facing key negotiations with the socialists and Greens.
Medical devices directive may lead to lower patient safety
04 Oct
Medical devices directive may lead to lower patient safety
The European parliament's vote on the medical devices directive shows an imbalance in the approach towards patients, argues John Bowis.
European non-state languages under 'threat of extinction'
04 Oct
European non-state languages under 'threat of extinction'
Despite the requirements of the Lisbon treaty, respect and support for Europe's multilingualism is in danger of being left by the wayside, warns François Alfonsi.
MEP calls for creation of European animal welfare commissioner
04 Oct
MEP calls for creation of European animal welfare commissioner
Compliance and enforcement of EU animal welfare legislation is painfully inadequate - quite literally so - for millions of animals across Europe, argues Dan Jørgensen.
MEP accuses US and Israel of 'grandstanding' over occupied territories
04 Oct
MEP accuses US and Israel of 'grandstanding' over occupied territories
US and Israeli attempts to dictate the European Union's policy on the occupied territories is overshadowing the peace process, warns David Martin.
MEP calls for stricter EU measures to protect unborn babies
03 Oct
MEP calls for stricter EU measures to protect unborn babies
More needs to be done to ensure that unborn babies are not exposed to alcohol during pregnancy, explains Radvile Morkunaite-Mikuleniene.
Cybercrime 'rising rapidly' up the political agenda
03 Oct
Cybercrime 'rising rapidly' up the political agenda
With the number of cyber attacks increasing significantly each year, the EU is putting computer network protection under the spotlight. 
Tackling cataracts can 'empower' the elderly and prevent falls
03 Oct
Tackling cataracts can 'empower' the elderly and prevent falls
Improved eyesight for the elderly can prevent falls, resulting in a lower economic burden and a more active ageing population, say Heinz K. Becker and Stephen Hughes.
Europe must 'fundamentally reform' its climate policy
03 Oct
Europe must 'fundamentally reform' its climate policy
With Europe's dependence on energy and raw materials increasing, there is an urgent need to overhaul the EU's climate policies, writes Konrad Szymanski.
Opening up export markets should be a key EU 'strategic priority'
02 Oct
Opening up export markets should be a key EU 'strategic priority'
Despite annual exports worth €8.8bn and a €6.4bn surplus contribution to the EU’s trade balance, Europe's wine industry is still facing a 'myriad' of prohibitive import tariffs and discriminatory trade practices, warns José Ramon Fernandez.
Opening up export markets should be a key EU 'strategic priority'
02 Oct
Opening up export markets should be a key EU 'strategic priority'
Despite annual exports worth €8.8bn and a €6.4bn surplus contribution to the EU’s trade balance, Europe's wine industry is still facing a 'myriad' of prohibitive import tariffs and discriminatory trade practices, warns José Ramon Fernandez.
No growth and jobs without competitive industrial production, says MEP
02 Oct
No growth and jobs without competitive industrial production, says MEP
More needs to be done to boost the share of manufacturing in Europe and hit the target of 20 per cent by 2020, writes Amalia Sartori.
'No silver bullet' for decarbonising EU transport sector
30 Sep
'No silver bullet' for decarbonising EU transport sector
A debate in parliament on what will power our cars, trucks and other vehicles in the future has been warned that there is "no silver bullet" for decarbonising the transport sector.