Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra
19 Jan EU Institutions

Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra

The debate over the European Parliament’s two seats in Brussels and Strasbourg raises the question of whether agreements should be forever binding, regardless of changing circumstances.
by Alexandr Vondra
Navalny arrest an early test for Biden
22 Jan International & Trade
Navalny arrest an early test for Biden
Future of Europe: The path to prosperity
21 Jan Tech & Research
Future of Europe: The path to prosperity
Those who knew its value will mourn the passing of free movement, argues Roger Casale
20 Jan International & Trade
Those who knew its value will mourn the passing of free movement, argues Roger Casale
Lahti: the European Green Capital 2021
21 Jan Energy & Climate
Lahti: the European Green Capital 2021
Henna Virkkunen (FI, EPP), Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (FI, S&D), Elsi Katainen (FI, RE) and Ville Niinistö (FI, Greens/EFA) share their views on this year's European Green Capital, the Finnish city of Lahti.
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche Thought Leader
19 Jan Tech & Research
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
Huawei has been used by the discredited Trump administration as a pawn in a geopolitical game, says former Irish Minister.
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
19 Jan Justice
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
The lack of solidarity shown by some EU Member States in sharing migrant burden must change, says the Chair of Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee.
Erasmus and the Turing Scheme: A metaphor for Brexit?
19 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Erasmus and the Turing Scheme: A metaphor for Brexit?
Professor Paul James Cardwell takes a look at the UK government’s decision to withdraw from the EU’s Erasmus programme and replace it with its own ‘global’ scheme.
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
19 Jan Tech & Research
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
The UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus+ not only closes the door on more than thirty years of fruitful exchanges between students in the EU and the UK, but will also weaken cooperation in the field of education, explains Milan Zver.
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
19 Jan Tech & Research
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
The decision to pull out from the renowned student exchange programme comes at an immeasurable cost to both sides, writes Dita Charanzová.
Brexit: A painful parting tinged with the hope of reconciliation
18 Jan International & Trade
Brexit: A painful parting tinged with the hope of reconciliation
The Brexit deal represents a victory for poisonous nationalistic populism, but once the emptiness of the Global Britain agenda becomes apparent it will create a new opportunity to make a pro-European case, writes Roger Liddle.
Portuguese Presidency Priorities 2021
18 Jan EU Institutions
Portuguese Presidency Priorities 2021
Sharing their views on what to expect as Lisbon takes the EU’s helm are Portuguese MEPs Pedro Silva Pereira, Maria Da Graça Carvalho, Maria-Manuel Leitão Marques, Carlos Zorrinho, Sara Cerdas, Nuno Melo, Francisco Guerreiro and Sandra Pereira.
Erasmus: A missed opportunity for the UK's young people
05 Jan Tech & Research
Erasmus: A missed opportunity for the UK's young people
Boris Johnson’s decision to withdraw the UK from the EU’s flagship student exchange programme will have damaging effects on Britain's youth, argues Hywel Ceri Jones.
A modern approach to Europe’s farming must make the most of the available technologies, argues Clara Aguilera
31 Dec Agriculture & Food
A modern approach to Europe’s farming must make the most of the available technologies, argues Clara Aguilera
Reformed CAP and European Green Deal, must be aligned to help EU achieve new, more sustainable agriculture and livestock farming, says Spanish deputy.
Can Europe deliver a Farm to fork future?
31 Dec Agriculture & Food
Can Europe deliver a Farm to fork future?
The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy is an ambitious one - as it needs to be - but its effective implementation will require much work and planning, writes Herbert Dorfmann.
Boosting the EU's economy through aligning R&I policies Thought Leader
30 Dec Tech & Research
Boosting the EU's economy through aligning R&I policies
Aligning R&I policies can boost Europe’s economy, explains Huawei's Dave Harmon.
Europe’s success in the space sector is huge, but is too often overlooked, explains Massimiliano Salini
29 Dec Tech & Research
Europe’s success in the space sector is huge, but is too often overlooked, explains Massimiliano Salini
It's now time to provide EU Space Policy with the booster rockets it deserves, argues Italian Sky and Space Intergroup deputy.
EU Space Policy: It’s not all about rocket science
28 Dec Tech & Research
EU Space Policy: It’s not all about rocket science
The EU’s Space Industry is set to relaunch and expand its horizons. But, argues Marian-Jean Marinescu, the sector needs a post-COVID helping hand with funding.
Joe Biden: will he bring a fresh transatlantic wind?
24 Dec Energy & Climate
Joe Biden: will he bring a fresh transatlantic wind?
Joe Biden seems likely to represent a return to a better and more harmonious transatlantic relationship; we should now stand together to champion global democracy and fairness, argues Nicolae Ştefănuță.
2020 vision: A year in review
23 Dec Energy & Climate
2020 vision: A year in review
The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging in generations. Lorna Hutchinson looks back on an extraordinary twelve months.
The Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts must deliver a real European digital single market, explains Pablo Arias Echeverría
23 Dec Tech & Research
The Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts must deliver a real European digital single market, explains Pablo Arias Echeverría
If the EU wants to lead in the global digital race, then it must do so in its own way, based on European values, writes Spanish EPP deputy.
Green deal for aviation: EU needs to start building a greener, more socially and economically robust future for aviation, argues Isabel García Muñoz
22 Dec Mobility
Green deal for aviation: EU needs to start building a greener, more socially and economically robust future for aviation, argues Isabel García Muñoz
EU aviation sector’s green and digital transformation must be accompanied by a just transition that leaves no one behind, say Sky and Space Intergroup MEP.
EU has ‘opportunity’ to build a better, greener and cleaner aviation model, says TRAN vice-Chair
22 Dec Mobility
EU has ‘opportunity’ to build a better, greener and cleaner aviation model, says TRAN vice-Chair
Of all the sectors hit by COVID-19, aviation has been one of the worst affected. That’s why it’s vital to now plan a clear way to recovery, explains Jan-Christoph Oetjen.
Joe Biden: Time for a fresh transatlantic honeymoon
21 Dec International & Trade
Joe Biden: Time for a fresh transatlantic honeymoon
Joe Biden’s election as the new US President means that we can recapture previous optimism on transatlantic cooperation, but let’s learn from previous mistakes, says Miapetra Kumpula-Natri.
Benefitting from early action
16 Dec Health
Benefitting from early action
The European Commission and the German Council Presidency have been shown to be prescient in their approach to Coronavirus vaccine procurement; we all stand to benefit soon, believes Peter Liese.
DSA: time for Europe to join the digital revolution
16 Dec Tech & Research
DSA: time for Europe to join the digital revolution
The Digital Services Act is our opportunity to shape the internet for the future that citizens, not companies, seek. We should seize this chance, says Marina Kaljurand.
DSA: an opportunity to retake the online marketplace?
16 Dec Tech & Research
DSA: an opportunity to retake the online marketplace?
The balance of power on internet platforms is too heavily in favour of big technology companies; the DSA should be the opportunity for us to redress the balance, urges Alexandra Geese.
Bahrain: a valuable partner for Europe
14 Dec International & Trade
Bahrain: a valuable partner for Europe
The Gulf state has undergone major economic and social changes in recent years and can be a strategic partner for Europe in the region, writes Tomáš Zdechovský.