‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
13 Aug Member States

‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety

Europe’s open borders are being replaced by ‘temporary’ checkpoints that are often anything but. With anti-migration politics on the rise and a broken asylum system, the loss of trust will be hard to restore.
by Eloise Hardy
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
11 Aug Member States
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
14 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
07 Aug EU Institutions
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
14 Sep 20
Brexit endgame: More Baldrick than Machiavelli
As Brexit talks move into the final phase, is the UK government determined to crash out with No Deal or is it playing a tactical game designed to obtain what it believes to be the best deal possible? Regardless of its ‘cunning plan,’ trust is being burned at a rate of knots, writes David O’Sullivan.
11 Sep 20
Brexit talks on brink of collapse as war of words intensifies
The EU says trust between Brussels and London has been “seriously damaged” after the UK passed legislation this week that overrides the Withdrawal Agreement.
11 Sep 20
Commuting death sentences of Jamal Khashoggi’s killers a ‘travesty’, say MEPs and NGO
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11 Sep 20
Mycotoxin contamination: why we need to take product safety seriously
As crop protection tools come under fire across Europe, there are impactful changes we can make to EU safety assessment of agriculture chemicals, that guarantee safe and affordable food for all, writes Bill Wirtz.
10 Sep 20
European Parliament President ‘deeply worried’ at prospect of No Deal Brexit
David Sassoli was speaking following a meeting with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as the eighth round of talks draw to a close, seemingly with no sign of progress on issues like state aid, fisheries and the level playing field.
10 Sep 20
Row flares in European Parliament over devastating Moria fire
The blaze ripped through the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Tuesday, with another fire wiping out any remaining tents on Wednesday.
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10 Sep 20
Setting standards for Europe's recovery
Standardisation could be the catalyst for the EU’s digital and green transition, writes Elena Santiago Cid.
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10 Sep 20
The Perfect Plant Protein: Soy
Herbalife’s Dr David Heber explains how adding soy to your diet can help you maintain a balanced diet and a healthier lifestyle.
09 Sep 20
European Parliament President cancels Strasbourg plenary amid COVID-19 concerns
David Sassoli has ruled that next week’s plenary will now take place in Brussels and not in Strasbourg as planned.
09 Sep 20
Former European Parliament President and Vice-President condemn UK’s current Brexit stance
The attack on Wednesday by Pat Cox and Edward McMillan-Scott, comes on the day the British government publishes plans for policing trade between different parts of the country from 2021.
08 Sep 20
Mairead McGuinness appointment as Ireland’s next EU commissioner widely welcomed
Ireland loses the coveted trade portfolio following the recent resignation of Phil Hogan as trade commissioner, but McGuinness has been offered the financial services portfolio.
08 Sep 20
European Parliament under pressure to reverse decision to hold plenary in Strasbourg
MEPs from across the political divide are imploring Parliament’s authorities to hold the session in Brussels instead due to concerns about the ongoing health crisis.
08 Sep 20
UK close to becoming ‘rogue state’ after ‘reneging’ on Withdrawal Agreement, says Greens co-leader
Philippe Lamberts has sparked fury after he asked in an interview if the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, should trust the words of the British negotiators.
08 Sep 20
Issue 520 | 7 September 2020
Gracing the cover of our latest issue is Polish S&D deputy Sylwia Spurek. A staunch defender of human and animal rights, she is on a quest to safeguard the dignity of the voiceless and disenfranchised. She tells Lorna Hutchinson that when it comes to upholding rights there is no room for compromise.
08 Sep 20
5G and AI: a smart strategy
These technologies are strategic opportunities that will help Europe’s rural areas, as well as its cities, move forward, reports Martin Banks.
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07 Sep 20
Setting the 5G standard
When it comes to setting standards, Europe must continue moving forward, argues Catherine Chen.
07 Sep 20
Commission President interviews Ireland’s two commissioner candidates
Mairead McGuinness and Andrew McDowell have been nominated by the Irish government as candidates to fill the role recently vacated by Phil Hogan after the “Golfgate” scandal.
07 Sep 20
UK mulls ‘override’ of key sections of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of new round of trade deal talks with EU
Threat comes as MEPs warn UK that European Parliament ‘will not rubberstamp’ any new deal.
07 Sep 20
European Ombudsman urges EU institutions to take tougher stance on tackling “revolving door” personnel
Call follows introduction of new measures by the European Banking Authority aimed at curbing moves to lucrative lobbying jobs in the private sector.
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04 Sep 20
Georgia: straying from the rule of law
Legal certainty is a cornerstone of European values, but foreign investors are being denied it in Georgia, argues former EU Commissioner Franco Frattini.
03 Sep 20
EU leaders condemn poisoning of Russian opposition leader
The apparent assassination attempt on an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin is proving another key test for the EU and the West on its stance towards Russia.
03 Sep 20
Senior MEP expresses concern over ‘lack of real progress’ in deadlocked Brexit talks
Parliament Vice-President Mairead McGuinness, strongly tipped to be Ireland’s next EU commissioner, says she is dismayed by the failure to make more headway in the negotiations.
03 Sep 20
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald sets out stall to become Ireland’s next EU commissioner
The role has become vacant after Phil Hogan stood down as Trade Commissioner over the so-called “Golfgate” scandal in which he was said to have broken Coronavirus quarantine rules in Ireland.
02 Sep 20
EU warns Hungary not to discriminate against EU citizens during ongoing health crisis
The move comes after Hungary imposed travel restrictions on foreigners on Tuesday.