Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions

Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal

The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
by Federica Di Sario
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30 Jun 20
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Margaritis Schinas under fire for failing to respond to complaint by leading rights group
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30 Jun 20
Issue 518 | 29 June 2020
Our cover interview this issue is with Swedish S&D deputy Evin Incir. With the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests thrusting racism into the spotlight, Incir, who is of Kurdish descent, tells Lorna Hutchinson that it’s time for policymakers to move from words to action and make full use of the momentum behind this crucial rights issue.
30 Jun 20
Why Moldova belongs in the European Union
The country may be more polarised than ever, but the least its people deserve is a government that respects the rule of law, argues Ramona Strugariu.
30 Jun 20
WHO forced to defend contribution to tackling COVID-19 after blistering attack by MEP
ID member Silvia Sardone launched an attack on the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom, when he spoke to a parliamentary committee via video link.
30 Jun 20
MEPs welcome decision to establish animal welfare committee in Parliament
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30 Jun 20
Georgia on my mind
Georgia is an oasis of democracy, peace and prosperity in an otherwise complex and conflict ridden region. The EU must remain firmly committed to its policy of supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, writes Marina Kaljurand
29 Jun 20
Parliament hopes to resume plenary sessions in Strasbourg in September
Parliament cancelled all plenary sessions in the French city due to the spread of the Coronavirus - the last parliamentary session held there was in February.
29 Jun 20
Intensified Brexit talks kick off with first face-to-face meetings since COVID-19 outbreak
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26 Jun 20
German EU presidency urged to ‘show an interest’ in bloc at time of unprecedented challenges
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Affordable decarbonisation of rural businesses and industries
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26 Jun 20
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: adopting a culture of prevention in Europe
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25 Jun 20
Conference on Future of Europe is chance to achieve ‘more democratic, legitimate and effective Union’
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25 Jun 20
EU responded ‘poorly’ to Coronavirus crisis, survey shows
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Eastern Partnership in review
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Could a successful Eastern Partnership encourage Russia to reform?
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24 Jun 20
European Commission says GDPR has met ‘most of its objectives’
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24 Jun 20
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How Europe can power its green recovery
The energy sector has weathered the Coronavirus crisis well, but more needs to be done to prepare for the demands of the future, writes Kadri Simson.
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Can the Recovery Plan be a green stepping stone to a more sustainable future?
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23 Jun 20
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