‘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?
02 Jun 20
Senior MEP issues warning to UK as crucial round of Brexit talks kick off
David McAllister, who chairs the European Parliament’s UK Coordination Group, cautioned that if the UK “reneges on what it signed up to” it will have to face “concrete consequences.”
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02 Jun 20
Farm to Fork risks hurting the global south
The strategy ignores the suffering of smallholder farmers and could create economic catastrophe for the Global South, writes Dayo Israel.
02 Jun 20
European Parliament provides 200,000 meals to the needy during Coronavirus crisis
About 98,000 meals have been distributed from Parliament’s Brussels seat with an estimated 50,000 more dinners supplied from each of its other bases in Strasbourg and Luxembourg.
29 May 20
Michel Barnier says EU is open to Brexit delay of up to two years
His message comes just ahead of key Brexit talks that resume on Monday between the two sides.
29 May 20
Almost two thirds of EU citizens have experienced financial difficulties during COVID-19 crisis, says poll
The poll, commissioned by the European Parliament, found that some 58 percent of people have experienced financial difficulties in their own personal life since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak.
28 May 20
Commission President says Coronavirus recovery plan meets many of Frugal Four’s demands
The Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Sweden have rejected the notion of grants and, instead, have recommended the creation of an “emergency fund” financed by loans only.
28 May 20
Michel Barnier expected to warn next round of Brexit talks will be pivotal for trade deal
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator will meet with Parliament President David Sassoli and political group leaders on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in talks with the UK.
28 May 20
European Commission unveils €750bn Coronavirus recovery fund
Dubbed “Next generation EU” the recovery fund is worth €750bn and is designed to help Europe’s economies and societies recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.
27 May 20
Racial and ethnic minorities suffering disproportionately during Coronavirus crisis, says ENAR
A new report by the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) says the pandemic is “exacerbating and shining a light” on existing racism and inequalities in society.
27 May 20
Conference on Future of Europe condemned as federalist attempt to extend EU powers
The Conference was due to start on 9 May, a symbolically important date for the EU as it is the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.
26 May 20
EU urged to adopt Marshall Plan to uphold rule of law in some Member States
A leading judge said the EU must show the same level of determination in upholding the rule of law in countries like Poland and Hungary as it is in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic.
26 May 20
Prioritising the importance of mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health is something that affects us all, particularly during the current crisis, and should be at the forefront of what policymakers do, writes Seán Kelly.
26 May 20
AMR: The health crisis waiting to happen
The Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on our world, but there is another future health crisis waiting in the wings; antimicrobial resistance poses an immeasurable threat to human life, writes Nicolae Ștefănuță.
26 May 20
The need to integrate health into the EU's security strategy
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is that health must be a part of the EU’s security planning, argues Martin Hojsík.
25 May 20
Effectively addressing the urgent need for better mental health
Despite a limited remit, the European Commission should press forward and propose a comprehensive EU Mental Health Strategy, argue MEPs Alex Agius Saliba, Radka Maxová, Maria Walsh and Tomáš Zdechovský.
25 May 20
MEPs call for concrete action to tackle the ‘hidden pandemic’ of domestic violence
A letter to the Council and Commission, signed by 15 members, says that during the current pandemic women and children have been “confronted with a violent reality.”
25 May 20
Concerns raised over Parliament’s use of ‘remote’ participation in committee debate
Repeated technical hiccups interrupted a committee discussion on women’s rights on Monday.
25 May 20
College of Europe defends Mogherini appointment as new Rector
Federica Mogherini, the former High Representative of the EU for Foreign and Security Policy, is expected to be confirmed in the post at a meeting on Tuesday.
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25 May 20
Stop the pandemic: an action plan for healthy workplaces
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has developed a collection of resources for safe and healthy working in the context of the pandemic and its aftermath.
25 May 20
Leaving no cancer patient behind during the Coronavirus crisis
COVID-19 has hit Europe hard, highlighting the frailties of our cancer patients; it should remind us of our commitments to them, writes María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos.
22 May 20
5 Questions with... Romana Tomc
Romana Tomc (SL, EPP) is a member of Parliament’s EMPL committee.
22 May 20
Terrorism is terrorism, and no exceptions can be made
It’s time the EU ended its differentiation between Hezbollah’s so-called ‘political’ and ‘military’ wings, and outlawed the entire organisation, argues Charlie Weimers
22 May 20
Giving health policy the attention it deserves
In light of the current Coronavirus crisis, doctors in the European Parliament, including myself, are united in the pledge to make health a new priority in EU policy.
21 May 20
Fight AMR by taking antibiotics off our plates
The battle against antimicrobial resistance is one we cannot afford to lose; we can start by eliminating it from our food chain wherever we can, writes Sarah Wiener.