The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions

The end of encryption as we know it?

The European Commission wants to make it easier for police to tackle criminal activity over encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates warn that's a slippery slope to a surveillance state.
by Eloise Hardy
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
07 May EU Institutions
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
Brexit: UK’s Settled Status “not fit for purpose”
17 Jan
Brexit: UK’s Settled Status “not fit for purpose”
MEPs raise concern over UK’s failure to provide assurances on EU citizens’ rights.
European Banking Authority: “An egregious revolving doors case”
17 Jan
European Banking Authority: “An egregious revolving doors case”
The director of the EBA has been criticised by MEPs for moving to one of the most powerful finance lobby groups in Europe.
Movers and Shakers | 17 January 2020
17 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 17 January 2020
Conference on Future of Europe should not be ‘tokenistic rubber-stamping exercise’ say MEPs
15 Jan
Conference on Future of Europe should not be ‘tokenistic rubber-stamping exercise’ say MEPs
The conference is due to start on 9 May - Europe Day - and last up to two years. It seeks to address the measures deemed necessary to reform the EU.
Arab News led poll shows Arab world at a ‘major turning point Partner Content
14 Jan
Arab News led poll shows Arab world at a ‘major turning point
A ground-breaking Arab News-led poll shows reshaping of mosque and state is transforming the region. Andrew Boff looks at what is driving this change.
MEPs make impassioned plea for post-Brexit protection of citizens’ rights
14 Jan
MEPs make impassioned plea for post-Brexit protection of citizens’ rights
A plenary debate on the protection of citizens’ rights saw emotions run high and tempers fray.
Parliament’s political groups voice concern on UK ‘settled status’ for EU citizens
13 Jan
Parliament’s political groups voice concern on UK ‘settled status’ for EU citizens
MEPs will be asked this week to back a resolution on the issue.
British MEPs urge EU to 'get tough' with UK in upcoming trade talks
10 Jan
British MEPs urge EU to 'get tough' with UK in upcoming trade talks
Outgoing British MEPs have urged the EU to adopt a “get tough” approach with the UK in the upcoming trade talks, which will decide whether or not Britain leaves the EU with or without an agreement.
Movers and Shakers | 10 January 2020
10 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 10 January 2020
Brexit Steering Group member casts ‘serious doubt’ on Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit free trade deal
10 Jan
Brexit Steering Group member casts ‘serious doubt’ on Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit free trade deal
In an exclusive interview with this website, senior Polish MEP Danuta Hubner said that a No Deal scenario in 11 months was a real possibility “unless we have 10 to 15 negotiating ‘tables’ agreed.”
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
09 Jan
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
For the first time Britain has got full sight of the woman who will face Boris Johnson in the next chapter of the Brexit saga, writes Denis MacShane, the UK’s former Minister of Europe.
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
09 Jan
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she hopes the new partnership is “one that will be enabling us to defend and strengthen our interests, both from an economic and a security point of view.”
EU says no plans to evacuate staff from Iran or Iraq despite tensions
08 Jan
EU says no plans to evacuate staff from Iran or Iraq despite tensions
A European Commission spokesman told reporters that the safety of EU nationals and EU personnel in the area was a “top priority.”
Fighting the good fight for Scotland
08 Jan
Fighting the good fight for Scotland
Veteran SNP MEP Alyn Smith shares with us some parting thoughts on Brexit, Scottish independence and the EU as he bids a fond farewell to Brussels and takes up his seat as MP for Stirling.
Time to reform severe asthma services Partner Content
08 Jan
Time to reform severe asthma services
Political action is urgently needed to ensure that the four million European citizens with severe asthma routinely have access to specialist care, writes Pascal Chanez.
EU citizens living in UK voice growing concern as Brexit approaches
07 Jan
EU citizens living in UK voice growing concern as Brexit approaches
EU citizens living and working in the UK have told of their "fears and concerns” about the impact Britain’s looming exit from the bloc will have on their lives and legal status.
Iran crisis could test EU’s mettle as ‘global actor’, says ambassador
07 Jan
Iran crisis could test EU’s mettle as ‘global actor’, says ambassador
As her country takes the reins of the EU’s rotating Council presidency, Croatia's ambassador to the EU has called for a ‘de-escalation’ in tensions between the West and Iran.
Finland, Austria and Sweden celebrate 25 years of EU membership
06 Jan
Finland, Austria and Sweden celebrate 25 years of EU membership
Twenty-five years ago, Finland, Austria and Sweden became the 13th, 14th and 15th Member States of the EU following referendums in each of the states prior to accession.
Commission officials often ‘let off the hook’ in parliamentary questioning, says senior MEP
06 Jan
Commission officials often ‘let off the hook’ in parliamentary questioning, says senior MEP
Outgoing UK Liberal MEP Chris Davies has admitted that although the European Parliament has “many faults,” it is a place where ideas can gain momentum.
Brexit and Mental Health: Are you coping?
23 Dec
Brexit and Mental Health: Are you coping?
Soon to be departing British MEP Jane Brophy reflects on Brexit’s under-recognised impact on EU citizens’ mental health.
The Von der Leyen Commission
23 Dec
The Von der Leyen Commission
We spoke to MEPs from across Parliament about what they expect to see from the new European Commission.
New dynamics in Central Asia
23 Dec
New dynamics in Central Asia
The dynamics and interactions within the countries of Central Asia are shifting and Europe needs to adapt to reflect the new realities, writes Atidzhe Alieva-Veli.
ECJ rules that Oriol Junqueras has right to take up seat in European Parliament
20 Dec
ECJ rules that Oriol Junqueras has right to take up seat in European Parliament
The Spanish Supreme Court had earlier ruled that Junqueras could not take up his seat as he was in pretrial detention for having participated in the organisation of a “self-determination referendum” in Catalonia.
5 questions with... Isabel Benjumea
20 Dec
5 questions with... Isabel Benjumea