Ukraine security guarantees emerge as sticking point after European leaders meet Trump
19 Aug Member States

Ukraine security guarantees emerge as sticking point after European leaders meet Trump

Boots on the ground will be needed to ward off a renewed invasion, experts say — but Putin won’t easily accept it.
by Peder Schaefer
Prada bag, anyone? How Trump’s tariffs hit Europe’s fashion giants
18 Aug Member States
Prada bag, anyone? How Trump’s tariffs hit Europe’s fashion giants
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
14 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
13 Aug Member States
‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
04 Feb 20
Committee guide 2020 | INTA: Forward-looking and independent
Growing global uncertainty is the single biggest challenge for EU trade policy, writes Bernd Lange.
04 Feb 20
Fighting against cancer: why Europe needs a new Deal
The time to set ambitious yet achievable targets against cancer is now argue Peter Liese and Matti Aapro.
03 Feb 20
Von der Leyen warns UK it must abide by ‘level playing field’ in trade talks
Her comments come as the European Commission on Monday issued a recommendation to Member States to open negotiations on a new partnership with the UK.

 

03 Feb 20
Leaving no one behind
Poor people are more likely to develop cancer and can expect lower survival rates; these inequalities need to be addressed, writes Petra De Sutter.
03 Feb 20
Barnier warns of Brexit ‘cliff edge’ as transition period begins
UK premier Boris Johnson has said a no-deal scenario will happen at the end of the 11-month transition period if the EU side continues to insist on a “level playing field” in any future deal.
03 Feb 20
Committee guide 2020 | DROI: Ambitious and vigilant
Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights will continue to keep a critical eye on the EU’s external policies while playing a constructive role in upholding international law and human rights standards, explains Maria Arena.
03 Feb 20
Committee guide 2020 | SEDE: Protecting Europe
With the EU facing a growing number of security threats, Nathalie Loiseau stresses that although voters are demanding greater efforts to improve defence, there still needs to be ‘democratic control’.
03 Feb 20
Committee guide 2020 | AFET: Fostering stability
The EU is not yet a global player, but with a stronger, united, proactive and more strategic foreign policy, it will play a more prominent role on the world stage, writes David McAllister.
03 Feb 20
The European Green Deal: a milestone for cancer prevention
Cancer claims the lives of millions of people each year, but the European Green Deal could have a life-extending effect on citizens’ health, explains Véronique Trillet-Lenoir
03 Feb 20
Pedro Silva Pereira: A beacon of democracy
The European Parliament has an impressive array of goals to pursue and challenges to face in the coming years, but policymakers are undaunted by the job ahead. Vice-President Pedro Silva Pereira shares his insights into the action plan designed to make the EU a global heavyweight.
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03 Feb 20
How Nord Stream 2 could play a crucial role in reducing CO2 emissions
Nord Stream 2 will make an important contribution to achieving the EU’s climate objectives, writes Sebastian Sass
31 Jan 20
EU presidents embrace ‘new chapter’ as UK bows out of bloc
Though the Brexit Day gathering of the Parliament, Commission and Council presidents was clearly tinged with sadness, the leaders were keen to focus on the future of the EU.
31 Jan 20
The end of an era – Brexit Day dawns
After three and a half years of “will they, won’t they?” the United Kingdom will finally leave the European Union at midnight tonight.
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31 Jan 20
Standards build trust in the Single Market
Building a strong and reliable Europe starts with trust, writes Elena Santiago Cid.
30 Jan 20
European Parliament gives Brits emotional send-off in tearful plenary
The strains of Robert Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne” filled the plenary chamber last night as MEPs joined in song to bid a touching farewell to their British colleagues.
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30 Jan 20
A strong knowledge base
Europe’s universities are transnational in outlook, international in their collaborative endeavours and work across borders. However, maintaining our strong universities requires ambitious investment and enabling policies, explains European University Association (EUA) President Michael Murphy
30 Jan 20
Auld Acquaintances
Brian Johnson reflects on British MEPs' time in the European Parliament as they prepare to leave their offices for good.
30 Jan 20
5 Questions with... Susana Solís Pérez
Susana Solís Pérez (ES, RE) is a member of Parliament’s REGI Committee
29 Jan 20
British Labour MEPs bid tearful goodbye to Parliament
The special ceremony held for UK Socialist members on Wednesday heard British MEPs vow that the UK will “one day” return to the EU.
29 Jan 20
Au revoir Europe
As almost five decades of UK membership of the EU draw to an end, some of Parliament’s longest-serving British MEPs share their thoughts and memories with Martin Banks.
29 Jan 20
Nigel Farage predicts EU’s collapse ‘within ten years’
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, the Brexit party leader told this website, “If we get Brexit half right then these institutions will not be here within ten years.”
28 Jan 20
Dacian Cioloș: Reinventing Europe
Having endured a series of crises over the past decade, the European Union is ready to make sweeping changes in line with the green and digital transformations. But citizens must play a key role in designing the blueprint for the future, writes Renew Europe leader Dacian Cioloș.
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28 Jan 20
Trial shows why Croatian Presidency of the EU endangers Europe
The prosecution of MOL energy head Hernádi Zsolt under controversial circumstances, reveals both corruption within the Croatian government, and the influence of Vladimir Putin over the country; writes Saeed Khan
28 Jan 20
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
The vigil is planned to coincide with a “silent” march and similar vigil in central London on Friday, where campaigners say they will make the case for the protection of citizens' rights post-Brexit.