Can Europe defy the irresistible appeal of cheap Chinese cars?
11 Feb Economics

Can Europe defy the irresistible appeal of cheap Chinese cars?

As electric vehicles made in China find customers across Europe, Brussels says it wants to save its legacy auto industry. But introducing a "Made in Europe" clause is already sparking a backlash.
by Federica Di Sario
Op-ed: Defending Ukraine's free education is essential to protecting European values
12 Feb EU Institutions
Op-ed: Defending Ukraine's free education is essential to protecting European values
Europe’s Russian LNG ban has a shipping loophole
10 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s Russian LNG ban has a shipping loophole
The new EU budget is less ambitious than it looks
09 Feb EU Institutions
The new EU budget is less ambitious than it looks
11 Feb 20
Replacement MEPs for departed Brits set to take seats in Strasbourg
All but three of the 27 new MEPs who will replace departed British members are expected to take their seats in Strasbourg this week.
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11 Feb 20
Huawei: Celebrating 20 years in Europe
Achieving digital sovereignty is key, writes Abraham Liu.
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11 Feb 20
FinTech: What is it all about?
Fintech is a sector where Europe can be a global competitor, writes Nickolas Reinhardt
11 Feb 20
New EU Public Prosecutor's Office chief says it has insufficient funds and staff
Laura Kövesi has admitted that the body does not have the “tools” to operate effectively and has demanded a “significant” rise in its budget and an increase in staff.
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11 Feb 20
In conversation with... Johanna Friedl-Naderer
Innovative treatments and genetic testing can write a new chapter in the history of rare diseases. Together, we can make a difference and improve patients’ lives, explains Biogen’s President, Europe & Canada, Johanna Friedl-Naderer.
11 Feb 20
Safer Internet Day: Constant vigilance
The internet has impacted our lives in countless positive ways; however, we must be vigilant to ensure it remains safe. Let’s focus on children to build a better Internet of the future, write Mariya Gabriel and Thierry Breton.
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10 Feb 20
Preventable and treatable
European governments need to do more to raise public awareness of HPV and cervical cancer and to ensure that more people are vaccinated and regularly attend cervical screening tests, reports Brian Johnson.
10 Feb 20
A ‘sad day’ for racial diversity in the EU
With the UK’s departure from the EU, MEPs and the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) say the Brussels institutions have become ‘whiter’ and less representative of Europe’s diverse population. Rajnish Singh reports.
10 Feb 20
How Brexit happened
Edward McMillan-Scott - a Vice-President of the European Parliament from 2004-2014 - shares some insights into what really led to the UK’s divorce from the EU.
07 Feb 20
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
Speaking at a conference in Brussels on Thursday, the European Commissioner said, “This is a question of fairness.”
07 Feb 20
Issue 509 | 10 February 2020
This issue features socialist MEP and rural defender Clara Aguilera as our cover star. She explains how instead of making cuts to the CAP budget, the EU must provide more support to farmers or risk seeing most of Europe’s agricultural areas dwindle in the coming decades.
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06 Feb 20
The Coffee Festivals of Jazan
Saeed Khan explains why Europe should take note of Saudi Arabia’s coffee.
05 Feb 20
Viviane Reding: ‘We must not compromise on security or trust’ in 5G rollout
The former European Commission Vice-President emphasised that the aim in the rollout of 5G technology is to ensure that everyone abides by the same rules and standards.
05 Feb 20
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
In a parliamentary vote, Gerry Cross was rejected by a comfortable margin with 335 against to 272 in favour and 48 abstentions.
05 Feb 20
EU unveils new ‘masterplan’ in fight against cancer
The European Commission has launched an EU-wide public consultation on its Beating Cancer Plan, which it says will help "shape the plan, identify key areas, and explore future action."
05 Feb 20
EU Space Policy: Space for industry
The new Space Programme might not yet allow us to reach the moon, but it will be the key tool for the EU economy in the coming years, writes Massimiliano Salini.
05 Feb 20
Committee guide 2020 | CONT: Command and control
EU money is taxpayers’ money, and the CONT Committee ensures that it is spent correctly, efficiently and in a purposeful way, explains Monika Hohlmeier.
04 Feb 20
Committee guide 2020 | BUDG: Adding value
Britain’s exit from the EU should generate a discussion over the Union’s potential new own resources, suggests Johan van Overtveldt
04 Feb 20
EU Space Policy: Thinking Big
The EU must take the lead on space security, argues Marian-Jean Marinescu.
04 Feb 20
F2F can contribute to society’s wellbeing
As Romanian EPP deputy Daniel Buda argues, the Farm to Fork strategy (F2F) can help the EU meet pressing challenges in the food supply chain
04 Feb 20
Steps to sustainable farming
The Commission’s Farm to Fork strategy is a welcome response to global food production challenges, but it needs to be implemented coherently and correctly, writes Elsi Katainen.
04 Feb 20
Parliament hears Auschwitz survivor testimony
An 89-year-old Italian senator, speaking in Parliament, has told how she survived Auschwitz, the “evil” Nazi death camp.
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.