German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy

German rearmament tests time, money and resolve

As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
MEPs warn Boris Johnson has “greatly increased the risk” of a no-deal Brexit
25 Jul
MEPs warn Boris Johnson has “greatly increased the risk” of a no-deal Brexit
Guy Verhofstadt has branded Boris Johnson’s vow to take the UK out of the EU on 31 October as “irresponsible.”
Growing scientific progress Partner Content
25 Jul
Growing scientific progress
Students Martina Helmlinger and Lilli Schütz tell us why they are launching a Citizens’ Initiative to ensure the EU can benefit responsibly from new plant breeding techniques.
Scotland’s First Minister expresses ‘profound concerns’ over new UK Prime Minister
24 Jul
Scotland’s First Minister expresses ‘profound concerns’ over new UK Prime Minister
Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has expressed her “profound concerns” about the prospect of Boris Johnson’s incoming premiership of the UK.
Brexit Steering Group to meet Barnier in wake of Boris Johnson election victory
24 Jul
Brexit Steering Group to meet Barnier in wake of Boris Johnson election victory
The European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group will hold an extraordinary meeting with Michel Barnier on Wednesday to respond to Boris Johnson’s election as UK Premier.
Brussels underwhelmed by new UK Prime Minister
23 Jul
Brussels underwhelmed by new UK Prime Minister
Many EU political figures and MEPs have given a collective eye roll at the news that Boris Johnson has been elected the UK’s new Prime Minister.
Tackling rare diseases a ‘European success story’
23 Jul
Tackling rare diseases a ‘European success story’
Tackling rare diseases, said to affect up to 30 million people in the EU, has been hailed as a “European success story.”
FemTech – Making strides for women Partner Content
23 Jul
FemTech – Making strides for women
Israeli innovation puts the spotlight on long-ignored women’s health in Europe
MEPs raise ‘grave’ concerns over Council transparency
22 Jul
MEPs raise ‘grave’ concerns over Council transparency
A cross-party group of MEPs have voiced their “grave concern” about the “opacity” of the Council, branding the institution “a veritable black box” which has been lagging far behind the Parliament and Commission on transparency.
The new Lunar Gateway
22 Jul
The new Lunar Gateway
Fifty years after the first lunar landing, the US and EU are gearing up to send astronauts back to the moon. Brian Johnson reports.
Movers and Shakers | 19 July 2019
19 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 19 July 2019
EU steps up pressure on UK amid rising prospect of no-deal Brexit
19 Jul
EU steps up pressure on UK amid rising prospect of no-deal Brexit
The EU and others have intensified the pressure on the UK over what is seen as the fast-rising prospect of a no-deal Brexit.
Inoculating against mistrust
19 Jul
Inoculating against mistrust
Vaccine hesitancy has been identified as one of the top ten threats to global health. Lorna Hutchinson takes a look at the roles that social media, populism and fake news play in sowing the seeds of doubt and fear.
Bringing 5G to all corners of Europe
18 Jul
Bringing 5G to all corners of Europe
While the advent of 5G networks promises to revolutionise digital society, the EU must ensure that more rural and sparsely-populated areas of Europe are not left behind explains Mart Võrklaev
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk Partner Content
18 Jul
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk
Preachers of Hate series puts a spotlight on Pre-hate environment.
Letting 5G flourish
17 Jul
Letting 5G flourish
5G will allow companies to access new technologies and will deliver sustainable growth and jobs across Europe. But the right strategy needs to be in place to help it thrive, explains Roberto Viola.
EU urged to act on the possible health risks of mineral wool Partner Content
17 Jul
EU urged to act on the possible health risks of mineral wool
More needs to be done to make more people aware of the potential dangers of mineral wool, writes James Wilson
Socialist MEPs back new EU Commission chief despite reservations from several national delegations
17 Jul
Socialist MEPs back new EU Commission chief despite reservations from several national delegations
Ursula von der Leyen’s “clearly progressive” agenda was key to determining Socialist support, says S&D group leader.
5 questions with...Maria Spyraki
17 Jul
5 questions with...Maria Spyraki
Maria Spyraki (EL/EPP) is a 2019 MEP award winner and member of parliament’s ITRE and REGI committees
Automatic for the people
17 Jul
Automatic for the people
Autonomous vehicles are on the horizon, bringing with them huge opportunities for Europe’s citizens and its industries, writes Elzbieta Bienkowska.
Ursula von der Leyen becomes first female European Commission President
16 Jul
Ursula von der Leyen becomes first female European Commission President
MEPs have elected, by a slim majority, Ursula von der Leyen to the EU’s top executive post.
Von der Leyen odds of vote survival looking good after Plenary session
16 Jul
Von der Leyen odds of vote survival looking good after Plenary session
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, may well manage to survive her make-or-break vote in the European Parliament later today after a rousing speech to MEPs appeared to garner more support than dissent.
Autonomous driving: A glimpse into the future
16 Jul
Autonomous driving: A glimpse into the future
Driverless cars could soon make the leap from science fiction to reality. Jonathan Benton takes a look at what is needed to bring them into our daily lives.
Julian King: Safe and secure
15 Jul
Julian King: Safe and secure
The security threats facing Europe are evolving rapidly; the measures we take to combat them must do the same and must be a shared responsibility, writes Sir Julian King.
Magid Magid: Taking the EU by storm
15 Jul
Magid Magid: Taking the EU by storm
Magid Magid is everything anti-immigration politicians such as Matteo Salvini or Viktor Orbán fear and despise. He is a Muslim and a refugee. And he’s just become an MEP. He tells Rajnish Singh about his mission to shake up the EU