What you need to know about the EU’s migration pact
02 Feb EU Institutions

What you need to know about the EU’s migration pact

The Commission’s new strategy outlines how the bloc plans to enforce its landmark migration rules, including tougher returns and expanded partnerships with third countries.
by Margherita Dalla Vecchia
What you need to know about the EU-India trade agreement
28 Jan EU Institutions
What you need to know about the EU-India trade agreement
Op-ed: Development aid can strengthen Europe, but it needs a reset
29 Jan
Op-ed: Development aid can strengthen Europe, but it needs a reset
How the EU became a digital colony — and how it might break free
26 Jan EU Institutions
How the EU became a digital colony — and how it might break free
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18 Nov 19
In conversation with... David Clark
We passionately believe in the power of whole grain, but it's up to all of us to make sure it's part of our daily diet, argues Cereal Partners Worldwide's Chief Executive Officer, David Clark.
18 Nov 19
MEPs weigh up additional answers from Olivér Várhelyi
The Hungarian commissioner-designate will have until Monday afternoon to answer additional questions from MEPs following his hearing with members of the foreign affairs committee last week.
18 Nov 19
Socialists urge European Parliament to declare ‘climate emergency’
The S&D group has called on Parliament to “put pressure” on Member States and the European Commission to “take the lead” and propose concrete actions to address climate change.
15 Nov 19
European Commission sues UK for failing to nominate commissioner
On Thursday evening the Commission announced it had launched infringement proceedings against the UK “for breaching its EU Treaty obligations.”
15 Nov 19
Brexit Steering Group zeroes in on safeguarding citizens’ rights
Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group (BSG) met this week to discuss the latest Brexit situation.
15 Nov 19
Hungarian Commissioner-designate rebuts questioning of impartiality
Olivér Várhelyi faced off attacks on his independence during his confirmation hearing in Parliament on Thursday.
15 Nov 19
Issue 505 | 18 November 2019
As Madrid prepares to host COP25, Spanish Socialist MEP Nicolás González Casares, a member of Parliament’s delegation, talks to us about his hopes and ambitions for the keenly-awaited climate conference and is this issue’s cover star.
15 Nov 19
Von der Leyen changes contentious portfolio names after backlash
The U-turn comes after several days of negotiations with Parliament’s political groups.
13 Nov 19
Why Europe should support nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine is a discipline at the forefront of science and healthcare, providing remedies for previously untreatable conditions, and it deserves Europe’s support, writes Antonis Kalemis.
08 Nov 19
COP25 ‘critical’ in ensuring 2015 Paris Agreement put in place, says senior MEP
Senior UK Greens MEP Molly Scott Cato says the upcoming COP25 climate conference in Madrid "must pave the way for more ambitious commitments next year."
08 Nov 19
Civil society bemoans increasing difficulty in performing role ‘effectively’
The groups in various EU countries say this is partly due to “insufficient meaningful participation” of civil society in the decision-making process.
07 Nov 19
Macron’s clandestine gangs comments reminiscent of ‘darker times in French history’ says Bulgarian MEP
ECR group deputy Angel Dzhambazki has sent an open letter to European Parliament president David Sassoli calling for an apology from French president.
07 Nov 19
2020 can be the start of a new Greens decade, says Monica Frassoni
Outgoing Green party co-leader says the EU has a key role in tackling climate change but still has much to do.
07 Nov 19
On the threshold of a circular economy
Innovation will bring us the future we aspire to, if we provide the transparency and freedom needed to unleash our full potential, writes Nils Torvalds.
07 Nov 19
Greening the economy
As he prepares to take on the role of Commission Vice-President for An Economy that Works for People, Valdis Dombrovskis tells us why sustainable finance is essential both in safeguarding our planet’s future and making the financial sector a part of the green transition.
06 Nov 19
Von der Leyen Commission already historic, says former EU employment chief
László Andor says the structure of the new EU executive potentially opens the door to much greater pluralism.
06 Nov 19
Overseas voters will again be hampered in UK election, say campaigners
Campaigners have warned that up to 3 million overseas voters will again be prevented from participating in the UK general election next month.
06 Nov 19
Environmental campaigners question EU’s ‘level of ambition’ in tackling climate change
The critique comes just ahead of the crunch COP25 climate conference in Madrid next month.
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05 Nov 19
A new EU industrial strategy would drive health and growth
Europe must play to its strengths and pharma is an area of strategic economic and social value where the EU is a global player, writes EFPIA's Nathalie Moll.
05 Nov 19
Parliament President urges Member States to intensify climate change fight
The appeal by David Sassoli comes ahead of next month’s COP25 climate conference in Madrid.
05 Nov 19
Sustainable accounting standards and taxonomy
As the EU sets out to define criteria for what constitutes sustainable economic activity, it must be capable of covering all sectors, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen
04 Nov 19
A framework for sustainable investment
The European Commission must hear its citizens and act – and invest – to create a culture of genuine sustainable investment, writes Dimitrios Papadimoulis.
04 Nov 19
EU moving at a snail’s pace on gender equality
A Gender Equality Index says that the EU’s ‘score’ for gender equality is up just one point to 67.4, since 2017.
04 Nov 19
EU Equal Pay Day highlights women ‘working for free’ until year end
The 16 percent disparity in pay between women and men in the EU means that from November 4 until the end of the year, women will effectively work for free.