EU–Israel relations strained as Frederiksen singles out Netanyahu
20 Aug Member States

EU–Israel relations strained as Frederiksen singles out Netanyahu

The Danish leader’s unusually direct criticism highlights Europe’s growing frustration with Israel’s war in Gaza and the man at its helm.
by Eloise Hardy
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
Op-ed: Europe’s wine and spirits sector must be helped through the trade war
21 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Europe’s wine and spirits sector must be helped through the trade war
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
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08 Jul 19
An antidote to fear-based politics?
Europe’s new leaders must tackle disinformation, argues EuropaBio’s Beat Späth
05 Jul 19
Renew Europe leader in coalition overtures to Greens and Socialists
The leader of the new Renew Europe (RE) group in Parliament says he wants to work with the Greens and Socialists in building a working coalition in Parliament.
05 Jul 19
Parliament urged to allow Catalan MEP Oriol Junqueras to take up seat
The Greens/EFA co-leader in Parliament, Ska Keller, has appealed to Parliament’s authorities to allow the group’s new member from Catalonia, Oriol Junqueras, to be allowed to take up his seat.
04 Jul 19
Donald Tusk: Greens should be involved in any governing coalition
Outgoing European Council President Donald Tusk has urged Parliament’s political groups to involve the Greens in any governing coalition.
04 Jul 19
LNG: Transatlantic cooperation at its best
The 2009 energy crisis taught valuable lessons in diversification and LNG is an important part of the solution. EU-US cooperation in this area is a success story, says Maroš Šefcovic.
04 Jul 19
Senior MEP blasts EU Council for ‘lack of respect’ in ‘secret plot’ top jobs decision
A senior EPP deputy in Parliament has launched a blistering attack on Member States after they cast aside the Spitzenkandidat process for appointing the next European Commission President.
04 Jul 19
Miguel Cañete: Leaders of EU cities and regions must ‘lead by example’ on climate
Miguel Cañete, EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, says elected leaders of European cities and regions are “uniquely positioned” to “lead by example” on the transition to a low-emission and climate-resilient economy.
03 Jul 19
Italian Socialist David Sassoli elected as new European Parliament President
The newly elected president of the European Parliament David Sassoli has admitted he was “a little taken aback” when put forward for the assembly’s top post.
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03 Jul 19
AI: will Europe create value or merely defend its values?
By bringing together technical expertise and know-how with vast scale and data the EU can achieve a more effective and pragmatic approach to AI policy, writes Digital Europe’s Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl.
03 Jul 19
New EU top jobs ‘a clean sweep’ for pro-European liberal centrists, says former Europe Minister
Choice of nominees leaves anti-EU populists ‘rolling in the dust’, suggests Denis MacShane.
03 Jul 19
European Parliament may thwart EU top jobs nominees, say senior MEPs
Some senior MEPs have warned that Parliament may block the nominees for the EU’s four top jobs.
02 Jul 19
Brexit Party stunt in Parliament denounced as ‘a total disgrace’
MEPs from across the political divide have joined forces in condemning the Brexit party after their MEPs turned their backs at the European Parliament's opening session in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
02 Jul 19
Ska Keller throws hat into ring for European Parliament presidency
German Greens MEP Ska Keller has announced she is running for the presidency of Parliament.
02 Jul 19
Finland kicks off EU presidency on green note
Finland has embarked on its six-month presidency of the EU by announcing that it will offset emissions from air travel during its term in office.
02 Jul 19
AI offers new opportunities for local services
The potential of artificial intelligence extends far beyond business and could revolutionise the way in which we deliver to our citizens; local and regional services must play an active role, writes Jan Trei
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01 Jul 19
The EU must be cautious of lurching into an era of global trade wars
Europe’s increasingly protectionist policies are sabotaging its trade relations across the world, argues Massimo Cugusi.
01 Jul 19
Parliament business on ice amid protracted wrangling over EU top jobs
Parliament will be unable to conduct any business until MEPs elect the assembly’s next president, it has been revealed.
01 Jul 19
A marriage of convenience
Gordon Sondland, US Ambassador to the EU, compares US-EU relations to a marriage. He tells Rajnish Singh that “We’re like an old married couple. The kids have left, we still love each other, we’re never getting divorced, but we have some very specific and tough issues to address."
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01 Jul 19
The (not so) beautiful game
Qatar’s blatant disregard for worker wellbeing is a stain on the football world, argues Willy Fautré.
28 Jun 19
‘Relaunch’ of EU-Morocco relations will boost partnership, says foreign minister
Morocco’s foreign minister has hailed the “relaunch” of relations with the EU, saying he expects it will pave the way for improved cooperation between the two sides.
28 Jun 19
Issue 498 | 1 July 2019
Featuring an exclusive interview with US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland
27 Jun 19
Political groups ‘very cagey’ over nominations for Parliament presidency
Veteran MEP Richard Corbett says it is “amazing” that only one political group has so far nominated anyone for the presidency of the European Parliament.
26 Jun 19
Russian voting rights restored by CoE despite Crimea annexation
Ukraine, incensed by the decision, have described the move as sending a “very bad message” to Moscow
26 Jun 19
Battle for European Commission presidency reaches fever pitch
As the clock ticks down to the appointment of a new European Commission President, speculation is rife as to which candidate will secure that all-important Brussels top job.