‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
13 Aug Member States

‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety

Europe’s open borders are being replaced by ‘temporary’ checkpoints that are often anything but. With anti-migration politics on the rise and a broken asylum system, the loss of trust will be hard to restore.
by Eloise Hardy
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
11 Aug Member States
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
14 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
07 Aug EU Institutions
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
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.
26 Jun 19
MEPs back EU elections scandal probe
Independent inquiry would look into allegations that EU citizens were denied the right to vote.
25 Jun 19
Taxing times
MEPs must continue to press national governments to take firm action on tax evasion, avoidance and financial crime, argues Molly Scott Cato.
25 Jun 19
The evolution of EU trade policy
EU trade policy has not only seen record numbers of partnerships, it has also established ethical standards that lead the world, writes Cecilia Malmström
25 Jun 19
5 questions with...Benedek Jávor
Benedek Jávor (HU, Greens/EFA) Parliament Magazine MEP 2019 award winner for the environment