Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia
27 Aug Member States

Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia

Residents of Estonia crossing into Russia might be coerced into spying against their country, the foreign ministry has warned. Recent cases show the FSB preying on travellers to build networks in European countries.
by Eloise Hardy
Op-ed: The EU must resist Trump’s attempts at digital domination
29 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU must resist Trump’s attempts at digital domination
Op-ed: Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition shows resilience in the face of geopolitical threats
28 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition shows resilience in the face of geopolitical threats
Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU
25 Aug Member States
Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU
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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
25 Jun 19
5 questions with...Lieve Wierinck
Lieve Wierinck (BE, ALDE) member of parliament’s ITRE committee and winner of 2019 MEP award for health
25 Jun 19
5 questions with...Vladimir Urutchev
Vladimir Urutchev (BG, EPP) is a member of Parliament’s ITRE committee
24 Jun 19
EU Ombudsman hails Dutch drive to improve Council transparency
European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has welcomed the initiative of the Dutch government, which is supported by other EU governments, to improve legislative transparency in the Council of the EU.
24 Jun 19
Disappointment reigns after EU summit fails to deliver on carbon neutrality goal
Experts have expressed disappointment with the outcome of a summit of EU leaders last week which failed to reach agreement on a “carbon-neutral” energy mix by 2050.
21 Jun 19
EU urged not to turn blind eye to human rights deterioration in China
The appeal comes in the wake of recent street protests in Hong Kong by millions of people angry at the introduction of new legislation which, if enacted, will ease the extradition of criminal suspects from Hong Kong to mainland China.
21 Jun 19
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran is ‘self-confident’ military player in face of US ‘psychological warfare’
Iran’s deputy foreign minister has issued a thinly-veiled warning to Donald Trump in the event of an American strike on his country.
21 Jun 19
European Commission battens down the hatches as no-deal Brexit looms large
The European commission is intensifying its plans for a no-deal Brexit, it has emerged.
21 Jun 19
Prepare for lift off
The solutions to tackling capacity issues in Europe’s aviation sector have already been identified; the next step must be urgent implementation, says Marian-Jean Marinescu 
20 Jun 19
Sustainable Energy Week: A cross-cutting priority
By tackling air pollution and climate change together, Europe can safeguard the health of its citizens, says Michele Emiliano.
20 Jun 19
Aviation strategy is flying high
The Aviation Strategy may not yet have resolved all the issues for the sector, but it has laid the essential groundwork for future success, writes Violeta Bulc 
20 Jun 19
EU top jobs and climate action in focus as leaders convene in Brussels
European Union leaders face decisions on two major issues - the appointment of the EU institutions’ top posts and climate action targets - at a summit starting in Brussels on Thursday.