The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
24 Jul EU Institutions

The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns

The European Union should form an alliance with the United States' other trading partners to counter the president's 'hostage-taking' tactics, Pascal Lamy said in an interview.
by Federica Di Sario
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
23 Jul Member States
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
Op-ed: Denmark’s presidency must defend the rule of law loudly and unapologetically
22 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Denmark’s presidency must defend the rule of law loudly and unapologetically
Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
18 Jul Member States
Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
Media interest in EU elections doubles due to ‘unprecedented’ campaign
17 May
Media interest in EU elections doubles due to ‘unprecedented’ campaign
The European Parliament says its “unprecedented” election campaign has resulted in a doubling of media interest in the EU-wide poll from 23-26 May.
Dan Nica defends Romania’s judicial reform process
17 May
Dan Nica defends Romania’s judicial reform process
Romanian MEP Dan Nica has defended his country’s reform process despite a European Commission warning that the executive may trigger disciplinary action over “major concerns” about the state of rule of law.
Spitzenkandidaten lock horns in last debate before elections
17 May
Spitzenkandidaten lock horns in last debate before elections
Leading candidates for the presidency of the European Commission thrashed out the main issues affecting Europe in a lively debate in Parliament, just over one week away from the keenly-awaited EU-wide elections.
Smart, strong and safe: A Europe for the future
17 May
Smart, strong and safe: A Europe for the future
As EPP Spitzenkandidat, Manfred Weber believes Europe needs to become more political and more democratic if it is to rebuild trust and get closer to its citizens.
European Commission criticised over Euronews performance shortcomings
15 May
European Commission criticised over Euronews performance shortcomings
But the French-based news channel hits back at EU auditors report which says “most citizens” in the EU are unable to access its content.
Reversing the climate crisis
15 May
Reversing the climate crisis
It’s not too late to take decisive action on man-made climate change, writes Hans Bruyninckx.
EU still has a “good story” to tell says European Ombudsman
15 May
EU still has a “good story” to tell says European Ombudsman
But, warns Emily O’Reilly, EU’s “drier” rhetoric is being drowned out by ‘easier to understand’ populist messages.
Environment policy: A major EU achievement
15 May
Environment policy: A major EU achievement
Environmental policy is one of the EU’s major achievements, but we can’t stop now; change can and should happen more locally, says Karl-Heinz Lambertz.
Respecting science and ethics: the case of GMOs Partner Content
14 May
Respecting science and ethics: the case of GMOs
Reasoned policymaking on GM crops requires a philosophical, as well as scientific analysis, argues Andreas Christiansen.
European Union is at a ‘crossroads’ say leading NGOs
13 May
European Union is at a ‘crossroads’ say leading NGOs
Leading NGOs have put forward their “manifestos” for the upcoming European elections, agreeing that the European Union is at a “crossroads.”
EU elections ‘great opportunity’ to ensure next legislature follows ‘green agenda’
13 May
EU elections ‘great opportunity’ to ensure next legislature follows ‘green agenda’
A key architect of the Paris Agreement on climate change says the upcoming European elections are a “great opportunity” to ensure that the next EU legislature “follows a green agenda.”
Macron and Bettel denounce Spitzenkandidat system
13 May
Macron and Bettel denounce Spitzenkandidat system
French President Emmanuel Macron and Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel have criticised the so-called ‘Spitzenkandidat’ method for selecting the next European Commission President.
Karmenu Vella talks EU Green Week 2019
13 May
Karmenu Vella talks EU Green Week 2019
Green Week encapsulates all that the EU has achieved so far with its green policies but also highlights what still remains to be done, explains Karmenu Vella.
Defining environmental refugees
10 May
Defining environmental refugees
Environmental refugees will find themselves in increasingly vulnerable situations because there is currently no terminology to define them, writes Madi Sharma.
Facebook sets up election operations centre to monitor platform abuse
09 May
Facebook sets up election operations centre to monitor platform abuse
Social media giant Facebook has set up an election operations centre at its EU headquarters in Dublin with the aim of keeping a “vigilant watch” for platform abuse.
Outgoing MEPs urged not to work for organisations on transparency register
09 May
Outgoing MEPs urged not to work for organisations on transparency register
Transparency International has called on MEPs stepping down at this month's European elections not to work for organisations on the EU’s voluntary transparency register while they receive Parliament’s transitional allowance.
5 questions with...Isabelle Thomas
09 May
5 questions with...Isabelle Thomas
Isabelle Thomas (FR, S&D) is a 2019 MEP Award winner and member of Parliament’s budget and fisheries committees
Supporting our SMEs
09 May
Supporting our SMEs
The internal market is the heart of the EU and its good functioning will increase confidence in the European project, but SMEs need better access to it, writes Maria Grapini.
A movement for European renewal
09 May
A movement for European renewal
The upcoming elections are an opportunity for Europe’s citizens to take a stand against illiberalism and to vote for a Europe they want to see, writes Guy Verhofstadt.
New report urges more accountability and transparency from EU institutions
09 May
New report urges more accountability and transparency from EU institutions
A major new report, launched ahead of the European elections, calls for “stronger, more ambitious, accountable and transparent EU institutions.”
Pan-EU party Volt Europa launches European election campaign
08 May
Pan-EU party Volt Europa launches European election campaign
A new “grassroots” political party which describes itself as a “constructive critic” of the EU, has launched its campaign for the European elections.
European Defence Agency has grown ‘exponentially’ in last few years, says chief executive
08 May
European Defence Agency has grown ‘exponentially’ in last few years, says chief executive
The work of the European Defence Agency (EDA) has grown “exponentially” in the last few years, according to its chief executive Jorge Domecq.
People with intellectual disabilities in Spain allowed to vote in EU elections
08 May
People with intellectual disabilities in Spain allowed to vote in EU elections
Around 100,000 people in Spain with intellectual disabilities will be allowed to vote in the upcoming European elections for the first time following a change in the country’s legislation.
Small enterprises, big importance
07 May
Small enterprises, big importance
Europe’s SME sector is the engine of the economy; the incoming Commission and Parliament must provide it with the support it needs, argues Pietro Francesco De Lotto.