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
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09 May 19
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.
09 May 19
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
09 May 19
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.
09 May 19
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.
09 May 19
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.”
08 May 19
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.
08 May 19
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.
08 May 19
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.
07 May 19
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.
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07 May 19
Four foolproof ways towards a better Europe
To remain world leaders in research and innovation, Europe’s universities need more supportive policies and funding frameworks
07 May 19
Four countries in running to host European Labour Authority seat
Four EU countries have applied to host the seat of the future European Labour Authority (ELA), it has emerged.
07 May 19
Concerns over EU citizens denied a vote in UK after online registration shutdown
Fears have been voiced that EU citizens in Britain will be denied a vote in the European elections after the UK Electoral Commission “shut down” dedicated online voter registration websites.
06 May 19
Bridging the gender divide in business
Companies founded or co-founded by women offer significantly better financial returns, but women still face barriers in the male-dominated world of business, says Rudy Aernoudt.
06 May 19
Pro-Western Pendarovski wins North Macedonia presidential election
Stevo Pendarovski, a pro-Western ruling Social Democratic Union candidate, stormed to victory in North Macedonia’s runoff presidential election on Sunday, an outcome which has been greeted by the EU.
06 May 19
Romania anti-corruption referendum scheduled for same day as EU elections
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has confirmed by decree that a national referendum will be organised on 26 May, the same day as the European elections, on two ‘national interest’ issues.
06 May 19
Saving the EU from itself
Czech MEP and ACRE Spitzenkandidat Jan Zahradil believes that it is time for the European Commission to stop trying to govern and listen more to the Member States it serves.
03 May 19
Guy Verhofstadt wants to form a new grouping in the European Parliament
New grouping could involve a possible partnership with French President Emmanuel Macron and candidates from his La République en Marche! (LREM) party.
03 May 19
World Press Freedom Day: MEPs look to next European Commission to protect integrity and safety of journalists
Press freedom is greatest guarantee against corruption and must be defended at all costs, say European Green Party co-chairs Monica Frassoni and Reinhard Bütikofer.
03 May 19
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02 May 19
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson to stand in EU elections
Controversial anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson has announced he will stand in next month’s EU-wide elections.
02 May 19
Gerard Batten: UKIP is ‘true voice’ of Brexit’s leave voters
UKIP leader Gerard Batten has launched his party’s European elections campaign, insisting that UKIP is "the true voice of leave voters.”
02 May 19
Four Spitzenkandidaten gear up for another debate
Four of the candidates vying to become the next European Commission President will take part in another debate later on Thursday.
01 May 19
New Parliament likely split between three overlapping groups, says ECFR
The next European Parliament looks set to be split between three overlapping groups - the right bloc, the left and an anti-European grouping, according to an expert from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).
30 Apr 19
EU watchdog raises concern that citizens struggle to relate to “Brussels”
Populism can be checked by strengthening rule of law, says the European Ombudsman.