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
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
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
14 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
25 Apr 19
Commission lauds efforts by tech giants to increase transparency
The European Commission says it “welcomes” fresh efforts made by Facebook, Google and Twitter to increase transparency ahead of the European elections next month.
25 Apr 19
UK will play critical role in EU election campaign ‘battle of ideas’
A new report argues that the role of the UK will be “critical” to the “battle of ideas” in the current European election campaign.
23 Apr 19
Ukrainian comedian sweeps to victory in presidential election
Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has won by a landslide in the country's presidential election.
23 Apr 19
5 Questions with...Sajjad Karim
Find out how boxing legend Muhammed Ali inspired this award-winning MEP.
23 Apr 19
UKIP MEPs defend decision to defect to Brexit Party
Two UKIP MEPs have defended their decision to resign from the party and join Nigel Farage’s new Brexit Party.
23 Apr 19
Turning the tide
Decades of overfishing, pollution and climate change have made the ocean a fragile environment and it needs our protection, writes João Aguiar Machado.
19 Apr 19
#MeTooEP campaign calls on MEPs to pledge support
Candidates standing in the European elections next month are being asked to back the campaign to combat sexual abuse and harassment.
19 Apr 19
Romanian MEP hits out at "double standards" towards his country
Former government minister, Dan Nica, has accused critics of treating Romanian citizens as “second-class EU citizens” during parliament's last plenary session.
19 Apr 19
A call to action
With the European elections around the corner, Martin Banks reports on the groups and associations who are presenting their “wish lists” to the new intake of MEPs.
19 Apr 19
NATO: Adapting to an ever-changing world
As the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation celebrates its 70th anniversary, Rajnish Singh speaks to Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller about past triumphs and future challenges.
19 Apr 19
Always rising to the challenge
NATO may be 70 years old, but, as Rajnish Singh reports, the alliance retains a youthful spring to its step as it continues to address ever-challenging security and defence issues.
18 Apr 19
Leaving a Europe fit for the future
Stepping down after three terms as an MEP, Lambert Van Nistelrooij is confident that the Europe his successors will find on arrival will be one that is fit for the future.
18 Apr 19
97 million swing voters up for grabs
The upcoming European elections are a "real opportunity for mainstream parties to reconnect with voters", according to latest report from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).
17 Apr 19
Parliament bids farewell to longest-serving MEP
Manfred Weber outlines his vision for Europe, President Tajani calls for more positive EU press coverage and Parliament says goodbye to Elmar Brok in final plenary session.
17 Apr 19
Facts must trump fear
EuropaBio responds to EU Parliament vote on food chain risk assessment.
17 Apr 19
EU adopts controversial copyright reform
Europe’s press publishers have welcomed the adoption by the council of the long-awaited EU copyright reform that introduces a “crucial” neighbouring right for press publishers.
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17 Apr 19
A commitment to carers
Not before time, the needs of carers are now firmly in the policy spotlight, writes Vanessa Pott.
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16 Apr 19
Shifting from a culture of dependency
European businesses should take notice of UAE’s drive to foster entrepreneurship, says Guy Burton.
16 Apr 19
Greta Thunberg urges EU to ‘take action now’ in speech to European Parliament
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg appeared to break down in tears when she addressed MEPs in Strasbourg about what she called “an ecological and climate crisis.”
16 Apr 19
Richard Corbett: Brexit extension will allow British people to ‘see through the lies’
UK Socialist MEP Richard Corbett has told Parliament that the extension granted to the UK on its EU exit will give the British people a chance to “see through the lies about Brexit.”
16 Apr 19
Reform of EU human rights convention ‘clearly improving’ judgment implementation
A new report says that reforms to ensure the long-term effectiveness of the European Convention on Human Rights have “clearly improved” the implementation of judgments from the European Court in Strasbourg.
16 Apr 19
Packed schedule for last week of plenary before elections
New legislation to prevent terrorist organisations spreading propaganda across the internet will be voted on by MEPs in Strasbourg during this week’s plenary, the last before the European elections.
15 Apr 19
Common Fisheries Policy reform: Consistency is key
More abundant fish stocks lead to more profitable fisheries, but inconsistencies in the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy could see less fish in the sea, writes Linnéa Engström.
15 Apr 19
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