‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy

‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening

As Serbia cracks down on dissent, investigative reporter Saša Dragojlo talks about state violence, media suppression, and why he thinks the EU bears part of the blame.
by Eloise Hardy
Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
19 May Foreign & Security Policy
Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
Former death row inmate urges end to death penalty
27 Feb
Former death row inmate urges end to death penalty
A man who spent several years on death row in the United States has made an impassioned plea for an end to the death penalty.
Polystyrene: A highly recyclable plastic Partner Content
26 Feb
Polystyrene: A highly recyclable plastic
Despite common assumptions that polystyrene is less recyclable than other polymers, polystyrene-based products can have multiple lives, explains Jens Kathmann.
Greta Thunberg slams ‘wasted decades’ of climate change denial
25 Feb
Greta Thunberg slams ‘wasted decades’ of climate change denial
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has condemned “wasted decades of denial” by political leaders on the issue of climate change.
Group of MEPs throw weight behind EU-Taiwan trade agreement
25 Feb
Group of MEPs throw weight behind EU-Taiwan trade agreement
A cross-party group of MEPs have expressed their support for an EU-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in the near future.
Movers and Shakers | 25 February 2019
25 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 25 February 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 25 February 2019
A vote for animal health is a vote for your own health Partner Content
21 Feb
A vote for animal health is a vote for your own health
A Europe whose political and regulatory framework stimulates the growth of innovation in the animal health sector is a Europe that secures a more sustainable future for all, writes Roxane Feller.
Making the online environment a safe space for our children
21 Feb
Making the online environment a safe space for our children
Our efforts to make the online environment safe for children are working, but we cannot rest on our laurels, writes Mariya Gabriel.
Tajani in hot water again for World Congress of Families conference
20 Feb
Tajani in hot water again for World Congress of Families conference
Parliament’s President Antonio Tajani has found himself facing the music for the second time in less than a week.
New Commission should be more gender balanced, survey says
20 Feb
New Commission should be more gender balanced, survey says
The new European Commission has been urged to be “more gender balanced” when it takes office after the European elections.
Act now to avoid no-deal Brexit chaos, urge EESC members
20 Feb
Act now to avoid no-deal Brexit chaos, urge EESC members
A no-deal Brexit would be “madness” for the UK and the island of Ireland and it is crucial to act now to avoid chaos, according to representatives of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
EU Ombudsman concludes Martin Selmayr appointment probe
19 Feb
EU Ombudsman concludes Martin Selmayr appointment probe
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly says she has concluded her long-running investigation into the appointment of Martin Selmayr to the European Commission’s top civil service job in February last year.
Brexit: Urgent clarity needed concerning Erasmus+ and Horizon2020 Partner Content
19 Feb
Brexit: Urgent clarity needed concerning Erasmus+ and Horizon2020
With a disorderly Brexit now a real and fast-approaching threat, detailed technical guidance from the European Commission is crucial for those participating with UK partners in EU programmes like Erasmus+ and Horizon2020, writes Lesley Wilson.
EPP set to retain lion’s share of Parliament seats after elections, poll shows
19 Feb
EPP set to retain lion’s share of Parliament seats after elections, poll shows
The European People’s Party (EPP) would remain Parliament’s biggest political group after May’s European elections, according to current voting intentions.
Landmark copyright deal empowers creatives and news publishers
19 Feb
Landmark copyright deal empowers creatives and news publishers
The European Parliament says that “creatives” and news publishers will be empowered to negotiate with internet giants under a landmark deal reached last week on copyright rules which also contains safeguards on freedom of expression.
The Energy Efficiency Directive will test national commitments
18 Feb
The Energy Efficiency Directive will test national commitments
The transposition of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) into national law will be a measure of Member State resolve to honour their Paris Agreement commitments, writes Miroslav Poche.
Parting is such sweet sorrow
18 Feb
Parting is such sweet sorrow
British MEPs will soon bid a fond - or not-so-fond - farewell to Parliament. Some of them told Martin Banks what they will (and won’t) miss about Brussels and their possible plans for a post-Brexit future.
Movers and Shakers | 18 February 2019
18 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 18 February 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 18 February 2019
People with intellectual disabilities are proud to vote: Give them the chance
18 Feb
People with intellectual disabilities are proud to vote: Give them the chance
Amid voter apathy and low election turnouts, there is one group of people who are eager and proud to vote. Not only should people with intellectual disabilities have the right to vote Europe-wide, but the voting process should be tailored to their needs, writes Jyrki Pinomaa.
Issue 489 | 18 February 2019
18 Feb
Issue 489 | 18 February 2019
What next for Britain's MEPs? Reproductive Health, Human Rights, Tightening Parliament's Rulebook, Rare Diseases Day, PKU Screening, Digital for All, Changing the Clocks, Circular Economy, #MeTooEP Election Pledge, Gender Action Plan, 5 Questions with Nadja Hirsh and more...
Tajani urged to resign after ‘offensive’ comments backlash
15 Feb
Tajani urged to resign after ‘offensive’ comments backlash
Some MEPs are understood to have joined the call for the resignation of Parliament President Antonio Tajani after comments he made on Sunday were branded “offensive”.
Conscience-free science: The future mobility killer?
15 Feb
Conscience-free science: The future mobility killer?
Mobility is at the heart of the EU’s prosperity; a planned approach to growing mobility while avoiding environmental impacts is essential, argues Dominique Riquet.
Energy Efficiency: Keeping with the times
15 Feb
Energy Efficiency: Keeping with the times
The extensive review process of the energy efficiency label allows it to remain in step with a rapidly changing world, but there is more work to be done, explains Dario Tamburrano.
Civil society: The backbone of European values
15 Feb
Civil society: The backbone of European values
Civil society is essential in building a foundation of democracy, but requires funds to pursue its goals independently, argues Michał Boni.
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Fighting for a stronger voice
15 Feb
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Fighting for a stronger voice
Romania has been part of the EU for ten years. Its EU Council Presidency is an opportunity to reinforce the country's European credentials, writes Victor Negrescu