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

Boots on the ground will be needed to ward off a renewed invasion, experts say — but Putin won’t easily accept it.
by Peder Schaefer
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
‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
13 Aug Member States
‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
18 Feb 19
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.
18 Feb 19
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.
18 Feb 19
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.
18 Feb 19
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...
15 Feb 19
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”.
15 Feb 19
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.
15 Feb 19
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.
15 Feb 19
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.
15 Feb 19
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
15 Feb 19
Philippe Lamberts: French police force is possible ‘violation of law’
The alleged use of force by French police against protesters has been labelled a possible “violation of law” by Greens co-leader Philippe Lamberts.
14 Feb 19
Media freedom on the wane in Europe, report says
The environment for media freedom has worsened significantly in Europe, according to a damning new report published on Wednesday.
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14 Feb 19
The foundation of modern Bahrain
Bahrain’s National Action Charter laid the foundations of the nation as a representative democracy and constitutional monarchy
14 Feb 19
Giuseppe Conte: European Parliament should have more power
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says the European Parliament should have more powers, including the right of inquiry and the right to initiate legislation.
12 Feb 19
Tajani apologises after furore over Foibe Massacres comments
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has apologised after his comments at a World War II commemoration were condemned by senior Slovenian officials as “historical revisionism.”
12 Feb 19
MEPs at loggerheads over Catalan leaders’ trial
MEPs have clashed over the trial of twelve Catalan leaders who are in court in Madrid for their role in Catalonia’s failed 2017 independence bid.
12 Feb 19
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Presenting a united front
The Romanian EU Council Presidency comes at a time of multiple challenges for Europe, writes Claudia Ţapardel.
12 Feb 19
Martin Schulz warns of growing threat to Europe from far right
Former European Parliament president calls for Europe-wide debate on rise of fascism.
11 Feb 19
New Brexit plan stokes hopes of fresh referendum
Campaigners have welcomed a new plan designed to find a solution to the ongoing Brexit impasse.
11 Feb 19
Philippe Lamberts: Value of EU shown through ‘shared unity and respect’ amid Brexit turmoil
Greens co-leader Philippe Lamberts has said that the "one silver lining" to the ongoing Brexit saga is that the value of the EU is being shown through its “shared unity and respect."
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11 Feb 19
Collaboration is key to improving the care of children with rare cancers
The EU funded PARTNER project is set to improve research quality and treatment outcomes for children who have rare tumours, explain Professor Gianni Bisogno, Professor Ruth Ladenstein and Dr Andrea Ferrari.  
08 Feb 19
Morten Helveg Petersen: No more broken promises
Vice chair of Parliament’s committee on industry, research and energy, Morten Helveg Petersen says Europe can do more to meet its green energy goals, and what’s more, the tools are already at our disposal.
08 Feb 19
EU Parliament week ahead: Vote on no-deal Brexit contingency measures
MEPs will vote next week in Strasbourg on a list of “emergency” measures the Commission has drawn up to ensure that key links between Europe and the UK will be maintained in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
08 Feb 19
EU may reconsider Irish border issue if UK gives ground on ‘red lines’
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani says the EU may be ready to re-think the Irish border issue if the UK “also changes its red lines.”
07 Feb 19
Marek Plura: Make voting accessible for disabled people
A Polish MEP has thrown his weight behind calls to make it easier for disabled candidates and voters to participate in May’s European elections.