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
Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU
04 Feb 19
Refugees dying at ‘alarming rate’ at sea, says report
A new report says that refugees and migrants attempting to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea lost their lives “at an alarming rate” in 2018.
01 Feb 19
Brexit deal ‘indispensable’ for chemical industry, conference told
A conference in Brussels has been told that a Brexit deal between the EU and UK is “indispensable” for the chemical industry and that an extension to the transition period is also needed to ensure minimum disruption to the sector when Britain leaves the bloc on 29 March.
01 Feb 19
Verhofstadt welcomes May’s return to Brussels to thrash out Brexit
ALDE leader Guy Verhofstadt says he “welcomes” the news that UK Prime Minister Theresa May will return to Brussels to further discuss resolving the impasse on the UK’s exit from the EU.
01 Feb 19
Issue 488 | 04 February 2019
Morten Helveg Petersen interview, Embracing Clean Energy, Romanian Presidency, Brexit & Citizens, EU Industry Days, Strengthening EU Industrial Policy, Protecting Civil Society, Transport & Mobility, Energy Efficiency, Safer Internet Day, and more
01 Feb 19
Brok remains tight-lipped on cash-for-visits allegations
Senior German MEP Elmar Brok has refused to be drawn on accusations that he charged visitor groups money to enter Parliament.
01 Feb 19
MEPs hail UK Parliament’s no-deal Brexit rejection
MEPs have welcomed the UK Parliament’s rejection of a “no deal” scenario in the ongoing Brexit process.
30 Jan 19
Parliament’s pesticide committee stance receives mixed reactions
MEPs have given a mixed reaction to Parliament’s decision to adopt the recommendations of a special committee set up to look into the EU approval procedure of pesticides.
30 Jan 19
MEPs urged to give green light to transparency measures
Deputies are being urged to approve a package of measures designed to increase transparency in lobbying and the MEPs’ expenses system.
29 Jan 19
MEPs launch ‘elections manifesto’ in fight against cancer
MEPs standing in the upcoming European elections will be asked to throw their weight behind a “manifesto” which aims to help tackle the scourge of cancer.
28 Jan 19
EU must hold Pakistan to account on women and children's rights violations
Pakistan continues to violate a number of Conventions on the rights of women and children. It is time for the EU to hold it to account, argues Ignazio Corrao.
28 Jan 19
Michel Barnier: EU must brace for no-deal Brexit
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned that Europe needs to be prepared for a 'no-deal' scenario.
28 Jan 19
Jude Kirton-Darling: Sri Lanka must adhere to GSP+ standards
The EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences+ programme comes with appropriate conditions – these must be respected, writes Jude Kirton-Darling.
28 Jan 19
A visionary approach to delivering low-emission mobility
Europe’s refining industry can help meet the challenges of climate change and contribute to European industry’s overall competitiveness over the next 30 years, reports Rory Watson.
25 Jan 19
EU leaders voice concern over political crisis in Venezuela
EU leaders have expressed concern about the current “dramatic” protests taking place in Venezuela.
25 Jan 19
AI in unmanned military systems: Finding opportunities amidst the challenges
At the annual European Defence Agency conference, EU policy makers highlighted both the opportunities and challenges that AI in unmanned military systems present.
24 Jan 19
Brexit Steering Group appeals to UK to ‘clarify position’ on Brexit
Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group, including its leader Guy Verhofstadt, has urged the UK to “clarify its position” on Brexit.
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24 Jan 19
Flourishing trade is bringing Ukraine and EU closer together
Ukraine has built a lasting partnership with the European Union, underpinned by trade and security, explains Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze.
24 Jan 19
A United Europe in Space
Entering space 4.0, Europe’s agencies need to cooperate closely to maximise benefits, writes Johann-Dietrich Wörner.
24 Jan 19
TV documentary lifts lid on lead-up to Brexit referendum
A new TV documentary reveals how former UK Prime Minister David Cameron was pushed by the Conservative Party’s “fixation” with Europe to call the Brexit referendum.
24 Jan 19
No end to Brexit deadlock?
MEPs from Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group have accused the UK Parliament of “not knowing what it wants” after the British House of Commons overwhelmingly voted against Prime Minister Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement.
24 Jan 19
UK could receive €13bn in regional development funding if it remains in EU
A new study says that the UK would be entitled to approximately €13 billion of regional development funding for the post-2020 period should it stay in the EU.
23 Jan 19
Populist and nationalist parties pose ‘significant threat’ in EU elections, warns MEP
Polish EPP MEP Danuta Huebner has warned of the “significant threat” posed by populist and nationalist political parties in the upcoming European elections.
23 Jan 19
Europe must be a runner in the race for space
The EU can no longer rely on others to ensure its technology has adequate access to space, writes Marian-Jean Marinescu.
23 Jan 19
Investing in Europe’s space ambitions is essential
The EU can, and should, be a leader in space technology. The right support will make the future a reality, writes Monika Hohlmeier.