Build a European border policy to save Schengen, says former negotiator
29 Jul Member States

Build a European border policy to save Schengen, says former negotiator

Joachim Bitterlich grew up dreaming of a borderless Europe, and as a diplomat played his part in making it happen. Now he says the Schengen free-travel zone is under threat, with radical action needed to dissuade governments from throwing up borders once again.
by Eloise Hardy
Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington
28 Jul Member States
Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington
Op-ed: Workers must be protected to power the twin transition
29 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Workers must be protected to power the twin transition
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
25 Jul EU Institutions
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
EU must address ICT skills shortfall before unlocking AI potential Partner Content
20 Dec
EU must address ICT skills shortfall before unlocking AI potential
An ICT skills shortage needs to be urgently addressed before Europe unlocks the full potential of AI, reports Martin Banks.
EuropaBio statement on court ruling that impacts genome-edited products
20 Dec
EuropaBio statement on court ruling that impacts genome-edited products
EuropaBio calls for change, following court ruling that impacts genome-edited products.
5G offers tightened security and will improve lives Partner Content
20 Dec
5G offers tightened security and will improve lives
5G offers more opportunities while upgrading security, explains Tony Graziano
Serbian Prime Minister admits EU membership by 2025 may prove unattainable
19 Dec
Serbian Prime Minister admits EU membership by 2025 may prove unattainable
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić has admitted that the country’s goal of joining the EU by 2025 is “very ambitious” and may prove unattainable.
EU Parliament vote highlights need to build trust in risk assessment
19 Dec
EU Parliament vote highlights need to build trust in risk assessment
EuropaBio responds to the EU Parliamentary plenary vote on a legislative proposal for a regulation on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain.
MEPs call for security features on identity cards
19 Dec
MEPs call for security features on identity cards
Members of Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee are calling for EU-wide minimum security features for all identity cards.
EuropaBio position paper on mandatory GM feeding studies
18 Dec
EuropaBio position paper on mandatory GM feeding studies
EuropaBio's position paper on mandatory GM feeding studies calls for the abolishment of mandatory studies that contradict EU science and ethical principles
Romania braces for no-deal Brexit as it prepares EU presidency
18 Dec
Romania braces for no-deal Brexit as it prepares EU presidency
Romania says it is “preparing” for a no-deal Brexit as it gears up to take the reins of the EU presidency in January.
Scots want People’s Vote on Brexit, poll shows
18 Dec
Scots want People’s Vote on Brexit, poll shows
A new poll shows that most people in Scotland are in favour of a People's Vote on Brexit, with 52 percent wanting to have a say, versus 37 percent against.
Claude Moraes: A prolific legislator
17 Dec
Claude Moraes: A prolific legislator
As Chair of Parliament’s LIBE Committee, Claude Moraes has set a high bar for juggling prominent legislative files, having dealt with a number of ground-breaking pieces of legislation during his tenure. And he’s not finished yet.
COP24 outcome receives mixed response
17 Dec
COP24 outcome receives mixed response
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) ended at the weekend with the adoption of a “rulebook” designed to enforce the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Central and Eastern European farmers protest for equal pay
17 Dec
Central and Eastern European farmers protest for equal pay
Hundreds of farmers from across Central and Eastern Europe staged a protest in Brussels on Thursday, calling for “equal pay for equal work.”
Theresa May back in Brussels after surviving confidence vote
13 Dec
Theresa May back in Brussels after surviving confidence vote
UK Prime Minister Theresa May arrived back on Brussels soil for an EU summit on Thursday, the day after surviving a no-confidence vote.
The digital health revolution
13 Dec
The digital health revolution
The digital transformation of health and care will improve the lives of all Europeans. But more needs to be done to unlock the full potential of the technological revolution in health, reports Martin Banks.
All posture, little substance
13 Dec
All posture, little substance
Belgium's N-VA should be punished at the voting booth for its decision to leave the Government over the UN Global Migration Compact, says Ilhan Kyuchyuk.
Driving the next technology revolution Partner Content
13 Dec
Driving the next technology revolution
The digital transformation of Europe’s non-bank payment sector is set to deliver instant, frictionless and ‘invisible’ transactions, reports Brian Johnson
A thaw in the South Caucasus
13 Dec
A thaw in the South Caucasus
Europe should recognise and support the political breakthroughs currently underway in the South Caucasus countries, writes Sajjad Karim MEP.
Theresa May out or in, Brexit deal must stand, says MEP
12 Dec
Theresa May out or in, Brexit deal must stand, says MEP
Regardless of whether UK Prime Minister Theresa May wins or loses this evening's vote of no confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party, the Brexit deal agreed by the UK and the EU must remain unchanged, says Greens group MEP Philippe Lamberts.
MEPs approve new anti-terror plan
12 Dec
MEPs approve new anti-terror plan
European Parliament’s Special Committee on Terrorism’s final report approved in Strasbourg shortly after the city found itself under lockdown following a terrorist attack that left three people dead.
The Middle East peace process: From devastation to reconstruction
12 Dec
The Middle East peace process: From devastation to reconstruction
Oman can play a vital intermediary role in the Middle East Peace Process, writes Rio Praaning Prawira Adiningrat.
Brexit: Deal or No Deal
12 Dec
Brexit: Deal or No Deal
Now that UK Prime Minister Theresa May has the backing of the EU27 for her Brexit deal, MEPs Fredrick Federley, Seb Dance, and Charles Tannock discuss what’s next in the UK-EU divorce saga
Young politicians in the driving seat
12 Dec
Young politicians in the driving seat
Young policy makers and business leaders must be brought together and empowered to strengthen European integration and cooperation, writes Lukas Mandl MEP.
Think before you click
11 Dec
Think before you click
Tighter controls are needed on the growing phenomenon of online pet advertisements to protect the health and welfare of the dogs and cats involved and the consumer rights of their owners, explains Rory Watson
Juncker: Brexit deal ‘best and only deal possible’
11 Dec
Juncker: Brexit deal ‘best and only deal possible’
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that the Brexit deal agreed by the EU and UK is the “best and only deal possible.”