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
11 Jan 19
EU must ‘step up its fight’ against fraud, says Court of Auditors’ report
A damning new report published this week by the European Court of Auditors says that the European Commission lacks “comprehensive information on the scale, nature and causes” of fraud.
11 Jan 19
EU lifts Thailand’s yellow card on tackling illegal fishing
The European Commission has taken Thailand off its group of "warned countries" as recognition of its “progress” in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
11 Jan 19
Anthony Gardner: ‘Disdain for EU’ in Washington brought about diplomatic downgrade
A former US ambassador to the EU has angrily condemned President Trump’s decision to “downgrade” the role of his counterpart in Washington.
10 Jan 19
Article 50 extension could see UK participation in European elections
As the UK prepares to wrap up its acrimonious divorce from the EU, questions are now being raised as to whether Article 50 will have to be extended, and if so, whether this could mean UK candidates participating in the European elections in May.
10 Jan 19
EU member states struggling to make distinction between asylum and immigration, says Syed Kamall
Senior MEP accuses some countries, including EU member states, of hypocrisy in how they deal with immigration.
10 Jan 19
European Parliament urged to honour commitment to EU 'Green Card’
Campaigners pressing for a “green card” for Europe are calling on the European Parliament to “honour the commitment” to safeguard the free movement right of Britons in Europe.
10 Jan 19
EU lights for Colchester camera action
09 Jan 19
No ifs or buts: Consent-based rape legislation must apply across EU
Despite most EU countries having signed and ratified the Istanbul Convention on violence against women, there is still a large disparity between Member States in the interpretation of what is deemed consensual, writes the EESC’s Madi Sharma.
09 Jan 19
Challenging times lie ahead as Romania kicks off EU Presidency
Romania has taken over the rotating presidency of the EU, for the first time since joining the bloc in 2007, with warnings that it faces multiple challenges during its six-month tenure.
08 Jan 19
Brexit deal could be nudged through with a ‘judicious tweak'
Former UK MEP Andrew Duff says a “tweak” of the political declaration agreed by the EU and UK could help Theresa May get her Brexit deal through the House of Commons next week.
08 Jan 19
Governments need to do more to uphold and safeguard human rights
In Europe people are still discriminated against or denied access to their rights and not enough action is undertaken by governments to put an end to this, argues Terry Reintke.
08 Jan 19
Neutrality Pact
The built environment – offices, houses and other buildings – can be the flagbearers of current efforts to turn Europe into a carbon-neutral economy.
08 Jan 19
Brian Hayes under fire for taking ‘revolving door’ to private sector
Irish MEP Brian Hayes has been criticised for “taking the revolving door” to the private sector when he steps down as a deputy ahead of May’s European elections.
07 Jan 19
MEPs scoff at new Irish party’s Brexit aspirations
MEPs from across the political spectrum have poured scorn on a new political party which is campaigning for Ireland to leave the EU and will field candidates in this year’s European elections.
07 Jan 19
Member States should stop turning a blind eye to product safety
Europeans should not have to play a dangerous game of Russian roulette when they purchase products, argue Sirpa Pietikäinen, Françoise Grossetête and Bart Staes.
04 Jan 19
European Schools below par in supporting disabled children
European Schools lack the proper support and amenities for children with disabilities, according to a joint report released by Human Rights Watch and the European Disability Forum.
04 Jan 19
European Citizens’ Initiatives to become more accessible after deal reached
Parliament, Council and the Commission have reached a deal in discussions on an updated regulation on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI).
03 Jan 19
UK business and industry statement on Brexit is all bark and no bite
The UK’s top five industry and business federations have issued a strong statement criticising Brexit. But beyond first glance, is there much substance to it, asks Denis MacShane.
03 Jan 19
Catherine Stihler to take up new role after 20 years as MEP
Scottish MEP Catherine Stihler will stand down from the European Parliament at the end of January after nearly 20 years as an MEP.
02 Jan 19
Jeremy Corbyn: From thinly-veiled indifference to Europe basher
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s Bernie Sanders-type speeches denouncing austerity, cuts in the public realm and blasting Trump certainly go down well. But what about his view of - and vision for - Europe, asks Denis MacShane.
02 Jan 19
EU Ombudsman creates ‘good practices’ list to combat harassment
The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, has drawn up a list of “good practices” after reviewing the anti-harassment policies in 26 EU institutions and agencies.
21 Dec 18
MEPs laud Ukraine’s ‘positive’ reform progress
MEPs have hailed Ukraine‘s “positive” reform track, while condemning Russia‘s aggression in the Kerch Strait and the construction of Nord Stream 2.
21 Dec 18
Cross-border TV and radio to be made available online
Viewers will be able to watch news and current affairs programmes from across the EU online under new arrangements agreed by the Council and Parliament.
21 Dec 18
Provisional agreement on better integrated EU electricity market
The creation of a "genuine" EU electricity market to better integrate renewable energy has been provisionally agreed between MEPs and member states.