Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Issue 481 | 24 September 2018
21 Sep
Issue 481 | 24 September 2018
Karin Kadenbach interview, European Health Forum Gastein Preview, Brain Health, Carcinogens & Work Related Cancer, Fundamental Rights, Bio-based Industries, Engineers Europe Advisory Group, Clean Vehicles, European Day of Languages, 5 Questions with the Parliament Magazine's very own Julie Levy-Abegnoli and more...
Salzburg summit ends with little progress on Brexit
20 Sep
Salzburg summit ends with little progress on Brexit
The informal summit of EU leaders in Austria has ended with cold water being poured on UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed new economic partnership with the EU.
McDonald's did not breach state aid rules, says Commission
19 Sep
McDonald's did not breach state aid rules, says Commission
The European Commission has ruled that McDonald’s tax deal with Luxembourg did not breach EU state aid rules.
Emerging cyber-threats: Challenges ahead
18 Sep
Emerging cyber-threats: Challenges ahead
Cybersecurity experts must keep a constant eye on the many different emerging digital threats, say Loudovikos Marinos and Steve Purser.
How the EU is building a robust and secure digital environment
18 Sep
How the EU is building a robust and secure digital environment
Cybersecurity poses a real, serious threat that must be addressed at EU level, says Mariya Gabriel.
Movers and Shakers | 17 September 2018
17 Sep
Movers and Shakers | 17 September 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 17 September 2018
Busy week of travel ahead for MEPs
17 Sep
Busy week of travel ahead for MEPs
The scheduling of a six-strong parliamentary delegation to Malta and Slovakia this week threatens to be thrown into disarray because of a clash with other events.
Creating a level playing field for new forms of work Partner Content
17 Sep
Creating a level playing field for new forms of work
As ways of working evolve, we need to continually adapt legislation and social protection schemes to accommodate them, explains Michael Freytag.
EU outlines plans to end daylight savings
14 Sep
EU outlines plans to end daylight savings
The Commission has spelled out why it is proposing to end daylight savings.
Time for a strategic partnership with Indonesia
14 Sep
Time for a strategic partnership with Indonesia
Ties between the EU and Indonesia have strengthened over the years, but the work is far from over, writes David McAllister.
Verhofstadt denies 'flip-flopping' over Spitzenkandidaten
14 Sep
Verhofstadt denies 'flip-flopping' over Spitzenkandidaten
Parliament’s ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has moved to defend himself against accusations that he has “flip-flopped” over the election of the next European Commission President.
Why EU transport needs a modal shift
14 Sep
Why EU transport needs a modal shift
When seeking solutions to clean up urban transport, Europe should look to multi-modality, writes Dominique Riquet.
Secure and healthy ageing in EU: A myth or a reality?
14 Sep
Secure and healthy ageing in EU: A myth or a reality?
Older people should not be perceived as a burden on society, writes Ivo Vajgl.
Macedonian Prime Minister: Our future is in the EU
13 Sep
Macedonian Prime Minister: Our future is in the EU
The Prime Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Zoran Zaev has told MEPs he believes his country is ready to start negotiations on EU accession.
5 questions with... Martina Dlabajová
13 Sep
5 questions with... Martina Dlabajová
Martina Dlabajová (ALDE, CZ) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s budgetary control committee.
State of the Union 2018: MEP reactions
13 Sep
State of the Union 2018: MEP reactions
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has triggered a wide range of reaction from MEPs to his last ever State of the Union in Strasbourg.
Parliament approves controversial EU copyright reform
13 Sep
Parliament approves controversial EU copyright reform
MEPs have approved controversial EU copyright reform, which includes a proposal for a publishers’ neighbouring right.
EU Parliament backs sanctions against Hungary
12 Sep
EU Parliament backs sanctions against Hungary
A large majority of MEPs has approved plans to trigger Article 7 against Hungary, which is accused of seriously breaching EU values.
Prevention and Care: European Atopic Eczema Awareness Day 14 September 2018 Partner Content
12 Sep
Prevention and Care: European Atopic Eczema Awareness Day 14 September 2018
People living with atopic eczema need effective solutions for disease management and treatment, explains Carla Jones.
Europe is heading towards a new era of smart air mobility Partner Content
12 Sep
Europe is heading towards a new era of smart air mobility
Europe is heading towards a new era of smart air mobility, explains Florian Guillermet.
Clean mobility: Embracing multimodality
12 Sep
Clean mobility: Embracing multimodality
European Mobility Week encourages us to experience the benefits of clean and active transport, explains Henrik Hololei.
Juncker's State of the Union: Europe must say no to nationalism, yes to patriotism
12 Sep
Juncker's State of the Union: Europe must say no to nationalism, yes to patriotism
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that an unstable world needs a “strong, united Europe.”
Why the copyright directive is crucial for a creative Europe
12 Sep
Why the copyright directive is crucial for a creative Europe
The EU copyright directive represents an invaluable chance to ensure that our artists, designers and musicians are able to continue creating in a fair and balanced environment in the future, writes Emma McClarkin.
Verhofstadt accused of being 'hugely opportunistic' over Spitzenkandidaten flip-flop
11 Sep
Verhofstadt accused of being 'hugely opportunistic' over Spitzenkandidaten flip-flop
Parliament’s ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has been accused of “breaking his word” that voters will indirectly decide the next Commission President.