‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
13 Aug Member States

‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety

Europe’s open borders are being replaced by ‘temporary’ checkpoints that are often anything but. With anti-migration politics on the rise and a broken asylum system, the loss of trust will be hard to restore.
by Eloise Hardy
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
11 Aug Member States
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
14 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
07 Aug EU Institutions
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
11 Sep 18
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.
11 Sep 18
Alexis Tsipras in latest future of Europe debate
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has urged member states to “turn away” from what he sees as a growing trend in “nationalist” tendencies, both in Europe and further afield.
11 Sep 18
Rohingya crisis: Damning UN report must be a turning point
Following a year of sympathetic words by the international community, it’s time for concrete action, writes Amjad Bashir.
11 Sep 18
Richard Corbett: Brexit talks are chaotic and catastrophic
Veteran MEP and leader of Parliament's UK Labour party grouping Richard Corbett explains why Brexit may not even happen.
11 Sep 18
Hungary sanctions vote 'too close to call'
MEPs will vote in Strasbourg on Wednesday on whether to invoke the so-called Article 7 mechanism against Hungary. The triggering of the article necessitates a two-thirds majority in the Parliament, and, if successful, allows for the use of sanctions such as limits on voting rights. 
10 Sep 18
Brexit: Barnier could be given new mandate
The EU could issue its chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier new instructions in order to reach agreement on a future partnership with the UK.
10 Sep 18
Intense lobbying continues ahead of EU copyright vote
World famous artist Wyclef Jean has joined others in urging MEPs to this week vote against a proposed reform of the EU copyright laws which has returned to the plenary following Parliament’s decision not to enter the interinstitutional negotiations.
10 Sep 18
September plenary: What to expect
MEPs have a busy week ahead, including Juncker's State of the Union speech and a vote on CO2 standards for cars and vans.
10 Sep 18
Swedish elections: Main blocs tied as far-right makes gains
The Swedish election result has been cautiously welcomed by MEPs.
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10 Sep 18
Hearing loss is the silent burden of Europe’s ageing population
Hearing loss is the silent burden of Europe’s ageing population, writes Ingeborg Hochmair.
10 Sep 18
Healthy ageing in the EU: A new balance
Technology could vastly improve the lives of old people, but their access to it must be improved, writes Lambert van Nistelrooij.
10 Sep 18
Challenges facing agriculture and the plant science industry in the EU
Approach to regulation on biotechnology and pesticides has left EU farmers at a competitive disadvantage, while the world’s major farm markets continue to gain access to new technologies.    
07 Sep 18
Battle for the four EU presidencies kicks off
The starting pistol has sounded in the race to occupy the EU’s top jobs, which are all up for grabs next year.
07 Sep 18
Issue 480 | 10 September 2018
Richard Corbett interview, Rohingya Crisis, CAP Reform, European Mobility Week, Healthy Ageing, European Week of Sport, Brexit and Populism, Cybersecurity, European Ombusman and Maladministration, MEP Awards Nominations, Bahrain and Gender Equality, 5 Questions with Martina Dlabajová and more...

 

07 Sep 18
Europe's year of change: Strength in diversity
Combatting populism is a key priority for members of Europe’s civil society, writes Arno Metzler.
07 Sep 18
CAP reform: A new delivery model?
CAP reform is coming and will shift greater responsibility to member states - but when it will come into being is still unclear.
07 Sep 18
Juncker's final State of the Union: What to expect
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is expected to use his showpiece state of the union speech in Strasbourg next week to call for the European border and coast guard to be strengthened.
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07 Sep 18
Inhumane inaction on pharmaceutical pollution
The release of pharmaceuticals into the environment has significant detrimental effects on human health, write Sirpa Kärenlampi and Angelica Lindsey-Clark.
07 Sep 18
Hungary’s government needs to change its tune
Academic freedom is the latest of the many victims on Hungary’s path towards an illiberal state, argues Lesley Wilson.
06 Sep 18
MEP raises concerns over private military companies
A report by a Polish MEP highlights concerns about what he says is the increasing number of violations of human rights caused by the activities of private military and security companies. 
06 Sep 18
MEPs gear up to vote on EU sanctions against Hungary
MEPs will vote next week on whether to initiate the procedure to determine if Hungary is breaching the EU’s founding values.
05 Sep 18
Scotland could allow EU nationals to retain voting rights post-Brexit
The Scottish government says it plans to legislate to ensure EU nationals in Scotland retain their rights to vote post-Brexit.
05 Sep 18
MEPs voice support for new EU pension product
MEPs have backed plans for new pan-European personal pension product (PEPP) which seeks to derail a “potential pension time bomb.”
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05 Sep 18
Change in real time: Bahrain and the Global Award for Women Advancement
Bahrain’s Supreme Council for Women has laid the foundations for a better society, explains Hala Al Ansari.