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: 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
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
21 Aug Member States
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
28 Aug 18
CPMR criticises moves to cut Interreg budget
The Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) has voiced “disappointment” at the European Commission’s proposal to cut the budget for Interreg.
27 Aug 18
MEPs return to parliamentary business this week
Packed programme signals the start of new parliamentary term.
24 Aug 18
2019 European elections 'could be the most decisive yet' on future of EU
The next European elections could see a “flattening out” of the centre and further fragmentation of party support, according to a new report.
23 Aug 18
Are women with disabilities second class citizens?
Women and girls with disabilities are still living on the margins of society, argues Gunta Anca
23 Aug 18
UK to tackle 'scare stories' on no-deal Brexit
Keir Starmer, Labour’s Shadow Brexit secretary, has said that a no-deal Brexit would be a “complete failure” for UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
23 Aug 18
Maldives: Rule by arbitrary law
President Abdulla Yameen has threatened the stability of his country’s democracy through his dictatorial activities, writes Henri Malosse.
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23 Aug 18
Romania must take bold action to tackle the legacy of corruption before assuming EU Council presidency
The EU needs to enforces its judicial precepts in a country repeatedly listed as one of Europe’s most corrupt states, argues Willy Fautre.
23 Aug 18
Barnier: Irish border issue must be 'de-dramatised'
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned of a “blame game” over a no-deal outcome.
22 Aug 18
EU-India: Building Bridges
A Parliament Magazine special supplement in association with PA International on EU-India relations.
22 Aug 18
UK health services fear consequences of no-deal Brexit
The resumption of Brexit talks on Tuesday after the summer recess was partly overshadowed by claims that the UK health service is unprepared for a no-deal and another warning that such an outcome would further destabilise the international order.
22 Aug 18
MEPs renew call for Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project to be shelved
Controversial Russia-to-Germany pipeline due to go online by 2019.
21 Aug 18
End of Greek bailout programme an ‘historic’ moment says EU finance chief
Pierre Moscovici hopes conclusion of eight ‘very difficult and often painful years’ will mark an improvement for ordinary Greeks.
21 Aug 18
Public spaces should be green, safe and healthy for all
Isn’t it time we all go herbicide-free in public and urban places, asks Leo de Montaignac.
20 Aug 18
EU leaders mourn Kofi Annan
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has joined with other EU leaders in paying glowing tribute to former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, whose death was announced at the weekend.
17 Aug 18
Eurosceptic parties could make up a third of European Parliament members following 2019 elections
Former Trump aide predicts emergence of right-wing ‘supergroup’.
17 Aug 18
GUE/NGL group outlines 'fair and democratic' overhaul of CAP
Parliament’s GUE/NGL group has launched plans for what it calls a “fair and democratic” common agricultural policy (CAP).
14 Aug 18
EU's Bathing Water Directive has ‘vastly’ improved Europe’s water quality, suggests new report
Quality of bathing water ‘a source of pride for Europeans’, says EU environment chief.
14 Aug 18
European Elections 2019: An overview
Just nine months before the next European elections, the political field seems wide open. The composition of the new Parliament will be considerably different, both in terms of numbers and ideologies.
10 Aug 18
Commission calls for European Solidarity Corps proposals
The European Commission is calling on interested parties to put forward ideas for projects under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC).
09 Aug 18
Celebrating European Biotech Week 2018
EuropaBio is delighted to announce European Biotech Week 2018.
09 Aug 18
EU reportedly considering watering down Irish border backstop proposal
With Brexit talks set to enter a crucial stage, the EU is reportedly considering watering down its proposal for an Irish border backstop solution.
09 Aug 18
MEPs to vote on EU audiovisual media services reform next month
MEPs will vote next month on the reform of EU legislation on audiovisual media services.
08 Aug 18
Venezuela crisis: MEPs call on EU to step up humanitarian aid
Parliament is urging Venezuela to allow in humanitarian aid and the EU to release more funds to help Venezuelans fleeing the country.
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08 Aug 18
FinTech: Connecting Europe with the Middle East
Bahrain is at the forefront of adopting FinTech, writes Hadyah M. Fathalla.