Steel industry waits in purgatory as dust settles on EU-US trade deal
30 Jul EU Institutions

Steel industry waits in purgatory as dust settles on EU-US trade deal

A preliminary agreement between the EU and the US left European steel producers the promise of a quota system to be negotiated — and 50% tariffs until then.
by Federica Di Sario
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
Op-ed: Prevention is cheaper than cure, and must be a bigger priority
31 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Prevention is cheaper than cure, and must be a bigger priority
Op-ed: Health policy needs an EU framework to make meaningful change
31 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Health policy needs an EU framework to make meaningful change
ECJ to rule on new breeding techniques
23 Jul
ECJ to rule on new breeding techniques
The Greens in Parliament have insisted that new plant breeding techniques should be subject to the same impact assessments and labelling requirements as existing GMOs.
Silence in the EU institutions as sexual violence against women is employed in Myanmar
23 Jul
Silence in the EU institutions as sexual violence against women is employed in Myanmar
Sexual violence is being used as a tool of terror against Rohingya women, writes Julie Ward.
EAPM: Training for doctors and nurses not keeping pace with technological advances
20 Jul
EAPM: Training for doctors and nurses not keeping pace with technological advances
The European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) has called for healthcare professionals to be given competences that “reflect the latest advances and discoveries in medical research.”
EU outlines plans for 'no deal' Brexit
20 Jul
EU outlines plans for 'no deal' Brexit
The European Commission has published a key briefing on preparations for a possible ‘no deal’, what some fear is an ever-likely scenario in the Brexit talks between the EU and UK.
Maldives: Not all is well in paradise
20 Jul
Maldives: Not all is well in paradise
Many Europeans consider the Maldives absolute paradise - a destination for honeymooners or lottery winners. What they don’t know, is that all is not well in paradise, writes Henri Malosse.
Sven Giegold: Global tax cooperation remains crucial
19 Jul
Sven Giegold: Global tax cooperation remains crucial
German Greens MEP Sven Giegold says that lack of effective action by the US is “damaging the global fight against financial and tax crimes.”
Commission accepts EU citizens' rights ECI
19 Jul
Commission accepts EU citizens' rights ECI
The European Commission has moved to allay fears that the rights of the estimated 3.5 million EU citizens in the UK will be hit when Britain exits the bloc next March.
New UK Brexit secretary in Brussels for first round of talks since taking office
19 Jul
New UK Brexit secretary in Brussels for first round of talks since taking office
The new UK Brexit secretary Dominic Raab was due in Brussels on Thursday for his first round of talks with Michel Barnier, his EU counterpart.
EU Commission slaps Google with €4.3bn fine
18 Jul
EU Commission slaps Google with €4.3bn fine
The European Commission has imposed a record fine of €4.3bn on Google for abusing its dominant position in the market.
Report: MEPs earning millions from side jobs
18 Jul
Report: MEPs earning millions from side jobs
A new report says that MEPs have earned a total of at least €18m - and possibly as much as €41m ) from side jobs since 2014.
Subsidiarity task force concludes work
18 Jul
Subsidiarity task force concludes work
A special body set up to help make EU decision-making more efficient has wound up its work with the aim to give a stronger voice to local, regional and national authorities.
Side-lining women robs everyone of opportunities
17 Jul
Side-lining women robs everyone of opportunities
Iranian women seek change and will fight the system to persevere in their mission to transform this inherently patriarchal culture, writes Madi Sharma.
MEP joins calls for second Brexit referendum
16 Jul
MEP joins calls for second Brexit referendum
Scottish MEP David Martin says that now is the “perfect time” to allow British voters to “change their minds” over Brexit.
EU-China pledge closer relationship at Beijing summit
16 Jul
EU-China pledge closer relationship at Beijing summit
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says the EU and China “can do so much more” in forging closer trade and economic ties.
The contrasting ideologies of Macron and Kurz
16 Jul
The contrasting ideologies of Macron and Kurz
Two new, young faces have appeared on the European scene, with different approaches to the future of the EU, writes Tomáš Zdechovský.

 

Climate change: Policymakers must consider gender perspective
13 Jul
Climate change: Policymakers must consider gender perspective
Climate change has devastating consequences for women in particular, writes Pier Antonio Panzeri.
Plastic pollution: Clear commitments needed
13 Jul
Plastic pollution: Clear commitments needed
Parliament’s negotiating team is committed to having the final text on reducing plastic pollution approved by the end of the legislature, says Massimo Paolucci.
Shipping is delivering on climate change
12 Jul
Shipping is delivering on climate change
The international shipping sector is doing its part to contribute to global climate change efforts, writes Violeta Bulc.
Health before looks
12 Jul
Health before looks

Collaborative action is urgently needed to stop the practice of extreme breeding in dogs and cats
Collaboration is key in tackling childhood cancer Partner Content
11 Jul
Collaboration is key in tackling childhood cancer
SIOP Europe continues to address the urgent needs of children and adolescents with cancer, explains Martin Schrappe.
5 questions with... Ana Gomes
11 Jul
5 questions with... Ana Gomes
Ana Gomes (S&D, PT) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s special committee on financial crimes, tax evasion and tax avoidance.
Farage vows return while Barnier reiterates indivisibility of EU’s four freedoms as Brussels reacts to Theresa May's Brexit proposals
11 Jul
Farage vows return while Barnier reiterates indivisibility of EU’s four freedoms as Brussels reacts to Theresa May's Brexit proposals

Emotions run high as MEPs and EU negotiators react to 'Checkers' Brexit plan
Ilhan Kyuchyuk: What is lacking in Brexit talks is what the British are normally known for, pragmatism and sure-footed diplomacy
10 Jul
Ilhan Kyuchyuk: What is lacking in Brexit talks is what the British are normally known for, pragmatism and sure-footed diplomacy
Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk talks Brexit, Balkans, and battling populists.
Nurses on the frontline of the AMR crisis
09 Jul
Nurses on the frontline of the AMR crisis
The next step in tackling AMR is the education and empowerment of nurses, argues Ber Oomen