The EU's X fine shows its tech rules still have teeth
11 Dec EU Institutions

The EU's X fine shows its tech rules still have teeth

As Elon Musk and the US government rail against the €120 million penalty, EU officials say the move proves Europe is still willing to deploy one of its last major sources of leverage over American tech giants.
by Peder Schaefer
Op-ed: Europe does not need a 'single defence market'
12 Dec Member States
Op-ed: Europe does not need a 'single defence market'
Op-ed: Europe must arm for reality
10 Dec Member States
Op-ed: Europe must arm for reality
‘Europe cannot afford to disengage’: Šuica on the EU’s new Mediterranean pact
09 Dec Member States
‘Europe cannot afford to disengage’: Šuica on the EU’s new Mediterranean pact
12 Oct 18
The former Prime Minister of Finland Alexander Stubb has called for the EU “to stand on the barricades and defend European values”
Speaking in Brussels, Stubb, also a former MEP, sounded a warning about the risks of “more Brexits”
12 Oct 18
Will the Bavaria election spare the German Government fresh blushes?
Ever since the current federal coalition in Germany was forged earlier this year, it has been plagued by scandals, explains Yuriy Sheyko.
12 Oct 18
MEPs back radical new rules to reduce plastic pollution in Europe
EU should be a key player in finding a solution to global plastic waste problems, says rapporteur, Frédérique Ries.
11 Oct 18
Fighting terrorism key issue for 2019 European elections
Although MEPs recognise that security will be a key issue in the upcoming elections, Brexit and differences on the causes of radicalisation can weaken any future strategy.
11 Oct 18
A ten-year success story on tackling rare cancers
EU action on rare cancers has soared over the last decade, thanks to a collaborative and unique multi-stakeholder approach.
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11 Oct 18
Europe’s soft drinks industry: Playing its part in packaging innovation
Sigrid Ligné on why the European soft drinks industry has set high ambitions to make its plastic packaging more sustainable.
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11 Oct 18
EU’s Protected Designation of Origin scheme should not be politicised
Preserving food cultures is beneficial regardless of Brexit, argues Leonardo González Dellán.
10 Oct 18
Bono mulls high-profile role in EU election campaign
Bono was in Brussels today to discuss boosting turnout at the upcoming European elections and African development policy.
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10 Oct 18
European Parliament and EU Member States must bring clarity on the first mobility package
MEPs and member states must bring clarity on the first mobility package, argues IRU’s Matthias Maedge
10 Oct 18
Women playing ever-larger role in radicalisation
Women should be seen less as passive bystanders in the radicalisation process, and more as both active threats and agents of change.
10 Oct 18
EDA and Nato look at ways to work together on air to air refueling
Growing security threats and pressure to be less reliant on the US, is driving the development of Europe's AAR capabilties, explains Rajnish Singh
10 Oct 18
Iskra Mihaylova: The future is regional
The chair of parliament’s regional development committee, Iskra Mihaylova, says this year’s edition of European Week of Regions and Cities is an ideal opportunity to come together to discuss common challenges and to identify possible solutions.
10 Oct 18
Number of transnational candidates set to rise in European elections
EU citizenship confers the right to stand in elections to the European Parliament outside your home member state, explains Roger Casale.
10 Oct 18
EU Humanitarian Visa touted as part of solution to improve asylum-seeker flows
A visa granting asylum seekers international protection could help regulate flows of asylum seekers into the European Union.
10 Oct 18
European Parliament “MeToo” blog gives voice to abuse victims
Victims of sexual harassment and abuse in Parliament can now document their experiences without fear of victim shaming.
09 Oct 18
U2’s Bono in European Parliament to shine light on Africa issues
Irish rock star Bono will meet European Parliament President Antonio Tajani on Wednesday to discuss African development issues, it has been revealed.
09 Oct 18
DUP leader Arlene Foster scuppers hopes of post-Brexit border in Irish sea
Integrity of UK’s single market a red line issue for Northern Ireland, says Unionist chief.
09 Oct 18
Fantastic plastics?
Plastics have a useful place in our society, but the way they are produced is neither affordable nor sustainable, reports Martin Banks.
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09 Oct 18
PVC sector is hitting EU recycling targets and going even further
The PVC sector is hitting EU recycling targets and going even further, writes Brigitte Dero.
08 Oct 18
UN climate report highlights “inadequacy” of EU action, Greenpeace EU says
A new United Nations (UN) report has pointed out shortcomings in EU initiatives to tackle climate change, according to environmental lobby group Greenpeace EU.
08 Oct 18
Issue 482 | 8 October 2018
Iskra Mihaylova interview, European Week of Regions and Cities preview, Security Union: EU's fight against terrorism, Dealing With Plastics, Supporting SME's, Food Security, Mobility Package, Tackling Obesity, Rare Cancers in Europe, 5q's with Alojz Peterle and more...
08 Oct 18
EU takes terrorism to task with three-pronged strategy
With the threat of terrorism now an ever-present reality, the EU has devised a three-point plan to thwart potential terrorists and improve infrastructure in cities if the worst should happen.
05 Oct 18
R.E.S.P.E.C.T, find out what it means to me, Tusk tells UK
European Council President Donald Tusk has hit back at the UK, demanding some “respect” after UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt made a snide jibe likening the EU to the Soviet Union.
05 Oct 18
MEPs snub carmakers and back strong vehicle emissions reduction targets
40 percent car and van emissions cuts will set the right incentives for manufacturers, says dossier’s rapporteur Miriam Dalli.