Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia
26 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
Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
22 Aug Foreign & Security Policy
Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
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
09 May 18
EU Parliament committee week: Looking ahead
Ways of improving the cybersecurity of Europe’s armed forces will come under the spotlight when MEPs resume their work in Parliament next week.
09 May 18
5 questions with... Laima Andrikienė
Laima Andrikienė (EPP, LT) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s delegation to the EU-Kazakhstan, EU-Kyrgyzstan, EU-Uzbekistan and EU-Tajikistan parliamentary cooperation committees and for relations with Turkmenistan and Mongolia.
09 May 18
EU urged to uphold Iran nuclear deal as Trump pulls out
EU political leaders and MEPs says they are dismayed at the US decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement.
09 May 18
eHealth could provide a new model for patient-doctor relations
Digital health is a game changer for patient-centred healthcare, writes Michał Boni.
09 May 18
eHealth provides opportunities for smaller countries with limited resources
While the positives of developing eHealth and ICT quickly become apparent, there are still some major challenges, writes Andrey Kovatchev.
08 May 18
Benedek Jávor: Energy efficiency has enormous potential
Greens/EFA group MEP Benedek Jávor says that energy efficiency has multiple benefits and by using energy more efficiently, Europeans can lower their energy bills.
08 May 18
Why Europe matters: Talking about my generation
While Europe’s young people are keen to develop modern soft skills and entrepreneurial know-how, they also want policymakers and business leaders to listen to them on why Europe matters.
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08 May 18
Is Europe willing to make animals the scapegoat through a disproportionate focus on their role in AMR?
Unlike human medicines veterinary medicines undergo a thorough environmental risk assessment, explains AnimalhealthEurope Secretary General, Roxane Feller.
08 May 18
What the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal could mean for EU
Rather than revoking or undermining the Iran nuclear deal, the EU should think of ways to address issues such as Iran’s human rights record, its ballistic missiles programme or its destabilising role in the region, writes David McAllister.
08 May 18
Adina-Ioana Vălean: The simple fact that the Commission proposed the circular economy package is already a change in mindset
Adina-Ioana Vălean talks circular economy, plastic pollution, glyphosate, protecting Europe’s forests, and reducing air pollution.
07 May 18
Campaigners call for all British citizens living in Belgium to be granted EU citizenship
EU must act to secure the rights of all UK nationals living in the EU, not just those working for the EU institutions, argues former British MP.
07 May 18
Edi Rama: Albania on the road to European Union membership
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama talks reforming Europe and the Balkans and why 80 per cent of Albanians want EU membership.
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07 May 18
eCigarettes: Enforcing basic safety and quality standards
Do the EU’s rules on vaping products need an update, asks Yasuhiro Nakajima.
07 May 18
eCigarettes: Balanced regulation
The EU should adapt legislation on innovative products, argues Fulvio Martusciello.
07 May 18
eCigarettes: Reduced risk and vaping regulation
The EU needs better rules to stop illicit tobacco products from entering the market, writes Laima Andrikienė.
07 May 18
Antonio Tajani appeals for 'fair and free' elections in Turkey
Turkish media has 'key role to play' in upcoming elections says European Parliament President.

 

04 May 18
MEPs vote for global ban on cosmetic animal testing
A vote by MEPs in the European Parliament to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution supporting a global ban on cosmetic testing on animals has been broadly welcomed.
04 May 18
Issue 475 | 07 May 2018
Adina-Ioana Vălean interview, Green Week 2018, EU Enlargement: Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, eHealth, Future of Europe, eGigarettes, Cohesion Policy, Brexit, 5 questions with Laima Andrikienė and more.
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03 May 18
Tunisia needs local elections to entrench democracy
As the birthplace and sole success story of the Arab Spring thus far, Tunisia’s journey from dictatorship to revolution to nascent democracy is unique in the Arab region, explains Rached Ghannouchi.
03 May 18
EU budget post-2020: Commission praised for alternative sources of income
Most MEPs have welcomed a Commission plan to raise national contributions to 1.11 per cent of gross national income and introduce new sources of revenue for the next long-term EU budget.
03 May 18
Nigel Farage riles up Tajani and Belgian Prime Minister
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has angrily clashed with Ukip’s Nigel Farage during a debate in the assembly on the future of Europe.
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03 May 18
Brexit: research and education must be solved now
Research and education should be among the easier elements of the Brexit negotiations, argue Paul Boyle and Rolf Tarrach
02 May 18
Commission fails to impress with EU post-2020 budget proposals
The European Commission has published its proposal for the post-2020 EU budget, kicking off the political battle over the rules and priorities that will govern EU spending in the period 2021-2027.
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02 May 18
Transatlantic industrial cooperation helps allies keep their edge, writes Chris Lombardi
The last 12 months have seen swift progress in the development of European defence and security capabilities.