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: The EU must resist Trump’s attempts at digital domination
29 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU must resist Trump’s attempts at digital domination
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
Op-ed: Gender mainstreaming must take place across all legislation
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Gender mainstreaming must take place across all legislation
With only 40 per cent female representation in the College of Commissioners and amid a bloc-wide gender backlash, the role of FEMM has never been more vital.
Is the Green Deal on track?
12 Nov 24 EU Institutions
Is the Green Deal on track?
As the climate crisis deepens and Europe's industries struggle, the economic trade-offs of the green transition are pulling EU policymakers in opposing directions.
Op-ed: Banking union and capital markets union are essential responses to the Draghi report
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Banking union and capital markets union are essential responses to the Draghi report
To secure Europe’s economic future, decisive action and the adoption of a clear industrial strategy, coupled with significant investment, is imperative.
Op-ed: A healthier future: Why the new pharma package and critical medicines list are top priorities for SANT
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: A healthier future: Why the new pharma package and critical medicines list are top priorities for SANT
Major EU pharma reforms, critical medicine security and biotech innovation must take precedence in the Public Health Subcommittee’s upcoming agenda to strengthen healthcare and tackle health inequalities.
The role of the European non-alcoholic beverage sector in a competitive Europe Partner Content
12 Nov 24
The role of the European non-alcoholic beverage sector in a competitive Europe
Op-ed: Petitions committee must respond to citizens’ needs and be ready for anything
11 Nov 24
Op-ed: Petitions committee must respond to citizens’ needs and be ready for anything
PETI prioritises citizen concerns, tackling vital issues like the rule of law and environmental protection to enhance the EU’s public image. In the next term, making Parliament as accessible as possible is top of the committee’s agenda.
This year’s ‘finance COP’ in Baku may be a day late and a dollar short
08 Nov 24 Energy & Environment
This year’s ‘finance COP’ in Baku may be a day late and a dollar short
Policymakers head to Azerbaijan for COP29 to agree on a new climate finance plan. The EU hopes to be a powerful voice at the negotiating table.
The Parliament's November print edition is out
07 Nov 24 Energy & Environment
The Parliament's November print edition is out
As the EU balances sustainable goals with industrial growth, will the cost put the Green Deal at risk?
Carbon removals offer promise but no silver bullet
07 Nov 24 Energy & Environment
Carbon removals offer promise but no silver bullet
Emerging technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will be crucial to offset hard-to-abate emissions, but they risk being used as an excuse to keep emitting. 
A business perspective: Strong environmental standards foster long-term competitiveness Partner Content
06 Nov 24
A business perspective: Strong environmental standards foster long-term competitiveness
We, the undersigned companies, stand firmly behind the European Green Deal and its continuation.
Op-ed: What we expect from the next health commissioner
06 Nov 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: What we expect from the next health commissioner
When Ursula von der Leyen's pick for health commissioner speaks to Parliament, this is what we will want to know.
Op-ed: A post-American world? 
05 Nov 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: A post-American world? 
Tuesday’s presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris comes as the US contends with mounting international challenges – and waning global influence.
Investing in healthy societies by boosting biotech competitiveness Partner Content
05 Nov 24 Economics
Investing in healthy societies by boosting biotech competitiveness
Europe stands at a pivotal moment. To retain a competitive healthcare sector, the EU must move to promote innovation, strengthen its startup ecosystem, and attract global investment in R&D for strategic autonomy.
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
04 Nov 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
Georgia's public is pro-EU, but Russia is right next door. That puts the country's ruling party in a bind.
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
31 Oct 24 EU Institutions
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
Ursula von der Leyen wants to make going by rail more attractive. But her solution may be no match for older and more complicated problems.
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
30 Oct 24 EU Institutions
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
The EU executive says it's eager to enlarge the bloc, despite setbacks in places like Moldova and Georgia. Here's a status report on accession.
An election without a far-right surge: Social Democrats look strong in Lithuania
29 Oct 24 Member States
An election without a far-right surge: Social Democrats look strong in Lithuania
After a second round of voting in Lithuania, the Social Democrats are set to take over government. Here’s what a likely shift in power could mean for the EU.
Op-ed: Ukraine chooses the EU, but many challenges remain
29 Oct 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Ukraine chooses the EU, but many challenges remain
Ukrainian lawmakers are moving swiftly to align the country with the EU, to hasten its accession. Russia's war makes that harder — but also vital.
The EU scrambles to secure critical minerals for its green transition
28 Oct 24 Energy & Environment
The EU scrambles to secure critical minerals for its green transition
Rare earth elements present a double-edged sword: They are essential to net-zero targets but come with their own environmental impacts.
Can Bulgaria break its political stalemate?
25 Oct 24 EU Institutions
Can Bulgaria break its political stalemate?
Bulgarians are set to go to the ballot box yet again on Sunday amid widespread concern over the EU member state's democratic future.
Op-ed: Why EU's AI development needs a CERN moment
23 Oct 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why EU's AI development needs a CERN moment
The bloc can still take the lead in developing trustworthy AI models, but it will require substantial cross-border investments and an EU-wide initiative to pool resources, talent and ambition.
What's next for the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact?
22 Oct 24 EU Institutions
What's next for the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact?
Many member states are hardening their borders — before the migration deal they agreed to months ago is even implemented.
Beyond itching: Tackling Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus Partner Content
21 Oct 24
Beyond itching: Tackling Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus
Significant progress is being made in the fight against Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus but sustaining strong momentum is crucial to making a profound impact on patients’ lives, writes Sandra Ruckstuhl, Head of Corporate and External
Affairs, CSL Vifor
Op-ed: Why Ukraine leads the way on digital integration with the EU
21 Oct 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why Ukraine leads the way on digital integration with the EU
As Ukraine moves closer to the EU, it has demonstrated its ability to make a strong contribution to the bloc’s future. Digital integration is a priority for the candidate country.