Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
Europe must invest (much) more in research and education collaboration Partner Content
19 Mar
Europe must invest (much) more in research and education collaboration
Investment in research and education not only brings the highest European added value, it is also the most effective long-term, future-oriented commitment that the EU can make towards its citizens, writes Rolf Tarrach.
Online gambling is a gateway to match-fixing
19 Mar
Online gambling is a gateway to match-fixing
Online gambling is a gateway to the scourge of match-fixing, and EU member states must coordinate their efforts for better regulation, writes Marc Tarabella.
Fire safety: Every fire victim is one too many Partner Content
19 Mar
Fire safety: Every fire victim is one too many
Every fire victim is one too many, writes Quentin de Hults.
Opposites attract: three main ideologies, one common threat Partner Content
19 Mar
Opposites attract: three main ideologies, one common threat
In recent years the EU has experienced a bewildering wave of terrorist attacks from groups and individuals.
Fire safety: Prevention needs to be a priority for EU policymakers
19 Mar
Fire safety: Prevention needs to be a priority for EU policymakers
Emma McClarkin explains why we need further action from the EU on fire safety in buildings.
EU and UK businesses ‘in denial’ over hard trade-offs lying ahead on Brexit, new study reveals
16 Mar
EU and UK businesses ‘in denial’ over hard trade-offs lying ahead on Brexit, new study reveals
First ever social media study of industry attitudes to Brexit shows divergence of views across sectors.
MEPs call for sanctions against Marcel de Graaff for allegedly racist comments
15 Mar
MEPs call for sanctions against Marcel de Graaff for allegedly racist comments
More than 50 MEPs have given their support to demands for a formal censure of controversial ENF group member Marcel de Graaff for allegedly racist comments.
British MEPs clash during EU Parliament Brexit debate
15 Mar
British MEPs clash during EU Parliament Brexit debate
A bitter war of words has broken out in the European Parliament between British MEPs over Brexit.
Circular economy remains a dream to come true
15 Mar
Circular economy remains a dream to come true
The circular economy package has the potential to yield incredible results for Europe’s economy and resource efficiency, but member states are using loopholes to avoid implementing key measures, says Benedek Jávor.
EU Parliament approves new Brexit resolution, EMA Amsterdam relocation
15 Mar
EU Parliament approves new Brexit resolution, EMA Amsterdam relocation
MEPs have voted to endorse a resolution laying out a possible association framework for future EU-UK relations post-Brexit.
14 Mar
Keep calm and let Africa take the lead
The EU–Africa Dialogue: Supporting communities in wildlife conservation.
MEPs blast Trump amid ongoing steel tariffs row
14 Mar
MEPs blast Trump amid ongoing steel tariffs row
MEPs have warned of a looming trade war amid criticism of US President Donald Trump’s plans to impose heavy tariffs on trade in steel and aluminium.
Moscovici unveils plans for tax crackdown on digital companies
14 Mar
Moscovici unveils plans for tax crackdown on digital companies
European economic affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici has outlined upcoming plans for a tax crackdown on digital companies, admitting that the current system is not fit for purpose.
MEPs call on UK to provide clarity ahead of Brexit vote
13 Mar
MEPs call on UK to provide clarity ahead of Brexit vote
MEPs on Tuesday debated guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations, which takes the form of a 19-page resolution which members are expected to back in a vote later this week.
Selmayrgate: Commission on the defensive as MEPs demand answers
13 Mar
Selmayrgate: Commission on the defensive as MEPs demand answers
On Monday night at the start of the Strasbourg plenary, MEPs quizzed European budget and human resources Commissioner Günther Oettinger on the Commission’s appointment policy. 
Society must accept mental illness as the equal to physical disease
13 Mar
Society must accept mental illness as the equal to physical disease
Mental health should be considered on a par with physical health and this should be reflected in the way our healthcare systems deal with mental disease, writes Tomáš Zdechovský.
MEPs threaten to postpone approval of Commission budget amid Selmayr row
12 Mar
MEPs threaten to postpone approval of Commission budget amid Selmayr row
MEPs say that the case of Martin Selmayr, whose promotion to head the Commission’s civil service has sparked fury, shows that “promotion of  EU posts must go to the best not to the best connected.”
Movers and Shakers | 12 March 2018
12 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 12 March 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 12 March 2018
Cecilia Malmström in ‘frank discussion’ with US on trade dispute
12 Mar
Cecilia Malmström in ‘frank discussion’ with US on trade dispute
European trade Commissioner voices fresh concerns over US tariffs on steel and aluminium.
EU and US on verge of trade war over Trump duties on steel and aluminium
12 Mar
EU and US on verge of trade war over Trump duties on steel and aluminium
New tariffs will hurt US as well as EU say policy experts.
MEPs urge thorough investigation of Slovak journalist's murder ahead of plenary debate
12 Mar
MEPs urge thorough investigation of Slovak journalist's murder ahead of plenary debate
MEPs will this week hold a formal debate in Parliament on the murder of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his partner Martina Kušnírová.
The digital single market: What happened?
12 Mar
The digital single market: What happened?
In trying to fulfil its digital single market aspiration, the Commission may have made things worse for online entrepreneurs and consumers alike, writes Daniel Dalton.
GMOinfo.EU brings you factual information on GMOs in your language
09 Mar
GMOinfo.EU brings you factual information on GMOs in your language
EuropaBio, together with partners in 11 countries, is launching the GMOinfo.eu website, which includes important information about GMOs in 10 different languages.
EU braces for trade war as US announces steel tariffs
09 Mar
EU braces for trade war as US announces steel tariffs
US President Donald Trump has sparked fury after he unveiled controversial plans to impose tariffs of 25 per cent on steel imports and 10 per cent on aluminium, with provisional exceptions for Canada and Mexico.