China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
25 Jul EU Institutions

China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough

Hopes that this week’s EU-China summit would herald closer relations are now a distant memory, with Beijing showing no intention of fixing spiralling trade imbalances with the EU.
by Federica Di Sario
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
23 Jul Member States
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
Op-ed: Digital health can position Europe as a global leader in care innovation
25 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Digital health can position Europe as a global leader in care innovation
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
24 Jul EU Institutions
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
CAP reform: There is an opportunity in every crisis
21 Mar
CAP reform: There is an opportunity in every crisis
Bureaucracy is not a compulsory component of a common European agricultural policy, writes Peter Jahr.
Brexit: MEPs write to David Davis demanding clarity on citizens' rights
21 Mar
Brexit: MEPs write to David Davis demanding clarity on citizens' rights
Fourteen British MEPs have written to UK Brexit secretary David Davis saying they fear citizens will be “held hostage” in the ongoing Brexit talks.
Udo Bullmann elected as new S&D group leader
21 Mar
Udo Bullmann elected as new S&D group leader
Veteran German deputy Udo Bullmann has been elected leader of the European Parliament’s S&D group.
Cambridge Analytica revelations are only 'tip of the iceberg', warns EU data protection chief
20 Mar
Cambridge Analytica revelations are only 'tip of the iceberg', warns EU data protection chief
The EU’s data protection watchdog has voiced “real concern” at revelations that Facebook and data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica may have misused confidential information.
MEPs to grill EU Commission over Selmayr appointment
20 Mar
MEPs to grill EU Commission over Selmayr appointment
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will be asked to provide further information on the controversial appointment of his new secretary-general Martin Selmayr.
CoR: Uncertainty over Brexit preventing regions from preparing for impact
20 Mar
CoR: Uncertainty over Brexit preventing regions from preparing for impact
A new report says that “uncertainty” surrounding the nature of the future EU-UK relationship “complicates the process of adjustment” for many EU regions when the UK exits the EU.
EU and UK reach agreement on Brexit transition period
20 Mar
EU and UK reach agreement on Brexit transition period
The UK and EU have agreed on a "large part" of the agreement that will lead to the "orderly withdrawal" of the UK.
Nato annual report: Most member states have increased defence spending
19 Mar
Nato annual report: Most member states have increased defence spending
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that “in an unpredictable world, the alliance is stepping up to keep our nations safe”.
Salisbury attack: EU urged to sanction Putin
19 Mar
Salisbury attack: EU urged to sanction Putin
German MEP Rebecca Harms has called on EU countries to boycott the World Cup due to be held in Russia this summer.
Issue 472 | 19 March 2018
19 Mar
Issue 472 | 19 March 2018
Bulgarian PM Boyko Borissov interview, ePivacy, Copyright, Fire Safety, Online Gambling, CAP Post-2020, Smart Farming, Foreign Investment,Sustainable Finance, Listeria, ASEM, 5 questions with Peter Kouroumbashev and more...
Science and Democracy: safeguarding the right to science, also in agriculture Partner Content
19 Mar
Science and Democracy: safeguarding the right to science, also in agriculture
The upcoming World Congress for Freedom of Scientific Research will help raise awareness of the need for legislation to embrace the right to science, explains Marco Cappato.
EU leaders stay mum on Russia election result as Salisbury attack case escalates
19 Mar
EU leaders stay mum on Russia election result as Salisbury attack case escalates
Results from this weekend’s election confirm that Vladimir Putin will serve a fourth term as Russian President. Officially his vote share - in an election in which strong opposition had not been allowed - was put at more than 76 per cent.  
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.
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.