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
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
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
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.
EU policymakers mark International Women's Day
08 Mar
EU policymakers mark International Women's Day
Greens/EFA group MEP Terry Reintke has submitted a petition to Parliament President Antonio Tajani calling for a zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment in the institution.
Uncertainty over post-Brexit citizens’ rights must end, say Verhofstadt and Tajani
08 Mar
Uncertainty over post-Brexit citizens’ rights must end, say Verhofstadt and Tajani
Defending rights of EU nationals in UK and British citizens in EU, should be Brexit priority for MEPs, says Parliament President.
Bye, bye CECED, Hello APPLiA
08 Mar
Bye, bye CECED, Hello APPLiA
APPLiA is the new name of the Brussels-based association representing the home appliance manufacturers in Europe. 
5 questions with... Terry Reintke
08 Mar
5 questions with... Terry Reintke
Terry Reintke (Greens/EFA, DE) is a member of Parliament’s women’s rights and gender equality committee.
Is the EU institutionally racist?
08 Mar
Is the EU institutionally racist?
MEPs believe the Commission is failing to recognise its problem with recruiting and promoting non-white staff.
Brexit: EU Parliament to call for association agreement with UK
08 Mar
Brexit: EU Parliament to call for association agreement with UK
Parliament will next week be asked to back a draft resolution calling for an association agreement with the UK after it exits the EU.
Malmström ticked all boxes, says European Aluminium
08 Mar
Malmström ticked all boxes, says European Aluminium
European Aluminium applauds EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström’s statements concerning the potential US tariffs against all aluminium products from Europe. The association representing the entire aluminium value chain with more than 600 plants all across Europe encourages the executive body to take the necessary actions to fight for European jobs by applying WTO-compatible tools.
On the importance of introducing a gender dimension to trade agreements
08 Mar
On the importance of introducing a gender dimension to trade agreements
Both the EU and its partners would benefit greatly from introducing a gender dimension to trade agreements, says Barbara Matera.
EU policies need more gender equality
08 Mar
EU policies need more gender equality
EU policymaking must go further on gender equality, writes Claudia Țapardel.
EU membership matters for gender equality
08 Mar
EU membership matters for gender equality
The EU has long been a truly progressive institution in terms of women’s rights and the fight for greater gender equality, says Mary Honeyball.
Equality is an economic and social imperative
08 Mar
Equality is an economic and social imperative
It is the end of an era for all-male panels thanks to a great initiative called The Brussels Binder, writes Madi Sharma.
Donald Tusk outlines possible areas of EU-UK cooperation post-Brexit
07 Mar
Donald Tusk outlines possible areas of EU-UK cooperation post-Brexit
European Council President Donald Tusk has insisted the EU “does not want to build a wall”, but Brexit means “we will be drifting apart”.
UK would seek to remain part of European Medicines Agency under socialist government
07 Mar
UK would seek to remain part of European Medicines Agency under socialist government
British shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth warns Brussels audience that pledge to stay in the EMA part of UK Labour’s ‘consistent approach’ to Brexit.
MEPs outline plans for delegation visit to Slovakia
07 Mar
MEPs outline plans for delegation visit to Slovakia
More details have emerged about Parliament's delegation to Slovakia to investigate the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and his partner.
Parliament to vote on new Brexit resolution next week
07 Mar
Parliament to vote on new Brexit resolution next week
Parliament’s political group leaders are set to endorse a draft resolution on future EU-UK relations.
MEPs intensify scrutiny on Martin Selmayr appointment
07 Mar
MEPs intensify scrutiny on Martin Selmayr appointment
New European Commission secretary general comes under fresh attack from MEPs.
MFF post-2020: Why the EU should cut back on CAP
06 Mar
MFF post-2020: Why the EU should cut back on CAP
Cutting back on agricultural subsidies would help plug the Brexit-shaped hole in the EU budget and allow for more funding to solve the migration and euro crises, argues Bernd Kölmel.
MFF post-2020 is a unique opportunity for EU reform
06 Mar
MFF post-2020 is a unique opportunity for EU reform
The new MFF is a unique opportunity for the EU to reform its budget and make it more effective, writes Petr Zahradník.
MFF post-2020 negotiations should be used to put an end to 'business as usual'
06 Mar
MFF post-2020 negotiations should be used to put an end to 'business as usual'
Europe must give itself the means to succeed and make room for more budgetary flexibility, says Jean Arthuis.
Rare disease research: Why EU countries must pool their resources
06 Mar
Rare disease research: Why EU countries must pool their resources
Research has increased over the last two decades, but, there is a lack of research to cover every one of over 6000 identified rare diseases, writes Yann Le Cam.
Siegfried Mureşan: The more united the Parliament, the greater the role it will play in the MFF negotiations
06 Mar
Siegfried Mureşan: The more united the Parliament, the greater the role it will play in the MFF negotiations
As the EU takes on further competences, including tackling the migration crisis and involving itself in security and defence, it is also facing the financial challenge of Brexit. Siegfried Mureşan outlines the possible challenges in the negotiations for the next MFF post-2020.
Italian election results in hung parliament
05 Mar
Italian election results in hung parliament
Italy is predicted to face a prolonged period of political instability after voters delivered a hung parliament in national elections at the weekend.
Alignment on animal health rules essential post-Brexit Partner Content
05 Mar
Alignment on animal health rules essential post-Brexit
Brussels, 5 March 2018; Following the publication of the draft Withdrawal Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom, and the recent UK Prime Minister’s Mansion House address, AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see the importance of animal health given a prime focus in discussions.