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
New EU novel food regulation comes into force
04 Jan
New EU novel food regulation comes into force
The European Union’s new regulation on novel food has formally come into force.
Leeuwarden and Valletta become European capitals of culture
03 Jan
Leeuwarden and Valletta become European capitals of culture
The Dutch town of Leeuwarden and Valletta in Malta will hold the title of European capital of culture for one year from 1 January.
New EU anti-money laundering legislation comes into force
03 Jan
New EU anti-money laundering legislation comes into force
As of 1 January, national tax authorities will have direct access to information on the beneficial owners of companies, trusts and other entities, as well as customer due diligence records of companies.
EU Bulgarian presidency will promote policies targeting young people
02 Jan
EU Bulgarian presidency will promote policies targeting young people
This presidency will strive to promote constructive debate, says Georgi Pirinski.
Bulgarian Council presidency must foster real debate on future of EU finances
02 Jan
Bulgarian Council presidency must foster real debate on future of EU finances
Iskra Mihaylova expects real debate on the future of EU finances beyond 2020, as well as structural reforms.
Bulgarian EU Council presidency will work to overhaul migration policy
02 Jan
Bulgarian EU Council presidency will work to overhaul migration policy
Bulgaria will focus on overhauling EU migration policy, says Emil Radev.
Bulgarian EU Council presidency programme is disappointing
02 Jan
Bulgarian EU Council presidency programme is disappointing
The presidency programme falls short of Peter Kouroumbashev's expectations, but it's not too late to produce a better version, he writes.
Bulgarian EU Council presidency: Time is right to develop relations with the Balkans
02 Jan
Bulgarian EU Council presidency: Time is right to develop relations with the Balkans
The time is right to discuss the EU accession of the Balkan states, says Angel Dzhambazki.
EU aviation strategy: Turbulent times?
21 Dec
EU aviation strategy: Turbulent times?
Two years after the Commission presented its aviation strategy, Jacek P. Krawczyk wonders if industry and policymakers are on the same page.
EU aviation rules must ensure fair and open skies
21 Dec
EU aviation rules must ensure fair and open skies
The new aviation competition regulation must ensure fairness while leaving no room for protectionism, says Markus Pieper.
MEPs welcome EU decision to trigger article 7 procedure against Poland
20 Dec
MEPs welcome EU decision to trigger article 7 procedure against Poland
MEPs have welcomed the European Commission’s decision to open the rarely-used ‘article 7’ procedure against Poland.
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes progress on Animal Medicines Legislative Package Partner Content
20 Dec
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes progress on Animal Medicines Legislative Package
AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see the European Council receive the mandate to enter into trilogue negotiations with the Commission and the Parliament to agree on the final text of the new EU Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed Regulations.
Businesses unite in an Informal Brussels Network on Brexit
20 Dec
Businesses unite in an Informal Brussels Network on Brexit
Businesses unite in an Informal Brussels Network on Brexit.
Danuta Hübner on Brexit talks: The most difficult is still to come
20 Dec
Danuta Hübner on Brexit talks: The most difficult is still to come
Polish MEP Danuta Hübner has warned that “there is a long way to go” in the Brexit negotiations.
Real product testing does not entail superpowers, but right focus and financial resources
20 Dec
Real product testing does not entail superpowers, but right focus and financial resources
 The freshly published Market Surveillance Draft Regulation recognises the importance of market surveillance authorities.
Cybercrime: More needs to be done to help victims, Brussels conference told
19 Dec
Cybercrime: More needs to be done to help victims, Brussels conference told
Victims of cybercrime need to be given access to information about how to make a complaint and how to stand up for their rights, Maltese MEP Miriam Dalli has said.
Movers and Shakers | 19 December 2017
19 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 19 December 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 19 December 2017
Greening the Danube’s inland waterway transport
19 Dec
Greening the Danube’s inland waterway transport
Europe’s second longest river has major economic potential, but much more needs to be done to make the Danube inland waterway a real EU success story, a recent conference was told.
EU ombudsman asks Tusk to publish meeting information
18 Dec
EU ombudsman asks Tusk to publish meeting information
EU ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has asked European Council President Donald Tusk to consider publishing information about meetings he and his cabinet hold with interest representatives.
EU Commission to investigate Ikea tax dealings
18 Dec
EU Commission to investigate Ikea tax dealings
European competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has announced the opening of an investigation into the tax affairs of Ikea.
International Migrants Day: A shrinking humanitarian space for migration work
18 Dec
International Migrants Day: A shrinking humanitarian space for migration work
Humanitarian organisations must be able to deliver unconditional support to migrants, wherever they are, argues Denis Haveaux.
ITER turns 10: Paving an ambitious way to a sustainable future
18 Dec
ITER turns 10: Paving an ambitious way to a sustainable future
As ITER turns 10 years old, now is a good time to take stock of the progress and the challenges ahead, writes Martina Dlabajová.
ITER is a key project for Europe and the world
18 Dec
ITER is a key project for Europe and the world
ITER will revolutionise the world’s energy supplies, but we have no time to waste in diversifying our energy mix, says Edouard Martin.
Brexit talks: EU and UK accused of prioritising lobbyists over civil society
15 Dec
Brexit talks: EU and UK accused of prioritising lobbyists over civil society
Both the EU and UK have been condemned for “side-lining” concerns of civil society in the Brexit talks by allegedly granting “extremely privileged access to corporate lobbyists.”