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
MEPs warn against UK government plans for EU nationals
24 Oct
MEPs warn against UK government plans for EU nationals
MEPs have written a letter to UK interior minister Amber Rudd complaining about plans to  to force EU nationals to add their names to a register in the transition period immediately after Brexit. 
Strategic industries with sustainable value chains are the basis of Europe’s new economy Partner Content
24 Oct
Strategic industries with sustainable value chains are the basis of Europe’s new economy
Strategic industries with sustainable value chains are the basis of Europe’s new economy, writes Kjetil Ebbesberg.
Reindustrialisation is essential to relaunching EU economy
24 Oct
Reindustrialisation is essential to relaunching EU economy
It’s time to recognise the importance of our industrial sector and bring production back to Europe, argues Patrizia Toia.
Elżbieta Bieńkowska: EU industry must adapt to remain competitive
24 Oct
Elżbieta Bieńkowska: EU industry must adapt to remain competitive
European internal market, industry, entrepreneurship and SMEs Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska shares her plans for boosting the EU’s industrial competitiveness, avoiding another dieselgate scandal and keeping up with disruptive technology.
MEPs descend on Strasbourg for second plenary this month
23 Oct
MEPs descend on Strasbourg for second plenary this month
Brexit, posted workers directive and more on this week's plenary agenda.
Bioplastics: Helping the EU ‘close the loop’ Partner Content
23 Oct
Bioplastics: Helping the EU ‘close the loop’
Bioplastics are a key element in Europe’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy, writes Hasso von Pogrell
Fertilisers regulation: EU must keep the door open to innovation
23 Oct
Fertilisers regulation: EU must keep the door open to innovation
To truly benefit farmers and foster innovation, the new EU fertilisers regulation must be technologically neutral, says Jan Huitema.
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
23 Oct
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
MEPs are set to vote this week on the marketing authorisation of controversial herbicide, glyphosate.
Movers and Shakers | 23 October 2017
23 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 23 October 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 23 October 2017
EU needs connectivity to reach SDGs Partner Content
23 Oct
EU needs connectivity to reach SDGs
Europe needs connectivity if it is to reach its sustainable development goals, writes Charles Ding.
ICT companies can be SDG champions
23 Oct
ICT companies can be SDG champions
The ICT sector can be a driver in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
23 Oct
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
Elżbieta Bieńkowska interview, New Industrial Policy Strategy, Mental Health, Sustainable Innovation,Biofuels,Energy Union, Cardiovascular Disease, Cohesion Policy, SME Week, 5 questions with Marek Plura and more.
EU leaders adopt conciliatory tone following Council summit
20 Oct
EU leaders adopt conciliatory tone following Council summit
Detailed trade issues are already going on behind the scenes between the EU and UK, Syed Kamall has revealed.
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
20 Oct
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
Policymakers and the animal health industry have a duty to work together, says EU's health and food safety Commissioner
EU agencies discuss need for greater public trust in their work
20 Oct
EU agencies discuss need for greater public trust in their work
The European ombudsman, the EU’s official watchdog, says there is a need for greater public trust in the work of EU agencies.
Europe braces for salmonella outbreak
20 Oct
Europe braces for salmonella outbreak
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has voiced concern at the new outbreak of salmonella across Europe.
EU beefs up anti-terrorism funding
20 Oct
EU beefs up anti-terrorism funding
The EU has announced that it will put €18.5m this year and over €100m next year of funding towards tackling terrorism.
MEPs call on EU Commission to investigate murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
18 Oct
MEPs call on EU Commission to investigate murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
MEPs from across the political divide have demanded a deep and thorough investigation by the Commission into the murder of Maltese investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia.
EU urged to do more to combat poverty
18 Oct
EU urged to do more to combat poverty
Campaigners have joined forces to call for more concerted action to combat poverty and social exclusion.
Future of cohesion policy to involve 'radical rethink'
18 Oct
Future of cohesion policy to involve 'radical rethink'
European regional policy Commissioner Corina Crețu has warned that the upcoming review of the EU’s regional funding policy will be tough and difficult. 
Charles Tannock: UK must continue to cooperate with EU on security issues
17 Oct
Charles Tannock: UK must continue to cooperate with EU on security issues
UK MEP Charles Tannock has told a conference that security “must remain a priority” in the future relationship between the UK and EU.
Juncker and May fail to impress after latest Brexit meeting
17 Oct
Juncker and May fail to impress after latest Brexit meeting
MEPs have been left unimpressed by the outcome of a meeting in Brussels on Monday between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
Claude Moraes: UK must provide further clarity on post-Brexit security cooperation
16 Oct
Claude Moraes: UK must provide further clarity on post-Brexit security cooperation
As UK Prime Minister Theresa May made a fresh bid to end the Brexit deadlock, senior Labour MEP Claude Moraes has called for further clarity on the UK’s plans to quit the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 16 October 2017
16 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 16 October 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 16 October 2017