Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy

Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic

As Arctic sea ice melts, Russia is racing to control new trade routes, extract untapped resources, and cement its military influence in a rapidly shifting region.
by Eloise Hardy
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
03 Jul EU Institutions
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
25 Oct
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
Parliament has been told that the files of 15 MEPs who have been accused of sexual harassment must immediately be opened for public scrutiny.
Mainstreaming mental health
25 Oct
Mainstreaming mental health
Mental health may not be a core EU competence, but policymakers are doing what they can to tackle the issue.
Early detection is key to tackling brain disorders Partner Content
25 Oct
Early detection is key to tackling brain disorders
Early detection and integrated healthcare are key to tackling brain disorders, argues David Nutt.
Mental health: EU must recognise the challenges and adopt exceptional measures
25 Oct
Mental health: EU must recognise the challenges and adopt exceptional measures
The EU must find more innovative ways for its policies to have an impact on mental health, says Adina Vălean.
EU must highlight importance of mental health in all policies
25 Oct
EU must highlight importance of mental health in all policies
Recognition of the importance of mental health is increasing, but it’s crucial for Parliament to ensure more action is taken, writes Deirdre Clune.
Malta: MEPs call for Prime Minister Muscat to resign
24 Oct
Malta: MEPs call for Prime Minister Muscat to resign
The Maltese government has been urged to quit over its “failure to properly investigate allegations of money-laundering.”
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
24 Oct
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
Parliament has formally objected to the Commission’s proposal to extend the EU licence for glyphosate-based herbicides by 10 years.
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace encouraged to come forward
24 Oct
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace encouraged to come forward
Women working in the EU who have experienced sexual harassment are being encouraged to come forward.
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.