How Ukraine is losing the Donbas
07 Nov Foreign & Security Policy

How Ukraine is losing the Donbas

After years of fierce resistance, Ukraine’s Donbas region is falling through attrition. Russia’s relentless advance has turned the country’s industrial heart into a symbol of exhaustion and loss.
by Anna Conkling
Op-ed: Europe must be a climate policy leader for the sake of its society
10 Nov EU Institutions
Op-ed: Europe must be a climate policy leader for the sake of its society
EU defence commissioner calls for ‘rationality to prevail’ in frozen asset dispute
06 Nov Member States
EU defence commissioner calls for ‘rationality to prevail’ in frozen asset dispute
Inside Sweden’s gang war: How digital platforms are fuelling youth violence
04 Nov Member States
Inside Sweden’s gang war: How digital platforms are fuelling youth violence
25 Oct 17
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.
25 Oct 17
Mainstreaming mental health
Mental health may not be a core EU competence, but policymakers are doing what they can to tackle the issue.
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25 Oct 17
Early detection is key to tackling brain disorders
Early detection and integrated healthcare are key to tackling brain disorders, argues David Nutt.
25 Oct 17
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.
25 Oct 17
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.
24 Oct 17
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.”
24 Oct 17
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.
24 Oct 17
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.
24 Oct 17
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. 
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24 Oct 17
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.
24 Oct 17
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.
24 Oct 17
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.
23 Oct 17
MEPs descend on Strasbourg for second plenary this month
Brexit, posted workers directive and more on this week's plenary agenda.
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23 Oct 17
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
23 Oct 17
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.
23 Oct 17
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
MEPs are set to vote this week on the marketing authorisation of controversial herbicide, glyphosate.
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23 Oct 17
EU needs connectivity to reach SDGs
Europe needs connectivity if it is to reach its sustainable development goals, writes Charles Ding.
23 Oct 17
ICT companies can be SDG champions
The ICT sector can be a driver in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
23 Oct 17
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.
20 Oct 17
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.
20 Oct 17
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
20 Oct 17
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.
20 Oct 17
Europe braces for salmonella outbreak
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has voiced concern at the new outbreak of salmonella across Europe.
20 Oct 17
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.