Inside Antwerp's battle to save the natural diamond trade
17 Sep Member States

Inside Antwerp's battle to save the natural diamond trade

Squeezed by a boom in lab diamonds, sanctions, and fresh tariffs, the Belgian city is fighting back to persuade people the shiny natural rocks are irreplaceable.
by Federica Di Sario
Trump’s oil ultimatum squeezes EU holdouts, but tightens US grip
16 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Trump’s oil ultimatum squeezes EU holdouts, but tightens US grip
Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality
15 Sep EU Institutions
Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
12 Sep Member States
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
27 Jun 17
EU Commission hits Google with record fine
The European Commission has ordered Google to pay a €2.4bn fine for breaching antitrust rules. 
27 Jun 17
EU must do better at enforcing arms exports rules
For the common position to work, member states must apply the criteria fully and coherently, writes Bodil Valero.
27 Jun 17
What will happen to UK agriculture post-Brexit?
No one knows what a post-Brexit UK agricultural policy will look like, explains James Nicholson.
26 Jun 17
Is now the time for urgent action on the misuse of antibiotics?
Total antimicrobial resistance is knocking on Europe's door. Is it time now for urgent and decisive action on the misuse of antibiotics?
26 Jun 17
Occupational Skin Cancer: Outdoor Workers’ number one enemy
Outdoor workers are at least twice as likely to contract skin cancer from exposure to the sun than indoor workers. Brian Johnson finds out why
26 Jun 17
Estonian EU Council presidency to focus on security, climate change - not Brexit
The incoming Estonian EU Council presidency will not become fixated on Brexit, according to the country's EU ambassador.
26 Jun 17
Concluding EU-Japan trade talks must be top priority
Concluding the EU-Japan trade agreement would benefit both sides, explains Pedro Silva Pereira.
26 Jun 17
Access to brain disorder treatment worsening in EU
The EU spends just over €3 a year per patient on research into brain disorders, while levels of access to treatment in many member states are worsening, a medical conference organised by the European Brain Council (EBC) heard.
26 Jun 17
Next generation internet summit: A digital future with high hopes
Frans Timmermans' vision of the future is technology-driven, but people-centred.
23 Jun 17
Moedas pays tribute to EU-Israel science cooperation
European research, science and innovation Commissioner Carlos Moedas has paid tribute to the relationships between the EU and Israel in the field of science and technology.
23 Jun 17
Campaigners unimpressed with Theresa May's proposals
Campaigners fighting for the legal rights of citizens after the UK exits the EU have given a mixed response to news that Britain is ready to allow about three million EU citizens living in the UK to stay after Brexit.
23 Jun 17
Mariya Gabriel promises to complete digital single market if confirmed as EU commissioner
MEPs quiz former Bulgarian member over suitability for top EU digital post.
23 Jun 17
EU leaders consider Theresa May's citizens' rights offer
EU leaders on Friday were digesting an offer from UK Prime Minister Theresa May that would allow about three million EU citizens living in the UK to stay after Brexit.
23 Jun 17
Emily O'Reilly: Lack of transparency damaging EU
European ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has called on the Council to further increase the transparency of law-making.
23 Jun 17
The Brexit talks have begun - what now?
The Brexit talks are underway, but Teams Barnier and Davis have a long and complicated road ahead of them.
23 Jun 17
Issue 458 | 26 June 2017
Brexit talks begin, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Future-Proofing Workers Rights, Skin Cancer, Antimicrobial Resistance, EU-Japan Trade, Future Internet, Arms Export Control, 5 questions with Fulvio Martusciello and more.
23 Jun 17
Smart appliances come to EU Sustainable Energy Week (#SmartAtHome)
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22 Jun 17
Smart at Home
Smart appliances will bring huge benefits to European consumers, writes Paolo Falcioni.
22 Jun 17
Theresa May set to unveil new offer on the rights of EU citizens living in Britain
Meanwhile, MEPs hear evidence from British expats about ‘cloud of uncertainty’ hanging over millions of UK citizens.
22 Jun 17
Celebrating the achievements of our outstanding women engineers
The attention gained by International Women in Engineering Day is helping get the message out that engineering, mechanical and technical jobs are for girls too, explains Anthea McIntyre.
21 Jun 17
It's time to step up efforts to promote electric cars
Electric mobility has never been more accessible, but this requires much more action on the part of national, regional and local authorities, writes Lucy Anderson.
21 Jun 17
UK unprepared for Brexit talks, expert tells MEPs
A top legal expert has told Parliament there is little evidence that the UK government is prepared for the massive legal complexities of Brexit.
21 Jun 17
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
The Commission has put forward a number of proposals to decarbonise transport in Europe - now member states need a common framework, writes Henna Virkkunen.
21 Jun 17
Clean transport: We need to do more and better
Electric cars are an essential part of cleaning up our air, writes Karima Delli.