Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington
28 Jul Member States

Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington

A profoundly asymmetric trade deal with the US leaves the EU weakened, but Brussels says it could have been a lot worse.
by Federica Di Sario
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
25 Jul EU Institutions
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
Op-ed: A national approach to health is not an obstacle to European integration
28 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: A national approach to health is not an obstacle to European integration
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
24 Jul EU Institutions
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
MEPs clash over tax transparency rules
13 Jun
MEPs clash over tax transparency rules
Parliament's EPP and ALDE groups have been accused of trying to put a "spoke in the wheel" of attempts to introduce new rules on tax transparency.
Violeta Bulc: The current challenges that the transport sector faces present opportunities for women
13 Jun
Violeta Bulc: The current challenges that the transport sector faces present opportunities for women
European transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc on the new EU mobility package, gender equality in transport, and her own experience as one of Europe's few female entrepreneurs.
Parliament could spend half a billion euros rebuilding Brussels HQ
13 Jun
Parliament could spend half a billion euros rebuilding Brussels HQ
Parliament is reportedly considering spending almost half a billion euros to rebuild part of its building in the city.
EU Parliament group leaders highlight urgency of Brexit talks
13 Jun
EU Parliament group leaders highlight urgency of Brexit talks
Three of Parliament's group leaders have stressed the need for the Brexit talks to start as soon as possible, regardless of the UK electoral result.
Renewables are crucial to reducing CO2 emissions Partner Content
13 Jun
Renewables are crucial to reducing CO2 emissions
Renewables are crucial to reducing CO2 emissions, writes Gert De Block.
Sustainable Energy: The clean energy transition can showcase the EU at its best
13 Jun
Sustainable Energy: The clean energy transition can showcase the EU at its best
This year's EU Sustainable Energy Week comes at a particularly interesting time, writes Dominique Ristori.
Does the UK election result mean a soft Brexit is back on the cards?
13 Jun
Does the UK election result mean a soft Brexit is back on the cards?
Former Liberal MEP Andrew Duff has said the UK election result has increased the prospects of a soft Brexit.
Theresa May slammed for DUP alliance
13 Jun
Theresa May slammed for DUP alliance
MEPs say UK Prime Minister Theresa May has "come unstuck" after calling a snap election which has resulted in a hung parliament.
Issue 457 | 12 June 2017
12 Jun
Issue 457 | 12 June 2017
Violeta Bulc interview, EU Sustainable Energy Week, Cleaner Cars, Performers' Rights, Antimicrobial Resistance, e-Privacy, Low-Risk Pesticides 5 questions with Hilde Vautmans and more.
EU leaders react to UK general election result
09 Jun
EU leaders react to UK general election result
Senior EU figures have reacted to the outcome of the UK general election, which has resulted in a hung parliament.
UK planning ‘generous’ EU citizens’ rights deal
09 Jun
UK planning ‘generous’ EU citizens’ rights deal
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reportedly instructed British civil servants to begin preparing an opening negotiating offer on EU citizens’ rights.
EDD2017: EU leaders sign Consensus on European development
09 Jun
EDD2017: EU leaders sign Consensus on European development
Leaders from the main EU institutions have committed to work more closely together on development cooperation.
UK general election result spells uncertainty for start of Brexit talks
09 Jun
UK general election result spells uncertainty for start of Brexit talks
European Commissioner Günther Oettinger has warned that Brexit talks could be delayed after the UK's general election resulted in a hung parliament.
MEPs demand review of 21st Century Fox-Sky merger
09 Jun
MEPs demand review of 21st Century Fox-Sky merger
Four centre-left MEPs have called for a detailed review of the proposed merger between broadcasting giants 21st Century Fox and Sky.
Reconciling diverse forms of work with stability and social rights Partner Content
08 Jun
Reconciling diverse forms of work with stability and social rights
In today’s highly diversified and segmented labour market, how can we ensure that access to social protection is balanced across all types of worker, asks Denis Pennel.
Commission outlines proposals for future of EU defence
07 Jun
Commission outlines proposals for future of EU defence
The Commission has outlined possible scenarios on the future of European defence, an issue recently under the spotlight during US President Donald Trump's visit to Brussels.
Netherlands approves ratification of EU-Ukraine association agreement
07 Jun
Netherlands approves ratification of EU-Ukraine association agreement
The European Commission has welcomed Dutch approval of the ratification of the association agreement between the EU and Ukraine.
Just add digital? Partner Content
06 Jun
Just add digital?
Europe has all the ingredients for a smooth transition towards the connected age – now it needs to get the mixture right, argues Tony Graziano.
Farage denies being person of interest in FBI investigation
02 Jun
Farage denies being person of interest in FBI investigation
British MEP Nigel Farage has dismissed a report that he is a person of interest in the FBI's investigation into possible collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
Trump slammed for pulling out of Paris agreement
02 Jun
Trump slammed for pulling out of Paris agreement
US President Donald Trump has sparked furore in Europe and beyond after he announced that America will controversially withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. 
5 questions with... Indrek Tarand
02 Jun
5 questions with... Indrek Tarand
Electoral law, party politics and muddling through.

 

Copyright laws must work for the many, not the few
02 Jun
Copyright laws must work for the many, not the few
The Commission's proposed ancillary right for publishers might have a limited effect on big commercial websites, but could spell disaster for innovative start-ups, warns Daniel Dalton.
Copyright reform: The EU needs to embrace innovation
02 Jun
Copyright reform: The EU needs to embrace innovation
We need to ensure the new copyright rules are fit for purpose, says Catherine Stihler.
A cross-border healthcare network to cure childhood cancers Partner Content
01 Jun
A cross-border healthcare network to cure childhood cancers
Children with cancer deserve the best possible healthcare, wherever it may be found, writes Ruth Ladenstein.