Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions

Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal

The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
by Federica Di Sario
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
09 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
10 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
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)
CECED/EEBUS/Energy@home Press Release
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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.
20 Jun 17
Brexit talks: Barnier says a 'fair deal is perfectly possible' for both the EU and UK from the Brexit negotiations
Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, was speaking after the opening round of talks in Brussels on Monday with David Davis, who heads the UK’s negotiating team.
20 Jun 17
Preventing the exposure of nurses and health professionals to hazardous drugs
Every year more than 12.7 million health professionals in Europe, including 7.3 million nurses, are exposed to carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic hazardous drugs. 
19 Jun 17
Brexit talks: Who's who
Get to know the key figures in both sides' negotiating teams. 
19 Jun 17
Brexit: European Parliament chiefs emphasise need for legal certainty on citizens' rights
Antonio Tajani and Guy Verhofstadt have again stressed the need to protect citizens as negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU formally started on Monday.
19 Jun 17
Brexit talks get underway
The UK embarked on its historic negotiations to leave the EU on Monday as the first official Brexit talks get underway in Brussels.
19 Jun 17
Europe is its citizens
Magnus Berntsson explains why he wants the Assembly of European Regions to facilitate dialogue and cooperation between citizens across the continent.
16 Jun 17
Brexit talks to begin Monday 19 June
Negotiations on the UK’s departure from the EU will start on Monday, it has been confirmed.
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16 Jun 17
Europe's long-term sustainable energy future is not a given
Europe's long-term sustainable energy future is not a given, argues Eirik Wærness.