Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
23 Jul Member States

Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand

Italy, France, Greece and Malta have raised concerns with the EU about a surge in migration through Libya. Some suspect Russian influence — but many experts argue Europe’s own mistakes in the region are driving the crisis.
by Eloise Hardy
Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
18 Jul Member States
Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
Op-ed: Denmark’s presidency must defend the rule of law loudly and unapologetically
22 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Denmark’s presidency must defend the rule of law loudly and unapologetically
Five answers about the EU’s bumper budget
17 Jul EU Institutions
Five answers about the EU’s bumper budget
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.
MEPs condemn Trump's decision to pull out of Paris climate deal
01 Jun
MEPs condemn Trump's decision to pull out of Paris climate deal
MEPs have reacted with alarm and dismay to news that the US will pull out of the Paris agreement.
Health is at the heart of Utrecht's urban development strategy Partner Content
01 Jun
Health is at the heart of Utrecht's urban development strategy
Health is at the heart of Utrecht's urban development strategy, writes Victor Everhardt.
EU cities will become 'smart' if they learn from each other
01 Jun
EU cities will become 'smart' if they learn from each other
Harnessing the potential of Europe's cities requires EU-wide cooperation, argues Roberto Viola.
OLAF shows off its 'excellent results' in new report
31 May
OLAF shows off its 'excellent results' in new report
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) says it stepped up its game in 2016, concentrating on large, transnational investigations, which often led to multi-million euro financial recommendations. 
Luxembourg systematically blocked EU tax evasion rules, says new report
31 May
Luxembourg systematically blocked EU tax evasion rules, says new report
A new report claims to show how the Luxembourg government has systematically blocked European laws to prevent tax evasion and obtained exemptions.