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
by Federica Di Sario
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
How Europe became 'collateral damage' in the US-China trade war
03 Nov EU Institutions
How Europe became 'collateral damage' in the US-China trade war
The EU’s funding plans for Kyiv hit a Belgian wall — now what?
31 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
The EU’s funding plans for Kyiv hit a Belgian wall — now what?
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06 Jun 17
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.
02 Jun 17
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.
02 Jun 17
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. 
02 Jun 17
5 questions with... Indrek Tarand
Electoral law, party politics and muddling through.

 

02 Jun 17
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.
02 Jun 17
Copyright reform: The EU needs to embrace innovation
We need to ensure the new copyright rules are fit for purpose, says Catherine Stihler.
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01 Jun 17
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.
01 Jun 17
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.
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01 Jun 17
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.
01 Jun 17
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.
31 May 17
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. 
31 May 17
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.
31 May 17
Europe is on the right path for sustainable agriculture - but there's room for improvement
Europe is on the right path for sustainable agriculture, but it needs a more coherent framework, says Ulrike Müller.
31 May 17
How can EU consume and produce fairer and better?
If the EU wants to reach its sustainable development goals, it must rethink its food production model, writes Stefan Eck.
31 May 17
UN 2030 agenda is an opportunity for Europe
When passing legislation, it's important for the EU to ensure it sticks to its sustainable development commitments, writes José Inácio Faria.
31 May 17
Seb Dance: A nuanced response to people like Farage is pointless
Seb Dance on why he called Nigel Farage a liar, why he believes Brexit could end up as a race to the bottom and why sustainability actually matters.
30 May 17
Juncker defensive in Panama Papers committee hearing
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has defended the executive's efforts to combat tax evasion and also his own role as former Prime Minister and finance minister of Luxembourg.
30 May 17
Tobacco epidemic weighing heavily on Europe
EU countries are not doing enough to implement tobacco control policies, says Nessa Childers.
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30 May 17
EU must address shortages of anti-cancer medicines
EU must address shortages of essential anti-cancer medicines, argues Josep Tabernero.
30 May 17
European Week Against Cancer: Increase prevention, improve access
Improving access to cancer medicines can benefit from the actions of many stakeholders, writes Alojz Peterle.
30 May 17
EU Commission ramping up action on rare cancer
The Commission is ramping up action on rare cancer, explains Xavier Prats Monné.
30 May 17
Will MEPs back country-by-country tax reporting?
MEPs are being urged to back a new report that calls for country-by-country tax reporting for multinational companies.
30 May 17
Issue 456 | 29 May 2017
Seb Dance interview, fertilizers regulation, copyright, PNR, European week against cancer, 5 questions with Indrek Tarand and more.
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30 May 17
Time for a quantum leap in EU research funding
Europe needs more ambitious research funding, or risks losing precious knowledge, writes Rolf Tarrach.