German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy

German rearmament tests time, money and resolve

As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
French election: Macron’s emphatic win brings huge relief to pro European Union supporters
08 May
French election: Macron’s emphatic win brings huge relief to pro European Union supporters
Victory tempered by Front National’s claim to now be France's main opposition party
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2017
08 May
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 May 2017
Brexit Roundup: Pöttering labels David Cameron ‘tragic’ | Uncertainty biggest Brexit impact so far | chance of ‘no deal’ increases following first salvoes over citizens’ rights
08 May
Brexit Roundup: Pöttering labels David Cameron ‘tragic’ | Uncertainty biggest Brexit impact so far | chance of ‘no deal’ increases following first salvoes over citizens’ rights
[British] manufacturers worried about facing barriers to their main export market, warns Socialist MEP Richard Corbett
TRAN Committee discusses cross-border parcel delivery services
05 May
TRAN Committee discusses cross-border parcel delivery services
On May 3, the TRAN Committee discussed a first draft on the cross-border parcel delivery services by rapporteur Lucy Anderson (S&D, UK). 
New Bulgarian government takes office
05 May
New Bulgarian government takes office
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov was approved for a third term by the Bulgarian Parliament with 133 favour to 100 against with no abstentions.
The future of UK science lies in the balance of Brexit
05 May
The future of UK science lies in the balance of Brexit
UK research benefits from more EU funding than it pays for, so there are serious doubts the British government will be able to fill the gap, warns Ulrich Samm.
Brexit is a challenge for the scientific community
05 May
Brexit is a challenge for the scientific community
The UK must safeguard its academic and research cooperation with the EU beyond Brexit, writes Clare Moody.
Is Brexit also a goodbye to science and research cooperation?
05 May
Is Brexit also a goodbye to science and research cooperation?
Science and research are essential motors of prosperity for the EU, and the UK’s research sector has a lot to lose following Brexit, warns Paul Rübig.
Support for far-right groups setting the tone for migration debate, EU Parliament told
04 May
Support for far-right groups setting the tone for migration debate, EU Parliament told
A hearing in Parliament has been told that in several EU member states, governments have made it clear that irregular and Muslim migrants are unwelcome.
MEPs hit back at Theresa May's election meddling claims
04 May
MEPs hit back at Theresa May's election meddling claims
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has angrily denied claims by UK Prime Minister Theresa May that the EU is trying to influence the current British general election campaign.
House of European History opens its doors
04 May
House of European History opens its doors
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has made a robust defence of the long-awaited House of European History that finally opened its doors to the public on Thursday, three years behind schedule.
EU must take Arctic risks seriously
04 May
EU must take Arctic risks seriously
We can, and should contribute more to maintaining peace in the Arctic, says Urmas Paet.
EU Arctic policy: The new race for the North Pole
04 May
EU Arctic policy: The new race for the North Pole
The EU must provide environmental leadership in the Arctic through trade, says David Martin.
EU Commission to table new legislation against tax evasion
04 May
EU Commission to table new legislation against tax evasion
The European Commission has announced it will table draft new legislation before the summer designed to crackdown on tax evasion.
Fixing ETS indirect costs: a final call to EU negotiators Partner Content
03 May
Fixing ETS indirect costs: a final call to EU negotiators
Policymakers must prioritise direct and indirect costs equally in final ETS negotiations, write Guy Thiran, Gerd Götz, Bernard Respaut, Frank Van Assche, Veronique Steukers & Inès Van Lierde.
Nato chief: EU must complement alliance, not compete with it
03 May
Nato chief: EU must complement alliance, not compete with it
The Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has told MEPs that he backs stronger European defence but does not support the creation of a European army.
Brexit: Row over UK's divorce bill escalates
03 May
Brexit: Row over UK's divorce bill escalates
A fresh row has flared over the possible divorce bill the UK will have to pay when it finally quits the EU.
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
03 May
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
5 questions with... Neena Gill
03 May
5 questions with... Neena Gill
Racism, tigers and Marmite.
Verhofstadt: No real Brexit negotiations until after UK general election
03 May
Verhofstadt: No real Brexit negotiations until after UK general election
Addressing the constitutional affairs committee, Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator told MEPs the recent build-up of tension between Brussels and London did not surprise him.
Brexit's impact on EU fisheries: The whale in the room
03 May
Brexit's impact on EU fisheries: The whale in the room
In light of Brexit, before it reforms its management systems, the EU must reach an agreement with the UK on fish stocks in the North Sea, writes Peter van Dalen.
CFP reform: Simplifying technical measures important - but fisheries activities must be safeguarded
03 May
CFP reform: Simplifying technical measures important - but fisheries activities must be safeguarded
Simplifying technical measures in line with CFP reform is an important aim, but it mustn't be to the detriment of fisheries activities, argues Gabriel Mato.
EU must ensure future of artisanal fisheries
03 May
EU must ensure future of artisanal fisheries
Fishermen must be involved in decision-making in order to successfully implement measures to safeguard fish stocks, says Renata Briano.
How to employ energy-efficient urban regeneration? A FosterREG response Partner Content
03 May
How to employ energy-efficient urban regeneration? A FosterREG response
Urban regeneration is not an easy task, but when sustainable energy is involved, it becomes more complicated. FosterREG shows how to overcome difficulties, says Paweł Nowakowski.