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
Should vaccines really be compulsory?
03 May
Should vaccines really be compulsory?
There is limited evidence that compulsory vaccination is the key to address vaccine rejection, says Piernicola Pedicini.
Issue 453/454 | 01 May 2017
02 May
Issue 453/454 | 01 May 2017
Eva Kaili interview, Palm Oil review, Brexit's impact on EU-UK research cooperation, Migration, EU Arctic Policy, Immunisation Week, Fisheries Policy, Obesity, 5 questions with Neena Gill and more...
CAP reform: a new chance for biotech innovation in agriculture Partner Content
02 May
CAP reform: a new chance for biotech innovation in agriculture
Continuing to deny the benefits of GM crops is unfair and counterproductive, argues Pedro Narro Sanchez.
Czech Prime Minister to step down
02 May
Czech Prime Minister to step down
Keep track of the latest appointments and developments in the European institutions, EU member states’ governments and public affairs.
Vaccination is a collective responsibility
02 May
Vaccination is a collective responsibility
Vaccination saves lives and we must not let fear mongers spread lies on the topic, writes Françoise Grossetête.
Success of vaccination programmes is based on citizens' trust in safety of vaccines Partner Content
02 May
Success of vaccination programmes is based on citizens' trust in safety of vaccines
There's a conflict of interest at the heart of post-authorisation vaccine evaluation research, argues Jim McMenamin.
Movers and Shakers | 2 May 2017
02 May
Movers and Shakers | 2 May 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 2 May 2017
Brexit talks tense up as EU27 endorse divorce terms
02 May
Brexit talks tense up as EU27 endorse divorce terms
A war of words has broken out after EU leaders took no time in endorsing a set of divorce terms for Britain at a summit in Brussels on Saturday.
Eva Kaili: We shouldn't have a hard Brexit
02 May
Eva Kaili: We shouldn't have a hard Brexit
Eva Kaili on the importance of investing in science and research, why Brexit should exclude scientific cooperation, and why she doesn't want online platforms to censor fake news.
Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans support EU membership
28 Apr
Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans support EU membership
Belonging to the EU is a good thing, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey of Europeans' attitudes.
Arctic shipping: Why Europe must say No to heavy fuel oil
28 Apr
Arctic shipping: Why Europe must say No to heavy fuel oil
It's time to ban the use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters before it does any more harm to our environment, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
EU to 'play hard ball' in Brexit talks
28 Apr
EU to 'play hard ball' in Brexit talks
The European Union has signalled it will take a tough stance in the upcoming Brexit negotiations with the UK.
EPP and Ukip under fire for calls for EU-wide burka ban
28 Apr
EPP and Ukip under fire for calls for EU-wide burka ban
Some MEPs have been condemned over their calls for an EU-wide ban on the burka.
Migration crisis: What future for Calais border?
28 Apr
Migration crisis: What future for Calais border?
As the migration crisis shows no sign of abating, local authorities are being forced to handle the brunt of it.
EU labour markets must adapt to the digital era
28 Apr
EU labour markets must adapt to the digital era
Digitalisation presents opportunities and challenges in the changing world of work, writes Brando Benifei.
Paul Nuttall is running in the UK general elections
27 Apr
Paul Nuttall is running in the UK general elections
Keep track of the latest appointments and developments in the European institutions and public affairs.
Parliament endorses Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz as member of the Court of Auditors.
27 Apr
Parliament endorses Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz as member of the Court of Auditors.
Keep track of the latest appointments and developments in the European institutions and public affairs.
Jobs and Growth: Can innovative structural reforms help the EU shift into a higher gear?
27 Apr
Jobs and Growth: Can innovative structural reforms help the EU shift into a higher gear?
New EU wide programme will support member states in implementing structural reforms, writes Lambert van Nistelrooij.
Hotspot approach has helped improve migration management - but serious challenges remain
27 Apr
Hotspot approach has helped improve migration management - but serious challenges remain
According to the European Court of Auditors, the EU's hotspot approach for irregular migrants arriving in Italy and Greece has helped to significantly improve the registration, identification and security checking of migrants. 
May in constructive talks with Barnier and Juncker
27 Apr
May in constructive talks with Barnier and Juncker
UK Prime Minister Theresa May reportedly held constructive talks with the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier and Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday.
Viktor Orbán in heated EU Parliament debate
26 Apr
Viktor Orbán in heated EU Parliament debate
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and MEPs debated the rights situation in his country, attended by Commission first Vice President Frans Timmermans.
EU leaders to outline Brexit negotiating position at Brussels summit
26 Apr
EU leaders to outline Brexit negotiating position at Brussels summit
EU leaders are expected to demand later this week that the UK respects the right of EU nationals who have lived in the UK for five years to acquire permanent residence in the country.
Will the EU's work-life balance package be the first in a long line of social rights legislation? Partner Content
26 Apr
Will the EU's work-life balance package be the first in a long line of social rights legislation?
New EU measures a first attempt to finally respond to the needs of families, says European families network chief.
EU Parliament approves new geo-blocking rules
25 Apr
EU Parliament approves new geo-blocking rules
Newly-adopted laws on geo-blocking will increase cultural diversity in Europe, says Parliament's rapporteur Róża Thun.