‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
13 Aug Member States

‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety

Europe’s open borders are being replaced by ‘temporary’ checkpoints that are often anything but. With anti-migration politics on the rise and a broken asylum system, the loss of trust will be hard to restore.
by Eloise Hardy
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07 Aug EU Institutions
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26 Apr 17
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.
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26 Apr 17
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.
25 Apr 17
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.
25 Apr 17
Julian Priestley: A dedicated pro-European and, quintessential civil servant
Glowing tributes have been made to former European Parliament secretary General Sir Julian Priestley, who has died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 66.
25 Apr 17
IMCO committee expected to back geo-blocking proposals
MEPs are expected to back calls for a ban on unjustified geo-blocking, strengthening last year's European Commission proposal.
24 Apr 17
Pro-European Emmanuel Macron to face off against far-right’s Marine Le Pen for French presidency
MEPs call for anti-far-right voters to join forces against Marine Le Pen.
21 Apr 17
Packed agenda for Parliament's April mini plenary
Next week’s parliamentary plenary will discuss the recent controversial referendum in Turkey, which is expected to result in sweeping new powers for Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan, and the situation in Venezuela.
21 Apr 17
Electrification of heating and transport could bring 'tangible benefits' for Europe
A new report says that electrification of sectors such as transport and heating/cooling will bring “tangible benefits” for Europe.
21 Apr 17
EU leaders react to Champs-Elysées terror attack
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has led European reaction to the latest French terror attacks which left a police officer dead.
21 Apr 17
Mogherini: UK to lose more than the EU from Brexit
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has said Britain will lose more than the EU from its decision to leave the bloc.
20 Apr 17
Tajani: Rights of EU citizens living in UK a 'red line' in Brexit talks
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has pressed UK Prime Minister Theresa May to defend rights of EU citizens in Britain.
20 Apr 17
Controversial House of European History to open on 6 May
The long-awaited House of European History will open its doors on 6 May in the Eastman Building in Brussels' Leopold Park, organisers have announced.
20 Apr 17
Anthony Gardner: EU must offer a vision that can inspire
Anthony Gardner, the former US ambassador to the EU, has made a withering attack on the EU's perceived failure to communicate its message to citizens.
20 Apr 17
Committee Guide: AFCO has enormous responsibility in Brexit process
The constitutional affairs committee will have a crucial role to play in how Brexit unfolds and beyond, writes Danuta Hübner.
19 Apr 17
Ireland, Netherlands and Denmark to hold mini Brexit summit
Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny will organise a mini-summit in The Hague on Friday with his counterparts in the Netherlands and Denmark, the countries he says are the most adversely affected by Brexit.
19 Apr 17
EU's energy industry must reduce CO2 emissions and invest in renewables
Europe's energy industry needs to reduce its CO2 emissions while investing more in renewable energy, the 3rd EU Energy Summit was told in Brussels.
19 Apr 17
Verhofstadt: UK general election a chance for Brits to show what EU relationship they want
Parliament's Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt has said the upcoming UK general election is a chance for Britons to show what EU relationship they want.
19 Apr 17
Committee guide: PETI providing a voice to EU citizens
Parliament's petitions committee strives to address citizens' concerns and foster constructive dialogue, writes Pál Csáky.
18 Apr 17
EU welcomes UK snap election
European Council President Donald Tusk said he does not expect negotiation plans for Brexit to be affected by the decision to hold an early election in the UK on 8 June.
18 Apr 17
Theresa May calls UK general election
British Prime Minister Theresa May has stunned the UK political world by calling for an early general election.
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18 Apr 17
How can lightweight materials such as aluminium help the EU meet its CO2 emissions reduction targets?
EU legislation needs to recognise the advantages lightweight materials can offer in reducing CO2 emissions from vehicles, write Patrik Ragnarsson and Dieter Höll.
18 Apr 17
MEPs call for suspension of Turkey EU membership talks
MEPs have given a mixed response to the outcome of Sunday's referendum that gave Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sweeping new powers.
18 Apr 17
Committee guide: FEMM fighting the global backlash against women
In these increasingly challenging and unstable times, Parliament's women's rights and gender equality committee is ready to lead the fight for equality, says Mary Honeyball.
18 Apr 17
Committee guide: Brexit to bring fresh challenges for JURI
Parliament's legal affairs committee has achieved considerable success in the first half of this mandate, but with Brexit come fresh challenges, says Pavel Svoboda.