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
Julian Priestley: A dedicated pro-European and, quintessential civil servant
25 Apr
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.
IMCO committee expected to back geo-blocking proposals
25 Apr
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.
Movers and Shakers | 24 April 2017
24 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 24 April 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 24 April 2017
Pro-European Emmanuel Macron to face off against far-right’s Marine Le Pen for French presidency
24 Apr
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.
Packed agenda for Parliament's April mini plenary
21 Apr
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.
Electrification of heating and transport could bring 'tangible benefits' for Europe
21 Apr
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.
EU leaders react to Champs-Elysées terror attack
21 Apr
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.
Mogherini: UK to lose more than the EU from Brexit
21 Apr
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.
Tajani: Rights of EU citizens living in UK a 'red line' in Brexit talks
20 Apr
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.
Controversial House of European History to open on 6 May
20 Apr
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.
Anthony Gardner: EU must offer a vision that can inspire
20 Apr
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.
Committee Guide: AFCO has enormous responsibility in Brexit process
20 Apr
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.
Ireland, Netherlands and Denmark to hold mini Brexit summit
19 Apr
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.
EU's energy industry must reduce CO2 emissions and invest in renewables
19 Apr
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.
Verhofstadt: UK general election a chance for Brits to show what EU relationship they want
19 Apr
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.
Committee guide: PETI providing a voice to EU citizens
19 Apr
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.
EU welcomes UK snap election
18 Apr
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.
Theresa May calls UK general election
18 Apr
Theresa May calls UK general election
British Prime Minister Theresa May has stunned the UK political world by calling for an early general election.
Movers and Shakers | 18 April 2017
18 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 18 April 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 18 April 2017
How can lightweight materials such as aluminium help the EU meet its CO2 emissions reduction targets? Partner Content
18 Apr
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.
MEPs call for suspension of Turkey EU membership talks
18 Apr
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.
Committee guide: FEMM fighting the global backlash against women
18 Apr
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.
Committee guide: Brexit to bring fresh challenges for JURI
18 Apr
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.
Committee guide: Culture has a key role to play in overcoming Europe's challenges
14 Apr
Committee guide: Culture has a key role to play in overcoming Europe's challenges
Culture has been overlooked in EU policymaking, but it has a crucial role to play in overcoming Europe's challenges, writes Petra Kammerevert.