Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
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.
Committee guide: REGI providing scrutiny on implementation of cohesion policy
14 Apr
Committee guide: REGI providing scrutiny on implementation of cohesion policy
It's important not just to ensure cohesion policy works, but also that citizens are aware of its successes, writes Iskra Mihaylova.
Antonio Tajani to meet Theresa May in London
13 Apr
Antonio Tajani to meet Theresa May in London
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani will meet UK Prime Minister Theresa May next week for talks on Brexit, it has been announced.
Sven Giegold: Time for EU member states to stop blocking progress on tackling tax evasion
13 Apr
Sven Giegold: Time for EU member states to stop blocking progress on tackling tax evasion
German MEP Sven Giegold has called for further tough EU-wide action to tackle tax evasion, saying member states are guilty of "tacit acceptance of tax dodging".
EU Parliament event highlights issue of unpaid internships
13 Apr
EU Parliament event highlights issue of unpaid internships
Nearly 10 per cent of interns polled in a survey said they do not get paid by the MEP they work for.
Committee guide: Proper implementation of EU banking union a priority for ECON
13 Apr
Committee guide: Proper implementation of EU banking union a priority for ECON
Exerting intense scrutiny on the EU's banking activities and policies is a top priority for Parliament's economic and monetary affairs committee, writes Roberto Gualtieri.
EU standards are fundamental to today's high-tech world
13 Apr
EU standards are fundamental to today's high-tech world
Incentives to innovate and contribute to standardisation must be encouraged, writes Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz.
LIBE Hearing on ePrivacy
13 Apr
LIBE Hearing on ePrivacy
On April 11, the LIBE Committee held a hearing on the Commission’s proposal for an ePrivacy regulation. 
EU urged to intervene in Hungary
12 Apr
EU urged to intervene in Hungary
The EU has been urged to intervene over claims that Hungary is trying to silence civil society in the country.
Refugee crisis: Commission announces record number of resettlements in March
12 Apr
Refugee crisis: Commission announces record number of resettlements in March
The European Commission says that some 2465 migrants and asylum seekers have been relocated in Europe since March.
MEPs present new proposals to cut food waste
12 Apr
MEPs present new proposals to cut food waste
MEPs have called for steps to lift the confusion caused to consumers by 'best before' and 'use by' labelling.
MEPs clash with EU human rights envoy on human rights violations in Europe
12 Apr
MEPs clash with EU human rights envoy on human rights violations in Europe
The EU's special envoy for human rights has clashed with MEPs about human rights violations in Europe.
Scottish EU membership could help diminish negative impact of Brexit
12 Apr
Scottish EU membership could help diminish negative impact of Brexit
Scotland is determined to do all it can to remain part of the EU, argues External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop.
Committee guide: Commission and member states failing to deliver on Social Europe
12 Apr
Committee guide: Commission and member states failing to deliver on Social Europe
It's not about communicating better, it's about actually delivering for citizens, says Thomas Händel.