China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
25 Jul EU Institutions

China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough

Hopes that this week’s EU-China summit would herald closer relations are now a distant memory, with Beijing showing no intention of fixing spiralling trade imbalances with the EU.
by Federica Di Sario
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
23 Jul Member States
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
Op-ed: Digital health can position Europe as a global leader in care innovation
25 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Digital health can position Europe as a global leader in care innovation
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
24 Jul EU Institutions
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
EU failing to stand with Pakistani women and girls
21 Mar
EU failing to stand with Pakistani women and girls
The EU must take stronger action to put an end to honour killings in Pakistan, writes Emilian Pavel.
How can the EU unlock investments in its maritime economy?
21 Mar
How can the EU unlock investments in its maritime economy?
Growing demand in both tourism and trade means that the EU cannot waste any time in properly regulating its ports, says Gesine Meissner.
Can Scotland act as a bridge between the UK and EU?
21 Mar
Can Scotland act as a bridge between the UK and EU?
Scotland has little option now but to seek another Independence Referendum, argues Stephen Gethins.
MEP awards 2017: A word from our host
20 Mar
MEP awards 2017: A word from our host
A word from the host of the 2017 MEP awards, Roberta Metsola.
UK to trigger Brexit on 29 March
20 Mar
UK to trigger Brexit on 29 March
MEPs have reacted to news that UK Prime Minister Theresa May will formally trigger the two year process of leaving the EU on 29 March.
Decarbonisation requires shared responsibility between business and governments Partner Content
20 Mar
Decarbonisation requires shared responsibility between business and governments
Decarbonisation requires a shared responsibility between business and governments, argues Ignacio S. Galán.
EU's winter package is ready for take-off
20 Mar
EU's winter package is ready for take-off
Thanks to the winter package, the energy union is nearly complete, and it's now time for member states and local governments to play their part, says Maroš Šefcovic.
Martin Schulz to challenge Angela Merkel in German elections
20 Mar
Martin Schulz to challenge Angela Merkel in German elections
Former European Parliament President Martin Schulz has been selected as the new leader of Germany's SPD party, meaning he is set to challenge Chancellor Angela Merkel in September's elections.
Barnier to meet EU citizens living in UK
20 Mar
Barnier to meet EU citizens living in UK
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has agreed to meet a delegation of EU citizens living in the UK and British nationals living in Europe.
Lynn Boylan: EU policymakers need to have a very serious conversation about the direction of Europe
20 Mar
Lynn Boylan: EU policymakers need to have a very serious conversation about the direction of Europe
Irish GUE/NGL deputy Lynn Boylan on providing Northern Ireland with special status post-Brexit and why tinkering around the edges of EU reform is just not going to cut it with today’s citizens.
Data protection rules must apply to all
20 Mar
Data protection rules must apply to all
The digital revolution presents many opportunities, but embracing it must not come at the expense of fundamental rights, says Marie-Christine Vergiat.
Issue 451 | 20 March 2017
20 Mar
Issue 451 | 20 March 2017
Lynn Boylan interview, Winter Package review, Ports and Shipping, Dutch elections, ePrivacy, Counterfeit Electrical Products, World Water day, 5 questions with Davor Škrlec and more...
HRWF | The European Arrest Warrant in Question
20 Mar
HRWF | The European Arrest Warrant in Question
A Parliament Magazine special supplement with HRWF on problems relating to the implementation of the European Arrest Warrant and proposals to improve it.
EU Chemicals Agency experts says glyphosate not carcinogenic
17 Mar
EU Chemicals Agency experts says glyphosate not carcinogenic
Latest ruling contradicts WHO agency’s opinion, says Health NGO.
New Luxleaks convictions ‘reducing heroes to criminals’, says leading MEP
17 Mar
New Luxleaks convictions ‘reducing heroes to criminals’, says leading MEP
Whistleblowers should be protected, not prosecuted, argues Sven Giegold.

 

MEPs to mark first anniversary of Brussels attacks
17 Mar
MEPs to mark first anniversary of Brussels attacks
MEPs will next week pay tribute to the victims of the Brussels attacks as part of several events to mark the first anniversary of the terrorist atrocity.
EU leaders breathe sigh of relief following Dutch vote
17 Mar
EU leaders breathe sigh of relief following Dutch vote
European leaders have welcomed the result of the Netherlands election, which saw Geert Wilders' anti-immigration party fail to become the largest in Parliament.
ePrivacy regulation is a good first step
17 Mar
ePrivacy regulation is a good first step
Data protection rules must apply to all means of electronic communication, writes Jan Philipp Albrecht.
Policymakers must avoid leading EU into age of data prohibition Partner Content
17 Mar
Policymakers must avoid leading EU into age of data prohibition
EU policymakers must avoid leading Europe into an age of data prohibition, warns Townsend Feehan.
Fundamental rights and big data: striking a balance
17 Mar
Fundamental rights and big data: striking a balance
Citizens and institutions will only be able to reap the benefits of big data if there is public trust in the technology, writes Ana Gomes.
Conflict minerals: MEPs endorse agreement with the Council
17 Mar
Conflict minerals: MEPs endorse agreement with the Council
On March 16, the European Parliament Plenary Session endorsed the agreement reached with the Council on a draft regulation for a supply chain due diligence on minerals originating in conflict-affected areas.
Verhofstadt echoes calls to freeze Turkey EU accession talks
15 Mar
Verhofstadt echoes calls to freeze Turkey EU accession talks
Parliament's ALDE group Chair Guy Verhofstadt has joined a growing chorus of calls for the EU to freeze its accession talks with Turkey.
EU Parliament backs measures to improve farmed rabbit welfare
15 Mar
EU Parliament backs measures to improve farmed rabbit welfare
MEPs have voted to back measures to improve farmed rabbit welfare, which ending the use of battery cages. 
MEP sanctioned by EU Parliament following sexist outburst
15 Mar
MEP sanctioned by EU Parliament following sexist outburst
Controversial MEP Janusz Korwin-Mikke has been formally sanctioned by Parliament for his recent outburst against gender equality.