‘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
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
11 Aug Member States
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
14 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
07 Aug EU Institutions
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
24 Mar 17
EU energy policy should focus on local resources
The EU's energy ambition has great potential, and Europe’s cities and regions are ready to deliver, writes Markku Markkula.
23 Mar 17
MEP awards 2017: Deputies reflect on their work
Several deputies attending the 2017 MEP awards briefly assessed the work they and their relevant committees had achieved in the first half of the current parliamentary mandate - and looked forward to the second half of the legislature.
23 Mar 17
Juncker leads EU and international tributes to victims of London terror attacks
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has led EU and international tributes to those who those who perished in the London terrorist attacks.
23 Mar 17
Barnier: Brexit talks must put citizens first
The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has reiterated the importance of having “open and transparent” talks with the UK ahead of Brexit.
23 Mar 17
MEP awards 2017: A few words from the winners
Maltese deputy Roberta Metsola hosted the Parliament Magazine's annual MEP awards ceremony recognising MEPs for their outstanding work over the last year.
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22 Mar 17
If industry can make low carbon a business advantage, Paris aims will be met
The world needs low cost and lower emissions energy producers, writes Bjørn Otto Sverdrup.
22 Mar 17
Energy union is on the right track: It's time to deliver
A major challenge lies ahead in achieving the right level of ambition and coordinating the political debate and legislative process of the winter package, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
22 Mar 17
Is closer EU defence cooperation really needed?
With Nato already established some MEPs question the need for a new Brussels-based EU military HQ.
22 Mar 17
US acting ambassador to the EU voices concern over Turkish president's increasingly anti-Westen rhetoric
22 Mar 17
5 questions with... Davor Škrlec
Hiking, teaching and a very special backpack.
22 Mar 17
EU energy union: No 'one-size-fits-all' - but technology can help
Completing the energy union means ensuring a well-functioning internal energy market that empowers consumers, say MEPs.
22 Mar 17
Ensuring access to water will make the EU stronger
The Commission's lack of response to the Right2Water campaign is a clear lack of respect for citizens and is weakening public trust in the EU institutions, writes Marco Affronte.
21 Mar 17
MEPs want all lobbyists to sign transparency register before entering EU Parliament
MEPs say that all lobbyists should be required to sign the EU transparency register before being allowed to enter the European Parliament.
21 Mar 17
Tajani: Europe's problems cannot be solved by a weakening of the EU
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has urged member states "not to venture into nationalism."
21 Mar 17
Brexit: Talks must address core issue of citizens' rights, EU Parliament told
EU leaders have been urged to lift the uncertainty hanging over millions of UK and EU citizens following Britain's decision to quit the EU.
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21 Mar 17
Renewables bring SMEs and the public closer to the EU
Renewables can bring SMEs and the public closer to the EU, writes Nigel Cotton.
21 Mar 17
EU winter package is right to put energy efficiency first
The European Commission was right to focus on energy efficiency in its winter package, says Peter Liese.
21 Mar 17
Europe's ports are one of its key commercial strengths
Europe's maritime sector is a world leader, but there is room for improvement if it is to retain that position, writes Lucy Anderson.
21 Mar 17
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.
21 Mar 17
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.
21 Mar 17
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.
20 Mar 17
MEP awards 2017: A word from our host
A word from the host of the 2017 MEP awards, Roberta Metsola.
20 Mar 17
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.
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20 Mar 17
Decarbonisation requires shared responsibility between business and governments
Decarbonisation requires a shared responsibility between business and governments, argues Ignacio S. Galán.