Broke Brussels goes with hand out to EU in bid to cover Schuman construction costs
18 Jun Member States

Broke Brussels goes with hand out to EU in bid to cover Schuman construction costs

Facing strict budget constraints, the region's caretaker government is lobbying European leaders directly for cash to finish rebuilding the Schuman roundabout.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
17 Jun Member States
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
16 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
13 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
MEPs want all lobbyists to sign transparency register before entering EU Parliament
21 Mar
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.
Tajani: Europe's problems cannot be solved by a weakening of the EU
21 Mar
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."
Brexit: Talks must address core issue of citizens' rights, EU Parliament told
21 Mar
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.
Renewables bring SMEs and the public closer to the EU Partner Content
21 Mar
Renewables bring SMEs and the public closer to the EU
Renewables can bring SMEs and the public closer to the EU, writes Nigel Cotton.
EU winter package is right to put energy efficiency first
21 Mar
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.
Europe's ports are one of its key commercial strengths
21 Mar
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.
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.
Movers and Shakers | 20 March 2017
20 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 20 March 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 20 March 2017
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.