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
Brexit: EU Parliament to investigate residency issues for EU nationals in UK
21 Feb
Brexit: EU Parliament to investigate residency issues for EU nationals in UK
A cross-party group has been set up in the European Parliament to investigate complaints about residency issues facing EU nationals in the UK who say they currently find themselves living in limbo.
EU must ensure medicines research responds to patients' needs
21 Feb
EU must ensure medicines research responds to patients' needs
It's time to review the relationship between the public and private sectors in the development of new drugs, writes Soledad Cabezón Ruiz.
Victor Negrescu: Critics have forgotten what it's like to live outside EU
21 Feb
Victor Negrescu: Critics have forgotten what it's like to live outside EU
Victor Negrescu on relating to Europe's millennials, why EU membership was a dream come true for Romania and why he believes a 'two-speed Europe' is a stupid idea.
Issue 449 | 20 February 2017
21 Feb
Issue 449 | 20 February 2017
Victor Negrescu interview, Sustainable Mobility, Rare Diseases & Access to Medicine, Brexit, EU-US, Plastic Waste & Marine Litter, Youth Unemployment,  5 questions with Sirpa Pietikäinen and more...
Rare disease research likely to lose out from Brexit
21 Feb
Rare disease research likely to lose out from Brexit
EU cooperation has been hugely important in advancing research into rare diseases, but Brexit could put an end to this, warns Glenis Willmott.
Panama Papers: MEPs travel to Malta
20 Feb
Panama Papers: MEPs travel to Malta
Parliament's committee of inquiry into the Panama Papers scandal has this week sent an MEP delegation to Malta.
Eurogroup to discuss further debt relief for Greece
20 Feb
Eurogroup to discuss further debt relief for Greece
The Greek debt negotiations are expected to dominate Monday's meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels.
Mike Pence: US committed to defence and security cooperation with EU
20 Feb
Mike Pence: US committed to defence and security cooperation with EU
US Vice President Mike Pence has said America will continue to "show strong commitment" to cooperating with the EU over Europe's defence and security.
Movers and Shakers | 20 February 2017
20 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 20 February 2017
 Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Youth unemployment puts Europe's future at risk
20 Feb
Youth unemployment puts Europe's future at risk
EU policymakers must strengthen social rights instead of just focusing on economic freedoms, writes Thomas Händel.
The importance of vocational training in tackling youth unemployment
20 Feb
The importance of vocational training in tackling youth unemployment
As the EU struggles to come to grips with crippling unemployment rates among its youth, perhaps vocational training could be the answer, argues Brando Benifei.
Scotland seeks a life raft in Brexit's stormy seas
17 Feb
Scotland seeks a life raft in Brexit's stormy seas
The unwillingness of the UK government to compromise on Brexit may leave Scotland with no choice but to seek independence, writes Stephen Gethins.
The EU must not let the US sideline its institutions or their values
17 Feb
The EU must not let the US sideline its institutions or their values
In reworking its relations with the US, the EU must not let Washington sideline Brussels' institutions or their values, writes Anthony Gardner.
Civil Law Rules on Robotics
17 Feb
Civil Law Rules on Robotics
On February 16, the European Parliament’s Plenary Session adopted the JURI report on civil rules on robotics.
Justin Trudeau: CETA could be blueprint for all future trade deals
16 Feb
Justin Trudeau: CETA could be blueprint for all future trade deals
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned of the possible consequences if the newly-signed CETA fails to deliver on its promises.
MEPs launch withering attack on Donald Trump's reported pick as EU ambassador
16 Feb
MEPs launch withering attack on Donald Trump's reported pick as EU ambassador
Controversial economist Ted Malloch is unfit for the job, warns senior MEP Jo Leinen.
EU Parliament backs controversial CETA trade deal
15 Feb
EU Parliament backs controversial CETA trade deal
EU-Canada trade pact sets standard for future trade agreements, says rapporteur Artis Pabriks.
EU Parliament’s new centrist pact working well, say Weber and Verhofstadt
15 Feb
EU Parliament’s new centrist pact working well, say Weber and Verhofstadt
New arrangement sends strong signal that pro-European forces are willing to work together, say pair.
EU urged to act on rise in anti-Semitism
15 Feb
EU urged to act on rise in anti-Semitism
An Israeli minister has urged the EU to act on the rise in anti-Semitism.
Austrian President praised by MEPs for robust defence of the EU
15 Feb
Austrian President praised by MEPs for robust defence of the EU
Alexander Van der Bellen says EU is 'worth all the effort'.
Ted Malloch: The US view of European integration
14 Feb
Ted Malloch: The US view of European integration
Exclusive: President Trump’s new administration has made it clear that the US is no longer interested in the EU’s integrationist 'ever closer union', writes Ted Malloch, the man tipped to be next US ambassador to the EU.
CETA: Justin Trudeau criticised for refusing to debate with MEPs
14 Feb
CETA: Justin Trudeau criticised for refusing to debate with MEPs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been criticised for refusing to take part in a debate with MEPs on CETA, the controversial trade deal with the EU.
Strasbourg plenary: EU Parliament discusses future of EU
14 Feb
Strasbourg plenary: EU Parliament discusses future of EU
Ukip's Nigel Farage has warned the EU it faces an "even bigger shock" in the coming 12 months.
Milestone ETS report faces final hurdles in EU Parliament
13 Feb
Milestone ETS report faces final hurdles in EU Parliament
Concern has been voiced on a major revision of the EU's flagship emissions trading system (ETS), which MEPs will vote on in Strasbourg later this week.