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
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
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
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.
MEPs set to battle it out over CETA vote
13 Feb
MEPs set to battle it out over CETA vote
Battle lines are being drawn ahead of a keenly-awaited vote in Parliament this week on the EU-Canada comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA).
Movers and Shakers | 13 February 2017
13 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 13 February 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 13 February 2017
EU ‘weakened’ by years of talking it down, says former US ambassador
13 Feb
EU ‘weakened’ by years of talking it down, says former US ambassador
Meanwhile, opposition grows over controversial replacement as US ambassador to EU.
Russian hacking poses 'existential challenge' to western governments
13 Feb
Russian hacking poses 'existential challenge' to western governments
The European Foundation for Democracy has warned that western governments face an "existential challenge" in the face of cyber warfare and alleged Russian hacking. 
New rules must reconcile mining with environment
13 Feb
New rules must reconcile mining with environment
The Commission must listen to Parliament's demands on banning cyanide, says Davor Škrlec.
EU must harmonise waste management
13 Feb
EU must harmonise waste management
Member states must be given the financial and technical means to avoid disasters, writes Katerina Konecná.
Where does mining waste fit within the circular economy?
13 Feb
Where does mining waste fit within the circular economy?
The EU needs to ensure greater safety when handling mining waste, writes György Hölvényi.
Role for EU in tackling Europe’s prison crisis
10 Feb
Role for EU in tackling Europe’s prison crisis
Call for a European prisons charter to tackle difficulties facing continent’s penal systems.
Conference on Wildlife Trafficking
10 Feb
Conference on Wildlife Trafficking
On February 8, the European Commission organised a conference on the implementation of the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking. 
Panama Papers: MEP slams head of German private bank Berenberg for refusing to appear before EU Parliament
09 Feb
Panama Papers: MEP slams head of German private bank Berenberg for refusing to appear before EU Parliament
The head of German private bank Berenberg has been condemned for refusing to appear before a parliamentary inquiry into the so-called Panama Papers scandal.
EU gives cautious welcome to latest Syria peace talks
09 Feb
EU gives cautious welcome to latest Syria peace talks
The EU has given a cautious welcome to the latest Russian-led efforts to ensure the fragile ceasefire in war-torn Syria holds.
5 questions with... Eva Kaili
09 Feb
5 questions with... Eva Kaili
Macedonia, campaigning on no budget and always aiming for a challenge.