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
AVMS directive: Legal framework must balance competitiveness and consumer protection
07 Feb
AVMS directive: Legal framework must balance competitiveness and consumer protection
This revision must protect children while also safeguarding freedom of speech, says Daniel Buda.
EU needs a strong platform for European works
07 Feb
EU needs a strong platform for European works
In reviewing the audiovisual directive, it is important to ensure European works are fairly promoted, while understanding the global marketplace as a whole, writes Emma McClarkin.
Issue 448 | 06 February 2017
06 Feb
Issue 448 | 06 February 2017
Andrus Ansip interview, EU Budget Financing, Copyright, Mining Waste Directive, Trans-Fats, Audiovisual Media Services Directive, EU-Mercosur,  5 questions with Eva Kaili and more...
EU needs prudent approach to audiovisual media services directive
06 Feb
EU needs prudent approach to audiovisual media services directive
Audiovisual media services touch upon many aspects of people's lives, as is reflected in Parliament's report, writes Petra Kammerevert.
Audiovisual media services directive must protect consumers Partner Content
06 Feb
Audiovisual media services directive must protect consumers
The audiovisual media services directive must protect consumers, argues Hansjörg Höltkemeier.
Childhood obesity affects all layers of society
06 Feb
Childhood obesity affects all layers of society
Simple, targeted interventions could have a huge impact on the fight to end the childhood obesity epidemic, writes Daciana Octavia Sârbu.
Movers and Shakers | 6 February 2017
06 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 6 February 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 6 February 2017
EU governments not obliged to cooperate with Panama Papers investigation
06 Feb
EU governments not obliged to cooperate with Panama Papers investigation
MEP inquiry risks upsetting EU’s inter-institutional balance, warns Council legal services.
Trump travel ban condemned during EU Parliament debate
03 Feb
Trump travel ban condemned during EU Parliament debate
US President’s “arbitrary ban” plays into the hands of Daesh and other extremists, says Senior British MEP.
UK parliament votes overwhelmingly in support of triggering article 50 withdrawal
03 Feb
UK parliament votes overwhelmingly in support of triggering article 50 withdrawal
But Greens MEP Molly Scott Cato and former UK ambassador to the EU  Sir Ivan Rogers warn about the economic consequences of a UK exit
Progress made across all areas of European Disability Strategy, according to new report
03 Feb
Progress made across all areas of European Disability Strategy, according to new report
However, despite progress, challenges still remain.
Report: One third of people with a disability at risk of social exclusion in EU
02 Feb
Report: One third of people with a disability at risk of social exclusion in EU
Nearly one third of people with a disability are at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU, according to a new report.
Panama Papers: EU Parliament lashes out at Commission and Council for lack of cooperation
02 Feb
Panama Papers: EU Parliament lashes out at Commission and Council for lack of cooperation
The European Commission has been condemned for its failure to cooperate with a parliamentary inquiry into the Panama Papers scandal.
EU governments and corporations must do more to support start-ups
02 Feb
EU governments and corporations must do more to support start-ups
European governments and corporations need to do more to support start up initiatives, a conference in Amsterdam has been told.
Parliament to withold Marine Le Pen's MEP salary after she misspent EU funds
01 Feb
Parliament to withold Marine Le Pen's MEP salary after she misspent EU funds
The European Parliament plans to withhold 50 per cent of far-right leader Marine Le Pen's MEP salary in a row over misspent EU funds, it has been revealed.
Europe must learn to react faster to drug challenges, says EU drugs monitoring agency chief
01 Feb
Europe must learn to react faster to drug challenges, says EU drugs monitoring agency chief
EU can’t afford to hesitate when next drug ‘wave’ comes, warns EMCDDA director Alexis Goosdeel.
EU figures continue to condemn Trump's immigration ban
01 Feb
EU figures continue to condemn Trump's immigration ban
European Council President Donald Tusk's comments on Donald Trump have been echoed by MEPs.
EU Parliament under fire for 'inaquadate arrangements' for disabled access to premises
31 Jan
EU Parliament under fire for 'inaquadate arrangements' for disabled access to premises
Organisers of a disability event have condemned facilities in the European Parliament for handicapped people.
Sarcoma: EU needs policy response to rare cancers
31 Jan
Sarcoma: EU needs policy response to rare cancers
We need to work together to address the challenges facing sarcoma patients, writes Marlene Mizzi.
MEP 'horrified' by rumoured next US ambassador to EU
30 Jan
MEP 'horrified' by rumoured next US ambassador to EU
The man widely tipped to become the next US ambassador to the EU is facing calls for him to be stripped of the post.
TRAN Committee discusses Maltese Presidency priorities
30 Jan
TRAN Committee discusses Maltese Presidency priorities
On January 25, the TRAN Committee heard and discussed the priorities of the EU Maltese Presidency in the area of transport and tourism. 
Martin Schulz to run for Germany's Chancellorship
30 Jan
Martin Schulz to run for Germany's Chancellorship
Former European Parliament President Martin Schulz has confirmed he will contest Germany's chancellorship in September's election. 
Romania is ready to become a more prominent EU member
30 Jan
Romania is ready to become a more prominent EU member
A decade after joining the EU, Romania is seeking to become a more prominent member, writes Victor Negrescu.
Movers and Shakers | 30 January 2017
30 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 30 January 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 30 January 2017