Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality
15 Sep EU Institutions

Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality

The Commission’s overhaul of the Common Agricultural Policy is billed as climate-proofing Europe’s farms, but critics say it guts green ambition, cuts funding, and risks creating a patchwork of national agendas.
by Natasha Foote
Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions
Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
12 Sep Member States
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
10 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
25 Jan 17
EU is one step closer to the circular economy
We owe it to our citizens to come up with ambitious and strong waste management legislation, says Piernicola Pedicini.
24 Jan 17
More Brexit-style departures to come, says man tipped to be next US ambassador to EU
Meanwhile former EU ambassador says 'no exceptions' rule for displaced diplomats raises concerns.
24 Jan 17
EU Commission presents new policies on data economy and privacy
However, senior MEPs and industry believe proposals do not go far enough.
24 Jan 17
MEPs surprised at 5 Star Movement's support for single currency
Ukip MEP Roger Helmer has hit out at Beppe Grillo's Eurosceptic 5 Star Movement for saying it supports the single currency and describing the EU as a "force for good."
24 Jan 17
MEP denies claiming charity donation on expenses
UK Liberal MEP Catherine Bearder has angrily hit back over allegations that she claimed a charity donation on her parliamentary expenses.
24 Jan 17
Nick Clegg: EU must fight back against axis of aggressive nationalism
Former UK deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called on the EU to launch a fightback against an "axis of aggressive nationalism."
24 Jan 17
Eurosceptic 5 Star Movement hails EU as a force for good
Beppe Grillo's Eurosceptic 5 Star Movement says it supports the single currency and has hailed the EU a "force for good", according to leaked papers seen by this website.
24 Jan 17
Brexit: Court rules UK Parliament must greenlight article 50
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the British government cannot trigger article 50 without parliamentary approval.
24 Jan 17
Innovation at the heart of food waste prevention
Food is one of our most precious resources, therefore it is time we found innovative ways to prevent wasting it, writes Ulrike Müller.
24 Jan 17
Circular economy: Turning a problem into an opportunity
The circular economy is a chance to save our planet, but for the transition to happen we need a clear policy framework, writes Simona Bonafè.
23 Jan 17
Issue 447 | 23 January 2017
EU Space Strategy, Astronaut Tim Peake interview, New EP President, Brexit, Waste Management and the Circular Economy, Alcohol Strategy, EU-MERCOSUR Youth Entrepreneurship, Helicopters and the EU aviation strategy,  5 questions with Seb Dance and more...
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23 Jan 17
Europe lagging behind in exploiting potential of its helicopter sector
Europe is lagging behind in exploiting the potential of its helicopter sector, argues Jaime Arqué.
23 Jan 17
EU helicopter exercise reflects cooperation push
Helicopters seen as a crucial asset and 'key-enabler' in dealing with military and humanitarian crises.
23 Jan 17
War of words breaks out between EU Parliament’s Socialist and Liberal groups
Gianni Pittella’s ‘honest offer’ letter was never a serious proposal say ALDE group.
23 Jan 17
ECA report: EU can and should do better to combat food waste
The EU's spending watchdog says the EU "can, and should, do better" to combat food waste more effectively.
23 Jan 17
Verhofstadt: Donald Trump poses profound threat to EU
US President Donald Trump poses a "profound threat" to the EU and Europe, according to ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt.
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20 Jan 17
Life Cycle Thinking is the key to unlocking the Circular Economy
The great advantage of Life Cycle Analysis is its ability to discover areas of weakness and improve upon them, explains Henri Colens.
20 Jan 17
Maltese Presidency presents its priorities
On January 18, Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, presented the priorities of the Maltese Presidency to the European Parliament Plenary .
19 Jan 17
Boris Johnson under fire for comments to François Hollande
UK foreign minister Boris Johnson has come under fire after he warned French President François Hollande not to hit the UK with World War Two-style "punishment beatings" for leaving the EU.
18 Jan 17
Maltese Prime Minister warns EU to prepare for another refugee crisis
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has warned Europe to prepare for another migration crisis.
18 Jan 17
Juncker welcomes Theresa May’s Brexit clarification, but warns UK can expect ‘difficult' negotiations
But EU chief insists Brussels not in a 'hostile mood' towards the UK over its planned exit.
18 Jan 17
Theresa May fails to impress with landmark Brexit speech
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has been accused of failing to provide clarity in her showcase speech outlining her government's Brexit plans.
18 Jan 17
Antonio Tajani becomes new European Parliament president
Veteran Italian MEP wins five-horse race to become EU assembly’s new president.
17 Jan 17
Verhofstadt and Weber defend alliance
Parliament's ALDE and EPP groups have defended their shock decision to join forces.