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
02 Dec 16
MEPs give mixed reaction to 2017 EU budget
MEPs have given a mixed reaction after Parliament formally voted through an overall EU budget increase for next year of 1.7 per cent.
02 Dec 16
MEPs demand tougher rules on EU Commissioners' code of conduct
MEPs have adopted a non-binding resolution demanding tougher rules on the European Commission's code of conduct for former Commissioners.
02 Dec 16
Combatting racism, xenophobia and homophobia
On December 1, the European Parliament heard statements by the Council and the Commission on the motion for a resolution to combat racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance. 
01 Dec 16
Race to become new European Parliament president hots up
Contest developing into fight between male ‘backroom stitch up’ and female ‘fresh blood’ candidates.
01 Dec 16
WTO ruling is 'knockout' blow to Boeing, claims Airbus
European trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström believes WTO ruling is an "important victory" for EU aircraft industry.
01 Dec 16
Ending HIV and Aids by 2030: what Europe can do?
As we celebrate World Aids Day, it is important to recognise the enormous progress that has been made in fighting the disease, and it's time to redouble to our efforts, writes Cecile Vernant.
01 Dec 16
Commission unveils EU defence action plan
The Commission has unveiled one of the EU's biggest-ever defence research plans in a bid reverse billions of euros in cuts.
30 Nov 16
Tusk issues stinging rebuke to UK MPs
European Council President Donald Tusk has signalled that the EU plans to "get tough" in its upcoming Brexit negotiations.
30 Nov 16
Winter Package: Smart Finance initiative set to trigger more private investment in energy efficiency sector
The European Commission is set to make it easier to invest in energy efficiency.
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30 Nov 16
Tech students present EU policymakers with manifesto for a digital tomorrow
Manifesto Initiative follows up success of international ICT talent training programme.
30 Nov 16
Julian King: Europe faces most significant security threat in years
EU security chief Julian King says Europe faces its "most significant" security threat in "many years."
29 Nov 16
UN official to MEPs: Aleppo is apex of horror
A senior UN official has made an impassioned plea for the siege of Aleppo to be lifted, telling a parliamentary committee that the ongoing Syrian conflict is a "stain" on the international community.
29 Nov 16
Sylvie Goulard: EU Parliament must ask itself what type of candidate it wants for President post
Sylvie Goulard on why there should be a job description for the role of Parliament President, how the EU institutions should work to reconnect with citizens and Martin Schulz's legacy.
28 Nov 16
Will the Commission's winter package lift Europeans out of energy poverty?
The European Commission is set to table innovative plans to measure the energy efficiency of buildings, it has emerged.
28 Nov 16
Europol chief: Further terrorist attacks in Europe 'very probable'
Europol chief Rob Wainwright has cautioned about the threat of further terrorist attacks in mainland Europe.
28 Nov 16
Campaigners unimpressed with Commission's winter energy package
Campaigners have said that the winter energy package the Commission will unveil this week "falls well short" of what is needed to fight climate change.
28 Nov 16
Fillon wins France's centre-right presidential nomination
France's conservative former Prime Minister has been selected as his party's candidate for next year's presidential elections.
25 Nov 16
EU Parliament request ombudsman inquiry into Barroso scandal
MEPs have called on the EU ombudsman to launch a "strategic inquiry" into the Commission's handling of the so called 'revolving door' case involving its former President José Manuel Barroso.
25 Nov 16
EU-Ukraine agree to strengthen energy partnership
The EU and Ukraine have agreed to increase energy partnership between the two sides.
25 Nov 16
Credibility of EU global strategy depends on neighbourhood policy's success
The credibility of the EU.s global strategy rests on a successful European neighbourhood policy, writes Andi Cristea.
24 Nov 16
EU Parliament approves new caps on air pollution
Proposed cuts will help reduce health impacts of air pollution by 50 per cent, according to Parliament's rapporteur.
24 Nov 16
Oettinger to face tough questioning in EU Parliament - but no vote
Günther Oettinger, who is set to take over the Commission's budget dossier in the New Year, will be questioned by MEPs about his qualifications for the post in December but will not face a confirmation vote.
24 Nov 16
UK Electoral Commission launches investigation into Ukip
The Electoral Commission in the UK has launched a formal investigation into whether Ukip "accepted impermissible donations" from EU sources.
24 Nov 16
EU Commission announces plans to overhaul code of conduct
The European Commission has announced plans to introduce reforms to the code of conduct for Commissioners.