‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
13 Aug Member States

‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety

Europe’s open borders are being replaced by ‘temporary’ checkpoints that are often anything but. With anti-migration politics on the rise and a broken asylum system, the loss of trust will be hard to restore.
by Eloise Hardy
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
11 Aug Member States
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
14 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
07 Aug EU Institutions
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
22 Nov 16
The full scale of the software sectors “profound” contribution to the European economy is spelled out in a new report
Software industry supports more jobs than the entire population of Belgium.
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22 Nov 16
EU Emissions Trading System must recognise those sectors unable to pass-on carbon costs
The reformed ETS system must acknowledge the inability of non-ferrous metals, ferro alloys and silicon producers to pass-on regionally imposed carbon costs, write Guy Thiran, John Schoenenberg, Inès Van Lierde, Frank Van Assche and Veronique Steukers.
22 Nov 16
Oettinger faces fresh criticism from EU Parliament
Embattled European Commissioner Günther Oettinger has come under fresh criticism over the trip he accepted on a Russia lobbyists’ plane.
22 Nov 16
Guy Verhofstadt meets with UK Brexit secretary David Davis
 European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator warns David Davis that there can be no new UK deal that puts the EU's four freedoms at risk.
22 Nov 16
Farage: Diane James "unfit to continue as an MEP" following Ukip resignation
Nigel Farage has reacted angrily to the news that former Ukip leader Diane James has resigned from the party, saying it is "time to move on".
22 Nov 16
Robotics: Turning science fiction into reality?
It’s impossible to know what the full impact of robotics will be on our society, so it’s crucial that we start analysing the issue sooner rather than later, writes Ádám Kósa.
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22 Nov 16
Online Radicalism: Time to take down prohibited content permanently
Online terror content could be dramatically reduced with the adoption by social media companies of simple, digital signature technology, argues Ivor Roberts.
22 Nov 16
The benefits of robotics far outweigh the risks
If the EU is to succeed in the field of robotics, it must ensure it has a functioning single market, writes Dita Charanzová.
21 Nov 16
Julian King: Russia could interfere with French and German elections
European security union Commissioner Julian King has warned Russia may try to influence German and French elections next year through cyber attacks and a disinformation campaign.
21 Nov 16
New report claims "wholesale human rights abuses" taking place in Turkey
A damning new report details what is claimed to be “wholesale human rights abuses” taking place in Turkey after the failed military coup.
21 Nov 16
Issue 444 | 21 November 2016
Interview with Kaja Kallas, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Waste Management, Access to Medicines, EU-Turkey, Neighbourhood Policy, CETA roundup, 5 questions with Catherine Stihler and more.
21 Nov 16
Beyond the 21st century: Commission ready to make EU truly digital
Robotics are both a challenge and an opportunity for the EU, and the Commission is ready to make the most of these exciting new technologies, writes Andrus Ansip
21 Nov 16
Canada trade deal essential to EU prosperity
It has been a bumpy road, but it is now time for the EU to implement CETA, argues Artis Pabriks
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21 Nov 16
Access to medicines: EU must show leadership in fight against chronic diseases
The EU must show leadership in the fight against chronic diseases, argues Anthony Gitau.
18 Nov 16
An accessible approach to tackling chronic diseases
Robust partnerships are crucial to delivering access to medicines in low income and fragile environments, report Martin Banks and Brian Johnson.
18 Nov 16
Canada, Flanders Ukraine? What kind of relationship will the UK have with EU?
Martin Banks reports on several different possible post-Brexit scenarios for the UK.
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18 Nov 16
Turkey: Failed coup was years in the making
The failed coup in Turkey was years in the making, writes Ahmet Zeki Üçok.
18 Nov 16
Kati Piri: EU must freeze accession talks with Turkey
The EU must send a strong signal to the Turkish government, says Kati Piri.
18 Nov 16
MEPs lash out after conclusion of 2017 EU budget talks
Parliament's EPP group has condemned the "spirit" of the just-concluded negotiations which will see a slight rise in next year's EU budget.
18 Nov 16
EU Parliament cancels MEP visit to Turkey
The European Parliament called off an official delegation trip to Turkey this week due to "disagreements" with Ankara, it has emerged.
18 Nov 16
EU Commission defends Oettinger amid latest scandal
Both the European Commission and Hungarian government have rejected suggestions of impropriety on the part of Commissioner Günther Oettinger over trips he made to Budapest in May on a lobbyist's private jet.
17 Nov 16
Preliminary deal reached on 2017 EU budget
The EU institutions have reached a compromise agreement on the 2017 EU budget, paving the way for the deal to be rubberstamped by Parliament next month.
17 Nov 16
Richard Corbett: Ukip and Front National misusing Parliament resources to destroy EU
Political parties like Ukip and Front National have been accused of "misusing" Parliament's resources in order to "destroy" the EU.
17 Nov 16
Malta outlines priorities for EU Council presidency
Malta has outlined some its priorities for its upcoming EU Council presidency, its first since it joined the EU in 2004.