Women still work 15 months to earn men’s annual pay, EU index shows
05 Dec EU Institutions

Women still work 15 months to earn men’s annual pay, EU index shows

The 2025 Gender Equality Index highlights slow, uneven progress across member states, prompting calls for deeper reforms and stronger engagement of men and boys in equality policies.
by Paula Soler Rodriguez
Shein's expansion in France underscores Europe's addiction to cheap Chinese goods
04 Dec Member States
Shein's expansion in France underscores Europe's addiction to cheap Chinese goods
Europe’s defence reliance on the US runs deeper than hardware
02 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s defence reliance on the US runs deeper than hardware
Europe’s uneven rush to rearm
28 Nov Member States
Europe’s uneven rush to rearm
07 Dec 16
EU military helicopter and special forces exercise reflects push for closer cooperation
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has said Europe needs to be a "reliable and credible" security provider.
07 Dec 16
Nato and EU agree to closer cooperation
Nato foreign ministers have endorsed plans for closer cooperation between the western alliance and the EU.
07 Dec 16
EU assistance to Ukraine has had limited impact, says report
EU financial watchdogs say that assistance to Ukraine, which amounted to some €11.2bn over a seven-year period, has had "limited impact."
07 Dec 16
Collaboration between public and private sector key to delivering UN sustainable development goals
One year on from COP21, sustainability conference looks to put SDG aims into practice.
07 Dec 16
5 questions with... Ulrike Lunacek
LGBT rights, backpacking and women in politics.
07 Dec 16
Theresa May to publish Brexit plans
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed to provide more details on her government's Brexit plan before triggering article 50.
07 Dec 16
EU agencies make the case for their effectiveness
Representatives from 45 EU agencies have issued two studies that seek to make the case for their effectiveness, saying they cost about €1.2bn and represent value for money.
07 Dec 16
Roberta Metsola to host 2017 Parliament Magazine MEP Awards
Awards are a way to rebut criticisms and misconceptions regarding MEPs, says Metsola.
07 Dec 16
AMR is a global problem requiring a global response
Failure to tackle antimicrobial resistance could trigger a global catastrophe, warns Glenis Willmott.