FIFA slips through Europe’s fingers as it cosies up to new teammates
01 Sep EU Institutions

FIFA slips through Europe’s fingers as it cosies up to new teammates

This summer’s Club World Cup put FIFA’s power front and centre for the world to see. As the governing body gets cosy with superpowers and autocrats, the EU could see its governance role diminished.
by Matt Lynes
Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia
27 Aug Member States
Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia
Op-ed: The EU must resist Trump’s attempts at digital domination
29 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU must resist Trump’s attempts at digital domination
Op-ed: Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition shows resilience in the face of geopolitical threats
28 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition shows resilience in the face of geopolitical threats
17 Oct 16
Greenpeace calls for EU parliament to stand against CETA
MEPs who see TTIP as a danger must recognise the same faults in CETA, and stand on the side of the people they represent, argues Shira Stanton.
17 Oct 16
Heart failure: A disease Europe cannot afford to ignore
The EU must act urgently on heart failure, writes Annie Schreijer-Pierik.
17 Oct 16
Malmström: Thailand sentence of labour rights campaigner casts "deep shadow" over reforms
European trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström has intervened in the case of  British human rights activist Andy Hall who was recently convicted for "blowing the whistle" on alleged labour abuses in Thailand.
17 Oct 16
Copyright rules must benefit artists - not big business
New rules on portability of content must ensure that citizens have free access to culture, all while respecting authors, says Isabella Adinolfi.
17 Oct 16
Digital literacy skills are just as important as knowing how to read or write
Coding will soon become essential to finding a job, so it's important to demystify these skills, says Catherine Stihler.
14 Oct 16
European Parliament President Martin Schulz says EU will 'not be held hostage' by Brexit
EU Council President Donald Tusk warns there will be no cakes on the table for UK, only 'salt and vinegar'.
14 Oct 16
Oettinger: EU's prosperity depends on how it masters the digital transition
European digital economy and society Commissioner Günther Oettinger is confident that he can make 5G a reality and help Europe secure its digital leadership.
14 Oct 16
5G is the future
The EU must lay out a clear timeframe for transferring spectrum frequencies, or risk falling behind in the 5G race, warns David Borrelli.
14 Oct 16
It's time for Europe to become a major force in telecoms
Europe will fail to reach its 2020 connectivity targets without spectrum harmonisation, warns Dan Nica.
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14 Oct 16
EU and China have a leading role to play in tomorrow's digital economy
China and Europe must work together toward a single 5G standard, writes Ryan Ding.
13 Oct 16
An ambitious new initiative has been launched to boost Europe’s digital competitiveness
€1bn “Strategic Innovation Agenda” will be spread over the next three years.
13 Oct 16
UK MPs to examine government's Brexit negotiating strategy
British MPs have approved an opposition Labour Party motion calling on Theresa May’s government to give the UK Parliament the right to examine its negotiating strategy before Brexit talks that are set to start by the end of March.
13 Oct 16
MEPs pledge to reverse cuts in 2017 EU budget
MEPs have pledged to reverse "all the cuts" proposed by member states to the draft 2017 EU budget.
12 Oct 16
Sustainability in the EU is mission impossible without cities
Cities are leading the way when it comes to implementing environmentally friendly solutions, writes Anna Lisa Boni.
12 Oct 16
EU cities and regions must be encouraged to dive into knowledge-based economy
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, our regions must be given the means to innovate and succeed, write Lambert Van Nistelrooij and Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso.
12 Oct 16
Returning foreign fighters are biggest threat to EU, Parliament warned
A top counter terror expert has warned of the "imminent" threat posed by foreign fighters returning to EU member states from Iraq and Syria.
12 Oct 16
Northern Ireland chief: UK on "collision course" with EU over hard Brexit
Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has warned the British government is on a "collision course" with the EU as a result of the Brexit vote and that Northern Ireland would be "collateral damage".
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12 Oct 16
Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) - the new approach to tenders
PPI promotes new technologies, services and methods, and popularises them on the market, says Paweł Nowakowski.
12 Oct 16
5 questions with... Marco Affronte
Vinyls, climate change and basketball.
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12 Oct 16
Will revising the EU ETS encourage low carbon investment?
Axel Eggert wonders whether the revision of the EU ETS will foster low carbon investment.
12 Oct 16
Reforming the EU ETS is about striking a balance
Only a well-reformed and market-based ETS system can safeguard European industries, argues Angelika Mlinar.
11 Oct 16
Stefan Eck: It's too soon to judge the EU's success
Stefan Eck on his passion for golf, why it's too soon to judge the EU's success and why he believes that rabbits are the forgotten species of EU animal welfare laws.
11 Oct 16
Nato chief appears to indirectly criticise 'EU army' plans
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has stressed the importance of cooperation between the alliance and the EU.
11 Oct 16
Issue 441 | 10 October 2016
Telecoms, Copyright, interview with Stefan Eck, Pesticides, Pet trafficking, ETS, Fertilizers Regulation, 5 Questions with Marco Affronte MEP and more…