‘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?
07 Oct 16
EU proposals to amend biocides and plant protection products rules are dangerous to human health, says Merja Kyllönen
Europe must always aim higher when it comes to health and environmental protection, says glyphosate co-rapporteur.
07 Oct 16
Ukip ridiculed by opponents following Diane James' resignation
Ukip MEP Roger Helmer, meanwhile, has voiced sadness at the shock decision of party leader Diane James to stand down from her role just 18 days after she was elected.
07 Oct 16
EU Parliament chief refers MEP bust-up to advisory committee
European Parliament President Martin Schulz has intervened in the furious row over an alleged physical attack on Ukip deputy Steven Woolfe.
07 Oct 16
EU counter-terrorism chief warns against fresh attacks in Europe
The terrorist threat has "never been so high in the last 20 years than it is today”, EU counter-terrorism coordinator Gilles de Kerchove has told MEPs.    
07 Oct 16
Thailand jail sentence of labour rights campaigner is a silencing of human rights, says MEP
Finnish MEP Heidi Hautala has condemned the suspended prison sentence imposed on a British rights activist who "blew the whistle" on alleged labour rights abuses in the Thai seafood industry.
07 Oct 16
Denis MacShane: Ukip show is over
The UK's former Europe Minister, Denis MacShane, has branded Ukip a "one-man, one-policy show".
07 Oct 16
Aleppo: EU Commission launches emergency humanitarian initiative
The UN's outgoing Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to the US and Russia to resume their ceasefire talks over the besieged rebel-held Syrian city of Aleppo.
06 Oct 16
Ukip leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe recovering in hospital after being allegedly punched by colleague
The MEP was taken to hospital in Strasbourg for tests on Thursday
05 Oct 16
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
On October 5th, the European Parliament held a Plenary debate to discuss the upcoming European Council meeting.
05 Oct 16
British Conservatives labelled 'Nasty Party' over foreign workers name and shame proposals
British interior minister Amber Rudd's call for businesses to disclose their proportion of foreign workers widely condemned.
05 Oct 16
Polish abortion plans an attack on EU fundamental rights, warn MEPs
Several MEPs have pledged their support for the Polish 'Black Monday' pro-abortion campaigners in their challenge against proposals to totally ban abortion.
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05 Oct 16
New report recommends collective response in fight against jihadist radicalism
European governments must share their experience and create a common agenda against radicalisation, argues Valentina Colombo.
05 Oct 16
EPP group to put candidate forward for EU Parliament presidency
The leader of Parliament's biggest political grouping, EPP group Chair Manfred Weber, has confirmed his group will put forward a candidate for the assembly's presidency.
05 Oct 16
EU Parliament approves ratification of Paris agreement
The European Parliament has formally approved the ratification the Paris agreement on climate change, with 610 votes in favour, 38 against and 31 abstentions.
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04 Oct 16
Maximising opportunities in a changing world of work
The employment industry is a labour market enabler at the forefront of the changing world of work, writes Denis Pennel.
04 Oct 16
Senior MEPs blast Barroso
Former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has come under a withering attack from Parliament's political group leaders over his new position at Goldman Sachs.
04 Oct 16
EU Parliament group leaders welcome Theresa May's article 50 announcement
The European Parliament's lead negotiator in the Brexit talks, Guy Verhofstadt, has said that relations between the UK and EU "must remain close".
04 Oct 16
EU must empower patients in healthcare policymaking
As a cancer survivor herself, Lieve Wierinck knows all too well the lasting effects the disease can have on patients, and this is why she believes they must be more closely involved in policymaking when it comes to healthcare.
03 Oct 16
Innovative medicines can maximise health in the EU
Innovative medicines could result in huge savings for member states, but a crucial factor is ensuring patient access, writes Karin Kadenbach.
03 Oct 16
Anti-Semitism a threat to Europe, Parliament told
A hearing in Parliament was told that anti-Semitism continues to be a problem in Europe, with one in five Jews having experienced verbal or physical violence.
03 Oct 16
Brexit: Dark clouds gathering over UK education and research
Brexit could spell disastrous consequences not just for the UK's research and education sectors, but for the EU's as well, warns Neena Gill.
03 Oct 16
Viktor Orbán claims victory in Hungarian refugee vote
However, controversial referendum fails to garner 50 per cent turnout to be valid.
30 Sep 16
EU Policymakers and campaigners come together to discuss pet trafficking
Event heard strong calls for an EU action plan to tackle the illegal trade of cats and dogs.
30 Sep 16
Hungarians prepare to vote on refugee quotas
Last minute campaigning was taking place in Hungary ahead of a controversial referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas.