German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy

German rearmament tests time, money and resolve

As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
Ukip ridiculed by opponents following Diane James' resignation
07 Oct
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.
EU Parliament chief refers MEP bust-up to advisory committee
07 Oct
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.
EU counter-terrorism chief warns against fresh attacks in Europe
07 Oct
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.    
Thailand jail sentence of labour rights campaigner is a silencing of human rights, says MEP
07 Oct
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.
Denis MacShane: Ukip show is over
07 Oct
Denis MacShane: Ukip show is over
The UK's former Europe Minister, Denis MacShane, has branded Ukip a "one-man, one-policy show".
Aleppo: EU Commission launches emergency humanitarian initiative
07 Oct
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.
Ukip leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe recovering in hospital after being allegedly punched by colleague
06 Oct
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
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
05 Oct
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
On October 5th, the European Parliament held a Plenary debate to discuss the upcoming European Council meeting. 
British Conservatives labelled 'Nasty Party' over foreign workers name and shame proposals
05 Oct
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.
Polish abortion plans an attack on EU fundamental rights, warn MEPs
05 Oct
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.
New report recommends collective response in fight against jihadist radicalism Partner Content
05 Oct
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.
EPP group to put candidate forward for EU Parliament presidency
05 Oct
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.
EU Parliament approves ratification of Paris agreement
05 Oct
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.
Maximising opportunities in a changing world of work Partner Content
04 Oct
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.
Senior MEPs blast Barroso
04 Oct
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.
EU Parliament group leaders welcome Theresa May's article 50 announcement
04 Oct
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".
EU must empower patients in healthcare policymaking
04 Oct
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.
Innovative medicines can maximise health in the EU
03 Oct
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.
Anti-Semitism a threat to Europe, Parliament told
03 Oct
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.
Movers and Shakers | 03 October 2016
03 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 03 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Brexit: Dark clouds gathering over UK education and research
03 Oct
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.
Viktor Orbán claims victory in Hungarian refugee vote
03 Oct
Viktor Orbán claims victory in Hungarian refugee vote
However, controversial referendum fails to garner 50 per cent turnout to be valid.
EU Policymakers and campaigners come together to discuss pet trafficking
30 Sep
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.
Hungarians prepare to vote on refugee quotas
30 Sep
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.