‘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

As Serbia cracks down on dissent, investigative reporter Saša Dragojlo talks about state violence, media suppression, and why he thinks the EU bears part of the blame.
by Eloise Hardy
Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
19 May Foreign & Security Policy
Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
Dieselgate: New report reveals 'privileged role' enjoyed by industry in EU policymaking
17 Jun
Dieselgate: New report reveals 'privileged role' enjoyed by industry in EU policymaking
A campaign group says the so-called Dieselgate scandal "poses serious questions" over how closely regulators should involve the same industries "they are supposed to be regulating" in policymaking.
EU and UK policymakers express grief over death of Jo Cox
17 Jun
EU and UK policymakers express grief over death of Jo Cox
European migration and home affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos has said that British Labour MP Jo Cox was "murdered for her dedication to European democracy and humanity".
Post-COP21: It's time for less talk and more climate action
17 Jun
Post-COP21: It's time for less talk and more climate action
COP21 was a historic moment in the fight against climate change, but there have been enough speeches – it's now time for concrete action, says Gilles Pargneaux.
Renewable energy is a cost-effective path to sustainability
17 Jun
Renewable energy is a cost-effective path to sustainability
Renewable energy could help empower individual consumers and help foster cooperation between EU regions, writes Bendt Bendtsen.
EU referendum campaign suspended as British MP shot and stabbed
16 Jun
EU referendum campaign suspended as British MP shot and stabbed
Campaigning on the EU referendum has been suspended following a knife and gun attack on British Labour MP Jo Cox that has left her fighting for her life.
Brexit: UK will have brighter future outside EU
16 Jun
Brexit: UK will have brighter future outside EU
Exiting the EU will give the UK a richer stake in society, argues Diane Dodds.
Brexit: Through EU membership, Wales has a say in international affairs
16 Jun
Brexit: Through EU membership, Wales has a say in international affairs
The best way to tackle global challenges is by uniting with our European partners, writes Jill Evans.
Brexit: EU membership is a positive choice for jobs
16 Jun
Brexit: EU membership is a positive choice for jobs
EU membership is in Scotland and the UK's best interests, says Alyn Smith.
Brexit: Best way to transform EU is from within
16 Jun
Brexit: Best way to transform EU is from within
The best way to transform the EU is from within, writes Martina Anderson.
Endocrine disruptors: EU Commission accused of defending agro-chemical industry over human health
16 Jun
Endocrine disruptors: EU Commission accused of defending agro-chemical industry over human health
The European Commission has presented long-delayed proposals setting out scientific criteria to address the problem of chemical substances that interfere with the endocrine system.
Brexit: Betting market predicts clear win for Remain camp
16 Jun
Brexit: Betting market predicts clear win for Remain camp
The betting market has put itself on a direct collision course with pollsters by predicting a clear win for the Remain camp in next week's UK referendum.
Climate and energy group calls for EU emissions trading reform to match historic Paris climate deal
16 Jun
Climate and energy group calls for EU emissions trading reform to match historic Paris climate deal
CAN Europe chief responds to comments by European Parliament's lead ETS reform rapporteur Ian Duncan.
Gun lobby says revision of firearms directive is 'futile'
16 Jun
Gun lobby says revision of firearms directive is 'futile'
The body representing gun owners in Europe has described efforts to revise EU firearms legislation as "futile."
Andrew Duff warns of potential EU split following Brexit vote
16 Jun
Andrew Duff warns of potential EU split following Brexit vote
Former MEP says risk of divisions 'erupting' following 23 June referendum.
Euro 2016 clashes: Council of Europe calls for better police cooperation
16 Jun
Euro 2016 clashes: Council of Europe calls for better police cooperation
Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland has called on European governments to improve police cooperation after the violent clashes between football hooligans in France.
EU renewable energy: Environmental problems remain
16 Jun
EU renewable energy: Environmental problems remain
Progress in the EU's renewable energy sector should be welcomed, but we must not overlook the lingering environmental problems this has caused, argues Paloma López Bermejo.
European Development Days 2016 kicks off in Brussels
16 Jun
European Development Days 2016 kicks off in Brussels
New support for energy and green business were announced at the opening of this year's European Development Days.
Bart Somers: Cities and local authorities best placed to tackle forces of radicalisation
15 Jun
Bart Somers: Cities and local authorities best placed to tackle forces of radicalisation
Unlike many of its neighbouring cities, none of Mechelen's youths have fled to Syria or Iraq. Here, Mayor Bart Somers explains the secrets of the city's successful anti-radicalisation strategy.
Ukraine reforms sending 'good signal' to EU
15 Jun
Ukraine reforms sending 'good signal' to EU
Ukraine's top criminal prosecutor has warned the country's criminal networks that he will conduct a "fishing expedition for big fish."
The Energy Union? It starts at home
15 Jun
The Energy Union? It starts at home

The Energy Union? It starts at home
5 questions with... Maria Arena
15 Jun
5 questions with... Maria Arena
Bombardier, plants and surprises.
Brexit referendum: The battle for Britain
15 Jun
Brexit referendum: The battle for Britain
As the Brexit referendum looms ever closer, which side will emerge victorious? That depends who you ask. Here, Glenis Willmott, Catherine Bearder, Emma McClarkin and Roger Helmer discuss the potential breakaway from the EU and whether the UK will thrive as a world leader away from Brussels.
Federbet: Match fixing in Europe has reached 'epidemic' proportions
15 Jun
Federbet: Match fixing in Europe has reached 'epidemic' proportions
Match fixing at sporting events in Europe has reached "epidemic" proportions, it has been claimed.
ECJ grants UK restrictions on child tax benefits and tax credits
14 Jun
ECJ grants UK restrictions on child tax benefits and tax credits
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Britain has a right to protect its public finances from benefits tourism by imposing tests on EU citizens moving here and claiming benefits.