‘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
Total EU defence expenditure increases
08 Jun
Total EU defence expenditure increases
A new study paints a mixed picture of the current defence sector in EU member states.
Investment Plan
08 Jun
Investment Plan
On June 8, the European Parliament discussed the mid-term review of the investment plan. Please find a summary below.
ETS Reform: Looney Tunes or Merry Melodies?
08 Jun
ETS Reform: Looney Tunes or Merry Melodies?
A Wile E. Coyote approach to ETS reform would have gained praise to begin with, but would still have left a rapporteur-shaped hole in the canyon floor, writes Ian Duncan.
EU Parliament to rule on UKIP MEP's immunity
08 Jun
EU Parliament to rule on UKIP MEP's immunity
Parliament has confirmed it will rule on the immunity of a British MEP who faces potentially crippling legal costs in a libel case.
Gianni Pittella: DRC runs risk of new genocide
08 Jun
Gianni Pittella: DRC runs risk of new genocide
S&D group Chair Gianni Pittella has called for international action to stop massacres in DRC.
MEPs condemn Turkish lifting of parliamentary immunity
07 Jun
MEPs condemn Turkish lifting of parliamentary immunity
The Turkish Parliament has lifted the immunity of 138 of its members.
Brexit: EU Parliament group leaders issue further warning
07 Jun
Brexit: EU Parliament group leaders issue further warning
The leaders of three of Parliament's largest political groupings have warned a Brexit could increase migratory flows to the UK and that Britain 'cannot expect to have the same influence' should it choose to leave the EU.
Glyphosate: MEPs call for 'more scientific evidence' before re-authorisation
07 Jun
Glyphosate: MEPs call for 'more scientific evidence' before re-authorisation
Czech Republic MEP Pavel Poc has called for "more scientific evidence" before the EU decides whether to re-approve the controversial substance glyphosate.
PES blasted for affiliation with far-right Serbian party
06 Jun
PES blasted for affiliation with far-right Serbian party
MEPs condemn PES affiliation with homophobic Serbian party.
EU member states fail to back re-authorisation of glyphosate
06 Jun
EU member states fail to back re-authorisation of glyphosate
Member states have failed to back contentious plans to re-approve the controversial substance glyphosate, as previously proposed by the Commission.
MEPs voice concern over Argentine candidate for top UN post
06 Jun
MEPs voice concern over Argentine candidate for top UN post
MEPs have voiced concern over speculation that a candidate from Argentina could be the next Secretary General of the United Nations.
Brexit: UK Labour presents new EIB proposals
06 Jun
Brexit: UK Labour presents new EIB proposals
Plans will be put forward on Monday to "use the EU" to double the European Investment Bank's (EIB) commitment to funding social housing provision in the UK.
Movers and Shakers | 6 June 2016
06 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 6 June 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 6 June 2016
Belgian train strike causes chaos ahead of Strasbourg plenary
03 Jun
Belgian train strike causes chaos ahead of Strasbourg plenary
Parliament's travel plans for its regular plenary in Strasbourg have been thrown into partial chaos due to the ongoing train strike in Belgium.
Migration to feature highly on Slovakia EU Council Presidnecy agenda
03 Jun
Migration to feature highly on Slovakia EU Council Presidnecy agenda
Migration is expected to feature highly on the agenda for Slovakia's six-month EU Council Presidency, says Slovakian foreign minister Miroslav Lajcak.
Brexit: Martin Schulz makes the case for 'more and better Europe'
03 Jun
Brexit: Martin Schulz makes the case for 'more and better Europe'
As the Brexit campaign enters its final stages, European Parliament President Martin Schulz has called for "more and better Europe."
Could a CO2 emissions performance standard fix the EU ETS?
03 Jun
Could a CO2 emissions performance standard fix the EU ETS?
A CO2 emissions performance standard could be the solution to fixing the EU ETS , argue Bas Eickhout and Peter Eriksson.
Europe faces growing drug problem, warns Dimitris Avramopoulos
02 Jun
Europe faces growing drug problem, warns Dimitris Avramopoulos
Lisbon: New EU drug agency report highlights scale of problem, says home affairs Commissioner.
EU Dog & Cat Alliance calls on the EU to tackle the illegal trade of cats and dogs in Europe
02 Jun
EU Dog & Cat Alliance calls on the EU to tackle the illegal trade of cats and dogs in Europe
EU Dog & Cat Alliance event held today in the European Parliament to discuss the next steps to safeguard companion animal health and welfare, public health and consumer protection.
GMOs: Time to stand up for EU law and innovation Partner Content
02 Jun
GMOs: Time to stand up for EU law and innovation
MEPs have the chance to support innovation and evidence-based authorisation procedures when they meet next week in Strasbourg, says Pedro Narro Sanchez.
Brexit: Geoffrey Van Orden comes out in support of EU membership
02 Jun
Brexit: Geoffrey Van Orden comes out in support of EU membership
Eurosceptic MEP Geoffrey Van Orden has announced that he is recommending a vote to remain in the EU in this month's In/Out referendum on EU membership.
eHealth could turn EU's challenges into opportunities
02 Jun
eHealth could turn EU's challenges into opportunities
The EU healthcare sector currently faces many challenges, but overcoming these could provide huge opportunities, says Eva Kaili.
Invisible and unwanted: Experts issue Europe-wide call to action on advanced breast cancer
02 Jun
Invisible and unwanted: Experts issue Europe-wide call to action on advanced breast cancer
Call to action follows success of MEP written declaration on the fight against breast cancer.
Donald Tusk: Brexit would have 'dramatic' consequences
02 Jun
Donald Tusk: Brexit would have 'dramatic' consequences
European Council President Donald Tusk has said that a 'Leave' vote in this month's referendum in the UK would have "dramatic" consequences and would result in a huge negative economic shock for the British economy.