‘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
MEPs grill EU Justice chief Didier Reynders over rule of law breaches
02 Sep
MEPs grill EU Justice chief Didier Reynders over rule of law breaches
European Commission’s latest annual Rule of Law report branded ‘toothless and spineless’ by LIBE committee MEPs
Hahn vs BUDG on the EU’s Own Resources
01 Sep
Hahn vs BUDG on the EU’s Own Resources
Commission and Parliament ‘fully aligned’ on need for new Own Resources, despite delay, says EU Budget chief
Are MEPs inadvertently causing animal suffering by going beyond scientific advice? Partner Content
31 Aug
Are MEPs inadvertently causing animal suffering by going beyond scientific advice?
The European Parliament’s vote in favour of a wider ban on antibiotics will do little to address antimicrobial resistance and undermines veterinary care across Europe.
A Never-Ending Story
31 Aug
A Never-Ending Story
European Commission has expressed serious concern over recent data received from Italy in the ongoing Lettori discrimination proceedings, explains Henry Rodgers
European Commission rejects MEPs’ demand to take legal action on rule-of-law violations
26 Aug
European Commission rejects MEPs’ demand to take legal action on rule-of-law violations
Ursula von der Leyen says MEPs had not provided enough evidence of rule-of-law breaches and that EU Executive had ‘not been properly called upon to act’
Belarus accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants, in row over EU border breaches
23 Aug
Belarus accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants, in row over EU border breaches
Belarus is becoming ever more troublesome for Europe, especially for its immediate EU neighbours, reports Andreas Rogal
Offshore Energy: all of Europe should benefit from offshore generation capacity
20 Aug
Offshore Energy: all of Europe should benefit from offshore generation capacity
Europe is richly endowed with the potential for offshore electrical generation, but the power – and benefits - must be able to flow throughout the continent, argues Pernille Weiss.
EU’s foreign policy chief brands Afghanistan pull-out a ‘catastrophe’
19 Aug
EU’s foreign policy chief brands Afghanistan pull-out a ‘catastrophe’
High Representative Josep Borrell updates MEPs on rapidly-changing situation in Afghanistan during extraordinary joint session on Thursday
Offshore Energy: it’s time for the EU to lead by example in renewables
19 Aug
Offshore Energy: it’s time for the EU to lead by example in renewables
Europe has the renewable energy sources to lead the world – but first it must have the infrastructure to support its rollout, says Niels Fuglsang.
European Parliament to hold emergency debate on Afghanistan
18 Aug
European Parliament to hold emergency debate on Afghanistan
MEPs calling for extensive EU action on accepting refugees and protecting ‘those who worked and cooperated with us’
Poland and the Rule of Law: What next in the battle between the EU and the Polish government?
18 Aug
Poland and the Rule of Law: What next in the battle between the EU and the Polish government?
European Commission ‘analysing’ Polish government’s response to questions over controversial law enabling sanctions against judges, says Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
EU Energy Policy: Practice, not theory
18 Aug
EU Energy Policy: Practice, not theory
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is not a bad thing in theory, but for a number of reasons it risks becoming one, believes Karen Melchior.
Afghanistan turmoil: EU urged to deliver unified response to Afghan evacuation
18 Aug
Afghanistan turmoil: EU urged to deliver unified response to Afghan evacuation
European and international community must come together to protect those fleeing persecution, argue MEPs
Offshore Energy: we need a strategy to fill the sails of offshore energy generation
16 Aug
Offshore Energy: we need a strategy to fill the sails of offshore energy generation
Maximising wind and wave power will be pivotal in realising the green transition – the Offshore Renewable Energy strategy shows how we can make this a reality, believes Morten Petersen.
European Commission recommends ‘No’ for Lugano as Brexit fallout intensifies
12 Aug
European Commission recommends ‘No’ for Lugano as Brexit fallout intensifies
EU Executive argues that Lugano Convention is a ‘Single Market Instrument’ and therefore UK ineligible for membership
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
11 Aug
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
EU and national policymakers need to combine their economic recovery strategies with policies tackling the historical challenges facing SMEs, explains Josianne Cutajar.
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
10 Aug
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought momentum for a SME-centred EU policy approach. We must ensure that this drive is here to stay, argues Martina Dlabajová.
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance Partner Content
09 Aug
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance
Are landmark new EU rules on artificial intelligence sufficient to allay fears of a ‘Big Brother’ takeover of our lives?
Next Generation EU: An opportunity in a crisis
06 Aug
Next Generation EU: An opportunity in a crisis
The EU recovery fund presents the ideal chance to create a more social and sustainable Europe in the future; let’s seize it, writes Dennis Radtke.
Why the WHO is wrong about vaping Partner Content
06 Aug
Why the WHO is wrong about vaping
The health institution’s anti-vaping approach set out in its latest report on the global tobacco pandemic is scientifically unjustified and will cost lives.
Long-running skirmish between EU and Polish government enters new phase
04 Aug
Long-running skirmish between EU and Polish government enters new phase
European Commission has the tools it needs to act on rule of law breaches in Poland and Hungary, it just needs the will to use them, argues Jakub Jaraczewski
Can the Gulf diversify from oil? Partner Content
03 Aug
Can the Gulf diversify from oil?
With oil prices plummeting amid global lockdowns, the need to transition to knowledge-based industries is fast becoming an economic necessity rather than a welcome add-on for the region.
Northern Ireland Protocol: Protect the peace process and limit the damage that Brexit has wrought
02 Aug
Northern Ireland Protocol: Protect the peace process and limit the damage that Brexit has wrought
In the absence of proper leadership from London it is up to the ‘grown-ups in the room’ to step in and do what is right for the people of Northern Ireland, argues Seb Dance
Digital Services Act: Trust, but verify
02 Aug
Digital Services Act: Trust, but verify
Know Your Business Customer (KYBC) provides an opportunity for the EU to protect online consumers that should not be missed in the Digital Services Act, argues Alex Agius Saliba.