Build a European border policy to save Schengen, says former negotiator
29 Jul Member States

Build a European border policy to save Schengen, says former negotiator

Joachim Bitterlich grew up dreaming of a borderless Europe, and as a diplomat played his part in making it happen. Now he says the Schengen free-travel zone is under threat, with radical action needed to dissuade governments from throwing up borders once again.
by Eloise Hardy
Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington
28 Jul Member States
Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington
Op-ed: Workers must be protected to power the twin transition
29 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Workers must be protected to power the twin transition
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
25 Jul EU Institutions
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
Issue 533 | 29 March 2021
29 Mar
Issue 533 | 29 March 2021
Gracing this issue’s cover is Romanian Renew Europe deputy Vlad Gheorghe, who was a just toddler when Romania’s 50-year experiment with Communism came crashing down in December 1989. He explains to editor Brian Johnson how the country’s integration back into the EU fold has been a major factor in shaping his politics and worldview.
Former UK Europe Minister welcomes fresh bid to defuse ever-growing EU-UK vaccine tensions
25 Mar
Former UK Europe Minister welcomes fresh bid to defuse ever-growing EU-UK vaccine tensions
The EU and the UK are locked in a bitter ongoing dispute about the availability of vaccines, in particular the AstraZeneca jab.
Lack of gender balance on CoFoE Executive Board ignites criticism
25 Mar
Lack of gender balance on CoFoE Executive Board ignites criticism
Polish MEP Danuta Hubner, a former EU Commissioner, said she was “pissed off” at the relative lack of female representation on the all-powerful Executive Board for the upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe.
MEPs to hold emergency debate on rule of law in Malta
24 Mar
MEPs to hold emergency debate on rule of law in Malta
On Thursday, Parliament will discuss the rule of law in the tiny Mediterranean island and recent developments in the investigation of the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Conference on the Future of Europe beset by gender imbalance claims
24 Mar
Conference on the Future of Europe beset by gender imbalance claims
A flagship attempt to reform the EU has hit another obstacle before it even starts, this time over a lack of gender balance in its Executive Board.
Commission goes on offensive in bid to deflect alarm at vaccine programme
24 Mar
Commission goes on offensive in bid to deflect alarm at vaccine programme
Speaking to MEPs on Tuesday, Sandra Gallina, the executive’s Director General of health, launched a blistering attack on AstraZeneca, the pharma company at the centre of a huge spat with the EU over vaccine supplies.
Five MEPs ‘blacklisted’ by China as Beijing retaliates against fresh EU sanctions
23 Mar
Five MEPs ‘blacklisted’ by China as Beijing retaliates against fresh EU sanctions
The new EU sanctions were imposed on Monday over alleged human rights abuses by China.
Africa can offer solutions to help deliver Europe’s decarbonisation Partner Content
23 Mar
Africa can offer solutions to help deliver Europe’s decarbonisation
Decarbonisation is the future for both Africa and Europe, explains Hanane Mourchid.
Time for Europe's industry to master its digital future Partner Content
23 Mar
Time for Europe's industry to master its digital future
If the EU wants to keep its role as an industrial leader for the digital decade, the time to act is now, writes DIGITALEUROPE’s Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl.
EMA chief set to be grilled by MEPs on latest EU bid to boost sluggish vaccination rates
22 Mar
EMA chief set to be grilled by MEPs on latest EU bid to boost sluggish vaccination rates
Emer Cooke, the European Medicines Agency executive director, has been invited to an “exchange of views” to update deputies on the state of play of the evaluation and authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines.
5 Questions with... Alviina Alametsä
22 Mar
5 Questions with... Alviina Alametsä
Alviina Alametsä (FI,Greens/EFA) is a member of the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and Security and Defence Sub-Committee.
EU leaders and MEPs condemn Turkey’s decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention
22 Mar
EU leaders and MEPs condemn Turkey’s decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention
The controversial move to withdraw from the international treaty, designed to combat violence against women, sparked immediate protests from world leaders and campaigners.
World Water Day: The Right to Water
22 Mar
World Water Day: The Right to Water
European citizens have a right to access good quality water, but EU efforts to date have fallen short of turning this principle into action, argues Eleonora Evi.
World Water Day: Protecting one of Europe's most crucial resources
22 Mar
World Water Day: Protecting one of Europe's most crucial resources
The EU needs to find effective solutions to the challenges faced by Europe’s water sector, argues Sara Cerdas.
EU Member States to resume AstraZeneca COVID vaccinations
19 Mar
EU Member States to resume AstraZeneca COVID vaccinations
Move follows European Medicines Agency’s all clear regarding blood clot concerns.
Anti-racism groups claim European Commission guilty of excluding them from flagship anti-racism summit
19 Mar
Anti-racism groups claim European Commission guilty of excluding them from flagship anti-racism summit
Campaigners say anti-racism organisations “didn’t have chance to meaningfully contribute to design of summit’s agenda.
EU Anti-Racism Action Plan: Why we shouldn't judge a book by its cover
19 Mar
EU Anti-Racism Action Plan: Why we shouldn't judge a book by its cover
As facial recognition surveillance technology enters the mainstream, the time has come for us to examine its ethical implications, argues Tineke Strik.
Six ways to make the Conference on the Future of Europe a success
19 Mar
Six ways to make the Conference on the Future of Europe a success
If the Conference on the Future of Europe is to have any hope of success, it must engage fully with Europe’s citizens, argue Bent Noerby Bonde and Roger Casale.
Artificial Intelligence: Reinforcing discrimination
19 Mar
Artificial Intelligence: Reinforcing discrimination
The European Commission’s upcoming proposal may be the last opportunity to prevent harmful uses of AI-powered technologies, many of which are already marginalising Europe’s racialised communities, writes Sarah Chander.
Helena Dalli: United in diversity
19 Mar
Helena Dalli: United in diversity
The Black Lives Matter movement has shone a much-needed light on the insidious and ubiquitous nature of structural racism; now it’s time to get to work dismantling it, writes Helena Dalli.
EU Methane Strategy: Prospects for a secure horizon
19 Mar
EU Methane Strategy: Prospects for a secure horizon
When pursuing our global climate ambitions, if we are to reach our goal it is vital that we have an adequate and effective strategy to deal with methane emissions, writes Marcos Ros Sempere.
EU Anti-Racism Summit: Time for real and lasting change
19 Mar
EU Anti-Racism Summit: Time for real and lasting change
In order to truly tackle the scourge of racism, we must maintain the momentum and awareness raised through the Black Lives Matter movement, argues Evin Incir.
EU Methane Strategy: An unknown quantity
19 Mar
EU Methane Strategy: An unknown quantity
The upcoming Methane Strategy can make the EU a world leader in emissions reduction, writes Cristian-Silviu Busoi.
Khashoggi lawyer urges MEPs and EU to help ‘close the net’ on Saudi Crown Prince
18 Mar
Khashoggi lawyer urges MEPs and EU to help ‘close the net’ on Saudi Crown Prince
Rodney Dixon was taking part in an exchange of views on the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia including the case of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.