‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
13 Aug Member States

‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety

Europe’s open borders are being replaced by ‘temporary’ checkpoints that are often anything but. With anti-migration politics on the rise and a broken asylum system, the loss of trust will be hard to restore.
by Eloise Hardy
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
11 Aug Member States
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
Op-ed: Asylum must not be a casualty of border politics
12 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Asylum must not be a casualty of border politics
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
07 Aug EU Institutions
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
12 Jan 21
MEPs ‘regret’ being unable to scrutinise Brexit deal before it came into force
Monday’s debate by members of Parliament’s trade committee was the first time MEPs have discussed the EU-UK trade and partnership agreement since its announcement on Christmas Eve.
11 Jan 21
Commission must provide transparency on talks with vaccine manufacturers
European Parliament Vice-President Nicola Beer says the executive must give MEPs “precise answers” to avoid damage to the reputation of the EU and its institutions.
08 Jan 21
EU orders further 200 million COVID-19 vaccines
Ursula von der Leyen says there are now 2.3 billion vaccine doses on order from six different pharma companies.
08 Jan 21
MEPs call on EU to provide ‘lifeboat policy’ for persecuted Hong Kong dissidents
Demand follows arrest of prominent pro-democracy advocates by China.
08 Jan 21
European Commission denies Germany breaking ranks on COVID-19 vaccines buying strategy
Denial follows criticism that EU has been slow to roll out vaccines.
07 Jan 21
European Commission defends Coronavirus vaccine strategy following fierce criticism that vaccination roll out has been too slow
While UK has rolled out its second vaccine, many EU member states only just beginning vaccination programmes.
07 Jan 21
MEPs shocked by violent events in Washington DC; congratulate Joe Biden on confirmation of election victory
US Capitol Hill rioting a warning of the dangers of populism, conspiracy theories and the platforms that spread them, says senior MEP.
07 Jan 21
EU needs common strategy for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
Romanian MEP Vlad Gheorghe argues that a common EU approach is the best way to ensure vaccines are delivered quickly and safely. Martin Banks reports.
07 Jan 21
EU reacts to pro-trump mob’s storming of US Capitol
MEPs lay blame for violent overnight scenes in Washington at President Donald Trump’s feet.
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06 Jan 21
The EU is walking back from anti-palm oil bigotry
At the EU-ASEAN summit on 1 December 2020, a remarkable thing happened. The European Union agreed to a new conciliatory approach to palm oil, writes Robert Hii.
05 Jan 21
Manfred Weber blasts Viktor Orbán over nationalist-populist approach and culture war
The controversial Hungarian Prime Minister has been accused by the EPP group leader of wanting to "destroy" the EU in a scathing interview.
05 Jan 21
Erasmus: A missed opportunity for the UK's young people
Boris Johnson’s decision to withdraw the UK from the EU’s flagship student exchange programme will have damaging effects on Britain's youth, argues Hywel Ceri Jones.
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05 Jan 21
Finding a common ground for international space regulation
The increasing weaponisation of space poses a significant threat to the security of the planet. What we need now is open dialogue which fosters cooperation rather than rivalry, argues Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan.
31 Dec 20
A modern approach to Europe’s farming must make the most of the available technologies, argues Clara Aguilera
Reformed CAP and European Green Deal, must be aligned to help EU achieve new, more sustainable agriculture and livestock farming, says Spanish deputy.
31 Dec 20
Can Europe deliver a Farm to fork future?
The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy is an ambitious one - as it needs to be - but its effective implementation will require much work and planning, writes Herbert Dorfmann.
30 Dec 20
The importance of a strong and multilateral-focussed United States
Joe Biden’s biggest challenge will be to re-establish a multilateral dynamic that keeps Russia in check, argues former US ambassador Cameron Munter.
30 Dec 20
EU outlines adjustment fund for sectors potentially impacted by Brexit
Reserve will have an overall budget of €5bn and support businesses and workers worst affected by the UK leaving the EU.
30 Dec 20
EU Member States and European Parliament provisionally approve Brexit deal
New agreement was given green light at separate meetings of EU ambassadors and group leaders of the European parliament earlier this week.
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30 Dec 20
Boosting the EU's economy through aligning R&I policies
Aligning R&I policies can boost Europe’s economy, explains Huawei's Dave Harmon.
29 Dec 20
5 Questions with... Vlad Gheorghe
Vlad Gheorghe (RO, RE) is a member of the European Parliament’s Budgets Committee.
29 Dec 20
Europe’s success in the space sector is huge, but is too often overlooked, explains Massimiliano Salini
It's now time to provide EU Space Policy with the booster rockets it deserves, argues Italian Sky and Space Intergroup deputy.
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28 Dec 20
How can the EU better develop its research, education and innovation ‘knowledge triangle’?
Locating research centres next to universities can help ensure that investment in research is translated into business opportunities, reports Martin Banks.
28 Dec 20
EU Space Policy: It’s not all about rocket science
The EU’s Space Industry is set to relaunch and expand its horizons. But, argues Marian-Jean Marinescu, the sector needs a post-COVID helping hand with funding.
24 Dec 20
European Parliament President hails Brexit deal, says assembly will now ‘scrutinise in detail’
On Thursday evening, David Sassoli said, “The Parliament thanks and congratulates the EU and UK negotiators for their intense efforts to reach, albeit at the last minute, this historic agreement.”