Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy

Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic

As Arctic sea ice melts, Russia is racing to control new trade routes, extract untapped resources, and cement its military influence in a rapidly shifting region.
by Eloise Hardy
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
03 Jul EU Institutions
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
Op-ed: Young Europeans must take to the streets in defence of the Green Deal
07 Jul Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Young Europeans must take to the streets in defence of the Green Deal
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
Biofuels in the renewable energy directive: The last call Partner Content
15 May
Biofuels in the renewable energy directive: The last call
Ahead of this week's RED II negotiations, Géraldine Kutas explains where policymakers are getting it wrong on biofuels - and how they can fix their mistakes before it's too late.
McDonald's accused of tax avoidance
14 May
McDonald's accused of tax avoidance
Parliament’s Greens/EFA group has warned that the UK could become the “biggest tax haven near the EU” after Brexit.
EU Parliament week ahead: GDPR, migration top of the agenda
14 May
EU Parliament week ahead: GDPR, migration top of the agenda
MEPs will this week discuss the implemention of the GDPR, migration and EU-US relations.
Movers and Shakers | 14 May 2018
14 May
Movers and Shakers | 14 May 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 14 May 2018
Antonio Tajani: EU must rekindle public enthusiasm
11 May
Antonio Tajani: EU must rekindle public enthusiasm
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has warned of irreparable damage to the EU unless it learns the lessons from Brexit.
Concerns raised over COP24 chances of success
11 May
Concerns raised over COP24 chances of success
Concern has been voiced by the business community about the prospects of meeting climate change targets.
New study highlights the added value of cohesion policy
11 May
New study highlights the added value of cohesion policy
Cohesion policy benefits both the recipient and donor countries, explain Lambert van Nistelrooij and Andrey Novakov.
EU member states must encourage cities and regions in their energy transition plans
10 May
EU member states must encourage cities and regions in their energy transition plans
Cities and regions should look to several EU-funded projects to help facilitate their energy transition, says Maria Spyraki.
Cities and regions: An alternative solution to uphold the COP21 agreement?
10 May
Cities and regions: An alternative solution to uphold the COP21 agreement?
Parliament’s report highlights the key role cities play in the fight against climate change, explains Ángela Vallina.
Cities and regions have a key role to play in tackling the global climate emergency
10 May
Cities and regions have a key role to play in tackling the global climate emergency
European regions and cities have already demonstrated their commitment to fighting climate change, writes Gilles Pargneaux.
UK outlines post-Brexit defence cooperation plans
10 May
UK outlines post-Brexit defence cooperation plans
The UK says it is committed to maintaining close defence and security relations with the EU after it Brexit.
EU Commission launches public consultation on Future of Europe
09 May
EU Commission launches public consultation on Future of Europe
The European Commission has launched an online public consultation as part of the ongoing ‘Future of Europe’ debate.
EU Parliament committee week: Looking ahead
09 May
EU Parliament committee week: Looking ahead
Ways of improving the cybersecurity of Europe’s armed forces will come under the spotlight when MEPs resume their work in Parliament next week.
5 questions with... Laima Andrikienė
09 May
5 questions with... Laima Andrikienė
Laima Andrikienė (EPP, LT) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s delegation to the EU-Kazakhstan, EU-Kyrgyzstan, EU-Uzbekistan and EU-Tajikistan parliamentary cooperation committees and for relations with Turkmenistan and Mongolia.
EU urged to uphold Iran nuclear deal as Trump pulls out
09 May
EU urged to uphold Iran nuclear deal as Trump pulls out
EU political leaders and MEPs says they are dismayed at the US decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement.
eHealth could provide a new model for patient-doctor relations
09 May
eHealth could provide a new model for patient-doctor relations
Digital health is a game changer for patient-centred healthcare, writes Michał Boni.
eHealth provides opportunities for smaller countries with limited resources
09 May
eHealth provides opportunities for smaller countries with limited resources
While the positives of developing eHealth and ICT quickly become apparent, there are still some major challenges, writes Andrey Kovatchev.
Benedek Jávor: Energy efficiency has enormous potential
08 May
Benedek Jávor: Energy efficiency has enormous potential
Greens/EFA group MEP Benedek Jávor says that energy efficiency has multiple benefits and by using energy more efficiently, Europeans can lower their energy bills.
Why Europe matters: Talking about my generation
08 May
Why Europe matters: Talking about my generation
While Europe’s young people are keen to develop modern soft skills and entrepreneurial know-how, they also want policymakers and business leaders to listen to them on why Europe matters.
Is Europe willing to make animals the scapegoat through a disproportionate focus on their role in AMR? Partner Content
08 May
Is Europe willing to make animals the scapegoat through a disproportionate focus on their role in AMR?
Unlike human medicines veterinary medicines undergo a thorough environmental risk assessment, explains AnimalhealthEurope Secretary General, Roxane Feller.
What the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal could mean for EU
08 May
What the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal could mean for EU
Rather than revoking or undermining the Iran nuclear deal, the EU should think of ways to address issues such as Iran’s human rights record, its ballistic missiles programme or its destabilising role in the region, writes David McAllister.
Adina-Ioana Vălean: The simple fact that the Commission proposed the circular economy package is already a change in mindset
08 May
Adina-Ioana Vălean: The simple fact that the Commission proposed the circular economy package is already a change in mindset
Adina-Ioana Vălean talks circular economy, plastic pollution, glyphosate, protecting Europe’s forests, and reducing air pollution.
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2018
08 May
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 May 2018
Campaigners call for all British citizens living in Belgium to be granted EU citizenship
07 May
Campaigners call for all British citizens living in Belgium to be granted EU citizenship
EU must act to secure the rights of all UK nationals living in the EU, not just those working for the EU institutions, argues former British MP.