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
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
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
EESC calls for EU-level cybersecurity model
09 Jan
EESC calls for EU-level cybersecurity model
The European Economic Social Committee has urged the EU and member states to adopt a European-level cybersecurity model.
Bulgaria outlines four EU Council presidency priorities
09 Jan
Bulgaria outlines four EU Council presidency priorities
There will be four priorities during the time of the Bulgarian Council presidency, says the country’s EU ambassador.
Michel Barnier to meet with Brexit supporters
09 Jan
Michel Barnier to meet with Brexit supporters
A delegation of Brexit figures, led by independent MEP Steven Woolfe, will travel to Brussels to meet with Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, on Wednesday ahead of the second phase of exit talks.
EU figures pay tribute to former Commissioner Peter Sutherland
09 Jan
EU figures pay tribute to former Commissioner Peter Sutherland
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has led praise of former Commissioner Peter Sutherland who has died, aged 71.
Decarbonising transport: This is the time to get it right Partner Content
09 Jan
Decarbonising transport: This is the time to get it right
MEPs will soon vote on several important provisions that could determine whether biofuels can make the needed contribution to decarbonising transport, explains Géraldine Kutas.
Cross-party group of MEPs calls on Theresa May to seek full membership of EU single market
08 Jan
Cross-party group of MEPs calls on Theresa May to seek full membership of EU single market
A group of UK MEPs are urging Theresa May to seek full membership of the single market and customs union.
Brexit: Nigel Farage meets Michel Barnier
08 Jan
Brexit: Nigel Farage meets Michel Barnier
British Eurosceptic MEP Nigel Farage says the prospect of the UK leaving the EU under WTO rules has increased.
Movers and Shakers | 8 January 2018
08 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 8 January 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 January 2018
EU 'closely following' situation in Iran
04 Jan
EU 'closely following' situation in Iran
The EU has voiced concern about the current situation in Iran and called for an end to the continuing violence in the country.
New EU novel food regulation comes into force
04 Jan
New EU novel food regulation comes into force
The European Union’s new regulation on novel food has formally come into force.
Leeuwarden and Valletta become European capitals of culture
03 Jan
Leeuwarden and Valletta become European capitals of culture
The Dutch town of Leeuwarden and Valletta in Malta will hold the title of European capital of culture for one year from 1 January.
New EU anti-money laundering legislation comes into force
03 Jan
New EU anti-money laundering legislation comes into force
As of 1 January, national tax authorities will have direct access to information on the beneficial owners of companies, trusts and other entities, as well as customer due diligence records of companies.
EU Bulgarian presidency will promote policies targeting young people
02 Jan
EU Bulgarian presidency will promote policies targeting young people
This presidency will strive to promote constructive debate, says Georgi Pirinski.
Bulgarian Council presidency must foster real debate on future of EU finances
02 Jan
Bulgarian Council presidency must foster real debate on future of EU finances
Iskra Mihaylova expects real debate on the future of EU finances beyond 2020, as well as structural reforms.
Bulgarian EU Council presidency will work to overhaul migration policy
02 Jan
Bulgarian EU Council presidency will work to overhaul migration policy
Bulgaria will focus on overhauling EU migration policy, says Emil Radev.
Bulgarian EU Council presidency programme is disappointing
02 Jan
Bulgarian EU Council presidency programme is disappointing
The presidency programme falls short of Peter Kouroumbashev's expectations, but it's not too late to produce a better version, he writes.
Bulgarian EU Council presidency: Time is right to develop relations with the Balkans
02 Jan
Bulgarian EU Council presidency: Time is right to develop relations with the Balkans
The time is right to discuss the EU accession of the Balkan states, says Angel Dzhambazki.
EU aviation strategy: Turbulent times?
21 Dec
EU aviation strategy: Turbulent times?
Two years after the Commission presented its aviation strategy, Jacek P. Krawczyk wonders if industry and policymakers are on the same page.
EU aviation rules must ensure fair and open skies
21 Dec
EU aviation rules must ensure fair and open skies
The new aviation competition regulation must ensure fairness while leaving no room for protectionism, says Markus Pieper.
MEPs welcome EU decision to trigger article 7 procedure against Poland
20 Dec
MEPs welcome EU decision to trigger article 7 procedure against Poland
MEPs have welcomed the European Commission’s decision to open the rarely-used ‘article 7’ procedure against Poland.
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes progress on Animal Medicines Legislative Package Partner Content
20 Dec
AnimalhealthEurope welcomes progress on Animal Medicines Legislative Package
AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see the European Council receive the mandate to enter into trilogue negotiations with the Commission and the Parliament to agree on the final text of the new EU Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed Regulations.
Businesses unite in an Informal Brussels Network on Brexit
20 Dec
Businesses unite in an Informal Brussels Network on Brexit
Businesses unite in an Informal Brussels Network on Brexit.
Danuta Hübner on Brexit talks: The most difficult is still to come
20 Dec
Danuta Hübner on Brexit talks: The most difficult is still to come
Polish MEP Danuta Hübner has warned that “there is a long way to go” in the Brexit negotiations.
Real product testing does not entail superpowers, but right focus and financial resources
20 Dec
Real product testing does not entail superpowers, but right focus and financial resources
 The freshly published Market Surveillance Draft Regulation recognises the importance of market surveillance authorities.