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
EU must stop subsidising fossil-fuels infrastructure
13 Dec
EU must stop subsidising fossil-fuels infrastructure
The European Fund for Strategic Investments is funding dozens of carbon-intensive projects, at the expense of genuinely sustainable infrastructure, argues Anna Roggenbuck
European Aluminium applauds EU, Japan and U.S. agreement to tackle excess capacities collectively
13 Dec
European Aluminium applauds EU, Japan and U.S. agreement to tackle excess capacities collectively
Brussels, 13 December 2017- Yesterday, Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade, Hiroshige Seko, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, agreed to strengthen trilateral cooperation in the WTO and other forums in order to battle unfair trade. European Aluminium, the voice of the entire aluminium value chain, welcomes the new commitment.
EU Parliament raises concerns over UK backtracking on Brexit deal
12 Dec
EU Parliament raises concerns over UK backtracking on Brexit deal
People are now asking if the EU can trust the British, warns leader of European Parliament’s largest political group.
EU more than ever needs a simple CAP
12 Dec
EU more than ever needs a simple CAP
The latest CAP reform is set to greatly benefit farmers, explains Paolo De Castro.
Future of food and farming communication is only the beginning of the road
12 Dec
Future of food and farming communication is only the beginning of the road
The European Commission’s communication on the future of food and farming leaves too many questions unanswered, says Czesław Adam Siekierski.
Farming: An EU success story
12 Dec
Farming: An EU success story
The communication on future food and farming indicates the way forward for EU farming, says Jerzy Plewa.
Richard Corbett: Many Brexit issues remain unclear
11 Dec
Richard Corbett: Many Brexit issues remain unclear
S&D group MEP Richard Corbett has accused UK Prime Minister Theresa May of “fudging” the Brexit talks with the EU.
Robotics will be a key driver of economic growth
11 Dec
Robotics will be a key driver of economic growth
Europe is a world leader in AI and robotics, but investment is necessary to retain this position, writes Roberto Viola.
Robotics will shape the future of work
11 Dec
Robotics will shape the future of work
While some may fear robotics will lead to job losses, David Casa argues they will be a positive development for our labour markets.
Movers and Shakers | 11 December 2017
11 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 11 December 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 11 December 2017
Special status for Northern Ireland would create unacceptable internal barriers to UK
08 Dec
Special status for Northern Ireland would create unacceptable internal barriers to UK
Creating barriers to trade with Great Britain would jeopardise Northern Ireland economically and socially - and may be the biggest threat to peace, writes Diane Dodds.
Brexit: Fears persist over citizens' rights
08 Dec
Brexit: Fears persist over citizens' rights
Campaigners, including Greens/EFA group MEP Jean Lambert, have voiced fears that the issue of citizens’ rights will be sidelined in the Brexit talks.
Defence industry needs 'more Europe'
08 Dec
Defence industry needs 'more Europe'
Though MEPs support new Commission proposals to develop Europe’s defence industry, the role of SMEs and having ‘geographic balance’ is of concern to some deputies. 
EU defence: By spending together, we can spend better
08 Dec
EU defence: By spending together, we can spend better
The new European defence fund will provide innovative support to EU defence, writes Elżbieta Bieńkowska.
Breakthrough in Brexit talks paves way for second phase of negotiations
08 Dec
Breakthrough in Brexit talks paves way for second phase of negotiations
The European Commission has recommended to the Council to conclude that sufficient progress has been made in the first phase of the Article 50 negotiations with the UK to allow the Brexit talks to move to the next stage.
World leaders express alarm at Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as capital of Israel
07 Dec
World leaders express alarm at Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as capital of Israel
International leaders have condemned Donald Trump's decision to officially recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
20,000 gather in Brussels to show support for ousted Catalan President
07 Dec
20,000 gather in Brussels to show support for ousted Catalan President
Over 20,000 protesters gathered in Brussels on Thursday to show support for deposed Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and urge the EU to support their drive for Catalan independence from Spain.
Cultural heritage is Europe's most valuable resource
07 Dec
Cultural heritage is Europe's most valuable resource
The EU institutions are ready to work together to make the Year of Cultural Heritage a success, writes Tibor Navracsics.
European Year of cultural heritage: New beginnings for EU cultural policy
07 Dec
European Year of cultural heritage: New beginnings for EU cultural policy
The European Year of Cultural Heritage marks a new era in EU politics, with better understanding of the importance of culture, says Silvia Costa.
Issue 466 | 04 December 2017
06 Dec
Issue 466 | 04 December 2017
Dimitris Avramopoulos interview, Future of Agriculture, Medical Devices, AI and Robotics, Future Farming, EU-Africa, Space Strategy, Inland waterways, Year of Cultural Heritage, EU Defence, 5 questions with Reinhard Bütikofer and more...
Anti-racism campaigners criticise 'Zwarte Piet' tradition
06 Dec
Anti-racism campaigners criticise 'Zwarte Piet' tradition
Anti-racism campaigners have criticised the continuing Advent tradition of Saint-Nicholas for its “negative stereotyping.”
Is there any kind of Brexit Theresa May can deliver?
06 Dec
Is there any kind of Brexit Theresa May can deliver?
Recent events would indicate that Theresa May will be unable to deliver a deal on Brexit, argues Richard Corbett.
Rex Tillerson: US remains committed to EU cooperation
06 Dec
Rex Tillerson: US remains committed to EU cooperation
US secretary of state Rex Tillerson says he wants to see Nato-EU cooperation “continuing to evolve and deepen.”
MEPs increasingly angry over stalled Brexit talks
06 Dec
MEPs increasingly angry over stalled Brexit talks
MEPs have reacted bitterly to this week’s breakdown in Brexit talks aimed at finding a solution to the Irish border issue.