Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions

Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal

The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
by Federica Di Sario
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
09 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
10 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
19 Sep 17
German elections: Angela Merkel should not ignore migration crisis
Two years after her decision to welcome thousands of refugees into Germany, Angela Merkel has completely shut the topic out of her electoral campaign, writes Jo Leinen.
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18 Sep 17
Will Europe embrace precise plant breeding or further frustrate innovation?
We urgently need legal certainty to support innovation in plant breeding in the EU, writes Arjen van Tunen. 
18 Sep 17
Commission presents new EU industrial policy strategy
The European Commission has published a renewed EU industrial policy strategy, which aims to turn the EU into a world leader in innovation, digitisation and decarbonisation.
18 Sep 17
EU joins forces with UN to tackle violence against women
The EU has joined forces with the UN in a new bid to tackle the scourge of violence against women and girls.
18 Sep 17
Tajani: May must use Florence speech to present concrete proposals
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has urged UK Prime Minister Theresa May to use her major Brexit speech in Florence on Friday to “come clean” with the British public about how much Britain needs cooperation with the EU on key issues.
15 Sep 17
Electoral reform is a good example of what the EU can do post-Brexit, says Andrew Duff
The European Parliament's soon-to-be empty seats can be put to good use, says former ALDE MEP
15 Sep 17
Mixed response to radical proposals to cut the number of European parliament seats after Brexit
The proposal, drafted by two senior deputies, aims to bring down the number of seats from 751 to 700 MEPs.
14 Sep 17
Rohingya crisis: MEPs set to vote on possible sanctions against Myanmar
As the crisis of Rohingya Muslims worsens, British MEP Amjad Bashir has called for a comprehensive set of international sanctions against Myanmar.
14 Sep 17
5 questions with... Merja Kyllönen
Sauna, accordeon and laughter.
14 Sep 17
EU industrial policy strategy met with mixed response
European Commission plans to beef up EU industrial policy have been greeted with a mixed response.
14 Sep 17
Gianni Pittella: EU is successfully reinventing itself
Parliament's S&D group leader, Gianni Pittella, has said that despite recent major setbacks, including Brexit and the migration and financial crises, the EU is now successfully reinventing itself.
14 Sep 17
Manfred Weber: UK still thinks it can cherry pick in Brexit talks
Parliament's EPP group leader, Manfred Weber, has again accused the UK of cherry picking in the current Brexit talks.
13 Sep 17
European Parliament discusses ETS
On September 11, a debate took place on the EU Emissions Trading System at the European Parliament Plenary session in Strasbourg.
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13 Sep 17
Clean energy package review: Watchword should be 'simplicity'
'Simplicity' should be the watchword for reviewing the clean energy package, writes Peter Styles.
13 Sep 17
Clean Energy: Facing the reality of climate change
Policymakers must be bold enough to allow the EU's renewable energy sector to grow and become globally competitive, writes Patrizia Toia.
13 Sep 17
Jean-Claude Juncker: EU has window of opportunity to reform itself
Innovative measures needed to “win the hearts and minds” of citizens, says European Commission chief in State of the Union address.
12 Sep 17
Dieselgate: Outside of the EU, nobody is interested in diesel technology, argues Bas Eickhout
Greens MEP says the European Commission should introduces plans to ensure compliance of environmental standards.
12 Sep 17
Theresa May to meet with MEPs
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed to discuss Brexit directly with MEPs, it has emerged.
12 Sep 17
Corina Crețu talks cohesion policy: It's up to us to do more with less
European regional policy Commissioner Corina Crețu on the importance of cohesion policy, what it will look like in the future, and what Brexit might mean for Europe's regions.
12 Sep 17
Issue 460 | 11 September 2017
Corina Crețu Interview, Clean Energy, EU-Brazil trade, Biotech Week, Antimicrobial Resistance, Jobs and Growth, Copyright Reform, German Elections, 5 questions with Merja Kyllönen and more.
12 Sep 17
Copyright reform: 'Neighbouring right' will get in the way of quality journalism
A new publishers' right would end up boosting fake news, warns Julia Reda.
12 Sep 17
EU copyright law urgently needs reforming
The ever-changing technological landscape means Europe urgently needs updated, harmonised copyright rules, writes Axel Voss.
12 Sep 17
Biotech Industry State of the Union Evaluation
EU should put innovation friendly policies back at the heart of their agenda, to benefit from the biotech potential to boost jobs and growth.
12 Sep 17
Antimicrobial Resistance: Time To Act
A Parliament Magazine special supplement in association with PA International on ending the impending threat caused by antibacterial resistance.