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
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
12 Sep Member States
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
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
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
02 Apr 20
Autism Awareness Day: Being unique
The EU needs to do more to empower people with disabilities and give them the opportunity to learn and excel in their own way, argues Miriam Dalli.
02 Apr 20
Autism Awareness Day: The right to work
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder have the right to work to gain their economic independence, but greater investment and resources are needed, argues Alicia Homs Ginel.
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02 Apr 20
The Private Sector must unite to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
Businesses, government and civil society can lead together, with compassion and solidarity, writes CEO of Kale Group Zeynep Bodur Okyay.
01 Apr 20
The European Parliament will again hold meetings in Brussels this week
The three planned committee meetings, though, will be confined to just one day, Thursday 2 April, with the vast majority of deputies taking part remotely. 
01 Apr 20
Leaving no city behind
The Coronavirus crisis has demonstrated how cities are on the front line of response to our biggest challenges, but no city is on its own thanks to cohesion policy, writes Normunds Popens.
01 Apr 20
MEPs urge Commission to put Green Deal on ice amid COVID-19 crisis
Nearly 40 MEPs have asked that the European Green Deal, a Commission flagship policy, is dropped for the time being due to the coronavirus crisis.
01 Apr 20
Harmonising access
With medicine shortages and inequalities in access on the rise in the EU, there is a pressing need to shift more healthcare powers to the EU institutions, explains Katerina Konečná.
31 Mar 20
A fundamental right
Housing is a basic human need, yet in Portugal rental policies have prioritised the interests of real estate funds and large investors, catapulting prices for residents, writes Sandra Pereira.
31 Mar 20
MEPs slam Hungary after “lockdown of democracy”
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's coalition passed an emergency bill in parliament that allows the government to rule by decree indefinitely during a state of emergency over the Coronavirus outbreak.
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31 Mar 20
Me(a)t the Future
Karsten Maier highlights the functioning of the food-chain during crisis and its approach to future EU policy.
30 Mar 20
Issue 512 | 30 March 2020
This issue we focus on the Coronavirus pandemic – the unprecedented crisis sweeping across the world, of which Europe is now the epicentre: We feature MEP commentary on COVID-19 from Andrea Cozzolino (IT, S&D), Romeo Franz (DE, Greens/EFA) and Victor Negrescu (RO, S&D).
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30 Mar 20
Why the EU should rethink its push for a digital research and education “lighthouse”
Europe must connect its ambition of being a digital leader with initiatives already happening at its universities, says Amanda Crowfoot.
26 Mar 20
Emergency Coronavirus measures approved in extraordinary plenary
The special plenary session saw 687 deputies overwhelmingly approve a set of urgent measures which aim to boost European and global efforts to help combat the spread of Coronavirus.
25 Mar 20
National politics sink hopes of an EU response to Coronavirus crisis
The Coronavirus has exposed how brittle Europe is and the national protectionisms and politics of ‘sauve qui peut’ may last long after the medical threat has receded, writes Denis MacShane.
24 Mar 20
Higher ambition
The EU’s fight against cancer must never stand still, argues Brando Benifei.
24 Mar 20
EU set to start membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia
An EU General Affairs Council meeting today is likely to give the go ahead - a decision that has been long awaited in the region.
24 Mar 20
Remote working: The new normal
With millions of workers across Europe now confined to their homes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, an expert has offered advice to the challenges facing many companies.
24 Mar 20
Securing against shortages
Any new EU cancer plan must take steps to address the growing problem of medicines shortages through measures to secure manufacture within Europe, says Nathalie Colin-Oesterlé.
24 Mar 20
A European solution to Cancer
Parliament’s new Special Committee will help ensure that the fight against cancer remains a top priority for the EU, explains Peter Liese.
23 Mar 20
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
The EU must come together, support each other and take concerted action to defeat the COVID-19 outbreak, writes Luca Jahier.
23 Mar 20
An uncertain future for Conference on Future of Europe
The launch of the Europe-wide Conference, which aims to kickstart debate about the future of Europe, is looking increasingly unlikely amid the escalating Coronavirus crisis. 
23 Mar 20
5 Questions with... Atidzhe Alieva-Veli
Atidzhe Alieva-Veli (BG, RE) is a vice-chair of Parliament’s delegation to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
23 Mar 20
Turning legislation into action
The Water Framework Directive is a well-designed piece of legislation. However, without proper implementation it will remain ineffective in delivering water protection, writes Grace O’Sullivan.
23 Mar 20
Unlocking the hidden potential of waste water
It’s time we adapted our water management to the challenges we face – that includes tapping the potential in water, says Pernille Weiss.