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
09 Jan 18
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.
09 Jan 18
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.
09 Jan 18
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.
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09 Jan 18
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.
08 Jan 18
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.
08 Jan 18
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.
04 Jan 18
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.
04 Jan 18
New EU novel food regulation comes into force
The European Union’s new regulation on novel food has formally come into force.
03 Jan 18
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.
03 Jan 18
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.
02 Jan 18
EU Bulgarian presidency will promote policies targeting young people
This presidency will strive to promote constructive debate, says Georgi Pirinski.
02 Jan 18
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.
02 Jan 18
Bulgarian EU Council presidency will work to overhaul migration policy
Bulgaria will focus on overhauling EU migration policy, says Emil Radev.
02 Jan 18
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.
02 Jan 18
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.
21 Dec 17
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.
21 Dec 17
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.
20 Dec 17
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.
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20 Dec 17
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.
20 Dec 17
Businesses unite in an Informal Brussels Network on Brexit
Businesses unite in an Informal Brussels Network on Brexit.
20 Dec 17
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.
20 Dec 17
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.
19 Dec 17
Cybercrime: More needs to be done to help victims, Brussels conference told
Victims of cybercrime need to be given access to information about how to make a complaint and how to stand up for their rights, Maltese MEP Miriam Dalli has said.
19 Dec 17
Greening the Danube’s inland waterway transport
Europe’s second longest river has major economic potential, but much more needs to be done to make the Danube inland waterway a real EU success story, a recent conference was told.