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
05 Dec 17
It's time for the EU to encourage its space sector's competitiveness
The EU space strategy comes at the perfect time, says Marian-Jean Marinescu.
05 Dec 17
Dimitris Avramopoulos: The EU is not - and will never be - a fortress
As scores of men, women and children continue to risk their lives to reach European shores, migration, home affairs and citizenship Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos outlines the progress made so far on stemming the refugee crisis, reforming the Dublin regulation and why migration could help the EU.
05 Dec 17
MEPs voice concern over latest Brexit impasse
MEPs and other senior political figures have voiced concern over the latest impasse in the Brexit negotiations between the UK and EU.
05 Dec 17
Clean Energy Package must support prosumers
The message is clear: fuel cell micro-cogeneration is market-ready, argues Hans Korteweg.
05 Dec 17
EU Ombudsman welcomes decision to pay EEAS trainees
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has welcomed the decision to allocate funds to pay trainees in EU foreign delegations, in response to her recommendation.
05 Dec 17
Irish PM accuses Theresa May of reneging on Brexit border deal
Leo Varadkar has accused Theresa May of reneging on a deal over the Irish border after DUP leader Arlene Foster told her they could not accept it.
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04 Dec 17
The next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
Martine Rahier on why true multidisciplinarity would change the game for EU Research and Innovation.
04 Dec 17
Brexit: Northern Ireland could retain 'regulatory alignment'
Parliament’s Greens/EFA group co-Chair Philippe Lamberts has said there are increasing indications that an agreement on the first phase of Brexit talks is about to be struck.
04 Dec 17
Theresa May in Brussels for crunch Brexit talks
UK Prime Minister Theresa May and her Brexit secretary, David Davis, were in Brussels on Monday for crunch talks ahead of this month’s EU summit.
04 Dec 17
Charles Tannock: Resolve Irish Brexit border impasse with Northern Irish referendum
New Poll best way forward in finding solution to ‘hard border’ uncertainties, argues British Tory deputy Charles Tannock.
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04 Dec 17
New IVDR and MDR regulations need investment to succeed
The new IVDR and MDR regulations need investment to succeed, warns Serge Bernasconi.
04 Dec 17
Medical device rules: Protecting patients against future problems
A series of scandals has rightly forced changes to how in vitro diagnostics and medical devices are regulated - and not before time, says Biljana Borzan.
04 Dec 17
New in vitro diagnostic medical devices rules to improve patient safety
The new rules on in vitro diagnostic medical devices guarantees patients’ safety now and far into the future, says Margrete Auken.
01 Dec 17
Greens call on EU to stop arms exports to Saudia Arabia
Parliament’s Greens/EFA group has called on the EU to impose an arms embargo on Saudi Arabia to help prevent a humanitarian crisis in Yemen from worsening.
01 Dec 17
Cristian Bușoi: Personalised medicine key to treating serious health conditions
Romanian MEP Cristian Bușoi told a conference that personalised medicine has become the “dominant therapy” for treating cancer and other serious health conditions.
01 Dec 17
Brexit: Fears over environmental and health standards in UK
Irish MEP Mairead McGuinness says the decision of the UK to leave the EU could have a “significant impact” on environmental protection, public health and food safety.
29 Nov 17
To fight in-work poverty, EU needs long-term investments
A stronger welfare state is the key to fighting precarious employment, says Neoklis Sylikiotis.
29 Nov 17
Posting of workers: Protecting against protectionism
Mobility needs to be based on clear rules which protect workers’ rights, says Martina Dlabajová.
29 Nov 17
Commission's social security proposals could provide quality EU mobility
New Commission proposals on social security could improve mobility in Europe, says Guillaume Balas.
29 Nov 17
Impact of Brexit on the EU industry producing household appliances
This position paper seeks to provide an analysis of the key aspects of Brexit that will impact on household appliance manufacturers in Europe. It reflects on the complexity of the current legislative framework regulating our sector, its continuous change and finally, identifies our sector's priorities based on aggregated results of data collection CECED has made among its members.
29 Nov 17
EU-Africa relations: A renewed partnership with Africa
A Parliament Magazine special supplement marking the 5th African Union-European Union Summit, 29-30 November 2017, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
28 Nov 17
Jo Leinen: German crisis 'poisonous for Europe'
Germany’s failure to form a new government after the recent elections is “poisonous for Europe”, says Jo Leinen.
28 Nov 17
EU renews Glyphosate licence for five more years
Member states break deadlock over controversial weedkiller's continued use
 
27 Nov 17
Tajani calls for €40bn 'Marshall Plan for Africa'
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has called for a €40bn ‘Marshall Plan for Africa’ to help secure a better future for the troubled continent.