Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
Commission defends preparations for No Deal Brexit; says ‘we’ve done all we can’
02 Dec
Commission defends preparations for No Deal Brexit; says ‘we’ve done all we can’
This comes with criticism mounting that No Deal preparations on both sides of the Channel are woefully inadequate.
MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners
02 Dec
MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners
Last night’s ‘virtual’ MEP Awards ceremony celebrated the contribution that MEPs make to the everyday lives of Europeans.
Hungarian MEP József Szájer admits he was among those arrested at party in Brussels
01 Dec
Hungarian MEP József Szájer admits he was among those arrested at party in Brussels
The incident happened at the weekend when police raided a bar in the centre of the city, well known locally as a gay area.
World AIDS Day: Strengthening LGBTI persons’ human rights is critical for HIV response
01 Dec
World AIDS Day: Strengthening LGBTI persons’ human rights is critical for HIV response
Human rights violations of people living with, or at risk of HIV, particularly LGBTI persons, continue to have major consequences for the effectiveness of the HIV response, write Marc Angel and Sophie in t’ Veld.
COVID-19: a wake-up call for Europe and the world Partner Content
01 Dec
COVID-19: a wake-up call for Europe and the world
Current attempts to reshape the European Union's health policy are going in the right direction, but they still need firm support from Member States to implement people-centred and needs-driven health services, write AHF Europe.
Poor air quality causes over 400,000 premature deaths in EU each year
30 Nov
Poor air quality causes over 400,000 premature deaths in EU each year
A new report has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter caused about 417,000 premature deaths in 41 European countries in 2018.
MEPs and NGOs call for ‘immediate’ ban on ivory imports into EU
30 Nov
MEPs and NGOs call for ‘immediate’ ban on ivory imports into EU
They say the move is urgently needed to combat a trade that sees at least 20,000 African elephants killed illegally for their ivory.
United for the Future of Europe
30 Nov
United for the Future of Europe
Civil society can play an essential role in shaping Europe’s post-COVID future, writes EESC President Christa Schweng.
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
27 Nov
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
Campaigners also calling for full transparency of Coronavirus trial data before conclusions made on a vaccine’s efficacy.
A ‘Carbon Budget’ will set Europe on a trajectory to climate neutrality
27 Nov
A ‘Carbon Budget’ will set Europe on a trajectory to climate neutrality
Establishing a Carbon Budget will indicate that we are serious about climate neutrality and that we are going to pursue a stable climate policy for the next 30 years, explains Finnish MEP Nils Torvalds.
MEPs back plans to enable more women to stand for election to Parliament
26 Nov
MEPs back plans to enable more women to stand for election to Parliament
In a new resolution, deputies have called for reforms ahead of the 2024 European elections through “zipped” lists or similar initiatives to achieve more gender balance in Parliament.
MEPs welcome new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
26 Nov
MEPs welcome new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
The European Commission’s Strategy, which aims to ensure the supply of medicines and vaccines to all citizens, also seeks to encourage innovation by European pharmaceutical companies.
‘The Poland of 2020 is a hell for women’: MEPs slam Polish abortion ban
26 Nov
‘The Poland of 2020 is a hell for women’: MEPs slam Polish abortion ban
Wednesday’s plenary session saw an emotionally-charged debate in which many deputies lambasted Poland’s recent decision to impose a near-total ban on abortion in the country.
Still ‘strong support’ for EU’s principles and leadership on global issues, says EU-wide poll
26 Nov
Still ‘strong support’ for EU’s principles and leadership on global issues, says EU-wide poll
The poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) think tank in cooperation with Danish Tænketanken EUROPA, also found that over 40 percent of those surveyed in eight countries have concerns about their country’s influence within the bloc.
Stop the ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence against women
25 Nov
Stop the ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence against women
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, buildings and landmarks are being bathed in orange light to raise awareness of and galvanise action for 16 Days of Activism.
Violence Against Women: Enough with the Colours Partner Content
25 Nov
Violence Against Women: Enough with the Colours
The International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is about more than social media posts and condemning acts in other countries, it’s about taking action at home, argues Lina Aburous.
EU urged to 'do more' to promote gender equality in distribution of top jobs
25 Nov
EU urged to 'do more' to promote gender equality in distribution of top jobs
The demand comes after MEPs gave the green light this week to a controversial appointment to the European Central Bank’s Executive Board.
Stopping targeted advertising cuts off industries and dumbs down tech Partner Content
25 Nov
Stopping targeted advertising cuts off industries and dumbs down tech
The European Parliament’s vote to phase out the practice threatens to reduce consumer choice and stifle what is one of Europe’s most innovative sectors, writes the Consumer Choice Center’s Yaël Ossowski.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Zero tolerance
25 Nov
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Zero tolerance
Tackling the scourge of domestic violence requires male champions to join women in saying that gender-based violence is never acceptable, writes Frances Fitzgerald.
Former British MEP says EU stands to lose more than UK from No Deal Brexit
24 Nov
Former British MEP says EU stands to lose more than UK from No Deal Brexit
Former ECR Group deputy David Campbell Bannerman said, “I had hoped we would end up with a super Canada deal but the thing currently on offer seems much thinner and I think that is a mistake.”
5 Questions with... Antonius Manders
24 Nov
5 Questions with... Antonius Manders
Antonius Manders (NL, EPP) is a member Parliament’s IMCO Committee.
Parliamentarians call Polish abortion ban ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’
24 Nov
Parliamentarians call Polish abortion ban ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’
Over two hundred policymakers across Europe have joined forces to urge the European Commission to launch an infringement procedure over the Polish government’s violation of women’s rights, LGBTI rights and the rule of law.
A closer look at the EU Forestry Strategy
24 Nov
A closer look at the EU Forestry Strategy
Forests and forestry will play an increasingly important role in our cleaner, greener future. It is important to allow those with expertise to bring out the most from them, writes Jessica Polfjärd.
World ‘must learn lessons’ from Coronavirus crisis to help in fight against superbugs
24 Nov
World ‘must learn lessons’ from Coronavirus crisis to help in fight against superbugs
An online debate on Tuesday heard that preparing for a future health pandemic will be crucial in saving the lives of up to 50 million people.