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
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
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
How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
23 Oct
How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
In the storm surrounding the recent pandemic, we must recognise - and act to prevent - any exacerbation to mental health challenges, write Alex Agius Saliba, Estrella Durá Ferrandis, Radka Maxová, Maria Walsh and Tomáš Zdechovský.
Belarus: time to rethink EU foreign policy making
22 Oct
Belarus: time to rethink EU foreign policy making
Events surrounding the protests in Belarus have shown that if the EU is to be a credible player in global politics, it needs to begin with reforms at home, argues Urmas Paet.
Brexit deadlock ends as EU and UK return to negotiating table
21 Oct
Brexit deadlock ends as EU and UK return to negotiating table
After an impassioned speech by Michel Barnier in plenary on Wednesday morning, relations appear to have thawed between the two sides and “intensive” negotiations will now resume.
EU needs to listen to girls, young women and the civil society organisations that represent them
21 Oct
EU needs to listen to girls, young women and the civil society organisations that represent them
We must act now and prioritise women’s and girls’ human rights and put gender equality at the top of the agenda, writes Heléne Fritzon.
Women must be at the heart of EU-Africa strategy
21 Oct
Women must be at the heart of EU-Africa strategy
New focus must promote gender equality and build bridges between African and European women, argues Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.
Time for the EU to close its domestic ivory market?
21 Oct
Time for the EU to close its domestic ivory market?
If the EU is serious about fighting elephant poaching, it must completely close its domestic ivory market and ban all ivory imports and re-exports, argue Frédérique Ries and Arnaud Goessens.
Michel Barnier says Brexit agreement is “within reach”
21 Oct
Michel Barnier says Brexit agreement is “within reach”
Speaking in Plenary on Wednesday, the EU’s chief negotiator said that “an outline is emerging” and that progress could be made in the next few days on the basis of legal texts.
Putting 'brewing green' at the heart of the European Green Deal Partner Content
21 Oct
Putting 'brewing green' at the heart of the European Green Deal
At this year's EU Green Week, The Brewers of Europe Sustainability Forum will show how beer can be central to a circular economy, writes Pierre-Olivier Bergeron.
Make agriculture a key to reconcile with our planet Partner Content
21 Oct
Make agriculture a key to reconcile with our planet
Working with scientists, the EU can lead a truly green transition and post-COVID recovery, writes 2020 World Food Prize Winner Rattan Lal.
EU moves to end Cypriot and Maltese Golden Passport schemes
20 Oct
EU moves to end Cypriot and Maltese Golden Passport schemes
So-called investor citizenship schemes ‘not compatible with EU principles’ says European Commission.
A burger by any other name
20 Oct
A burger by any other name
MEPs are gearing up to vote on whether to ban the use of names such as “veggie burger” – a move that opponents say will confuse consumers and contradict the ambitions of the EU Green Deal.
How to feed 11 billion people? Partner Content
20 Oct
How to feed 11 billion people?
If the EU wants to fight global hunger, it needs to stop food elitism, writes the Consumer Choice Centre’s Fred Roeder.
Parliament’s political groups go head-to-head on CAP reform
20 Oct
Parliament’s political groups go head-to-head on CAP reform
Tuesday will see the long-awaited plenary vote on the future of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. With food security, the fight against climate change and farming subsidies on the table, it’s set to be a parliamentary tug-of-war.
Clash of the Titans? Partner Content
20 Oct
Clash of the Titans?
Armenia and Azerbaijan’s tug-of-war sets the battle ground for Erdogan and Putin, writes Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst.
Making the European Green Deal the Real Deal
20 Oct
Making the European Green Deal the Real Deal
The Chemicals Strategy is essential to protect our citizens and our environment; it is also the opportunity for the Commission to show that the Green Deal is for real, says Maria Arena.
Parliament’s IMCO Committee can have ‘central role’ in tackling climate change, says nominated chair
19 Oct
Parliament’s IMCO Committee can have ‘central role’ in tackling climate change, says nominated chair
Anna Cavazzini has been nominated by the Greens to become the next chair of the influential Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee after the departure of Petra De Sutter.
Time to get serious about the Future of Europe Conference
19 Oct
Time to get serious about the Future of Europe Conference
Instead of delaying the Conference, a technologically smart, part online, part face-to-face Conference can and should be launched immediately, argues Roger Casale
Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
19 Oct
Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
The bioeconomy sector can provide sustainable new jobs while also protecting public health and the environment, explains Maria Spyraki.
Brexit negotiators expected to hold call in bid to salvage talks
19 Oct
Brexit negotiators expected to hold call in bid to salvage talks
Michel Barnier and David Frost are expected to make contact on Monday after last week’s EU summit failed to reach agreement on a deal between the two sides.
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
19 Oct
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
European Commission must avoid taking ‘misguided action’ on minimum wages argues EESC‘s Stefano Mallia.
Is the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy a silver bullet for sustainable agriculture?
19 Oct
Is the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy a silver bullet for sustainable agriculture?
New Strategy must balance the needs of food production with the environment if it is to succeed, argues Norbert Lins.
Circular Economy Action Plan: Achieving plan's ambitious goals means investing in research and innovation
18 Oct
Circular Economy Action Plan: Achieving plan's ambitious goals means investing in research and innovation
The circular economy is a crucial part of building resilience to future crises, explains Patrizia Toia.
Before implementing new plastic bottle legislation, European Commission should review Finland’s longstanding return scheme
18 Oct
Before implementing new plastic bottle legislation, European Commission should review Finland’s longstanding return scheme
Finnish deposit scheme encourages consumers to return empty bottles and cans for recycling, explains Elsi Katainen.
Beating Cancer: We need to stop denying the link between cancers and environmental pollution
18 Oct
Beating Cancer: We need to stop denying the link between cancers and environmental pollution
It is only by reducing our exposure to environmental pollutants that we can reduce the incidence of cancer in Europe, argues Michèle Rivasi.