The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions

The end of encryption as we know it?

The European Commission wants to make it easier for police to tackle criminal activity over encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates warn that's a slippery slope to a surveillance state.
by Eloise Hardy
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
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
07 May EU Institutions
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
Counteracting violence against women
19 Nov
Counteracting violence against women
Implementing the Istanbul Convention throughout the EU will demonstrate welcome leadership and send the appropriate message to other countries, writes Arba Kokalari.
5 questions with... Karen Melchior
19 Nov
5 questions with... Karen Melchior
Karen Melchior (DK, RE) is a member of the European Parliament’s JURI and FEMM committees
European Greens welcome new party co-chairs
19 Nov
European Greens welcome new party co-chairs
Former Brussels government minister Evelyne Huytebroeck and Austrian Thomas Waitz have been elected as the new European Green Party co-chairs.
Turkey urged to stop ‘illegal’ drilling activities west of Cyprus
19 Nov
Turkey urged to stop ‘illegal’ drilling activities west of Cyprus
Parliament’s biggest political group, the EPP, said it “stands firmly behind” the Republic of Cyprus and called on Ankara to “end these illegal activities."
The next chapter Partner Content
18 Nov
The next chapter
The senior executives panel at this year’s European Payment Institutions Federation (EPIF) annual conference centred on what was keeping CEOs in the payments industry awake at night. Brian Johnson reports. 
In conversation with... David Clark Partner Content
18 Nov
In conversation with... David Clark
We passionately believe in the power of whole grain, but it's up to all of us to make sure it's part of our daily diet, argues Cereal Partners Worldwide's Chief Executive Officer, David Clark.
MEPs weigh up additional answers from Olivér Várhelyi
18 Nov
MEPs weigh up additional answers from Olivér Várhelyi
The Hungarian commissioner-designate will have until Monday afternoon to answer additional questions from MEPs following his hearing with members of the foreign affairs committee last week.
Socialists urge European Parliament to declare ‘climate emergency’
18 Nov
Socialists urge European Parliament to declare ‘climate emergency’
The S&D group has called on Parliament to “put pressure” on Member States and the European Commission to “take the lead” and propose concrete actions to address climate change.
European Commission sues UK for failing to nominate commissioner
15 Nov
European Commission sues UK for failing to nominate commissioner
On Thursday evening the Commission announced it had launched infringement proceedings against the UK “for breaching its EU Treaty obligations.”
Brexit Steering Group zeroes in on safeguarding citizens’ rights
15 Nov
Brexit Steering Group zeroes in on safeguarding citizens’ rights
Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group (BSG) met this week to discuss the latest Brexit situation.
Movers and Shakers | 15 November 2019
15 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 15 November 2019
Hungarian Commissioner-designate rebuts questioning of impartiality
15 Nov
Hungarian Commissioner-designate rebuts questioning of impartiality
Olivér Várhelyi faced off attacks on his independence during his confirmation hearing in Parliament on Thursday.
Issue 505 | 18 November 2019
15 Nov
Issue 505 | 18 November 2019
As Madrid prepares to host COP25, Spanish Socialist MEP Nicolás González Casares, a member of Parliament’s delegation, talks to us about his hopes and ambitions for the keenly-awaited climate conference and is this issue’s cover star.
Von der Leyen changes contentious portfolio names after backlash
15 Nov
Von der Leyen changes contentious portfolio names after backlash
The U-turn comes after several days of negotiations with Parliament’s political groups.
Why Europe should support nuclear medicine
13 Nov
Why Europe should support nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine is a discipline at the forefront of science and healthcare, providing remedies for previously untreatable conditions, and it deserves Europe’s support, writes Antonis Kalemis.
COP25 ‘critical’ in ensuring 2015 Paris Agreement put in place, says senior MEP
08 Nov
COP25 ‘critical’ in ensuring 2015 Paris Agreement put in place, says senior MEP
Senior UK Greens MEP Molly Scott Cato says the upcoming COP25 climate conference in Madrid "must pave the way for more ambitious commitments next year."
Movers and Shakers | 8 November 2019
08 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 8 November 2019
Civil society bemoans increasing difficulty in performing role ‘effectively’
08 Nov
Civil society bemoans increasing difficulty in performing role ‘effectively’
The groups in various EU countries say this is partly due to “insufficient meaningful participation” of civil society in the decision-making process.
Macron’s clandestine gangs comments reminiscent of ‘darker times in French history’ says Bulgarian MEP
07 Nov
Macron’s clandestine gangs comments reminiscent of ‘darker times in French history’ says Bulgarian MEP
ECR group deputy Angel Dzhambazki has sent an open letter to European Parliament president David Sassoli calling for an apology from French president.
2020 can be the start of a new Greens decade, says Monica Frassoni
07 Nov
2020 can be the start of a new Greens decade, says Monica Frassoni
Outgoing Green party co-leader says the EU has a key role in tackling climate change but still has much to do.
On the threshold of a circular economy
07 Nov
On the threshold of a circular economy
Innovation will bring us the future we aspire to, if we provide the transparency and freedom needed to unleash our full potential, writes Nils Torvalds.
Greening the economy
07 Nov
Greening the economy
As he prepares to take on the role of Commission Vice-President for An Economy that Works for People, Valdis Dombrovskis tells us why sustainable finance is essential both in safeguarding our planet’s future and making the financial sector a part of the green transition.
Von der Leyen Commission already historic, says former EU employment chief
06 Nov
Von der Leyen Commission already historic, says former EU employment chief
László Andor says the structure of the new EU executive potentially opens the door to much greater pluralism.
Overseas voters will again be hampered in UK election, say campaigners
06 Nov
Overseas voters will again be hampered in UK election, say campaigners
Campaigners have warned that up to 3 million overseas voters will again be prevented from participating in the UK general election next month.