How neutral can Switzerland remain?
13 Nov EU Institutions

How neutral can Switzerland remain?

Once a source of strength, neutrality is now dividing the Swiss — between those seeking deeper ties with the EU and those determined to lock neutrality into the constitution.
by Gabriele Rosana
How Orbán holds EU enlargement hostage
12 Nov Member States
How Orbán holds EU enlargement hostage
Op-ed: Europe must be a climate policy leader for the sake of its society
10 Nov EU Institutions
Op-ed: Europe must be a climate policy leader for the sake of its society
How Ukraine is losing the Donbas
07 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
How Ukraine is losing the Donbas
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18 Jul 19
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk
Preachers of Hate series puts a spotlight on Pre-hate environment.
17 Jul 19
Letting 5G flourish
5G will allow companies to access new technologies and will deliver sustainable growth and jobs across Europe. But the right strategy needs to be in place to help it thrive, explains Roberto Viola.
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17 Jul 19
EU urged to act on the possible health risks of mineral wool
More needs to be done to make more people aware of the potential dangers of mineral wool, writes James Wilson
17 Jul 19
Socialist MEPs back new EU Commission chief despite reservations from several national delegations
Ursula von der Leyen’s “clearly progressive” agenda was key to determining Socialist support, says S&D group leader.
17 Jul 19
5 questions with...Maria Spyraki
Maria Spyraki (EL/EPP) is a 2019 MEP award winner and member of parliament’s ITRE and REGI committees
17 Jul 19
Automatic for the people
Autonomous vehicles are on the horizon, bringing with them huge opportunities for Europe’s citizens and its industries, writes Elzbieta Bienkowska.
16 Jul 19
Ursula von der Leyen becomes first female European Commission President
MEPs have elected, by a slim majority, Ursula von der Leyen to the EU’s top executive post.
16 Jul 19
Von der Leyen odds of vote survival looking good after Plenary session
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, may well manage to survive her make-or-break vote in the European Parliament later today after a rousing speech to MEPs appeared to garner more support than dissent.
16 Jul 19
Autonomous driving: A glimpse into the future
Driverless cars could soon make the leap from science fiction to reality. Jonathan Benton takes a look at what is needed to bring them into our daily lives.
15 Jul 19
Julian King: Safe and secure
The security threats facing Europe are evolving rapidly; the measures we take to combat them must do the same and must be a shared responsibility, writes Sir Julian King.
15 Jul 19
Magid Magid: Taking the EU by storm
Magid Magid is everything anti-immigration politicians such as Matteo Salvini or Viktor Orbán fear and despise. He is a Muslim and a refugee. And he’s just become an MEP. He tells Rajnish Singh about his mission to shake up the EU
15 Jul 19
Von der Leyen offers groups concessions ahead of key Parliament vote
Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President-designate, has offered the Socialists and Renew Europe a list of concessions in a bid to assuage her naysayers ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Parliament vote on her nomination.
15 Jul 19
Issue 499 | 15 July 2019
Featuring an exclusive interview with new British MEP Magid Magid
12 Jul 19
Delivering a Paris Agreement-compatible EU
Parliament has already stated its climate change agenda; the new intake of MEPs must ensure that this is honoured and delivered, writes Wendel Trio.
12 Jul 19
Ursula von der Leyen: Baptism of fire
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, went on a charm offensive in Parliament this week. But, as Lorna Hutchinson reports, the mission did not go quite as planned.
12 Jul 19
From protest to action
People are making very clear their desire for action on climate change; this sense of urgency must now be translated into action, writes Cillian Lohan
10 Jul 19
Ursula von der Leyen: 'Tone and attitude' in Brexit will be 'crucial'
European Commission President-designate, Ursula von der Leyen, wants the UK to remain in the European Union, but says that in the event of the UK's departure, the “tone and attitude” with which Brexit is carried out will be “crucial”.
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10 Jul 19
Tanger Med promises to bring EU-Morocco cooperation to the next level
Tangier overlooks a sea of opportunities with the launch of the Mediterranean's largest port just 14 km away from the EU, says Eli Hadzhieva - founder and director of Dialogue for Europe
10 Jul 19
A generation-defining zeitgeist?
Climate change can no longer be brushed aside - from the youth marches and the ‘Green Wave’ across politics, to the blistering heatwaves. Lorna Hutchinson looks at how this issue travelled from fringe to mainstream.
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09 Jul 19
Europe has a crucial role to play in the Togo crisis
Togo needs the European Union to apply real pressure, says Nathaniel Olympio.
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09 Jul 19
A new chapter in EU-Ukraine relations
Ukraine’s home is the European family of nations, says Alexey Perevezentsev - Ukrainian State Secretary for Economic Development and Trade.
09 Jul 19
The Arctic – Global Connector
Climate change and the inexorable rise in digitisation is accelerating Arctic development. Europe needs to work to ensure its own policy agenda is realised, writes Tero Vauraste
09 Jul 19
Perfect timing
With the Arctic becoming an increasing priority around the globe, the start of the Finnish EU presidency, fresh from chairing the Arctic Council and Council of Europe is ideally timed, writes Marja Rislakki.
09 Jul 19
Speculation mounts over future of top EU civil servant Martin Selmayr
European Commission’s influential Secretary General could be set to leave office following the appointment of Ursula von der Leyen as new president of the executive.