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
20 Feb 19
New Commission should be more gender balanced, survey says
The new European Commission has been urged to be “more gender balanced” when it takes office after the European elections.
20 Feb 19
Act now to avoid no-deal Brexit chaos, urge EESC members
A no-deal Brexit would be “madness” for the UK and the island of Ireland and it is crucial to act now to avoid chaos, according to representatives of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
19 Feb 19
EU Ombudsman concludes Martin Selmayr appointment probe
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly says she has concluded her long-running investigation into the appointment of Martin Selmayr to the European Commission’s top civil service job in February last year.
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19 Feb 19
Brexit: Urgent clarity needed concerning Erasmus+ and Horizon2020
With a disorderly Brexit now a real and fast-approaching threat, detailed technical guidance from the European Commission is crucial for those participating with UK partners in EU programmes like Erasmus+ and Horizon2020, writes Lesley Wilson.
19 Feb 19
EPP set to retain lion’s share of Parliament seats after elections, poll shows
The European People’s Party (EPP) would remain Parliament’s biggest political group after May’s European elections, according to current voting intentions.
19 Feb 19
Landmark copyright deal empowers creatives and news publishers
The European Parliament says that “creatives” and news publishers will be empowered to negotiate with internet giants under a landmark deal reached last week on copyright rules which also contains safeguards on freedom of expression.
18 Feb 19
The Energy Efficiency Directive will test national commitments
The transposition of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) into national law will be a measure of Member State resolve to honour their Paris Agreement commitments, writes Miroslav Poche.
18 Feb 19
Parting is such sweet sorrow
British MEPs will soon bid a fond - or not-so-fond - farewell to Parliament. Some of them told Martin Banks what they will (and won’t) miss about Brussels and their possible plans for a post-Brexit future.
18 Feb 19
People with intellectual disabilities are proud to vote: Give them the chance
Amid voter apathy and low election turnouts, there is one group of people who are eager and proud to vote. Not only should people with intellectual disabilities have the right to vote Europe-wide, but the voting process should be tailored to their needs, writes Jyrki Pinomaa.
18 Feb 19
Issue 489 | 18 February 2019
What next for Britain's MEPs? Reproductive Health, Human Rights, Tightening Parliament's Rulebook, Rare Diseases Day, PKU Screening, Digital for All, Changing the Clocks, Circular Economy, #MeTooEP Election Pledge, Gender Action Plan, 5 Questions with Nadja Hirsh and more...
15 Feb 19
Tajani urged to resign after ‘offensive’ comments backlash
Some MEPs are understood to have joined the call for the resignation of Parliament President Antonio Tajani after comments he made on Sunday were branded “offensive”.
15 Feb 19
Conscience-free science: The future mobility killer?
Mobility is at the heart of the EU’s prosperity; a planned approach to growing mobility while avoiding environmental impacts is essential, argues Dominique Riquet.
15 Feb 19
Energy Efficiency: Keeping with the times
The extensive review process of the energy efficiency label allows it to remain in step with a rapidly changing world, but there is more work to be done, explains Dario Tamburrano.
15 Feb 19
Civil society: The backbone of European values
Civil society is essential in building a foundation of democracy, but requires funds to pursue its goals independently, argues Michał Boni.
15 Feb 19
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Fighting for a stronger voice
Romania has been part of the EU for ten years. Its EU Council Presidency is an opportunity to reinforce the country's European credentials, writes Victor Negrescu
15 Feb 19
Philippe Lamberts: French police force is possible ‘violation of law’
The alleged use of force by French police against protesters has been labelled a possible “violation of law” by Greens co-leader Philippe Lamberts.
14 Feb 19
Media freedom on the wane in Europe, report says
The environment for media freedom has worsened significantly in Europe, according to a damning new report published on Wednesday.
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14 Feb 19
The foundation of modern Bahrain
Bahrain’s National Action Charter laid the foundations of the nation as a representative democracy and constitutional monarchy
14 Feb 19
Giuseppe Conte: European Parliament should have more power
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says the European Parliament should have more powers, including the right of inquiry and the right to initiate legislation.
12 Feb 19
Tajani apologises after furore over Foibe Massacres comments
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has apologised after his comments at a World War II commemoration were condemned by senior Slovenian officials as “historical revisionism.”
12 Feb 19
MEPs at loggerheads over Catalan leaders’ trial
MEPs have clashed over the trial of twelve Catalan leaders who are in court in Madrid for their role in Catalonia’s failed 2017 independence bid.
12 Feb 19
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Presenting a united front
The Romanian EU Council Presidency comes at a time of multiple challenges for Europe, writes Claudia Ţapardel.
12 Feb 19
Martin Schulz warns of growing threat to Europe from far right
Former European Parliament president calls for Europe-wide debate on rise of fascism.
11 Feb 19
New Brexit plan stokes hopes of fresh referendum
Campaigners have welcomed a new plan designed to find a solution to the ongoing Brexit impasse.