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
10 Jan 19
Article 50 extension could see UK participation in European elections
As the UK prepares to wrap up its acrimonious divorce from the EU, questions are now being raised as to whether Article 50 will have to be extended, and if so, whether this could mean UK candidates participating in the European elections in May.
10 Jan 19
EU member states struggling to make distinction between asylum and immigration, says Syed Kamall
Senior MEP accuses some countries, including EU member states, of hypocrisy in how they deal with immigration.
10 Jan 19
European Parliament urged to honour commitment to EU 'Green Card’
Campaigners pressing for a “green card” for Europe are calling on the European Parliament to “honour the commitment” to safeguard the free movement right of Britons in Europe.
10 Jan 19
EU lights for Colchester camera action
09 Jan 19
No ifs or buts: Consent-based rape legislation must apply across EU
Despite most EU countries having signed and ratified the Istanbul Convention on violence against women, there is still a large disparity between Member States in the interpretation of what is deemed consensual, writes the EESC’s Madi Sharma.
09 Jan 19
Challenging times lie ahead as Romania kicks off EU Presidency
Romania has taken over the rotating presidency of the EU, for the first time since joining the bloc in 2007, with warnings that it faces multiple challenges during its six-month tenure.
08 Jan 19
Brexit deal could be nudged through with a ‘judicious tweak'
Former UK MEP Andrew Duff says a “tweak” of the political declaration agreed by the EU and UK could help Theresa May get her Brexit deal through the House of Commons next week.
08 Jan 19
Governments need to do more to uphold and safeguard human rights
In Europe people are still discriminated against or denied access to their rights and not enough action is undertaken by governments to put an end to this, argues Terry Reintke.
08 Jan 19
Neutrality Pact
The built environment – offices, houses and other buildings – can be the flagbearers of current efforts to turn Europe into a carbon-neutral economy.
08 Jan 19
Brian Hayes under fire for taking ‘revolving door’ to private sector
Irish MEP Brian Hayes has been criticised for “taking the revolving door” to the private sector when he steps down as a deputy ahead of May’s European elections.
07 Jan 19
MEPs scoff at new Irish party’s Brexit aspirations
MEPs from across the political spectrum have poured scorn on a new political party which is campaigning for Ireland to leave the EU and will field candidates in this year’s European elections.
07 Jan 19
Member States should stop turning a blind eye to product safety
Europeans should not have to play a dangerous game of Russian roulette when they purchase products, argue Sirpa Pietikäinen, Françoise Grossetête and Bart Staes.
04 Jan 19
European Schools below par in supporting disabled children
European Schools lack the proper support and amenities for children with disabilities, according to a joint report released by Human Rights Watch and the European Disability Forum.
04 Jan 19
European Citizens’ Initiatives to become more accessible after deal reached
Parliament, Council and the Commission have reached a deal in discussions on an updated regulation on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI).
03 Jan 19
UK business and industry statement on Brexit is all bark and no bite
The UK’s top five industry and business federations have issued a strong statement criticising Brexit. But beyond first glance, is there much substance to it, asks Denis MacShane.
03 Jan 19
Catherine Stihler to take up new role after 20 years as MEP
Scottish MEP Catherine Stihler will stand down from the European Parliament at the end of January after nearly 20 years as an MEP.
02 Jan 19
Jeremy Corbyn: From thinly-veiled indifference to Europe basher
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s Bernie Sanders-type speeches denouncing austerity, cuts in the public realm and blasting Trump certainly go down well. But what about his view of - and vision for - Europe, asks Denis MacShane.
02 Jan 19
EU Ombudsman creates ‘good practices’ list to combat harassment
The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, has drawn up a list of “good practices” after reviewing the anti-harassment policies in 26 EU institutions and agencies.
21 Dec 18
MEPs laud Ukraine’s ‘positive’ reform progress
MEPs have hailed Ukraine‘s “positive” reform track, while condemning Russia‘s aggression in the Kerch Strait and the construction of Nord Stream 2.
21 Dec 18
Cross-border TV and radio to be made available online
Viewers will be able to watch news and current affairs programmes from across the EU online under new arrangements agreed by the Council and Parliament.
21 Dec 18
Provisional agreement on better integrated EU electricity market
The creation of a "genuine" EU electricity market to better integrate renewable energy has been provisionally agreed between MEPs and member states.
21 Dec 18
UK White Paper sounds death knell for freedom of movement
Few issues divide Britain from the rest of the EU as much as attitudes towards free movement, says Roger Casale.
20 Dec 18
Regional leaders urge Michel Barnier to limit Brexit damage
Regional leaders have called on Michel Barnier to help “limit Brexit’s damaging impact” on regions in the Atlantic, the Channel and North Sea areas.
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20 Dec 18
Stopping the ‘Hezbollahisation’ of Yemen
As with Hezbollah, the EU should designate the Houthis as terrorists, argues Julie Lenarz.