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: Why the Green Deal should be seen as a growth plan
14 Nov Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Why the Green Deal should be seen as a growth plan
How Ukraine is losing the Donbas
07 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
How Ukraine is losing the Donbas
11 Dec 18
Juncker: Brexit deal ‘best and only deal possible’
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that the Brexit deal agreed by the EU and UK is the “best and only deal possible.”
11 Dec 18
Rebecca Harms: Decommission 'hopelessly outdated' Belgian nuclear reactor
Leading Greens MEP Rebecca Harms has called for the decommissioning of a Belgian nuclear reactor as it no longer meets international safety standards.
10 Dec 18
EU Ombudsman flags up Selmayr conflict of interest risk
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has told MEPs that the appointment of German lawyer Martin Selmayr as European Commission Secretary General created a “risk of a conflict of interest.”
10 Dec 18
Issue 486 | 10 December 2018
Claude Moraes interview, Brexit, Human Rights, Austrian Presidency, European Payments, eHealth, Middle East, Artificial Intelligence, Cultural Heritage, Illegal Online Pet Sales, Agricultural Policy, Respiratory Diseases and more...
10 Dec 18
EU court ruling on Article 50 offers UK way out of Brexit ‘mess’, say campaigning MEPs
ECJ ruling that Britain is free to unilaterally revoke withdrawal comes a day ahead of crucial UK Parliament vote on Brexit deal.
10 Dec 18
Czech Premier under scrutiny in Strasbourg over conflict of interest
MEPs will hold a debate this week into the case of Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who has been accused of a conflict of interest over EU funds paid to his company.
07 Dec 18
European Parliament aims to reverse voter apathy with new election awareness campaign
The European Parliament is stepping up efforts to combat voter apathy and raise public awareness of next year’s European elections.
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07 Dec 18
Helping European consumers to make informed nutritional choices
Expanding ‘traffic light’ labelling trials across Europe can help build consumer awareness around this well-established nutritional information scheme, explains PepsiCo’s Silviu Popovici.
07 Dec 18
Jens Stoltenberg urges ‘de-stabilising’ Russia to return Ukrainian sailors and vessels
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called on Russia to return the Ukrainian sailors and naval vessels it captured in the Sea of Azov.
05 Dec 18
MEP pours scorn on last-ditch Brexit scramble
A senior Greens MEP has disparaged eleventh-hour attempts to persuade MPs to back Theresa May’s controversial Brexit deal.
03 Dec 18
The problem with Public-Private Partnerships and the role of the EU
Public-Private Partnerships are a deeply worrying trend and carry far more risk for the state than for the private companies involved, writes Enrique Guerrero Salom.
03 Dec 18
Protecting the Kalash: The EU Must Hold Pakistan Accountable
As a prominent trade partner of Pakistan, the EU has a duty to hold Pakistan accountable for its apathy regarding the indigenous Kalash community, argues Nicolas Bay.
03 Dec 18
EU ‘not in the mood’ to renegotiate Brexit withdrawal agreement, says Guy Verhofstadt
Belgian MEP describes those who voted to leave the EU as “stupid”.
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03 Dec 18
The emergence of new migration routes highlights the need for the EU to get closer to its Mediterranean partners
2018 has seen increasing pressure on Western Mediterranean migration routes, writes Jeanne Laperrouze.
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30 Nov 18
United we stand, divided we fall
Cooperation and investment are key when it comes to security and defence, explains Chris Lombardi
28 Nov 18
Conservative MEP urges UK counterparts to support ‘best deal for the UK’ Brexit agreement
Jacqueline Foster has asked her Westminster counterparts to back the Brexit deal brokered by the EU and UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
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27 Nov 18
A square peg into a round hole
Europe’s cloud infrastructure providers support the EU’s intentions to crack down on online terrorist content, however policymakers are targeting the wrong players, explains Alban Schmutz.
27 Nov 18
UK must remain a defence player
Despite the impact of Brexit, the EU and UK’s defence and security relationship should remain intrinsically linked, argues Clare Moody     
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27 Nov 18
Different faiths can promote unity and coexistence
Interfaith dialogue unlocks moderation, mutual respect and understanding
26 Nov 18
AI: The security disruptor
Despite MEPs calling for a ban on autonomous weapons systems, military experts warn the EU cannot afford to fall behind China, Russia and US in AI innovation
26 Nov 18
Brexit Deal: Reaction to EU approval of withdrawal agreement text
EU leaders signed off Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on Sunday, but opinions on the merits of the deal are still sharply divided.
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26 Nov 18
Individuals make innovation a reality
Making innovation happen is more than just a motto for the EIT, writes Dirk Jan van den Berg.
26 Nov 18
A digital recipe for European success
If Europe wants to compete with China and the US, it needs to invest, writes Paul Rübig.
26 Nov 18
EU Parliament approves new €13bn European Defence Fund
Françoise Grossetête praises fund’s role strengthening EU defence capabilities.