American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
27 Jun Foreign & Security Policy

American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge

European NATO members this week bowed to US pressure and pledged to hike their defence spending, but achieving self-sufficiency will require more than just money.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
26 Jun EU Institutions
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
26 Jun EU Institutions
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future
24 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future
EU facing problems achieving energy targets, says Commission official
15 Dec
EU facing problems achieving energy targets, says Commission official
A senior EU energy official has conceded that achieving the EU's target for renewable energy is fraught with problems.
Schulz threatens 'hardest of Brexits' if EU Parliament is sidelined in talks
15 Dec
Schulz threatens 'hardest of Brexits' if EU Parliament is sidelined in talks
Outgoing Parliament President Martin Schulz has expressed his "disappointment" at the way the draft conclusions of Thursday's EU summit relegate Parliament "to a secondary position in the Brexit negotiation process."
Ministers discuss the labelling of organic products
14 Dec
Ministers discuss the labelling of organic products
On December 12, the AGRIFISH Council held a discussion on the proposal on organic production and labelling of organic products
Overhaul of EU Parliament rules met with mixed reaction
14 Dec
Overhaul of EU Parliament rules met with mixed reaction
Some MEPs have attacked the so-called 'Corbett report' that will radically change the way Parliament organises its workload.
Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar receive 2016 Sakharov Prize
13 Dec
Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar receive 2016 Sakharov Prize
European Parliament President Martin Schulz has paid a moving tribute to the two winners of this year's Sakharov Prize for human rights.
Will Guy Verhofstadt run for Parliament President?
13 Dec
Will Guy Verhofstadt run for Parliament President?
ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt could emerge as a shock contender to succeed Martin Schulz as Parliament President.
Pittella spells out the end of the 'grand coalition'
13 Dec
Pittella spells out the end of the 'grand coalition'
The so-called 'grand coalition' between Parliament's two biggest political groups has descended into disarray, with warnings that "extremists" like Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage are set to become the EU's "kingmakers."
The need to counter extremist propaganda more effectively Partner Content
13 Dec
The need to counter extremist propaganda more effectively
There are different reasons why people believe in extremist ideologies or join extremist groups, explains Alexander Ritzmann.
GUE/NGL group supports LuxLeaks whistleblowers as second trial kicks off
12 Dec
GUE/NGL group supports LuxLeaks whistleblowers as second trial kicks off
A delegation from Parliament's GUE/NGL group was outside a courthouse in Luxembourg on Monday for the second trial of the whistleblowers at the centre of the so-called LuxLeaks scandal.
Movers and Shakers | 12 December 2016
12 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 12 December 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 12 December 2016
MEPs sign letter condemning Thai conviction of rights activist
12 Dec
MEPs sign letter condemning Thai conviction of rights activist
A group of MEPs have signed a letter voicing concern at the conviction of a British rights activist by the Thai authorities.
Incentives and strong commitment needed to fight antimicrobial resistance
12 Dec
Incentives and strong commitment needed to fight antimicrobial resistance
To effectively tackle AMR, we need incentives and strong commitment from all sectors, says Clara Aguilera García.​
How can we make medicines work again?
12 Dec
How can we make medicines work again?
There will be a global health crisis if AMR isn't tackled urgently, warns Cristian- Silviu Bușoi.
GUE/NGL group speaks out against planned changes to EU Parliament rules
09 Dec
GUE/NGL group speaks out against planned changes to EU Parliament rules
Planned changes to Parliament's rule of procedures have been condemned by one of the MEPs who helped draft them.
Zara parent company denies allegations of tax avoidance
09 Dec
Zara parent company denies allegations of tax avoidance
The Spanish-based multinational company at the centre of the latest tax avoidance allegations has made a robust defence of its tax record.
EU Commission wasting 'significant' sums of money on projects in Montenegro, Parliament told
09 Dec
EU Commission wasting 'significant' sums of money on projects in Montenegro, Parliament told
A report to Parliament's budgetary control committee reveals that "significant" sums of money have been wasted by the European Commission on projects in Montenegro. 
EU needs a pragmatic energy labelling framework for the future
09 Dec
EU needs a pragmatic energy labelling framework for the future
Although progress has been made on updating EU energy efficiency labelling rules, there remain some issues on which the Council is being difficult, says Herbert Reul.
EU urged to do more to combat serious cross-border health threats
08 Dec
EU urged to do more to combat serious cross-border health threats
Auditors have urged the EU to "do more" to protect the public from pandemics such as bird flu and other serious cross-border health threats.
Greens accuse fashion giant Zara's parent company of aggressive tax avoidance
08 Dec
Greens accuse fashion giant Zara's parent company of aggressive tax avoidance
Several MEPs have called for an end to "tax shopping" by multinational companies trying to "avoid paying taxation."
Energy labelling: Balancing ambition and realism
08 Dec
Energy labelling: Balancing ambition and realism
Current labelling rules are failing to properly inform citizens, writes Dario Tamburrano.
GUE/NGL group announces candidate for EU Parliament presidency
08 Dec
GUE/NGL group announces candidate for EU Parliament presidency
Left wing Italian MEP Eleonora Forenza is the latest to throw her hat into the ring for Parliament's presidency.
Gender equality and mental health: Despite progress, still much to be done
08 Dec
Gender equality and mental health: Despite progress, still much to be done
Parliament wants to promote an 'all of society' approach to mental health, explains Julie Ward.
Ministers discuss FTT
07 Dec
Ministers discuss FTT
On December 6, EU finance ministers held a discussion on the state of play of the proposal on enhanced cooperation in the area of financial transaction tax. 
MEPs and NGOs back measures to ban illegal wildlife trafficking
07 Dec
MEPs and NGOs back measures to ban illegal wildlife trafficking
Pressure grows on the European Commission to introduce total ban on the ivory trade.