Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy

Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic

As Arctic sea ice melts, Russia is racing to control new trade routes, extract untapped resources, and cement its military influence in a rapidly shifting region.
by Eloise Hardy
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
03 Jul EU Institutions
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
MEPs react to Schulz's departure from EU Parliament
24 Nov
MEPs react to Schulz's departure from EU Parliament
MEPs have been quick to react to news of Martin Schulz stepping down as Parliament President.
Martin Schulz to step down as EU Parliament President
24 Nov
Martin Schulz to step down as EU Parliament President
Martin Schulz has confirmed he would be running in next year's German elections instead of seeking a third term in Brussels.
CULT Committee discusses AVMSD
23 Nov
CULT Committee discusses AVMSD
On November 21, the CULT Committee discussed the draft report on the Coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services in view of changing market realities. 
EU defence: MEPs vote for better security cooperation
23 Nov
EU defence: MEPs vote for better security cooperation
Europe facing "overwhelming" defence challenges, according to MEP Urmas Paet.
Much still to do following COP22, says Cañete
23 Nov
Much still to do following COP22, says Cañete
European climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete says there is "much still to do" following the conclusion of the latest global climate conference.
Slovak Prime Minister: Brexit will be painful
23 Nov
Slovak Prime Minister: Brexit will be painful
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has forecast that Britain's exit from the EU will be "painful."
MEPs call for rethink of EU-Turkey relations
23 Nov
MEPs call for rethink of EU-Turkey relations
The European Parliament is this week set to approve demands for EU accession negotiations with trouble-torn Turkey to be frozen.
5 questions with... Catherine Stihler
23 Nov
5 questions with... Catherine Stihler
Dame Anne Begg, the Bible and working towards an MBA.
CETA: What lessons can we learn from Wallonia?
23 Nov
CETA: What lessons can we learn from Wallonia?
The difficulties in agreeing CETA highlight the need for an overhaul of EU trade policy, writes Maria Arena.
Kaja Kallas: It's time to start thinking about working with robots - not fear them
23 Nov
Kaja Kallas: It's time to start thinking about working with robots - not fear them
Kaja Kallas talks women and technology, the value of human-robot teams, how she set tongues wagging over Parliament’s written declarations.
Manfred Weber: I have lost all respect for Boris Johnson
22 Nov
Manfred Weber: I have lost all respect for Boris Johnson
The leader of Parliament’s biggest group has launched a blistering attack on British foreign minister Boris Johnson, accusing him of “unbelievable arrogance.”
MEPs issue further calls for suspension of Turkey-EU talks
22 Nov
MEPs issue further calls for suspension of Turkey-EU talks
S&D group Chair Gianni Pittella has called for the immediate “freezing” of accession talks between the EU and Turkey.
The full scale of the software sectors “profound” contribution to the European economy is spelled out in a new report
22 Nov
The full scale of the software sectors “profound” contribution to the European economy is spelled out in a new report
Software industry supports more jobs than the entire population of Belgium.
EU Emissions Trading System must recognise those sectors unable to pass-on carbon costs Partner Content
22 Nov
EU Emissions Trading System must recognise those sectors unable to pass-on carbon costs
The reformed ETS system must acknowledge the inability of non-ferrous metals, ferro alloys and silicon producers to pass-on regionally imposed carbon costs, write Guy Thiran, John Schoenenberg, Inès Van Lierde, Frank Van Assche and Veronique Steukers.
Oettinger faces fresh criticism from EU Parliament
22 Nov
Oettinger faces fresh criticism from EU Parliament
Embattled European Commissioner Günther Oettinger has come under fresh criticism over the trip he accepted on a Russia lobbyists’ plane.
Guy Verhofstadt meets with UK Brexit secretary David Davis
22 Nov
Guy Verhofstadt meets with UK Brexit secretary David Davis
 European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator warns David Davis that there can be no new UK deal that puts the EU's four freedoms at risk.
Farage: Diane James 'unfit to continue as an MEP' following Ukip resignation
22 Nov
Farage: Diane James "unfit to continue as an MEP" following Ukip resignation
Nigel Farage has reacted angrily to the news that former Ukip leader Diane James has resigned from the party, saying it is "time to move on".
Robotics: Turning science fiction into reality?
22 Nov
Robotics: Turning science fiction into reality?
It’s impossible to know what the full impact of robotics will be on our society, so it’s crucial that we start analysing the issue sooner rather than later, writes Ádám Kósa.
Online Radicalism: Time to take down prohibited content permanently Partner Content
22 Nov
Online Radicalism: Time to take down prohibited content permanently
Online terror content could be dramatically reduced with the adoption by social media companies of simple, digital signature technology, argues Ivor Roberts.
The benefits of robotics far outweigh the risks
22 Nov
The benefits of robotics far outweigh the risks
If the EU is to succeed in the field of robotics, it must ensure it has a functioning single market, writes Dita Charanzová.
Julian King: Russia could interfere with French and German elections
21 Nov
Julian King: Russia could interfere with French and German elections
European security union Commissioner Julian King has warned Russia may try to influence German and French elections next year through cyber attacks and a disinformation campaign.
New report claims 'wholesale human rights abuses' taking place in Turkey
21 Nov
New report claims "wholesale human rights abuses" taking place in Turkey
A damning new report details what is claimed to be “wholesale human rights abuses” taking place in Turkey after the failed military coup.
Issue 444 | 21 November 2016
21 Nov
Issue 444 | 21 November 2016
Interview with Kaja Kallas, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Waste Management, Access to Medicines, EU-Turkey, Neighbourhood Policy, CETA roundup, 5 questions with Catherine Stihler and more.
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2016
21 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.