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
Trump victory highlights need for EU to increase defence spending
14 Nov
Trump victory highlights need for EU to increase defence spending
The Nato Secretary General has called on members of the alliance to contribute more to Europe’s defence.
Andrew Duff: Association agreement best Brexit option for UK
10 Nov
Andrew Duff: Association agreement best Brexit option for UK
Former MEP Andrew Duff has predicted that the best the UK can expect from a post-Brexit deal is an association agreement similar to that agreed between the EU and Ukraine and Moldova.
Donald to Donald: Tusk reminds Trump that immigrants helped make America
10 Nov
Donald to Donald: Tusk reminds Trump that immigrants helped make America
As the Trumpquake" shock waves" spread across the world, reaction in Brussels was cautiously welcoming, reports Raj Singh.
EU playing Ostrich politics on nuclear safety, warns NGO Partner Content
10 Nov
EU playing Ostrich politics on nuclear safety, warns NGO
New-build and ageing soviet-era nuclear plants on EU's eastern borders pose a serious threat to Europe's security, warns Eli Hadzhieva.
Preparing the next CAP reform
10 Nov
Preparing the next CAP reform
On November 8, the AGRI Committee held a workshop entitled: Reflections on the agricultural challenges post-2020 in the EU: preparing the next CAP reform.
5 questions with... Alessia Mosca
09 Nov
5 questions with... Alessia Mosca
Get to know the Italian MEP.
Trump victory highlights disconnect of society's marginalised, says EU Socialist chief
09 Nov
Trump victory highlights disconnect of society's marginalised, says EU Socialist chief
S&D group Chair Gianni Pittella calls for extreme reforms in response to Trump-style extremism.
Far-right rejoices at Trump victory
09 Nov
Far-right rejoices at Trump victory
Politicians worldwide are taking stock of Donald Trump's shock US election victory, with the President-elect winning praise from far-right figures in Europe and elsewhere.
MEPs fear for EU-US relations under Trump presidency
09 Nov
MEPs fear for EU-US relations under Trump presidency
But Donald Trump reassures international community he will deal "fairly with everyone."
EU Parliament chief says Trump relationship will be harder than with previous US administrations
09 Nov
EU Parliament chief says Trump relationship will be harder than with previous US administrations
Martin Schulz welcomes more conciliatory and presidential tone from Donald Trump in aftermath of shock victory.
Trump victory raises concerns over European defence
09 Nov
Trump victory raises concerns over European defence
Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves around the world.
EU twittersphere in meltdown over Trump victory
09 Nov
EU twittersphere in meltdown over Trump victory
EU parliamentary groups and MEPs have reacted with shock and anger at Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the US elections.
Jourová: Enforcement of anti money-laundering rules just as important as legislation
08 Nov
Jourová: Enforcement of anti money-laundering rules just as important as legislation
European justice Commissioner Věra Jourová has signalled that Brussels will take a tough approach with member states that fail to cooperate with anti-money laundering rules.
Mogherini: EU should make better use of 'unique mixture' of hard and soft power
08 Nov
Mogherini: EU should make better use of 'unique mixture' of hard and soft power
Foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has urged the EU to make better use of its "unique mixture" of hard and soft power.
Commissioner King: EU can make a difference in fight against terrorism
08 Nov
Commissioner King: EU can make a difference in fight against terrorism
European security union Commissioner Julian King has told MEPs that more needs to be done to "squeeze the space" in which terrorists and criminals operate.
Turkey turning into 'fascist dictatorship', MEPs told
08 Nov
Turkey turning into "fascist dictatorship", MEPs told
A leading Turkish opposition parliamentarian says that Turkey has been turned into a "fascist dictatorship" under its President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Helga Stevens: My Parliament presidency bid gives MEPs a real choice
08 Nov
Helga Stevens: My Parliament presidency bid gives MEPs a real choice
Helga Stevens is ready to knock Martin Schulz off his parliamentary throne. Here, explains why she believes she would be better able to represent all MEPs, how her leadership style would differ from Schulz's and how she would put an end to shady backroom deals.
What does the future hold for food labelling rules?
08 Nov
What does the future hold for food labelling rules?
In the battle against chronic disease, health will play an increasing role in designing food labelling rules, writes Xavier Prats Monné.
Passengers are aviation's most important players
08 Nov
Passengers are aviation's most important players
Many improvements to the European air sector are technically possible, they are simply waiting for political action, says Marian-Jean Marinescu.
How will the digital economy change the way we live, work and consume?
07 Nov
How will the digital economy change the way we live, work and consume?
The impact of digitalisation on families is the key subject of an upcoming COFACE event, explains Ana Pérez.
COP22 kicks off in Marrakech
07 Nov
COP22 kicks off in Marrakech
Climate negotiations have begun at the COP22 conference in Marrakech with calls for "more clarity" on the details of the landmark Paris climate agreement. 
EU still not moving beyond mottos for SMEs
07 Nov
EU still not moving beyond mottos for SMEs
While SME Week is a great concept, it remains just words, says Madi Sharma.
Issue 443 | 7 November 2016
07 Nov
Issue 443 | 7 November 2016
Interview with Helga Stevens, Aviation Strategy, Food Labelling, Powering Europe's innovation economy, SME Week, tackling Pancreatic Cancer, 5 questions with Alessia Mosca and more.
Jeremy Corbyn promises not to block Brexit
07 Nov
Jeremy Corbyn promises not to block Brexit
UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has said he will not stand in the way of Britain exiting the EU.