Eastern Partnership in review
25 Jun International & Trade

Eastern Partnership in review

The initiative has brought concrete benefits for both the EU and its eastern neighbourhood, and engagement with the six partner countries remains a key priority, writes Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.
by Olivér Várhelyi
Resumed Brexit talks have ‘not lived up to’ call for more urgency to reach deal
07 Jul International & Trade
Resumed Brexit talks have ‘not lived up to’ call for more urgency to reach deal
Michel Barnier says ‘serious divergences remain’ in Brexit negotiations
02 Jul International & Trade
Michel Barnier says ‘serious divergences remain’ in Brexit negotiations
EU and UK urged not to ‘indulge in a blame game’ over deadlocked Brexit talks
16 Jun International & Trade
EU and UK urged not to ‘indulge in a blame game’ over deadlocked Brexit talks
The Rebel Queen
02 Jul International & Trade
The Rebel Queen
This year, in the wake of our global reckoning with racism, Independence Day should also be a day for reflecting on all people of African descent who fought for their right to be free from slavery and oppression, yet who have been deliberately erased from history.
Why Moldova belongs in the European Union
30 Jun International & Trade
Why Moldova belongs in the European Union
The country may be more polarised than ever, but the least its people deserve is a government that respects the rule of law, argues Ramona Strugariu.
Georgia on my mind
30 Jun International & Trade
Georgia on my mind
Georgia is an oasis of democracy, peace and prosperity in an otherwise complex and conflict ridden region. The EU must remain firmly committed to its policy of supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, writes Marina Kaljurand
Could a successful Eastern Partnership encourage Russia to reform?
25 Jun International & Trade
Could a successful Eastern Partnership encourage Russia to reform?
We need some courageous EU policymaking to ensure our Eastern partners can become free, united and democratic, argues Witold Jan Waszczykowski.
Europol voices concern over ‘worrying’ rise in violence and propaganda by right-wing extremists
24 Jun International & Trade
Europol voices concern over ‘worrying’ rise in violence and propaganda by right-wing extremists
The warning comes in a report by the EU agency which was presented to members of Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee on Tuesday.
Putting EU development policy back on the map
23 Jun International & Trade
Putting EU development policy back on the map
Everyone involved in development and humanitarian aid policies will benefit from better coordination and stronger EU leadership, writes Tomas Tobé.
Dominic Cummings “is calling the shots” in the British government, says senior MEP
22 Jun International & Trade
Dominic Cummings “is calling the shots” in the British government, says senior MEP
The controversial political strategist has served as chief adviser to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson since July 2019.
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Célébrer la diversité
22 Jun International & Trade
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Célébrer la diversité
Tout être humain a le droit de vivre dans la dignité et de s’épanouir, indépendamment de sa couleur de peau, de son genre, de son handicap, de son appartenance ethnique ou de son orientation sexuelle. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou défend auprès de Lorna Hutchinson la nécessité de porter ces valeurs européennes fondatrices.
Boris Johnson told to follow up on his demand to ‘put a tiger in the tank' of stalled Brexit talks
19 Jun International & Trade
Boris Johnson told to follow up on his demand to ‘put a tiger in the tank' of stalled Brexit talks
European Parliament’s UK Coordination Group deputies warn ‘level playing field’ is an EU red line issue.
Moroccan medical aid is an example of true solidarity between African nations Sponsored
19 Jun International & Trade
Moroccan medical aid is an example of true solidarity between African nations
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Africa particularly hard. However, Morocco has once again taken the initiative, writes Colin Mackay.
‘Legendary British pragmatism’ will secure trade deal with EU by year end, says senior MEP
18 Jun International & Trade
‘Legendary British pragmatism’ will secure trade deal with EU by year end, says senior MEP
The co-author of a parliamentary report on Brexit said this is still the likely scenario despite “four years of drama and the UK painfully coming to grips” with its EU exit.
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Celebrating diversity
17 Jun International & Trade
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou interview: Celebrating diversity
Regardless of skin colour, gender, disability, ethnicity or sexual orientation, every human being has the right to live with dignity and opportunities. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou tells Lorna Hutchinson that we must commit to defending these founding European values.
Key Brexit meeting concludes ‘more momentum’ needed to break deadlock
15 Jun International & Trade
Key Brexit meeting concludes ‘more momentum’ needed to break deadlock
The two sides had a video conference on Monday afternoon which appears to have amounted to little more than a stock-taking exercise.
MEPs split on merits of a resolution on the UK’s exit from the EU
12 Jun International & Trade
MEPs split on merits of a resolution on the UK’s exit from the EU
The resolution, which has been subject to scores of amendments, will go to a vote later on Friday in two committees.
Michel Barnier ‘willing to compromise’ to break current Brexit talks impasse
11 Jun International & Trade
Michel Barnier ‘willing to compromise’ to break current Brexit talks impasse
Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday, Barnier insisted the EU will not strike a deal “at any price.”
UK chief Brexit negotiator says EU’s approach to fisheries ‘manifestly unbalanced’
10 Jun International & Trade
UK chief Brexit negotiator says EU’s approach to fisheries ‘manifestly unbalanced’
David Frost, speaking after the latest round of Brexit talks ended without agreement, made no attempt to hide UK frustration at the slow progress in the ongoing talks.
Josep Borrell: EU has been ‘too naïve’ in its dealings with China
10 Jun International & Trade
Josep Borrell: EU has been ‘too naïve’ in its dealings with China
The EU’s foreign policy chief was speaking in Brussels after what he called an “open and frank dialogue” with top Chinese officials on Tuesday. 
A stable ally and long-term partner Sponsored
09 Jun International & Trade
A stable ally and long-term partner
Lamia Tazi explains why Morocco’s pharmaceutical industry matters to Europe.
Boris Johnson told to ‘stop playing political games’ with millions of citizens
09 Jun International & Trade
Boris Johnson told to ‘stop playing political games’ with millions of citizens
The message, from Parliament’s EPP Group, comes after the fourth round of Brexit talks ended in deadlock on Friday.
Michel Barnier warns UK that Brexit talks approaching ‘moment of truth’
05 Jun International & Trade
Michel Barnier warns UK that Brexit talks approaching ‘moment of truth’
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has accused the UK of “backtracking on its commitments”, saying the two sides remain “very far” apart.
UK needs transition extension to avoid disastrous outcome
05 Jun International & Trade
UK needs transition extension to avoid disastrous outcome
German Greens MEP Terry Reintke has appealed to the UK to ask for an extension to the Brexit transition period beyond 31 December amid “special circumstances”.
What about the rights of UK citizens in the EU?
03 Jun International & Trade
What about the rights of UK citizens in the EU?
A recurring theme of EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has been the UK’s failure to properly secure EU citizens’ rights in the UK. But what is being done to protect UK citizens’ rights in the EU, asks Jayne Adye.
David McAllister interview: Galvanising Europe on the world stage
02 Jun International & Trade
David McAllister interview: Galvanising Europe on the world stage
With the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating current international challenges and highlighting a lack of global leadership, David McAllister tells Rajnish Singh he hopes a more visionary and coherent EU foreign policy will emerge.
Senior MEP issues warning to UK as crucial round of Brexit talks kick off
02 Jun International & Trade
Senior MEP issues warning to UK as crucial round of Brexit talks kick off
David McAllister, who chairs the European Parliament’s UK Coordination Group, cautioned that if the UK “reneges on what it signed up to” it will have to face “concrete consequences.”