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

Across the EU, far-right and populist governments are defunding museums, censoring artists and stacking cultural institutions with loyalists, often to advance a political ideology.
by Federica Di Sario
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
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
27 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
Commission President gears up for first “State of the European Union” address
14 Sep
Commission President gears up for first “State of the European Union” address
On Wednesday Ursula von der Leyen will outline the impact of the Commission’s work in mitigating the COVID-19 health and economic crisis and present her vision for recovery and the fight against climate change.
Brexit endgame: More Baldrick than Machiavelli
14 Sep
Brexit endgame: More Baldrick than Machiavelli
As Brexit talks move into the final phase, is the UK government determined to crash out with No Deal or is it playing a tactical game designed to obtain what it believes to be the best deal possible? Regardless of its ‘cunning plan,’ trust is being burned at a rate of knots, writes David O’Sullivan.
Brexit talks on brink of collapse as war of words intensifies
11 Sep
Brexit talks on brink of collapse as war of words intensifies
The EU says trust between Brussels and London has been “seriously damaged” after the UK passed legislation this week that overrides the Withdrawal Agreement.
Commuting death sentences of Jamal Khashoggi’s killers a ‘travesty’, say MEPs and NGO
11 Sep
Commuting death sentences of Jamal Khashoggi’s killers a ‘travesty’, say MEPs and NGO
Mycotoxin contamination: why we need to take product safety seriously Partner Content
11 Sep
Mycotoxin contamination: why we need to take product safety seriously
As crop protection tools come under fire across Europe, there are impactful changes we can make to EU safety assessment of agriculture chemicals, that guarantee safe and affordable food for all, writes Bill Wirtz.
European Parliament President ‘deeply worried’ at prospect of No Deal Brexit
10 Sep
European Parliament President ‘deeply worried’ at prospect of No Deal Brexit
David Sassoli was speaking following a meeting with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as the eighth round of talks draw to a close, seemingly with no sign of progress on issues like state aid, fisheries and the level playing field.
Row flares in European Parliament over devastating Moria fire
10 Sep
Row flares in European Parliament over devastating Moria fire
The blaze ripped through the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Tuesday, with another fire wiping out any remaining tents on Wednesday.
Setting standards for Europe's recovery Partner Content
10 Sep
Setting standards for Europe's recovery
Standardisation could be the catalyst for the EU’s digital and green transition, writes Elena Santiago Cid.
The Perfect Plant Protein: Soy Partner Content
10 Sep
The Perfect Plant Protein: Soy
Herbalife’s Dr David Heber explains how adding soy to your diet can help you maintain a balanced diet and a healthier lifestyle.
European Parliament President cancels Strasbourg plenary amid COVID-19 concerns
09 Sep
European Parliament President cancels Strasbourg plenary amid COVID-19 concerns
David Sassoli has ruled that next week’s plenary will now take place in Brussels and not in Strasbourg as planned.
Former European Parliament President and Vice-President condemn UK’s current Brexit stance
09 Sep
Former European Parliament President and Vice-President condemn UK’s current Brexit stance
The attack on Wednesday by Pat Cox and Edward McMillan-Scott, comes on the day the British government publishes plans for policing trade between different parts of the country from 2021.
Mairead McGuinness appointment as Ireland’s next EU commissioner widely welcomed
08 Sep
Mairead McGuinness appointment as Ireland’s next EU commissioner widely welcomed
Ireland loses the coveted trade portfolio following the recent resignation of Phil Hogan as trade commissioner, but McGuinness has been offered the financial services portfolio.
European Parliament under pressure to reverse decision to hold plenary in Strasbourg
08 Sep
European Parliament under pressure to reverse decision to hold plenary in Strasbourg
MEPs from across the political divide are imploring Parliament’s authorities to hold the session in Brussels instead due to concerns about the ongoing health crisis.
UK close to becoming ‘rogue state’ after ‘reneging’ on Withdrawal Agreement, says Greens co-leader
08 Sep
UK close to becoming ‘rogue state’ after ‘reneging’ on Withdrawal Agreement, says Greens co-leader
Philippe Lamberts has sparked fury after he asked in an interview if the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, should trust the words of the British negotiators.
Issue 520 | 7 September 2020
08 Sep
Issue 520 | 7 September 2020
Gracing the cover of our latest issue is Polish S&D deputy Sylwia Spurek. A staunch defender of human and animal rights, she is on a quest to safeguard the dignity of the voiceless and disenfranchised. She tells Lorna Hutchinson that when it comes to upholding rights there is no room for compromise.
5G and AI: a smart strategy
08 Sep
5G and AI: a smart strategy
These technologies are strategic opportunities that will help Europe’s rural areas, as well as its cities, move forward, reports Martin Banks.
Setting the 5G standard Partner Content
07 Sep
Setting the 5G standard
When it comes to setting standards, Europe must continue moving forward, argues Catherine Chen.
Commission President interviews Ireland’s two commissioner candidates
07 Sep
Commission President interviews Ireland’s two commissioner candidates
Mairead McGuinness and Andrew McDowell have been nominated by the Irish government as candidates to fill the role recently vacated by Phil Hogan after the “Golfgate” scandal.
UK mulls ‘override’ of key sections of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of new round of trade deal talks with EU
07 Sep
UK mulls ‘override’ of key sections of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement ahead of new round of trade deal talks with EU
Threat comes as MEPs warn UK that European Parliament ‘will not rubberstamp’ any new deal.
European Ombudsman urges EU institutions to take tougher stance on tackling “revolving door” personnel
07 Sep
European Ombudsman urges EU institutions to take tougher stance on tackling “revolving door” personnel
Call follows introduction of new measures by the European Banking Authority aimed at curbing moves to lucrative lobbying jobs in the private sector.
Georgia: straying from the rule of law Partner Content
04 Sep
Georgia: straying from the rule of law
Legal certainty is a cornerstone of European values, but foreign investors are being denied it in Georgia, argues former EU Commissioner Franco Frattini.
EU leaders condemn poisoning of Russian opposition leader
03 Sep
EU leaders condemn poisoning of Russian opposition leader
The apparent assassination attempt on an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin is proving another key test for the EU and the West on its stance towards Russia.
Senior MEP expresses concern over ‘lack of real progress’ in deadlocked Brexit talks
03 Sep
Senior MEP expresses concern over ‘lack of real progress’ in deadlocked Brexit talks
Parliament Vice-President Mairead McGuinness, strongly tipped to be Ireland’s next EU commissioner, says she is dismayed by the failure to make more headway in the negotiations.
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald sets out stall to become Ireland’s next EU commissioner
03 Sep
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald sets out stall to become Ireland’s next EU commissioner
The role has become vacant after Phil Hogan stood down as Trade Commissioner over the so-called “Golfgate” scandal in which he was said to have broken Coronavirus quarantine rules in Ireland.