New EU office meets demand for greater European presence in Silicon Valley
16 Aug International & Trade

New EU office meets demand for greater European presence in Silicon Valley

The European Commission is opening a San Francisco office in September, a reflection of the bloc’s mounting desire to be a global force in shaping the digital sphere
by Molly McCluskey
TRIPS: Developing countries will not benefit from IP waived vaccines Partner Content
15 Jun International & Trade
TRIPS: Developing countries will not benefit from IP waived vaccines
How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital
12 Aug International & Trade
How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital
Your summer reading list, from Parliament Magazine and Librebook
08 Aug International & Trade
Your summer reading list, from Parliament Magazine and Librebook
Ashton responds to 'illegal' Crimea referendum
18 Mar International & Trade
Ashton responds to 'illegal' Crimea referendum
European foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has strongly condemned Russia for its role in the "so-called" referendum in Crimea, which she described as "illegal and in clear breach of the Ukrainian constitution".
China-EU people-to-people exchange shows 'youthful vigour'
18 Mar International & Trade
China-EU people-to-people exchange shows 'youthful vigour'
The 'vigour' and 'passion' of young people can help further comprehensive EU-China relations, says He Junke.
The EU's dilemma with China: free trade or bilateral investment?
18 Mar International & Trade
The EU's dilemma with China: free trade or bilateral investment?
The launch of an EU-China bilateral investment treaty is a 'good opportunity' to renew the legal framework between Brussels and Beijing, says Chen Xin.
EU and China strengthen efforts to boost 'people-to-people' exchanges
17 Mar International & Trade
EU and China strengthen efforts to boost 'people-to-people' exchanges
Expanding contacts in China and pursuing long-term culture and education sharing programmes can deepen EU-China relations, writes Androulla Vassiliou.
Issue 386 | 17 March 2014
17 Mar International & Trade
Issue 386 | 17 March 2014
EU-China relations, psychoactive substances, market surveillance and more...
Opportunity to enhance China-EU partnership 'never greater'
17 Mar International & Trade
Opportunity to enhance China-EU partnership 'never greater'
Despite already enjoying one of the world's most 'dynamic trading relationships', the EU and China still have much to offer each other and the wider world, says Yang Yanyi.
EU-China strategic partnership 'paves way' for more cooperation
17 Mar International & Trade
EU-China strategic partnership 'paves way' for more cooperation
With Chinese president Xi Jinping visiting Brussels at the end of March, Rajnish Singh takes a look at cooperation between Beijing and the European Union.
Strasbourg comment: EU-Pakistan Relations
14 Mar International & Trade
Strasbourg comment: EU-Pakistan Relations
The EU's assistance to Pakistan is 'vital' in ensuring long-term development in the region, argues Boris Zala.
 
Strasbourg comment: Eastern partnership priorities
13 Mar International & Trade
Strasbourg comment: Eastern partnership priorities
Ivo Vajgl is calling on the EU to engage more fully with its eastern partners.
Strasbourg round-up: Eradication of torture in the world
12 Mar International & Trade
Strasbourg round-up: Eradication of torture in the world
Kinga Gál, Leonidas Donskis and Mark Demesmaeker share their views on the outcome of parliament's vote on the eradication of torture in the world
EESC to meet Taiwanese regarding Chinese organ harvesting
06 Mar International & Trade
EESC to meet Taiwanese regarding Chinese organ harvesting
The EU must take firm action to stop the practice of organ harvesting in China, writes Henri Malosse.
Strasbourg round-up: EU-Saudi Arabia relations
04 Mar International & Trade
Strasbourg round-up: EU-Saudi Arabia relations
Key rapporteurs Ana Gomes, Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Barbara Lochbihler, Susy De Martini and Barbara Matera look at the EU's relations with Saudi Arabia.
Deepening crisis in Ukraine highlights importance of human rights
04 Mar International & Trade
Deepening crisis in Ukraine highlights importance of human rights
The escalating situation in Ukraine shows why economic, social and cultural rights are so essential, writes Madi Sharma.
Dods EUM: Extraordinary meeting with Boris Tarasyuk on the situation in Ukraine
04 Mar International & Trade
Dods EUM: Extraordinary meeting with Boris Tarasyuk on the situation in Ukraine
On Monday 3 March the European parliament's committee on foreign affairs held an extraordinary meeting with Boris Tarasyuk.
MEPs welcome new EU aid volunteer programme
03 Mar International & Trade
MEPs welcome new EU aid volunteer programme
Members of the European parliament have voted in favour of the creation of a European voluntary humanitarian aid corps. Rapporteur Michèle Striffler, and shadows Corina Cretu and Bill Newton Dunn explain why.
MEP wants to see Bosnia-Herzegovina take 'decisive step towards integration'
26 Feb International & Trade
MEP wants to see Bosnia-Herzegovina take 'decisive step towards integration'
Bosnia-Herzegovina becoming the EU's 'un-success' story, warns Eduard Kukan.
More involvement with Europe can 'invigorate and inspire' Bosnia, says Tonio Picula
25 Feb International & Trade
More involvement with Europe can 'invigorate and inspire' Bosnia, says Tonio Picula
Tonino Picula is calling for EU 'fast track' programme for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Turkey 'indispensable', but further progress unlikely during Greek presidency
25 Feb International & Trade
Turkey 'indispensable', but further progress unlikely during Greek presidency
Maria Eleni Koppa says the period of Greece's EU council presidency is unlikely to see significant progress on the Turkey situation.
Thought Leader: Željka Cvijanović: Bosnia-Herzegovina Partner Content
24 Feb International & Trade
Thought Leader: Željka Cvijanović: Bosnia-Herzegovina
The EU must ensure that it takes a 'realistic approach' towards Bosnia-Herzegovina; writes Željka Cvijanovic.
Bosnian people must 'peacefully' hold their politicians to account
20 Feb International & Trade
Bosnian people must 'peacefully' hold their politicians to account
Price of 'political impasse' being paid by Bosnian people, writes Sarah Ludford.
Constitutional reform 'crucial' for Bosnia-Herzegovina
20 Feb International & Trade
Constitutional reform 'crucial' for Bosnia-Herzegovina
Political 'stalemate' preventing Bosnia-Herzegovina's growth, says Doris Pack.
EU must be given ‘tools to tackle global challenges’
17 Feb International & Trade
EU must be given ‘tools to tackle global challenges’
Guy Verhofstadt and Olli Rehn are to ‘stand united’ as they campaign for a reform of the EU that goes ‘deeper and broader’ than ever before.
EU-Turkey relations 'picking up pace'
14 Feb International & Trade
EU-Turkey relations 'picking up pace'
With progress in the UN on the Cyprus question, as well as increased political efforts from Brussels and Ankara, Turkish EU accession is back on the horizon, writes Selim Yenel.
'Hard to imagine' European future without Turkey
14 Feb International & Trade
'Hard to imagine' European future without Turkey
Ria Oomen-Ruijten says it is crucial to 'invest in the relations' between Turkey and the EU and maintain the reforms coming from Ankara.