Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
Nigel Farage predicts EU’s collapse ‘within ten years’
29 Jan
Nigel Farage predicts EU’s collapse ‘within ten years’
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, the Brexit party leader told this website, “If we get Brexit half right then these institutions will not be here within ten years.”
Dacian Cioloș: Reinventing Europe
28 Jan
Dacian Cioloș: Reinventing Europe
Having endured a series of crises over the past decade, the European Union is ready to make sweeping changes in line with the green and digital transformations. But citizens must play a key role in designing the blueprint for the future, writes Renew Europe leader Dacian Cioloș.
Trial shows why Croatian Presidency of the EU endangers Europe Partner Content
28 Jan
Trial shows why Croatian Presidency of the EU endangers Europe
The prosecution of MOL energy head Hernádi Zsolt under controversial circumstances, reveals both corruption within the Croatian government, and the influence of Vladimir Putin over the country; writes Saeed Khan
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
28 Jan
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
The vigil is planned to coincide with a “silent” march and similar vigil in central London on Friday, where campaigners say they will make the case for the protection of citizens' rights post-Brexit.
Qatar World Cup migrant workers toiling under exploitative labour standards Partner Content
28 Jan
Qatar World Cup migrant workers toiling under exploitative labour standards
When it comes to Qatar’s ‘commitment to reform’, we’ve heard it all before, argues Human Rights Without Frontiers’ Willy Fautré.
Claude Moraes: Brexit should not be at expense of asylum seekers
28 Jan
Claude Moraes: Brexit should not be at expense of asylum seekers
UK MEP Claude Moraes has criticised UK Home Office plans to “send people back to Europe” after Brexit.
Indian CAA law is a positive step
28 Jan
Indian CAA law is a positive step
The nature of India’s Citizen Amendment Act has been misunderstood and misrepresented when in fact it offers citizenship opportunities for many, writes Dinesh Dhamija

 

UK flag to be removed from EU institutions amid farewell preparations
28 Jan
UK flag to be removed from EU institutions amid farewell preparations
One of the UK flags being removed from outside the three EU institutions in Brussels this week will be put on display in the city’s House of European History, it has emerged.
The future of EU-India relations
27 Jan
The future of EU-India relations
With India celebrating its 70th Republic Day on 26 January, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borell is seeking a closer strategic partnership, however MEPs are now calling for greater progress on trade negotiations.
Europe braces for coronavirus
27 Jan
Europe braces for coronavirus
European health authorities are preparing to deal with the arrival of infected people from China as the coronavirus spreads beyond Chinese borders.
World Holocaust Memorial Day: Never Forget
27 Jan
World Holocaust Memorial Day: Never Forget
As the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day and the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps, EU leaders say the Holocaust stands as a warning to Europe about the rise of anti-Semitism and racism.
Guy Verhofstadt: ‘Big problems’ still exist with UK Withdrawal Agreement
24 Jan
Guy Verhofstadt: ‘Big problems’ still exist with UK Withdrawal Agreement
The chair of Parliament's Brexit Steering Group said one pressing problem was that EU citizens in the UK currently had “no physical document” to prove their legal right to remain in the country after Brexit.
 
Movers and Shakers | 24 January 2020
24 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 24 January 2020
Issue 508 | 27 January 2020
24 Jan
Issue 508 | 27 January 2020
This issue features Renew Europe leader Dacian Cioloș as our cover star. He tells us why citizens must play a key role in designing the blueprint for the future of Europe and shares his views on the new European Commission, climate change and Brexit.
UK Withdrawal Agreement passes two key hurdles
24 Jan
UK Withdrawal Agreement passes two key hurdles
Having received Royal Assent in the UK and consent in a vote by Parliament’s Constitutional Affairs Committee on Thursday, the UK is now well on its way to exiting the EU next week.
The Parliament Magazine Committee Guide 2020
24 Jan
The Parliament Magazine Committee Guide 2020

A Parliament Magazine's Guide to the European Parliament's Committees

 
NGOs announce plans for fringe festival alongside Future of Europe conference
23 Jan
NGOs announce plans for fringe festival alongside Future of Europe conference
The pan-European “festival of democracy” aims to “harness the energy, imagination and ideas” of citizens.
AFCO to sign-off UK Withdrawal Agreement
22 Jan
AFCO to sign-off UK Withdrawal Agreement
The committee will vote on Thursday, paving the way for a final vote in plenary next week.
UK government under renewed pressure to provide an EU Green Card
22 Jan
UK government under renewed pressure to provide an EU Green Card
A House of Lords amendment to the Withdrawal Bill calls on the UK government to provide EU citizens with physical proof of status.
EU can no longer ignore Catalonia, says Puigdemont
21 Jan
EU can no longer ignore Catalonia, says Puigdemont
The Catalan pro-independence MEP made the remark when speaking for the first time in the European Parliament.
UK urged to respect post-Brexit EU citizens’ rights
21 Jan
UK urged to respect post-Brexit EU citizens’ rights
MEPs raised concerns after a senior UK minister suggested EU citizens could face deportation if they fail to secure settled status in time.
Taiwan pro-independence leader wins presidential election
20 Jan
Taiwan pro-independence leader wins presidential election
A top Taiwanese diplomat has warned China to heed the outcome of his country’s presidential elections.
Getting to the Green Deal: Don’t rule out alternative fuels Partner Content
20 Jan
Getting to the Green Deal: Don’t rule out alternative fuels
A coalition of vehicle manufacturers and fuel producers are calling for consistency in defining alternative fuels.
Von der Leyen urges Croatian presidency to focus on four 'key' areas
20 Jan
Von der Leyen urges Croatian presidency to focus on four "key" areas
Implementing the European Green Deal, Brexit negotiations, the MFF and enlargement talks are among the priorities singled out by the Commission president.