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
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
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
Boris Johnson has been ‘beautifully played’ by EU, says former Europe Minister
18 Oct
Boris Johnson has been ‘beautifully played’ by EU, says former Europe Minister
Denis MacShane argues that new Brexit deal has ‘increased power of pro EU forces in Northern Ireland’.
European Parliament could vote on Brexit deal next week if UK gives green light
17 Oct
European Parliament could vote on Brexit deal next week if UK gives green light
A Parliament spokesman told this site that MEPs could vote on the new Brexit deal within days if the deal is ratified by the Westminster Parliament on Saturday.
Boris Johnson praises ‘excellent’ Brexit deal
17 Oct
Boris Johnson praises ‘excellent’ Brexit deal
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hailed “this excellent deal” after thrashing out an agreement with the EU that he predicts will allow Britain to leave the bloc on 31 October.
UK and EU strike Brexit deal as DUP digs heels in
17 Oct
UK and EU strike Brexit deal as DUP digs heels in
We have a Brexit deal - or do we? Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) could scupper chances of finally crossing the finishing line.
To save the EU from collapse, we must reinvent democracy Partner Content
16 Oct
To save the EU from collapse, we must reinvent democracy
Dr. Saqib Qureshi explains why governments should look at what works in the private sector and use that to enhance the public sector.
Becoming our best selves
16 Oct
Becoming our best selves
The EU administration can be a role model for the whole of the EU, believes Emily O’Reilly.
North Macedonia urges EU to ‘finally’ open accession talks
15 Oct
North Macedonia urges EU to ‘finally’ open accession talks
The foreign affairs minister of North Macedonia has made an impassioned plea to the EU to “finally” open accession negotiations with his country.
New EU life sciences and biotech strategy would help people and the planet Partner Content
15 Oct
New EU life sciences and biotech strategy would help people and the planet
The EU must embrace biotech’s potential to help make Europe the world’s first carbon neutral continent, argues Joanna Dupont Inglis.
Brexit Steering Group urged to launch probe into #DeniedMyVote scandal
15 Oct
Brexit Steering Group urged to launch probe into #DeniedMyVote scandal
Campaigners have called on the European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group to mount a formal investigation into why thousands of people were denied the chance to vote in May’s European elections.
Poland’s ruling PiS wins general election; Hungary’s opposition clinches mayoral race
14 Oct
Poland’s ruling PiS wins general election; Hungary’s opposition clinches mayoral race
In an election hailed as the ‘most important ballot’ since 1989, Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) won 43.6 percent of the vote, according to exit polls.
EU healthcare in need of transformative change
14 Oct
EU healthcare in need of transformative change
Bad Hofgastein, Austria: Showpiece EU health policy conference told that "era of disruption is upon us".
Partner Content
14 Oct
International E-Waste Day 2019: A pension plan for appliances
Watch the latest video from APPLiA, explaining how 'circular culture' works and what is needed from policymakers to make it a reality.
Catalan MEP Oriol Junqueras sentenced to 13 years in prison
14 Oct
Catalan MEP Oriol Junqueras sentenced to 13 years in prison
Although found guilty of sedition and misuse of public funds, Junqueras was cleared of charges of violent rebellion.
Zero Zone - Brewing a better Europe Partner Content
14 Oct
Zero Zone - Brewing a better Europe
The new European Commission is planning to turn young peoples’ aspirations into action, making clear that this mandate aims to provide answers to key issues facing all European citizens. HEINEKEN Europe stands firmly behind this vision.
Senior MEP calls for EU to “step up the pressure” on China over attempts to bring Taiwan under its control
11 Oct
Senior MEP calls for EU to “step up the pressure” on China over attempts to bring Taiwan under its control
China “hell-bent” on reunification with Taiwan, says Taiwan's EU and Belgium representative Harry Tseng.
European Commission rebuffs criticism of communications strategy
11 Oct
European Commission rebuffs criticism of communications strategy
The European Commission has hit back at criticism of its communications strategy by a leading journalists’ association.
Movers and Shakers | 11 October 2019
11 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 11 October 2019
UK Government under fire from Electoral Commission for democracy failings
11 Oct
UK Government under fire from Electoral Commission for democracy failings
The UK Government has come under heavy criticism from the country's Electoral Commission for failing to “ensure adequate levels of democracy”, including the “exclusion” of up to 1.7 million EU citizens from May’s European elections.
Taking racism to task
11 Oct
Taking racism to task
In Europe’s first Anti-Racism and Diversity Week, a cross-party group of MEPs and campaigners has urged the new von der Leyen Commission to prioritise race equality.
Moroccan solar power plant hailed as ‘shining example’ for Europe
10 Oct
Moroccan solar power plant hailed as ‘shining example’ for Europe
North African country’s successful renewable energy sector seen as driving force towards ambitious 52 percent renewables target.
Time for an EU focus on mental health and suicide
10 Oct
Time for an EU focus on mental health and suicide
World Mental Health Day provides an important opportunity to reflect on the importance of good mental health and to mobilise efforts to improve support, says Tomáš Zdechovský.
UK parliamentarians to hold weekend session on future of Brexit
10 Oct
UK parliamentarians to hold weekend session on future of Brexit
Special sitting comes as Brexit blame game intensifies.
Global Fertilizer Day: Meeting future food needs Partner Content
10 Oct
Global Fertilizer Day: Meeting future food needs
Jacob Hansen explains how the fertilizer industry’s Feeding Life 2030 vision can continue feeding plants, farmers, people and Europe’s economy while responding to fundamental societal challenges.
Mental Health – the hidden epidemic
10 Oct
Mental Health – the hidden epidemic
Mental health has been on the margins of the European health debate for too long. It’s time to leverage the awareness created by World Mental Health Day.