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
CETA is an opportunity the EU cannot miss
05 Apr
CETA is an opportunity the EU cannot miss
Once the benefits of CETA are tangible, people will realise its worth, says Jacek P. Krawczyk.
European Parliament kicks off Brexit debate
05 Apr
European Parliament kicks off Brexit debate
On April 5, the European Parliament held a plenary debate on the Negotiations with the United Kingdom following its notification that it intends to withdraw from the European Union and subsequently adopted a joint motion for a resolution on their position. 
5 questions with... Andrey Novakov
05 Apr
5 questions with... Andrey Novakov
Winston Churchill, young entrepreneurs and taking inspiration from past leaders.
Committee guide: It's time to rethink the EU budget
05 Apr
Committee guide: It's time to rethink the EU budget
When considering the future EU budget, we must figure out what kind of EU it is that we want, says Jean Arthuis.
EU must realise circular economy's full potential Partner Content
05 Apr
EU must realise circular economy's full potential
The EU must realise the circular economy package's full potential, argues Alexis Van Maercke.
Committee guide: Time for youth to get involved in environment debate
05 Apr
Committee guide: Time for youth to get involved in environment debate
Parliament's environment, public health and food safety committee can look forward to a packed agenda of legislative initiatives and negotiations, writes Adina-Ioana Vălean.
CETA is a major success story for the EU
04 Apr
CETA is a major success story for the EU
The success of CETA has given the EU a boost for future trade and political deals, writes Charles Tannock.
Why support for CETA still matters
04 Apr
Why support for CETA still matters
Until all national parliaments ratify CETA, it is crucial that we continue generating support for this landmark deal, says Artis Pabriks.
Committee guide: From refugees to SDGs: The challenges of EU development
04 Apr
Committee guide: From refugees to SDGs: The challenges of EU development
The first half of this mandate secured some important victories, but the coming years are set to be particularly challenging, writes Linda McAvan.
EUA calls on governments to refrain from interference in university autonomy
04 Apr
EUA calls on governments to refrain from interference in university autonomy
European University Association calls on governments to refrain from interference in university autonomy.
Committee guide: Security and defence subcommittee committed to deeper integration within CSDP
04 Apr
Committee guide: Security and defence subcommittee committed to deeper integration within CSDP
Parliament’s security and defence subcommittee will continue to focus on identifying common threats, says Anna Elżbieta Fotyga.
Mairead McGuinness: The EPP is a responsible party
04 Apr
Mairead McGuinness: The EPP is a responsible party
Mairead McGuinness on taking risks, building bridges with national parliaments, and why she’s excited about her new responsibility for interreligious dialogue.
The EU urgently needs a definitive VAT system
04 Apr
The EU urgently needs a definitive VAT system
The Commission has presented solid proposals to fight tax fraud and make cross-border trade easier, and it’s now up to the Council to deliver, writes Werner Langen.
UK should stop Brexit ‘chest thumping’ and concentrate on building European support, says former diplomat
03 Apr
UK should stop Brexit ‘chest thumping’ and concentrate on building European support, says former diplomat
Jonathan Powell launches Industry dialogue initiative in bid to bring ‘voice of business’ into Brexit talks.
EU member states share unequal burden of cardiovascular diseases
03 Apr
EU member states share unequal burden of cardiovascular diseases
The EU should step in and help member states tackle the burden of cardiovascular diseases, say Mairead McGuinness and Karin Kadenbach.
Towards a simpler, fraud-busting VAT regime
03 Apr
Towards a simpler, fraud-busting VAT regime
The Commission’s new VAT rules were designed with the single market in mind, writes Pierre Moscovici.
Issue 452 | 03 April 2017
03 Apr
Issue 452 | 03 April 2017
Committee guide: Human rights must be at the heart of EU policymaking
03 Apr
Committee guide: Human rights must be at the heart of EU policymaking
Amid the many challenges it faces, the EU must not lose sight of the values on which it was founded, writes Pier Antonio Panzeri.
I've gotta get a message to you
03 Apr
I've gotta get a message to you
What was going through Brian Johnson's head on the day article 50 was triggered? Read on to find out.
Committee guide: Foreign affairs committee to focus on neighbourhood policy
03 Apr
Committee guide: Foreign affairs committee to focus on neighbourhood policy
Common EU foreign policy is popular with citizens, but the institutions must communicate better to combat the rise of Euroscepticism, writes David McAllister.
Dramatic rise in world hunger, says new report
31 Mar
Dramatic rise in world hunger, says new report
A new report said that despite international efforts to address food insecurity, about 108 million people in the world were severely food insecure in 2016, a dramatic increase compared with 80 million in 2015.
European Parliament Committee Guide | March 2017
31 Mar
European Parliament Committee Guide | March 2017
European Parliament Committee Guide
EU Parliament to vote on Brexit resolution next week
31 Mar
EU Parliament to vote on Brexit resolution next week
Further details have emerged of the tough line the European Parliament is expected to take in the upcoming Brexit talks.
Tusk: UK must show 'significant progress' on exiting EU before discussing other topics
31 Mar
Tusk: UK must show 'significant progress' on exiting EU before discussing other topics
European Council President Donald Tusk has warned the UK it will have to show sufficient progress on the separation agreement with the EU before talks about a future trade deal could start.