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
The 'no deal is better than a bad deal' fallacy
31 Mar
The 'no deal is better than a bad deal' fallacy
The UK is heading for disaster if it thinks that no deal is better than a bad deal with the EU, warns Richard Corbett.
Situation for journalists in Turkey is hopeless, EU Parliament told
31 Mar
Situation for journalists in Turkey is hopeless, EU Parliament told
A hearing in Parliament heard that the situation for journalists in Turkey is hopeless.
Transparency campaigners question former EU commissioner's ‘revolving doors’ appointment
31 Mar
Transparency campaigners question former EU commissioner's ‘revolving doors’ appointment
Former EU financial services chief Jonathan Hill set to take up senior adviser post with multinational law firm Freshfields.
3rd EU Energy Policy Summit takes place
30 Mar
3rd EU Energy Policy Summit takes place
On 28 March, the third EU Energy Policy Summit was held in Brussels. 
Donald Tusk to UK: ‘We already miss you’
29 Mar
Donald Tusk to UK: ‘We already miss you’
EU Council president set to outline EU's formal negotiating guidelines in Malta on Friday.
UK triggers historic Article 50 EU exit procedure
29 Mar
UK triggers historic Article 50 EU exit procedure
UK Premier Theresa May has formally notified European council president Donald Tusk of her country’s intention to withdraw from the EU.
Future EU-UK deal must be ‘in line’ with principles of EU’s four freedoms, says Business group
29 Mar
Future EU-UK deal must be ‘in line’ with principles of EU’s four freedoms, says Business group
The organisation representing Europe’s business community has called for the upcoming Brexit talks to take place in ‘an orderly and constructive manner’.
Article 50: Theresa May formally triggers Brexit
29 Mar
Article 50: Theresa May formally triggers Brexit
UK’s EU ambassador Tim Barrow, expected to formally notify European council President Donald Tusk of UK's intention to withdraw from the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 27 March 2017
27 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 27 March 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 27 March 2017
EU leaders express hopes and fears in Rome
27 Mar
EU leaders express hopes and fears in Rome
EU leaders converged in Rome at the weekend to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of treaty of Rome.
Agreement reached: Focus needed now on practical & enforceable implementation
27 Mar
Agreement reached: Focus needed now on practical & enforceable implementation
The European Institutions have reached a political agreement on a new Energy Labelling Framework Regulation. The new Framework legislation is set to enter force later this year and will bring major changes to the existing and future energy labels, currently applied to many home appliances. We foresee that new labels for the first home appliance products under the new legislation - Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Refrigerators – will be displayed in shops around 2020.
60 years after the treaty of Rome, a better Europe is possible
24 Mar
60 years after the treaty of Rome, a better Europe is possible
A large majority of citizens do not fundamentally reject European unification - but the EU must do better, says Jo Leinen.
Winter package: EU doesn't need 'one-size-fits-all' energy approach Partner Content
24 Mar
Winter package: EU doesn't need 'one-size-fits-all' energy approach
The EU doesn't need a 'one-size-fits-all' energy approach, explains Gert De Block.
EU energy policy should focus on local resources
24 Mar
EU energy policy should focus on local resources
The EU's energy ambition has great potential, and Europe’s cities and regions are ready to deliver, writes Markku Markkula.
MEP awards 2017: Deputies reflect on their work
23 Mar
MEP awards 2017: Deputies reflect on their work
Several deputies attending the 2017 MEP awards briefly assessed the work they and their relevant committees had achieved in the first half of the current parliamentary mandate - and looked forward to the second half of the legislature.
Juncker leads EU and international tributes to victims of London terror attacks
23 Mar
Juncker leads EU and international tributes to victims of London terror attacks
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has led EU and international tributes to those who those who perished in the London terrorist attacks.
Barnier: Brexit talks must put citizens first
23 Mar
Barnier: Brexit talks must put citizens first
The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has reiterated the importance of having “open and transparent” talks with the UK ahead of Brexit.
MEP awards 2017: A few words from the winners
23 Mar
MEP awards 2017: A few words from the winners
Maltese deputy Roberta Metsola hosted the Parliament Magazine's annual MEP awards ceremony recognising MEPs for their outstanding work over the last year.
If industry can make low carbon a business advantage, Paris aims will be met Partner Content
22 Mar
If industry can make low carbon a business advantage, Paris aims will be met
The world needs low cost and lower emissions energy producers, writes Bjørn Otto Sverdrup.
Energy union is on the right track: It's time to deliver
22 Mar
Energy union is on the right track: It's time to deliver
A major challenge lies ahead in achieving the right level of ambition and coordinating the political debate and legislative process of the winter package, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
Is closer EU defence cooperation really needed?
22 Mar
Is closer EU defence cooperation really needed?
With Nato already established some MEPs question the need for a new Brussels-based EU military HQ.
US acting ambassador to the EU voices concern over Turkish president's increasingly anti-Westen rhetoric
22 Mar
US acting ambassador to the EU voices concern over Turkish president's increasingly anti-Westen rhetoric
5 questions with... Davor Škrlec
22 Mar
5 questions with... Davor Škrlec
Hiking, teaching and a very special backpack.
EU energy union: No 'one-size-fits-all' - but technology can help
22 Mar
EU energy union: No 'one-size-fits-all' - but technology can help
Completing the energy union means ensuring a well-functioning internal energy market that empowers consumers, say MEPs.