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
Issue 445 | 05 December 2016
05 Dec
Issue 445 | 05 December 2016
Interview with Jens Stoltenberg, Energy Efficiency, EU-Algeria, Antimicrobial Resistance, EU-Bangladesh, Digital Skills, Gender Equality in Mental Health, 5 questions with Ulrike Lunacek and more.
UK Supreme Court begins landmark Brexit hearing
05 Dec
UK Supreme Court begins landmark Brexit hearing
The UK's Supreme Court has begun a landmark legal hearing into whether the British Parliament's consent is required before official Brexit negotiations can begin.
Cristiano Ronaldo hit by tax avoidance scandal
05 Dec
Cristiano Ronaldo hit by tax avoidance scandal
Greens MEP Sven Giegold has urged the Commission to act over revelations of tax avoidance by Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Movers and Shakers | 5 December 2016
05 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 5 December 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 5 December 2016
Students are dreaming their digital future Partner Content
05 Dec
Students are dreaming their digital future
Students are dreaming their digital future, explains Chen Lifang.
Green Party candidate wins Austrian presidential elections
05 Dec
Green Party candidate wins Austrian presidential elections
Senior EU political figures were taking comfort on Monday in the election in Austria of Alexander Van der Bellen as the country's new President.
EU must be a critical but constructive partner to Bangladesh
05 Dec
EU must be a critical but constructive partner to Bangladesh
Imposing trade restrictions on Bangladesh would be a critical blow to workers who are most in need of the EU's help, argues Agnes Jongerius.
Ukraine on path to reforms sought by international community, says former PM
02 Dec
Ukraine on path to reforms sought by international community, says former PM
Arseniy Yatsenyuk, the former Prime Minister of Ukraine, has told MEPs the country remains on the path towards implementing the internal reforms sought by the international community, including the EU.
Furore over allegations of leaked Europol documents
02 Dec
Furore over allegations of leaked Europol documents
Europol is the centre of a furious row over reports of "leaked documents."
Clean energy for all Europeans package: Efficiency and consumers first
02 Dec
Clean energy for all Europeans package: Efficiency and consumers first
Clean energy for all Europeans package: efficiency and consumers first.
EU Commission's winter package gets lukewarm response
02 Dec
EU Commission's winter package gets lukewarm response
Campaigners and industry representatives have given a mixed response to the European Commission's long-awaited winter package proposals for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
MEPs give mixed reaction to 2017 EU budget
02 Dec
MEPs give mixed reaction to 2017 EU budget
MEPs have given a mixed reaction after Parliament formally voted through an overall EU budget increase for next year of 1.7 per cent.
MEPs demand tougher rules on EU Commissioners' code of conduct
02 Dec
MEPs demand tougher rules on EU Commissioners' code of conduct
MEPs have adopted a non-binding resolution demanding tougher rules on the European Commission's code of conduct for former Commissioners.
Combatting racism, xenophobia and homophobia
02 Dec
Combatting racism, xenophobia and homophobia
On December 1, the European Parliament heard statements by the Council and the Commission on the motion for a resolution to combat racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance. 
Race to become new European Parliament president hots up
01 Dec
Race to become new European Parliament president hots up
Contest developing into fight between male ‘backroom stitch up’ and female ‘fresh blood’ candidates.
WTO ruling is 'knockout' blow to Boeing, claims Airbus
01 Dec
WTO ruling is 'knockout' blow to Boeing, claims Airbus
European trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström believes WTO ruling is an "important victory" for EU aircraft industry.
Ending HIV and Aids by 2030: what Europe can do?
01 Dec
Ending HIV and Aids by 2030: what Europe can do?
As we celebrate World Aids Day, it is important to recognise the enormous progress that has been made in fighting the disease, and it's time to redouble to our efforts, writes Cecile Vernant.
Commission unveils EU defence action plan
01 Dec
Commission unveils EU defence action plan
The Commission has unveiled one of the EU's biggest-ever defence research plans in a bid reverse billions of euros in cuts.
Tusk issues stinging rebuke to UK MPs
30 Nov
Tusk issues stinging rebuke to UK MPs
European Council President Donald Tusk has signalled that the EU plans to "get tough" in its upcoming Brexit negotiations.
Winter Package: Smart Finance initiative set to trigger more private investment in energy efficiency sector
30 Nov
Winter Package: Smart Finance initiative set to trigger more private investment in energy efficiency sector
The European Commission is set to make it easier to invest in energy efficiency.
Tech students present EU policymakers with manifesto for a digital tomorrow Partner Content
30 Nov
Tech students present EU policymakers with manifesto for a digital tomorrow
Manifesto Initiative follows up success of international ICT talent training programme.
Julian King: Europe faces most significant security threat in years
30 Nov
Julian King: Europe faces most significant security threat in years
EU security chief Julian King says Europe faces its "most significant" security threat in "many years."
UN official to MEPs: Aleppo is apex of horror
29 Nov
UN official to MEPs: Aleppo is apex of horror
A senior UN official has made an impassioned plea for the siege of Aleppo to be lifted, telling a parliamentary committee that the ongoing Syrian conflict is a "stain" on the international community.
Sylvie Goulard: EU Parliament must ask itself what type of candidate it wants for President post
29 Nov
Sylvie Goulard: EU Parliament must ask itself what type of candidate it wants for President post
Sylvie Goulard on why there should be a job description for the role of Parliament President, how the EU institutions should work to reconnect with citizens and Martin Schulz's legacy.