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
EU must end stroke care lottery
02 Nov
EU must end stroke care lottery
Stroke is a major, pan-European, public health concern, but solutions exist to ensure equal access across Europe to quality healthcare and innovative stroke treatments, writes Aldo Patriciello. 
Ousted Catalan President flees to Brussels to ‘explain’ Catalan problem to EU leaders
31 Oct
Ousted Catalan President flees to Brussels to ‘explain’ Catalan problem to EU leaders
Carles Puigdemont vows to continue independence fight and contest 21 December snap elections called by Madrid.
Entrepreneurs: A major challenge for Europe
31 Oct
Entrepreneurs: A major challenge for Europe
The disparities between EU member states are such that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, writes Helena de Felipe Lethonen.
Should policymakers single out SMEs?
31 Oct
Should policymakers single out SMEs?
The Commission’s new industrial policy strategy is right to consider SMEs as a core part of EU industry, says Othmar Karas.
How should the EU deal with packaging waste?
30 Oct
How should the EU deal with packaging waste?
The Commission’s circular economy strategy should promote incentives to minimise the use of packaging, particularly plastic, say MEPs.
Movers and Shakers | 30 October 2017
30 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 30 October 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 30 October 2017
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
30 Oct
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
It’s crucial not to put all biofuels in the same basket, and differentiate the good from the bad, argues Jadwiga Wiśniewska.
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
30 Oct
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
The use of biofuels has, in many cases, proven to be extremely beneficial, writes Marijana Petir.
EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
27 Oct
EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
The Greens in Parliament have called for calm heads after Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy asked senators to approve direct rule over Catalonia.
EU Parliament to send delegation to Malta
26 Oct
EU Parliament to send delegation to Malta
Parliament has agreed to send a delegation to Malta to look into alleged cases of money laundering and corruption.
5 questions with... Marek Plura
26 Oct
5 questions with... Marek Plura
Marek Plura (EPP, PL) is a member of Parliament’s employment and social affairs committee.
Nord Stream 2 benefits consumers, climate and economy Partner Content
26 Oct
Nord Stream 2 benefits consumers, climate and economy
Nord Stream 2 benefits consumers, the climate and the economy, writes Alex Barnes.
Energy union: It's time for more ambition
26 Oct
Energy union: It's time for more ambition
An ambitious energy union takes cooperation and compromise, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
Energy union is all-encompassing
26 Oct
Energy union is all-encompassing
The energy union is a clear economic opportunity that benefits all sectors, not just energy, says Dominique Ristori.
Member states delay glyphosate decision
25 Oct
Member states delay glyphosate decision
A final decision on whether the EU will renew the license for glyphosate, the controversial weed killer, has now been postponed until next month.
MEPs throw their weight behind #MeToo campaign
25 Oct
MEPs throw their weight behind #MeToo campaign
MEPs in plenary discussed sexual harassment in the European Parliament.
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
25 Oct
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
Parliament has been told that the files of 15 MEPs who have been accused of sexual harassment must immediately be opened for public scrutiny.
Mainstreaming mental health
25 Oct
Mainstreaming mental health
Mental health may not be a core EU competence, but policymakers are doing what they can to tackle the issue.
Early detection is key to tackling brain disorders Partner Content
25 Oct
Early detection is key to tackling brain disorders
Early detection and integrated healthcare are key to tackling brain disorders, argues David Nutt.
Mental health: EU must recognise the challenges and adopt exceptional measures
25 Oct
Mental health: EU must recognise the challenges and adopt exceptional measures
The EU must find more innovative ways for its policies to have an impact on mental health, says Adina Vălean.
EU must highlight importance of mental health in all policies
25 Oct
EU must highlight importance of mental health in all policies
Recognition of the importance of mental health is increasing, but it’s crucial for Parliament to ensure more action is taken, writes Deirdre Clune.
Malta: MEPs call for Prime Minister Muscat to resign
24 Oct
Malta: MEPs call for Prime Minister Muscat to resign
The Maltese government has been urged to quit over its “failure to properly investigate allegations of money-laundering.”
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
24 Oct
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
Parliament has formally objected to the Commission’s proposal to extend the EU licence for glyphosate-based herbicides by 10 years.
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace encouraged to come forward
24 Oct
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace encouraged to come forward
Women working in the EU who have experienced sexual harassment are being encouraged to come forward.