Does the EU's loan deal for Ukraine set a new precedent?
19 Dec Member States

Does the EU's loan deal for Ukraine set a new precedent?

Forced to ditch a plan to tap frozen Russian assets, EU leaders relied on the bloc's 'enhanced cooperation' mechanism to reach a deal on borrowing €90 billion to fund Ukraine.
by Paula Soler
Why Europe isn’t ready for a return to compulsory military service
18 Dec Member States
Why Europe isn’t ready for a return to compulsory military service
Op-ed: What's missing from the debate on Russian frozen assets
17 Dec EU Institutions
Op-ed: What's missing from the debate on Russian frozen assets
Trump's foreign policy seeks to undermine the EU — and strengthen Europe's nationalists
16 Dec EU Institutions
Trump's foreign policy seeks to undermine the EU — and strengthen Europe's nationalists
09 Nov 17
Transport and climate: We need to act now
Europe must choose an ambitious path to avoid even more disastrous effects on the climate, writes Matthijs van Miltenburg.
09 Nov 17
Electrification is a necessary step in decarbonising EU transport sector
Europe won’t reach its climate change goals without reducing the transport sector’s emissions, and electrification is a necessary step in this direction, says Henna Virkkunen.
09 Nov 17
Jerry Brown: Climate science is real - and world isn't doing enough
The Governor of California told a meeting in Parliament the world faces an “over-arching existential threat” from climate change.
08 Nov 17
Raw Materials Week: EU must decrease consumption and embrace eco-sufficiency
World needs to ‘gear up’ for natural resource ‘paradigm shift’ say Friends of the Earth Europe campaigners.
08 Nov 17
Pharmaceutical sector very worried about Brexit
The UK's pharmaceutical industry hasn't been publicly vocal on Brexit, but it's hard at work behind the scenes to minimise negative consequences, writes Richard Corbett.
08 Nov 17
Interns in EU institutions to rate their employers
A new initiative is set to be launched to give interns working in the EU institutions a chance to rate their employers.
08 Nov 17
Brexit: UK government outlines new plans for EU citizens living in Britain
A new UK government document sets out how EU citizens seeking to stay in Britain after Brexit will be supported though an application process which is ‘streamlined and easy to use’.
08 Nov 17
Tackling AMR requires a collective approach
Keeping antibiotics working is everyone’s responsibility, argues ECDC chief, Andrea Ammon.
08 Nov 17
5 questions with... Cecilia Malmström
Abba, refugees and an inspiring life.
08 Nov 17
MEP awards 2018: Judging panel announced
The Parliament Magazine is proud to unveil the judging panel for the 2018 MEP awards.
08 Nov 17
Bio-based industry holds the key to circular economy
BBI Executive Director Philippe Mengal outlines the numerous ways in which Europe’s bio-based industries are impacting on society.
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08 Nov 17
Autogas is the ideal bridging fuel for sustainable EU road transport
But policy incentives to take account of its environmental benefits are needed for the market to accelerate, argues Trevor Morgan.
07 Nov 17
Terry Reintke on #MeToo: If we don't keep up the pressure, nothing will change
Terry Reintke talks ensuring #MeToo is more than mere words, why men need to be part of the conversation and why Parliament’s power dynamics need to change.
07 Nov 17
Paradise Papers: MEPs call for permanent committee of inquiry into tax dodging
MEPs from across the political divide have called on member states to take more action to fight tax evasion following the Paradise Papers revelations.
07 Nov 17
EU is playing its part to protect our oceans
With €7bn in pledges, the EU is on course to deliver as a global ocean leader, writes Karmenu Vella.
07 Nov 17
EU must work to enable blockchain technology
MEPs warn the Commission against overregulation and instead to focus on ‘enablement’ of the new technology.
06 Nov 17
Issue 464 | 6 November 2017
Terry Reintke interview, Sexual Harassment and equality, COP23 Climate change talks, Rethinking Recycling: Circular Economy,  COPD Awareness Day, Electrification of Transport, Commissioner Karmenu Vella and the 'Our Ocean' Conference, Antibiotic Awareness Day, 5 questions with Cecilia Malmström and more...
06 Nov 17
Northern Ireland rep in Brussels for EU Commission meetings
Northern Ireland Secretary of State, James Brokenshire, was meeting Michel Barnier on Monday to discuss the Irish border issue in the stalled Brexit talks.
Partner Content
06 Nov 17
How the animal health industry takes action on One Health
One Health, is more than just a buzzword, argues AnimalhealthEurope’s Roxane Feller
06 Nov 17
Could protein crops save EU agriculture?
Protein crops are the solution Europe needs to ensure its agriculture is healthy and sustainable, says György Hölvényi.
06 Nov 17
COP23: Despite US withdrawal, Paris agreement is alive and well
Now that the US has withdrawn from the Paris agreement, it’s up to the EU to step up and be the climate leader the world needs, writes Gilles Pargneaux.
06 Nov 17
COP23: It's time for Europe to lead by example
COP23 is more than just an opportunity for the EU to show climate leadership, says Adina-Ioana Vălean.
03 Nov 17
Paris and Frankfurt battle it out to host European Banking Authority
Cities bidding to host the European Banking Authority are intensifying their lobbying campaign ahead of a decision by the EU later this month.
Partner Content
03 Nov 17
We must choose resource efficiency for a truly circular economy
We must choose resource efficiency for a truly circular economy, writes Brigitte Dero.