How the EU funds the Palestinian Authority
15 Oct EU Institutions

How the EU funds the Palestinian Authority

As the EU prepares to bankroll Gaza’s recovery, its insistence on funding the Palestinian Authority under strict reform conditions is raising questions about whether European aid can deliver real change, or simply sustain the system that has long failed Palestinians.
by Eloise Hardy
Europe’s €100-billion fighter jet dream is falling apart
14 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s €100-billion fighter jet dream is falling apart
Op-ed: Patient communities must not be excluded from rare disease research
16 Oct EU Institutions
Op-ed: Patient communities must not be excluded from rare disease research
‘A before and after’: Gaza flotilla shifts global awareness, says returning MEP
13 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
‘A before and after’: Gaza flotilla shifts global awareness, says returning MEP
12 Dec 17
Future of food and farming communication is only the beginning of the road
The European Commission’s communication on the future of food and farming leaves too many questions unanswered, says Czesław Adam Siekierski.
12 Dec 17
Farming: An EU success story
The communication on future food and farming indicates the way forward for EU farming, says Jerzy Plewa.
11 Dec 17
Richard Corbett: Many Brexit issues remain unclear
S&D group MEP Richard Corbett has accused UK Prime Minister Theresa May of “fudging” the Brexit talks with the EU.
11 Dec 17
Robotics will be a key driver of economic growth
Europe is a world leader in AI and robotics, but investment is necessary to retain this position, writes Roberto Viola.
11 Dec 17
Robotics will shape the future of work
While some may fear robotics will lead to job losses, David Casa argues they will be a positive development for our labour markets.
08 Dec 17
Special status for Northern Ireland would create unacceptable internal barriers to UK
Creating barriers to trade with Great Britain would jeopardise Northern Ireland economically and socially - and may be the biggest threat to peace, writes Diane Dodds.
08 Dec 17
Brexit: Fears persist over citizens' rights
Campaigners, including Greens/EFA group MEP Jean Lambert, have voiced fears that the issue of citizens’ rights will be sidelined in the Brexit talks.
08 Dec 17
Defence industry needs 'more Europe'
Though MEPs support new Commission proposals to develop Europe’s defence industry, the role of SMEs and having ‘geographic balance’ is of concern to some deputies. 
08 Dec 17
EU defence: By spending together, we can spend better
The new European defence fund will provide innovative support to EU defence, writes Elżbieta Bieńkowska.
08 Dec 17
Breakthrough in Brexit talks paves way for second phase of negotiations
The European Commission has recommended to the Council to conclude that sufficient progress has been made in the first phase of the Article 50 negotiations with the UK to allow the Brexit talks to move to the next stage.
07 Dec 17
World leaders express alarm at Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as capital of Israel
International leaders have condemned Donald Trump's decision to officially recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
07 Dec 17
20,000 gather in Brussels to show support for ousted Catalan President
Over 20,000 protesters gathered in Brussels on Thursday to show support for deposed Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and urge the EU to support their drive for Catalan independence from Spain.
07 Dec 17
Cultural heritage is Europe's most valuable resource
The EU institutions are ready to work together to make the Year of Cultural Heritage a success, writes Tibor Navracsics.
07 Dec 17
European Year of cultural heritage: New beginnings for EU cultural policy
The European Year of Cultural Heritage marks a new era in EU politics, with better understanding of the importance of culture, says Silvia Costa.
06 Dec 17
Issue 466 | 04 December 2017
Dimitris Avramopoulos interview, Future of Agriculture, Medical Devices, AI and Robotics, Future Farming, EU-Africa, Space Strategy, Inland waterways, Year of Cultural Heritage, EU Defence, 5 questions with Reinhard Bütikofer and more...
06 Dec 17
Anti-racism campaigners criticise 'Zwarte Piet' tradition
Anti-racism campaigners have criticised the continuing Advent tradition of Saint-Nicholas for its “negative stereotyping.”
06 Dec 17
Is there any kind of Brexit Theresa May can deliver?
Recent events would indicate that Theresa May will be unable to deliver a deal on Brexit, argues Richard Corbett.
06 Dec 17
Rex Tillerson: US remains committed to EU cooperation
US secretary of state Rex Tillerson says he wants to see Nato-EU cooperation “continuing to evolve and deepen.”
06 Dec 17
MEPs increasingly angry over stalled Brexit talks
MEPs have reacted bitterly to this week’s breakdown in Brexit talks aimed at finding a solution to the Irish border issue.
06 Dec 17
5 questions with... Reinhard Bütikofer
Chess, Nashville and saying 'yes'.
Partner Content
06 Dec 17
Students understand the need for business-education partnerships
Students understand the need for business-education partnerships, says Tony Graziano.
Partner Content
06 Dec 17
Planting the seeds of future ICT success
Huawei’s ‘Seeds for the Future’ programme is helping young people prepare for the challenge of an increasingly digitised world.
05 Dec 17
MEPs welcome 'very ambitious' EU space strategy
MEPs are impressed with the Commission’s space strategy, which they believe will bring both economic and social benefits.
05 Dec 17
It's time for the EU to encourage its space sector's competitiveness
The EU space strategy comes at the perfect time, says Marian-Jean Marinescu.