COP30’s turning point: No roadmap, no US, no easy wins 
08 Dec Energy & Environment

COP30’s turning point: No roadmap, no US, no easy wins 

With the United States absent and emerging powers asserting themselves, Europe faces and a new era when climate progress hinges less on grand agreements and more on coalitions.
by Margherita Dalla Vecchia
Women still work 15 months to earn men’s annual pay, EU index shows
05 Dec EU Institutions
Women still work 15 months to earn men’s annual pay, EU index shows
Shein's expansion in France underscores Europe's addiction to cheap Chinese goods
04 Dec Member States
Shein's expansion in France underscores Europe's addiction to cheap Chinese goods
Europe’s defence reliance on the US runs deeper than hardware
02 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s defence reliance on the US runs deeper than hardware
08 May 17
Brexit Roundup: Pöttering labels David Cameron ‘tragic’ | Uncertainty biggest Brexit impact so far | chance of ‘no deal’ increases following first salvoes over citizens’ rights
[British] manufacturers worried about facing barriers to their main export market, warns Socialist MEP Richard Corbett
05 May 17
TRAN Committee discusses cross-border parcel delivery services
On May 3, the TRAN Committee discussed a first draft on the cross-border parcel delivery services by rapporteur Lucy Anderson (S&D, UK). 
05 May 17
New Bulgarian government takes office
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov was approved for a third term by the Bulgarian Parliament with 133 favour to 100 against with no abstentions.
05 May 17
The future of UK science lies in the balance of Brexit
UK research benefits from more EU funding than it pays for, so there are serious doubts the British government will be able to fill the gap, warns Ulrich Samm.
05 May 17
Brexit is a challenge for the scientific community
The UK must safeguard its academic and research cooperation with the EU beyond Brexit, writes Clare Moody.
05 May 17
Is Brexit also a goodbye to science and research cooperation?
Science and research are essential motors of prosperity for the EU, and the UK’s research sector has a lot to lose following Brexit, warns Paul Rübig.
04 May 17
Support for far-right groups setting the tone for migration debate, EU Parliament told
A hearing in Parliament has been told that in several EU member states, governments have made it clear that irregular and Muslim migrants are unwelcome.
04 May 17
MEPs hit back at Theresa May's election meddling claims
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has angrily denied claims by UK Prime Minister Theresa May that the EU is trying to influence the current British general election campaign.
04 May 17
House of European History opens its doors
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has made a robust defence of the long-awaited House of European History that finally opened its doors to the public on Thursday, three years behind schedule.
04 May 17
EU must take Arctic risks seriously
We can, and should contribute more to maintaining peace in the Arctic, says Urmas Paet.
04 May 17
EU Arctic policy: The new race for the North Pole
The EU must provide environmental leadership in the Arctic through trade, says David Martin.
04 May 17
EU Commission to table new legislation against tax evasion
The European Commission has announced it will table draft new legislation before the summer designed to crackdown on tax evasion.
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03 May 17
Fixing ETS indirect costs: a final call to EU negotiators
Policymakers must prioritise direct and indirect costs equally in final ETS negotiations, write Guy Thiran, Gerd Götz, Bernard Respaut, Frank Van Assche, Veronique Steukers & Inès Van Lierde.
03 May 17
Nato chief: EU must complement alliance, not compete with it
The Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has told MEPs that he backs stronger European defence but does not support the creation of a European army.
03 May 17
Brexit: Row over UK's divorce bill escalates
A fresh row has flared over the possible divorce bill the UK will have to pay when it finally quits the EU.
03 May 17
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
03 May 17
5 questions with... Neena Gill
Racism, tigers and Marmite.
03 May 17
Verhofstadt: No real Brexit negotiations until after UK general election
Addressing the constitutional affairs committee, Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator told MEPs the recent build-up of tension between Brussels and London did not surprise him.
03 May 17
Brexit's impact on EU fisheries: The whale in the room
In light of Brexit, before it reforms its management systems, the EU must reach an agreement with the UK on fish stocks in the North Sea, writes Peter van Dalen.
03 May 17
CFP reform: Simplifying technical measures important - but fisheries activities must be safeguarded
Simplifying technical measures in line with CFP reform is an important aim, but it mustn't be to the detriment of fisheries activities, argues Gabriel Mato.
03 May 17
EU must ensure future of artisanal fisheries
Fishermen must be involved in decision-making in order to successfully implement measures to safeguard fish stocks, says Renata Briano.
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03 May 17
How to employ energy-efficient urban regeneration? A FosterREG response
Urban regeneration is not an easy task, but when sustainable energy is involved, it becomes more complicated. FosterREG shows how to overcome difficulties, says Paweł Nowakowski.
03 May 17
Should vaccines really be compulsory?
There is limited evidence that compulsory vaccination is the key to address vaccine rejection, says Piernicola Pedicini.
02 May 17
Issue 453/454 | 01 May 2017
Eva Kaili interview, Palm Oil review, Brexit's impact on EU-UK research cooperation, Migration, EU Arctic Policy, Immunisation Week, Fisheries Policy, Obesity, 5 questions with Neena Gill and more...