Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions

Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal

The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
by Federica Di Sario
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
09 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
10 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
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.
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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.
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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.
03 Nov 17
EU must rethink its waste management strategy
Europe must rethink its waste management strategy and ensure we make the most out of all materials, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
03 Nov 17
Waste should be an opportunity, not a problem
In order for the circular economy to be successful, waste legislation must be fully implemented across the EU, writes Daniel Calleja Crespo.
02 Nov 17
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.