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
Brexit talks: Second round of discussions kicks off in Brussels
17 Jul
Brexit talks: Second round of discussions kicks off in Brussels
UK Brexit secretary David Davis vows to ‘get down to work’ as fresh four-day long talks begin.
Movers and Shakers | 17 July 2017
17 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 17 July 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 17 July 2017
Gibraltar demands continued access to EU single market post-Brexit
14 Jul
Gibraltar demands continued access to EU single market post-Brexit
Gibraltar must be guaranteed continued access to the single market when the UK leaves the EU, says the deputy chief minister of Gibraltar. 
5 questions with... Viorica Dăncilă
14 Jul
5 questions with... Viorica Dăncilă
Balance, inner strength and books.
UK must settle its account if it wants Brexit talks to progress, says Guy Verhofstadt
14 Jul
UK must settle its account if it wants Brexit talks to progress, says Guy Verhofstadt
Uncertainty around UK’s Brexit divorce bill must ‘disappear’, says European Parliament’s negotiator.
An ode to the Estonian EU Council presidency
14 Jul
An ode to the Estonian EU Council presidency
The award for most creative response on the Estonian Council presidency goes to Indrek Tarand.
Estonian Council presidency must tackle unemployment
14 Jul
Estonian Council presidency must tackle unemployment
One of the priorities of the Estonian presidency is ensuring equal opportunities in the labour market and social inclusion, explains Yana Toom.
Estonian EU Council presidency to focus on ensuring a safe and secure Europe
14 Jul
Estonian EU Council presidency to focus on ensuring a safe and secure Europe
The Estonian Council presidency is set to focus on ensuring a safe and secure Europe, writes Urmas Paet.
EU Council presidency: Estonia must make progress on data protection rules
13 Jul
EU Council presidency: Estonia must make progress on data protection rules
It's very important for Estonia to make progress on data protection and data privacy legislation during its mandate, says Marju Lauristin.
EU Council presidency: Estonia is the ideal honest broker
13 Jul
EU Council presidency: Estonia is the ideal honest broker
Estonia is a small country that is unburdened with specific national interests, making it the ideal honest broker, writes Tunne Kelam.
Brexit war of words heats up as London and Brussels exchange jibes over UK’s exit bill
13 Jul
Brexit war of words heats up as London and Brussels exchange jibes over UK’s exit bill
Concerns over rights of citizens prompts MEP Brexit coordinator to speak out against uncertainty facing EU nationals in UK.
Estonian EU Council presidency to focus on digital
13 Jul
Estonian EU Council presidency to focus on digital
The digital sphere will be at the heart of Estonia's EU Council presidency, says Kaja Kallas.
Commission launches 'It takes a world' campaign to end violence against children
13 Jul
Commission launches 'It takes a world' campaign to end violence against children
A new campaign has been launched which aims to bring an end to violence against children.
Changes in internet landscape must be reflected in regulatory framework
12 Jul
Changes in internet landscape must be reflected in regulatory framework
The internet landscape has radically changed, and this must be reflected in the regulatory framework, argues Marco Zullo.
eCommerce rules should be simplified
12 Jul
eCommerce rules should be simplified
eCommerce rules should be simplified to make things easier for consumers, writes Evelyne Gebhardt.
5G can be an EU success story - under certain conditions
12 Jul
5G can be an EU success story - under certain conditions
There is huge potential in the 5G rollout, under certain conditions, writes Martina Werner.
There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach to the gigabit society
12 Jul
There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach to the gigabit society
Technology neutrality should be a fundamental principle in the construction of the gigabit society, says Cora van Nieuwenhuizen.
Estonian EU Council presidency to prioritise action to combat antimicrobial resistance
12 Jul
Estonian EU Council presidency to prioritise action to combat antimicrobial resistance
New Chinese research suggests feed additives can promote animal health and growth as well as or better than antibiotics.
EU-Cuba: Challenges ahead - along with rewards
11 Jul
EU-Cuba: Challenges ahead - along with rewards
A closer relationship with Cuba can be beneficial to trade, investment and human rights issues, says Anders Vistisen.
EU-Cuba agreement: A window of opportunity
11 Jul
EU-Cuba agreement: A window of opportunity
The agreement between the EU and Cuba has struck a balance between strengthened human rights and trade, and policymakers must use this momentum to push through reforms, writes Reimer Böge.
Michał Boni: If we want to avoid the disintegration of the EU, we need to merge national identities with a European identity
11 Jul
Michał Boni: If we want to avoid the disintegration of the EU, we need to merge national identities with a European identity
Michał Boni on why he is excited about the digital single market, 5G technology, robots, how social media can help democracy, and why he still loves reading paper books.
MEPs call for strong EU political commitment on eliminating viral hepatitis
10 Jul
MEPs call for strong EU political commitment on eliminating viral hepatitis
Need for an EU-wide Hepatitis surveillance programme, says campaigning deputy, Karin Kadenbach.
Fertilising regulation: Balancing human health and innovation
10 Jul
Fertilising regulation: Balancing human health and innovation
Updating the fertilizers regulation must not be used as an excuse for a backdoor revision of the nitrates directive, warns Marc Tarabella.
Movers and Shakers | 10 July 2017
10 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 10 July 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 10 July 2017