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
The EU elections in Greece: Opportunity and choice Partner Content
04 Jun
The EU elections in Greece: Opportunity and choice
The European elections on 9th June present Greeks with an opportunity to reaffirm the EU as one of Greece's greatest assets
Hungary’s NGOs feel ‘chilling effect’ of foreign funding law
31 May Culture & Arts
Hungary’s NGOs feel ‘chilling effect’ of foreign funding law
With Hungary set to take up the rotating presidency of the Council in July, the so-called sovereignty law is likely to exacerbate tensions with European institutions and other EU member countries.
Why civil society and unions oppose the EU’s new fiscal rules
30 May EU Institutions
Why civil society and unions oppose the EU’s new fiscal rules
European lawmakers last month approved new measures for member states to manage their debt and deficit levels, but labour groups and other social and environmental advocates argue the result will be austerity.
Why a circular economy would be a game-changer for the EU
28 May Economics
Why a circular economy would be a game-changer for the EU
Only through a circular recycling system can the EU economy achieve sustainability, both environmentally and economically.
Q&A: Political violence in Europe ‘is a gigantic challenge for our democracy’
27 May EU Institutions
Q&A: Political violence in Europe ‘is a gigantic challenge for our democracy’
In the wake of the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, Prof. Stefan Ernst Marschall unpacks the root causes of an increasingly charged political environment – and the implications for European democracy.
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
23 May EU Institutions
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
This month’s edition offers an in-depth look at the key issues animating the upcoming EU elections.
Innovation and investment central to a smoke-free future for Europe Partner Content
23 May
Innovation and investment central to a smoke-free future for Europe
At a recent event in Paris, Philip Morris International presented its Integrated Report 2023, showcasing advancements in sustainability metrics, highlighting strides in environmental stewardship and societal well-being
Rare disease patients cannot be forgotten: a coordinated approach is needed Partner Content
22 May
Rare disease patients cannot be forgotten: a coordinated approach is needed
This HAE Day, Hilde Vautmans MEP makes the case for a European Action Plan for Rare Diseases to support Europe's rare disease patients
'Cordon sanitaire' under strain as Europe lurches to the right
22 May EU Institutions
'Cordon sanitaire' under strain as Europe lurches to the right
As polls predict a surge in support for the far right across the EU in June's elections, mainstream parties are eyeing up previously unthinkable alliances.
A strong and thriving Europe, grounded in dialogue and collaboration Partner Content
21 May
A strong and thriving Europe, grounded in dialogue and collaboration
More multi-stakeholder dialogue and collaboration are needed to promote new ideas and scalable solutions to address Europe’s most pressing challenges
Has the European Parliament done enough after #MeTooEP?
21 May EU Institutions
Has the European Parliament done enough after #MeTooEP?
Ten years after a parliamentary staffer began recording incidents of harassment in a notebook, kickstarting what would ultimately become the #MeTooEP movement, many advocates say the institution still has work to do.
Self-care as a fundamental pillar for wellbeing in Europe Partner Content
20 May EU Institutions
Self-care as a fundamental pillar for wellbeing in Europe
With health systems and budgets increasingly strained across Europe, self-care offers an opportunity to reduce the burden. A timely discussion in the European Parliament shone a light on how policymakers can support self-care and empower consumers as they review the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation
EU Elections: time to stand up for animals Partner Content
17 May
EU Elections: time to stand up for animals
The past political term held much hope and delivered even bigger disappointments, but the next one can be different for animals
Party manifestos: This is what the European Parliament’s groups stand for ahead of the elections
17 May EU Institutions
Party manifestos: This is what the European Parliament’s groups stand for ahead of the elections
With EU voters set to go to the polls next month, here’s a closer look at the policy platforms undergirding each group.
(Dis)information wars: Battling fake news ahead of the EU elections
16 May EU Institutions
(Dis)information wars: Battling fake news ahead of the EU elections
In the run-up to the European Parliament elections next month, there’s mounting concern that disinformation could sway the outcome. Is the EU ready for the challenge?
Championing change for rare disease patients in Europe: the case of hereditary angioedema Partner Content
16 May
Championing change for rare disease patients in Europe: the case of hereditary angioedema
How EU citizens with disabilities are deprived of their voting rights
14 May EU Institutions
How EU citizens with disabilities are deprived of their voting rights
About 400,000 Europeans with an intellectual disability are not allowed to vote in the European Parliament elections because they are under guardianship.
The tobacco industry needs to explain itself better – starting with the European Ombudsman Partner Content
14 May
The tobacco industry needs to explain itself better – starting with the European Ombudsman
Despite ongoing efforts to inform regulators worldwide about tobacco harm reduction initiatives, misconceptions persist, particularly in Brussels. Increased engagement is needed to dispel outdated perceptions and ensure transparent dialogue ahead of the upcoming EU Tobacco Products Directive revision
How the EU uses culture as a foreign policy tool
10 May Culture & Arts
How the EU uses culture as a foreign policy tool
'We’re not helping the enlargement process through some sort of propaganda. We are helping people who, in the long term, can help us.'
How the EU elections could set Poland’s direction under Tusk
08 May EU Institutions
How the EU elections could set Poland’s direction under Tusk
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s grand coalition – formed largely to oust the right-wing Law and Justice party – will face its first stress test when Poles cast their vote for the European Parliament in June.
Why 'independent media are cornered' in Greece
07 May Culture & Arts
Why 'independent media are cornered' in Greece
Greece ranks the lowest of all EU countries in the World Press Freedom Index. Reporters Without Borders’ Pavol Szalai outlines why the situation in the southern European country is ‘problematic’ – and how the EU could help.
‘Call me Giorgia’: Meloni’s EU election candidacy highlights Italy’s personality-driven politics
03 May EU Institutions
‘Call me Giorgia’: Meloni’s EU election candidacy highlights Italy’s personality-driven politics
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to run as a candidate in all five of the country’s European Parliament constituencies, at the top of the list of her conservative Brothers of Italy party.
‘If you want the single market to generate more economic growth in Europe, you need to continue with reforms’
30 Apr EU Institutions
‘If you want the single market to generate more economic growth in Europe, you need to continue with reforms’
Fredrik Erixon, director of the European Centre for International Political Economy, unpacks the key takeaways from Enrico Letta’s new report on the state of the European single market.
What the UK’s controversial migration bill could mean for EU policy
29 Apr EU Institutions
What the UK’s controversial migration bill could mean for EU policy
The British parliament has passed a new law allowing the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Could the policy catch on in EU member states?