Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy

Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic

As Arctic sea ice melts, Russia is racing to control new trade routes, extract untapped resources, and cement its military influence in a rapidly shifting region.
by Eloise Hardy
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
03 Jul EU Institutions
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
WTO ruling is 'knockout' blow to Boeing, claims Airbus
01 Dec
WTO ruling is 'knockout' blow to Boeing, claims Airbus
European trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström believes WTO ruling is an "important victory" for EU aircraft industry.
Ending HIV and Aids by 2030: what Europe can do?
01 Dec
Ending HIV and Aids by 2030: what Europe can do?
As we celebrate World Aids Day, it is important to recognise the enormous progress that has been made in fighting the disease, and it's time to redouble to our efforts, writes Cecile Vernant.
Commission unveils EU defence action plan
01 Dec
Commission unveils EU defence action plan
The Commission has unveiled one of the EU's biggest-ever defence research plans in a bid reverse billions of euros in cuts.
Tusk issues stinging rebuke to UK MPs
30 Nov
Tusk issues stinging rebuke to UK MPs
European Council President Donald Tusk has signalled that the EU plans to "get tough" in its upcoming Brexit negotiations.
Winter Package: Smart Finance initiative set to trigger more private investment in energy efficiency sector
30 Nov
Winter Package: Smart Finance initiative set to trigger more private investment in energy efficiency sector
The European Commission is set to make it easier to invest in energy efficiency.
Tech students present EU policymakers with manifesto for a digital tomorrow Partner Content
30 Nov
Tech students present EU policymakers with manifesto for a digital tomorrow
Manifesto Initiative follows up success of international ICT talent training programme.
Julian King: Europe faces most significant security threat in years
30 Nov
Julian King: Europe faces most significant security threat in years
EU security chief Julian King says Europe faces its "most significant" security threat in "many years."
UN official to MEPs: Aleppo is apex of horror
29 Nov
UN official to MEPs: Aleppo is apex of horror
A senior UN official has made an impassioned plea for the siege of Aleppo to be lifted, telling a parliamentary committee that the ongoing Syrian conflict is a "stain" on the international community.
Sylvie Goulard: EU Parliament must ask itself what type of candidate it wants for President post
29 Nov
Sylvie Goulard: EU Parliament must ask itself what type of candidate it wants for President post
Sylvie Goulard on why there should be a job description for the role of Parliament President, how the EU institutions should work to reconnect with citizens and Martin Schulz's legacy.
Will the Commission's winter package lift Europeans out of energy poverty?
28 Nov
Will the Commission's winter package lift Europeans out of energy poverty?
The European Commission is set to table innovative plans to measure the energy efficiency of buildings, it has emerged.
Europol chief: Further terrorist attacks in Europe 'very probable'
28 Nov
Europol chief: Further terrorist attacks in Europe 'very probable'
Europol chief Rob Wainwright has cautioned about the threat of further terrorist attacks in mainland Europe.
Movers and Shakers | 28 November 2016
28 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 28 November 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 28 November 2016
Campaigners unimpressed with Commission's winter energy package
28 Nov
Campaigners unimpressed with Commission's winter energy package
Campaigners have said that the winter energy package the Commission will unveil this week "falls well short" of what is needed to fight climate change.
Fillon wins France's centre-right presidential nomination
28 Nov
Fillon wins France's centre-right presidential nomination
France's conservative former Prime Minister has been selected as his party's candidate for next year's presidential elections.
EU Parliament request ombudsman inquiry into Barroso scandal
25 Nov
EU Parliament request ombudsman inquiry into Barroso scandal
MEPs have called on the EU ombudsman to launch a "strategic inquiry" into the Commission's handling of the so called 'revolving door' case involving its former President José Manuel Barroso.
EU-Ukraine agree to strengthen energy partnership
25 Nov
EU-Ukraine agree to strengthen energy partnership
The EU and Ukraine have agreed to increase energy partnership between the two sides.
Credibility of EU global strategy depends on neighbourhood policy's success
25 Nov
Credibility of EU global strategy depends on neighbourhood policy's success
The credibility of the EU.s global strategy rests on a successful European neighbourhood policy, writes Andi Cristea.
EU Parliament approves new caps on air pollution
24 Nov
EU Parliament approves new caps on air pollution
Proposed cuts will help reduce health impacts of air pollution by 50 per cent, according to Parliament's rapporteur.
Oettinger to face tough questioning in EU Parliament - but no vote
24 Nov
Oettinger to face tough questioning in EU Parliament - but no vote
Günther Oettinger, who is set to take over the Commission's budget dossier in the New Year, will be questioned by MEPs about his qualifications for the post in December but will not face a confirmation vote.
UK Electoral Commission launches investigation into Ukip
24 Nov
UK Electoral Commission launches investigation into Ukip
The Electoral Commission in the UK has launched a formal investigation into whether Ukip "accepted impermissible donations" from EU sources.
EU Commission announces plans to overhaul code of conduct
24 Nov
EU Commission announces plans to overhaul code of conduct
The European Commission has announced plans to introduce reforms to the code of conduct for Commissioners.
Verhofstadt: EU must put its house in order
24 Nov
Verhofstadt: EU must put its house in order
ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has called on the EU, which is under pressure on different fronts including Brexit and the migration crisis, to "put its house in order."
Waste reduction is just as important as recycling
24 Nov
Waste reduction is just as important as recycling
Flanders has had great results when it comes to waste reduction, and could serve as an example to other EU regions, writes Mark Demesmaeker.
WoHIT2016
24 Nov
WoHIT2016
Opening and closing remarks on WoHIT2016 and HIMSS Europe - Elsevier award winner.