How the axing of a tiny green law solidifies the EPP's grip on EU politics
08 Jul EU Institutions

How the axing of a tiny green law solidifies the EPP's grip on EU politics

The dramatic axing of an anti-greenwashing law reveals a new balance of power in the EU institutions, in which the centre-right European People’s Party has become indispensable.
by Federica Di Sario
Op-ed: EU Deforestation Regulation must survive flawed technicalities
09 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU Deforestation Regulation must survive flawed technicalities
Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
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
Outgoing MEPs urged not to work for organisations on transparency register
09 May
Outgoing MEPs urged not to work for organisations on transparency register
Transparency International has called on MEPs stepping down at this month's European elections not to work for organisations on the EU’s voluntary transparency register while they receive Parliament’s transitional allowance.
5 questions with...Isabelle Thomas
09 May
5 questions with...Isabelle Thomas
Isabelle Thomas (FR, S&D) is a 2019 MEP Award winner and member of Parliament’s budget and fisheries committees
Supporting our SMEs
09 May
Supporting our SMEs
The internal market is the heart of the EU and its good functioning will increase confidence in the European project, but SMEs need better access to it, writes Maria Grapini.
A movement for European renewal
09 May
A movement for European renewal
The upcoming elections are an opportunity for Europe’s citizens to take a stand against illiberalism and to vote for a Europe they want to see, writes Guy Verhofstadt.
New report urges more accountability and transparency from EU institutions
09 May
New report urges more accountability and transparency from EU institutions
A major new report, launched ahead of the European elections, calls for “stronger, more ambitious, accountable and transparent EU institutions.”
Pan-EU party Volt Europa launches European election campaign
08 May
Pan-EU party Volt Europa launches European election campaign
A new “grassroots” political party which describes itself as a “constructive critic” of the EU, has launched its campaign for the European elections.
European Defence Agency has grown ‘exponentially’ in last few years, says chief executive
08 May
European Defence Agency has grown ‘exponentially’ in last few years, says chief executive
The work of the European Defence Agency (EDA) has grown “exponentially” in the last few years, according to its chief executive Jorge Domecq.
People with intellectual disabilities in Spain allowed to vote in EU elections
08 May
People with intellectual disabilities in Spain allowed to vote in EU elections
Around 100,000 people in Spain with intellectual disabilities will be allowed to vote in the upcoming European elections for the first time following a change in the country’s legislation.
Small enterprises, big importance
07 May
Small enterprises, big importance
Europe’s SME sector is the engine of the economy; the incoming Commission and Parliament must provide it with the support it needs, argues Pietro Francesco De Lotto.
Four foolproof ways towards a better Europe Partner Content
07 May
Four foolproof ways towards a better Europe
To remain world leaders in research and innovation, Europe’s universities need more supportive policies and funding frameworks
Four countries in running to host European Labour Authority seat
07 May
Four countries in running to host European Labour Authority seat
Four EU countries have applied to host the seat of the future European Labour Authority (ELA), it has emerged.
Concerns over EU citizens denied a vote in UK after online registration shutdown
07 May
Concerns over EU citizens denied a vote in UK after online registration shutdown
Fears have been voiced that EU citizens in Britain will be denied a vote in the European elections after the UK Electoral Commission “shut down” dedicated online voter registration websites.
Bridging the gender divide in business
06 May
Bridging the gender divide in business
Companies founded or co-founded by women offer significantly better financial returns, but women still face barriers in the male-dominated world of business, says Rudy Aernoudt.
Pro-Western Pendarovski wins North Macedonia presidential election
06 May
Pro-Western Pendarovski wins North Macedonia presidential election
Stevo Pendarovski, a pro-Western ruling Social Democratic Union candidate, stormed to victory in North Macedonia’s runoff presidential election on Sunday, an outcome which has been greeted by the EU.
Romania anti-corruption referendum scheduled for same day as EU elections
06 May
Romania anti-corruption referendum scheduled for same day as EU elections
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has confirmed by decree that a national referendum will be organised on 26 May, the same day as the European elections, on two ‘national interest’ issues.
Saving the EU from itself
06 May
Saving the EU from itself
Czech MEP and ACRE Spitzenkandidat Jan Zahradil believes that it is time for the European Commission to stop trying to govern and listen more to the Member States it serves.
Guy Verhofstadt wants to form a new grouping in the European Parliament
03 May
Guy Verhofstadt wants to form a new grouping in the European Parliament
New grouping could involve a possible partnership with French President Emmanuel Macron and candidates from his La République en Marche! (LREM) party.
World Press Freedom Day: MEPs look to next European Commission to protect integrity and safety of journalists
03 May
World Press Freedom Day: MEPs look to next European Commission to protect integrity and safety of journalists
Press freedom is greatest guarantee against corruption and must be defended at all costs, say European Green Party co-chairs Monica Frassoni and Reinhard Bütikofer.
Issue 494 | 6 May 2019
03 May
Issue 494 | 6 May 2019
Movers and Shakers | 2 May 2019
02 May
Movers and Shakers | 2 May 2019
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson to stand in EU elections
02 May
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson to stand in EU elections
Controversial anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson has announced he will stand in next month’s EU-wide elections.
Gerard Batten: UKIP is ‘true voice’ of Brexit’s leave voters
02 May
Gerard Batten: UKIP is ‘true voice’ of Brexit’s leave voters
UKIP leader Gerard Batten has launched his party’s European elections campaign, insisting that UKIP is "the true voice of leave voters.”
Four Spitzenkandidaten gear up for another debate
02 May
Four Spitzenkandidaten gear up for another debate
Four of the candidates vying to become the next European Commission President will take part in another debate later on Thursday.
New Parliament likely split between three overlapping groups, says ECFR
01 May
New Parliament likely split between three overlapping groups, says ECFR
The next European Parliament looks set to be split between three overlapping groups - the right bloc, the left and an anti-European grouping, according to an expert from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).