China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
25 Jul EU Institutions

China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough

Hopes that this week’s EU-China summit would herald closer relations are now a distant memory, with Beijing showing no intention of fixing spiralling trade imbalances with the EU.
by Federica Di Sario
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
23 Jul Member States
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
Op-ed: Digital health can position Europe as a global leader in care innovation
25 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Digital health can position Europe as a global leader in care innovation
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
24 Jul EU Institutions
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
23 Oct
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
MEPs are set to vote this week on the marketing authorisation of controversial herbicide, glyphosate.
EU needs connectivity to reach SDGs Partner Content
23 Oct
EU needs connectivity to reach SDGs
Europe needs connectivity if it is to reach its sustainable development goals, writes Charles Ding.
ICT companies can be SDG champions
23 Oct
ICT companies can be SDG champions
The ICT sector can be a driver in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
23 Oct
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
Elżbieta Bieńkowska interview, New Industrial Policy Strategy, Mental Health, Sustainable Innovation,Biofuels,Energy Union, Cardiovascular Disease, Cohesion Policy, SME Week, 5 questions with Marek Plura and more.
EU leaders adopt conciliatory tone following Council summit
20 Oct
EU leaders adopt conciliatory tone following Council summit
Detailed trade issues are already going on behind the scenes between the EU and UK, Syed Kamall has revealed.
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
20 Oct
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
Policymakers and the animal health industry have a duty to work together, says EU's health and food safety Commissioner
EU agencies discuss need for greater public trust in their work
20 Oct
EU agencies discuss need for greater public trust in their work
The European ombudsman, the EU’s official watchdog, says there is a need for greater public trust in the work of EU agencies.
Europe braces for salmonella outbreak
20 Oct
Europe braces for salmonella outbreak
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has voiced concern at the new outbreak of salmonella across Europe.
EU beefs up anti-terrorism funding
20 Oct
EU beefs up anti-terrorism funding
The EU has announced that it will put €18.5m this year and over €100m next year of funding towards tackling terrorism.
MEPs call on EU Commission to investigate murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
18 Oct
MEPs call on EU Commission to investigate murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
MEPs from across the political divide have demanded a deep and thorough investigation by the Commission into the murder of Maltese investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia.
EU urged to do more to combat poverty
18 Oct
EU urged to do more to combat poverty
Campaigners have joined forces to call for more concerted action to combat poverty and social exclusion.
Future of cohesion policy to involve 'radical rethink'
18 Oct
Future of cohesion policy to involve 'radical rethink'
European regional policy Commissioner Corina Crețu has warned that the upcoming review of the EU’s regional funding policy will be tough and difficult. 
Charles Tannock: UK must continue to cooperate with EU on security issues
17 Oct
Charles Tannock: UK must continue to cooperate with EU on security issues
UK MEP Charles Tannock has told a conference that security “must remain a priority” in the future relationship between the UK and EU.
Juncker and May fail to impress after latest Brexit meeting
17 Oct
Juncker and May fail to impress after latest Brexit meeting
MEPs have been left unimpressed by the outcome of a meeting in Brussels on Monday between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
Claude Moraes: UK must provide further clarity on post-Brexit security cooperation
16 Oct
Claude Moraes: UK must provide further clarity on post-Brexit security cooperation
As UK Prime Minister Theresa May made a fresh bid to end the Brexit deadlock, senior Labour MEP Claude Moraes has called for further clarity on the UK’s plans to quit the EU.
CEN, CENELEC and SARSO enable concrete cooperation opportunities between Europe and South Asia
16 Oct
CEN, CENELEC and SARSO enable concrete cooperation opportunities between Europe and South Asia
CEN, CENELEC and SARSO enable concrete cooperation opportunities between Europe and South Asia.
The Emperor’s new clothes Partner Content
16 Oct
The Emperor’s new clothes
It’s neither wise nor safe for EU policymakers to dismiss new breeding techniques as ‘dangerous’ without any real consideration of the facts, argues Hannes Kollist.
Issue 462 | 09 October 2017
16 Oct
Issue 462 | 09 October 2017
Cécile Kashetu Kyenge Interview, Gender Equality, Health and Safety, Future of Food, Spirit Drinks Regulation, Brexit, Energy Labelling, Plastics Strategy, 5 questions with Antanas Guoga and more.
Will Brexit happen?
13 Oct
Will Brexit happen?
Former UK Europe minister Denis MacShane has predicted that Britain will not, after all, leave the EU.
Single Digital Gateway
12 Oct
Single Digital Gateway
On October 10, the IMCO Working Group on the Digital Single Market held its thirteenth meeting. The topic of debate was the Single Digital Gateway.
Katainen: ICT can play significant role in achieving SDGs
12 Oct
Katainen: ICT can play significant role in achieving SDGs
European Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen has told a conference the ICT sector can play a significant role in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Barnier: Brexit talks 'deadlocked'
12 Oct
Barnier: Brexit talks 'deadlocked'
Following latest round of Brexit talks, EU and UK sides say they are ready for possibility of no deal.
Spirits labelling revision must strike the right balance between tradition and innovation
12 Oct
Spirits labelling revision must strike the right balance between tradition and innovation
The revision of the spirits regulation must take care not to add extra burdens for SMEs using traditional production methods, says Ulrike Müller.
Alcohol labelling: There should be rules before exceptions
12 Oct
Alcohol labelling: There should be rules before exceptions
The spirit drinks regulation is about ensuring the best quality drinks, explains Susanne Melior.