The showdown over Europe's carbon market begins
16 Jul Member States

The showdown over Europe's carbon market begins

The European Commission's reform of the Emissions Trading System will pit governments, industry and climate advocates against one another over the pace of decarbonization, the fate of free allowances and billions of euros in carbon revenues.
by Federica Di Sario
The EU's pragmatic turn toward the Taliban
16 Jul
The EU's pragmatic turn toward the Taliban
Europe's latest heatwave has passed. The next one is only a matter of time.
15 Jul EU Institutions
Europe's latest heatwave has passed. The next one is only a matter of time.
Can Europe's social model survive AI?
14 Jul Member States
Can Europe's social model survive AI?
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15 May 18
Scratching the surface: why mandatory GMO feeding studies just do not make sense
It’s time to scratch the surface, and recognise that advanced plant breeding methods, including GM crops, can really make a positive impact, writes Julian Little.
15 May 18
Does Brexit really mean 'taking back control' of immigration?
The UK will have to demonstrate that it is still ‘open for business’ after it leaves the EU at the end of March 2019, according to Greens MEP Jean Lambert.
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15 May 18
Biofuels in the renewable energy directive: The last call
Ahead of this week's RED II negotiations, Géraldine Kutas explains where policymakers are getting it wrong on biofuels - and how they can fix their mistakes before it's too late.
14 May 18
McDonald's accused of tax avoidance
Parliament’s Greens/EFA group has warned that the UK could become the “biggest tax haven near the EU” after Brexit.
14 May 18
EU Parliament week ahead: GDPR, migration top of the agenda
MEPs will this week discuss the implemention of the GDPR, migration and EU-US relations.
11 May 18
Antonio Tajani: EU must rekindle public enthusiasm
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has warned of irreparable damage to the EU unless it learns the lessons from Brexit.
11 May 18
Concerns raised over COP24 chances of success
Concern has been voiced by the business community about the prospects of meeting climate change targets.
11 May 18
New study highlights the added value of cohesion policy
Cohesion policy benefits both the recipient and donor countries, explain Lambert van Nistelrooij and Andrey Novakov.
10 May 18
EU member states must encourage cities and regions in their energy transition plans
Cities and regions should look to several EU-funded projects to help facilitate their energy transition, says Maria Spyraki.
10 May 18
Cities and regions: An alternative solution to uphold the COP21 agreement?
Parliament’s report highlights the key role cities play in the fight against climate change, explains Ángela Vallina.
10 May 18
Cities and regions have a key role to play in tackling the global climate emergency
European regions and cities have already demonstrated their commitment to fighting climate change, writes Gilles Pargneaux.
10 May 18
UK outlines post-Brexit defence cooperation plans
The UK says it is committed to maintaining close defence and security relations with the EU after it Brexit.
09 May 18
EU Commission launches public consultation on Future of Europe
The European Commission has launched an online public consultation as part of the ongoing ‘Future of Europe’ debate.
09 May 18
EU Parliament committee week: Looking ahead
Ways of improving the cybersecurity of Europe’s armed forces will come under the spotlight when MEPs resume their work in Parliament next week.
09 May 18
5 questions with... Laima Andrikienė
Laima Andrikienė (EPP, LT) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s delegation to the EU-Kazakhstan, EU-Kyrgyzstan, EU-Uzbekistan and EU-Tajikistan parliamentary cooperation committees and for relations with Turkmenistan and Mongolia.
09 May 18
EU urged to uphold Iran nuclear deal as Trump pulls out
EU political leaders and MEPs says they are dismayed at the US decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement.
09 May 18
eHealth could provide a new model for patient-doctor relations
Digital health is a game changer for patient-centred healthcare, writes Michał Boni.
09 May 18
eHealth provides opportunities for smaller countries with limited resources
While the positives of developing eHealth and ICT quickly become apparent, there are still some major challenges, writes Andrey Kovatchev.
08 May 18
Benedek Jávor: Energy efficiency has enormous potential
Greens/EFA group MEP Benedek Jávor says that energy efficiency has multiple benefits and by using energy more efficiently, Europeans can lower their energy bills.
08 May 18
Why Europe matters: Talking about my generation
While Europe’s young people are keen to develop modern soft skills and entrepreneurial know-how, they also want policymakers and business leaders to listen to them on why Europe matters.
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08 May 18
Is Europe willing to make animals the scapegoat through a disproportionate focus on their role in AMR?
Unlike human medicines veterinary medicines undergo a thorough environmental risk assessment, explains AnimalhealthEurope Secretary General, Roxane Feller.
08 May 18
What the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal could mean for EU
Rather than revoking or undermining the Iran nuclear deal, the EU should think of ways to address issues such as Iran’s human rights record, its ballistic missiles programme or its destabilising role in the region, writes David McAllister.
08 May 18
Adina-Ioana Vălean: The simple fact that the Commission proposed the circular economy package is already a change in mindset
Adina-Ioana Vălean talks circular economy, plastic pollution, glyphosate, protecting Europe’s forests, and reducing air pollution.
07 May 18
Campaigners call for all British citizens living in Belgium to be granted EU citizenship
EU must act to secure the rights of all UK nationals living in the EU, not just those working for the EU institutions, argues former British MP.