The Netherlands turns the page on far-right rule, and migration fury
30 Oct Member States

The Netherlands turns the page on far-right rule, and migration fury

In an election dominated by migration and housing, Rob Jetten’s centrist liberals emerge on top, signalling Dutch fatigue with Wilders’ hardline approach and offering Europe a moment of calm.
by Eloise Hardy
Lídia Pereira: Europe’s climate ambition needs a reset
29 Oct EU Institutions
Lídia Pereira: Europe’s climate ambition needs a reset
Europe’s climate credibility hangs in the balance at COP30
28 Oct Energy & Environment
Europe’s climate credibility hangs in the balance at COP30
EU hits Russian LNG as US targets oil giants
24 Oct Member States
EU hits Russian LNG as US targets oil giants
21 Feb 17
Victor Negrescu: Critics have forgotten what it's like to live outside EU
Victor Negrescu on relating to Europe's millennials, why EU membership was a dream come true for Romania and why he believes a 'two-speed Europe' is a stupid idea.
21 Feb 17
Issue 449 | 20 February 2017
Victor Negrescu interview, Sustainable Mobility, Rare Diseases & Access to Medicine, Brexit, EU-US, Plastic Waste & Marine Litter, Youth Unemployment,  5 questions with Sirpa Pietikäinen and more...
21 Feb 17
Rare disease research likely to lose out from Brexit
EU cooperation has been hugely important in advancing research into rare diseases, but Brexit could put an end to this, warns Glenis Willmott.
20 Feb 17
Panama Papers: MEPs travel to Malta
Parliament's committee of inquiry into the Panama Papers scandal has this week sent an MEP delegation to Malta.
20 Feb 17
Eurogroup to discuss further debt relief for Greece
The Greek debt negotiations are expected to dominate Monday's meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels.
20 Feb 17
Mike Pence: US committed to defence and security cooperation with EU
US Vice President Mike Pence has said America will continue to "show strong commitment" to cooperating with the EU over Europe's defence and security.
20 Feb 17
Youth unemployment puts Europe's future at risk
EU policymakers must strengthen social rights instead of just focusing on economic freedoms, writes Thomas Händel.
20 Feb 17
The importance of vocational training in tackling youth unemployment
As the EU struggles to come to grips with crippling unemployment rates among its youth, perhaps vocational training could be the answer, argues Brando Benifei.
17 Feb 17
Scotland seeks a life raft in Brexit's stormy seas
The unwillingness of the UK government to compromise on Brexit may leave Scotland with no choice but to seek independence, writes Stephen Gethins.
17 Feb 17
The EU must not let the US sideline its institutions or their values
In reworking its relations with the US, the EU must not let Washington sideline Brussels' institutions or their values, writes Anthony Gardner.
17 Feb 17
Civil Law Rules on Robotics
On February 16, the European Parliament’s Plenary Session adopted the JURI report on civil rules on robotics.
16 Feb 17
Justin Trudeau: CETA could be blueprint for all future trade deals
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned of the possible consequences if the newly-signed CETA fails to deliver on its promises.
16 Feb 17
MEPs launch withering attack on Donald Trump's reported pick as EU ambassador
Controversial economist Ted Malloch is unfit for the job, warns senior MEP Jo Leinen.
15 Feb 17
EU Parliament backs controversial CETA trade deal
EU-Canada trade pact sets standard for future trade agreements, says rapporteur Artis Pabriks.
15 Feb 17
EU Parliament’s new centrist pact working well, say Weber and Verhofstadt
New arrangement sends strong signal that pro-European forces are willing to work together, say pair.
15 Feb 17
EU urged to act on rise in anti-Semitism
An Israeli minister has urged the EU to act on the rise in anti-Semitism.
15 Feb 17
Austrian President praised by MEPs for robust defence of the EU
Alexander Van der Bellen says EU is 'worth all the effort'.
14 Feb 17
Ted Malloch: The US view of European integration
Exclusive: President Trump’s new administration has made it clear that the US is no longer interested in the EU’s integrationist 'ever closer union', writes Ted Malloch, the man tipped to be next US ambassador to the EU.
14 Feb 17
CETA: Justin Trudeau criticised for refusing to debate with MEPs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been criticised for refusing to take part in a debate with MEPs on CETA, the controversial trade deal with the EU.
14 Feb 17
Strasbourg plenary: EU Parliament discusses future of EU
Ukip's Nigel Farage has warned the EU it faces an "even bigger shock" in the coming 12 months.
13 Feb 17
Milestone ETS report faces final hurdles in EU Parliament
Concern has been voiced on a major revision of the EU's flagship emissions trading system (ETS), which MEPs will vote on in Strasbourg later this week.
13 Feb 17
MEPs set to battle it out over CETA vote
Battle lines are being drawn ahead of a keenly-awaited vote in Parliament this week on the EU-Canada comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA).
13 Feb 17
EU ‘weakened’ by years of talking it down, says former US ambassador
Meanwhile, opposition grows over controversial replacement as US ambassador to EU.
13 Feb 17
Russian hacking poses 'existential challenge' to western governments
The European Foundation for Democracy has warned that western governments face an "existential challenge" in the face of cyber warfare and alleged Russian hacking.