Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
Negotiating trade agreements before Brexit could result in fines, UK warned
20 Sep
Negotiating trade agreements before Brexit could result in fines, UK warned
The UK runs the risk of being fined by the Commission if it attempts to start trade talks that are explicitly prohibited under the existing EU treaty.
Movers and Shakers | 19 September 2016
19 Sep
Movers and Shakers | 19 September 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 19 September 2016
MEPs warn of dangers of EU Commission's copyright proposals
19 Sep
MEPs warn of dangers of EU Commission's copyright proposals
A cross-party group of MEPs have joined forces to reject the European Commission's proposal for extra copyright for European news websites. 
MEPs welcome appointment of security union Commissioner
19 Sep
MEPs welcome appointment of security union Commissioner
More MEPs have welcomed the choice of Briton Julian King as the first ever European Commissioner for the security union.
Bratislava summit: EU leaders downplay expectations of results
16 Sep
Bratislava summit: EU leaders downplay expectations of results
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Friday's special summit in Bratislava that the EU is in a "critical situation."
Business representatives defend TTIP
16 Sep
Business representatives defend TTIP
A senior official at Siemens says the transatlantic trade talks between the EU and US are "still on track", but admits more needs to be done to "sell" the agreement to critics.
Ashley Fox in bid to block third term for EU Parliament chief
16 Sep
Ashley Fox in bid to block third term for EU Parliament chief
Fresh attempts have been made to block Martin Schulz from serving another term as European Parliament President.
Investment in smart mobility keeps EU's economy moving
16 Sep
Investment in smart mobility keeps EU's economy moving
Smart and sustainable mobility will give our economies a huge boost, but for this to work there needs to be closer cooperation between all levels of government, writes Henrik Hololei.
Scots in a hearts and minds battle on minimum pricing
15 Sep
Scots in a hearts and minds battle on minimum pricing
While some might say Scotland makes the best whisky in the world, it also boasts some of the worst rates of alcohol-related harm in western Europe, writes Tom Freeman.
MEP condemns UK government's Hinkley Point plans
15 Sep
MEP condemns UK government's Hinkley Point plans
A British Greens MEP has condemned the UK government after it gave the green light to a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point.
Council and Parliament clash over 2017 EU budget
15 Sep
Council and Parliament clash over 2017 EU budget
Fresh controversy has flared over proposed cuts to next year's EU budget.
Van Rompuy: Brexit talks unlikely until new German government is in place
15 Sep
Van Rompuy: Brexit talks unlikely until new German government is in place
Former European Council President Herman Van Rompuy says substantive Brexit talks between the UK and the rest of the EU are unlikely to start before the end of 2017.
EU Commission blasted for cutting Youth Guarantee funding
15 Sep
EU Commission blasted for cutting Youth Guarantee funding
Campaigners have accused European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker of "leaving many questions unanswered" in his state of the union address.
Barroso: Transparency campaigners urge EU Commission to 'up its game'
15 Sep
Barroso: Transparency campaigners urge EU Commission to "up its game"
The European Commission's decision to refer the "revolving door" case of its former President José Manuel Barroso to an ethics committee has been given a guarded welcome.
Brexit: Juncker tries to assuage fears over future of EU
14 Sep
Brexit: Juncker tries to assuage fears over future of EU
Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that fears that Brexit would trigger a "breakup" of the EU are unfounded.
State of the union: Juncker calls for EU military HQ
14 Sep
State of the union: Juncker calls for EU military HQ
The EU needs a military headquarters to work towards a common military force, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs.
State of the union: Lukewarm response from MEPs
14 Sep
State of the union: Lukewarm response from MEPs
Remain supporters have predicted the UK will soon start to "rethink" Brexit, while Brexiteers have accused Jean-Claude Juncker of not taking the EU referendum result seriously.
State of the union: Juncker in robust defence of EU
14 Sep
State of the union: Juncker in robust defence of EU
Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has made robust defence of the EU, but admitted the European project "needs to be better explained."
EU alcohol strategy: Time for the Commission to turn political will into action
14 Sep
EU alcohol strategy: Time for the Commission to turn political will into action
There needs to be better cooperation between the member states to help tackle the deadly risks presented by alcohol abuse, writes Younous Omarjee.
LIBE Hearing with Commissioner-designate Sir Julian King
13 Sep
LIBE Hearing with Commissioner-designate Sir Julian King

On September 12, the LIBE Committee held a hearing with Sir Julian King, the Commissioner-designate for the Security Union.
MEPs approve Julian King nomination
13 Sep
MEPs approve Julian King nomination
MEPs have approved the nomination of Sir Julian King as the UK's new European security union Commissioner.
Parliament group Chairs: Time to mend EU
13 Sep
Parliament group Chairs: Time to mend EU
Parliament's group Chairs have called on EU leaders meeting in Bratislava on Friday to set about the task of restoring "trust and confidence" in the EU.
Will Martin Schulz stay on as EU Parliament chief?
13 Sep
Will Martin Schulz stay on as EU Parliament chief?
ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has cautioned against a "hasty and quick" decision on the choice of Parliament's next President.
EU Parliament postpones vote on new transparency rules
13 Sep
EU Parliament postpones vote on new transparency rules
MEPs have sparked controversy after postponing a vote on a report that calls for more transparency, including a ban on second jobs for MEPs.