Build a European border policy to save Schengen, says former negotiator
29 Jul Member States

Build a European border policy to save Schengen, says former negotiator

Joachim Bitterlich grew up dreaming of a borderless Europe, and as a diplomat played his part in making it happen. Now he says the Schengen free-travel zone is under threat, with radical action needed to dissuade governments from throwing up borders once again.
by Eloise Hardy
Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington
28 Jul Member States
Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington
Op-ed: Workers must be protected to power the twin transition
29 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Workers must be protected to power the twin transition
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
25 Jul EU Institutions
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
Op-ed: A national approach to health is not an obstacle to European integration
28 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: A national approach to health is not an obstacle to European integration
Health issues differ across member states and their own regions. For that reason, health must remain an issue of national sovereignty, not become a shared EU competence.
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
Europe has the tools and the talent to lead healthcare’s digital era. But we must remove bureaucratic barriers if we’re to seize the advantage.
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
The European Union should form an alliance with the United States' other trading partners to counter the president's 'hostage-taking' tactics, Pascal Lamy said in an interview.
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
Italy, France, Greece and Malta have raised concerns with the EU about a surge in migration through Libya. Some suspect Russian influence — but many experts argue Europe’s own mistakes in the region are driving the crisis.
Op-ed: Denmark’s presidency must defend the rule of law loudly and unapologetically
22 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Denmark’s presidency must defend the rule of law loudly and unapologetically
As the rule of law comes under increasing pressure in Europe, now is the time to reaffirm its place at the core of EU values.
A competitive and innovation-led Europe starts with rare diseases Partner Content
21 Jul
A competitive and innovation-led Europe starts with rare diseases
We must use this mandate to enhance the framework for orphan medicinal products— ensuring regulatory pathways, investment incentives, and research funding leads to improved patient access
What do consumers make of Trump's tariffs? Partner Content
20 Jul Economics
What do consumers make of Trump's tariffs?
What do consumers really think about the EU-U.S. trade battle? Euroconsumers surveyed people across Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain to find out
Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
18 Jul Member States
Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
France’s 2026 budget aimed to restore fiscal order. Instead, it deepened President Emmanuel Macron’s political crisis and rang alarm bells in Brussels. 
Five answers about the EU’s bumper budget
17 Jul EU Institutions
Five answers about the EU’s bumper budget
The European Commission has unveiled a hugely ambitious seven-year spending plan, cutting farming funds to prioritise defence and competitiveness.
Op-ed: Investment in security and defence will protect Ukraine, and the EU
17 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Investment in security and defence will protect Ukraine, and the EU
For too long Europe has relied on others for protection. A new wave of investment in its defence industry has the potential to ensure security for the EU and Ukraine.
Interview: Keeping healthcare high on the EU agenda
16 Jul EU Institutions
Interview: Keeping healthcare high on the EU agenda
In a post-pandemic world, competing priorities and new crises have weakened the EU’s focus on health. MEP Tilly Metz discusses how to have a positive impact with fewer resources.
Policy report: Building a healthier Europe
16 Jul
Policy report: Building a healthier Europe
The Parliament's latest policy report explores what's next for the EU's health policy.
Op-ed: HIV surge should ring alarm bells for G7 leadership
15 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: HIV surge should ring alarm bells for G7 leadership
For the first time in a decade, the EU has seen a rise in new HIV infections. The bloc must take political action to reverse this trend.
Trump's latest tariff threat raises stakes for EU ahead of August deadline
14 Jul EU Institutions
Trump's latest tariff threat raises stakes for EU ahead of August deadline
Brussels is holding off on implementing countermeasures even after the US president announced a 30% baseline levy on European goods from 1 August.
The Baltics look to strengthen NATO's weakest link
11 Jul Member States
The Baltics look to strengthen NATO's weakest link
As Russia gears up for major war games near NATO’s eastern frontier, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are scrambling to safeguard a narrow land bridge known as the Suwałki corridor.
'It's our duty to bring our young people back home to Greece' Partner Content
11 Jul
'It's our duty to bring our young people back home to Greece'
France–UK migration deal piles more pressure on EU asylum policy
10 Jul Member States
France–UK migration deal piles more pressure on EU asylum policy
A new ‘one in, one out’ plan and expanded French police powers are fuelling political tensions across the EU — and exposing deep cracks in the bloc’s asylum system.
Cultivating transparency and fair access to patented traits in the seed sector Partner Content
10 Jul Energy & Environment
Cultivating transparency and fair access to patented traits in the seed sector
A new industry-born initiative aims to stimulate innovation in the agri-food sector in a way that is beneficial to both small and bigger breeders. The Parliament held an event with the ACLP to find out more.
Op-ed: Lessons for the EU from Denmark’s green energy success
10 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Lessons for the EU from Denmark’s green energy success
Europe can have a competitive industry that also reduces emissions. Denmark’s presidency can provide a proven blueprint.
Op-ed: EU Deforestation Regulation must survive flawed technicalities
09 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU Deforestation Regulation must survive flawed technicalities
A European Parliament vote today risks jeopardising the EU Deforestation Regulation. After already being delayed by a year, MEPs must rally around this crucial legislation to protect the world’s forests.
Brussels Misses the Goal While Harm Reduction Nations Lift the Trophy Partner Content
09 Jul Energy & Environment
Brussels Misses the Goal While Harm Reduction Nations Lift the Trophy
While Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Greece cut smoking rates by backing safer alternatives like vaping, Brussels clings to bans, taxes, and outdated dogma. It is now time for the EU to follow evidence instead of fear and help smokers quit by embracing harm reduction rather than punishing it.
Op-ed: What the EU can learn from Denmark’s migration model
08 Jul Member States
Op-ed: What the EU can learn from Denmark’s migration model
With a model built on genuine need and societal integration, Denmark continues to offer a paradigm for migration to countries across Europe.
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.
Why data centres are key to harnessing the power of AI Partner Content
08 Jul
Why data centres are key to harnessing the power of AI
As AI transforms every corner of the economy, data centres are emerging as vital digital infrastructure. How can we build these centres in the EU that are vital to powering our prosperity without compromising on sustainability? We organised an event in Strasbourg, in partnership with Microsoft to discuss.