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
EU Commission to table new legislation against tax evasion
04 May
EU Commission to table new legislation against tax evasion
The European Commission has announced it will table draft new legislation before the summer designed to crackdown on tax evasion.
Fixing ETS indirect costs: a final call to EU negotiators Partner Content
03 May
Fixing ETS indirect costs: a final call to EU negotiators
Policymakers must prioritise direct and indirect costs equally in final ETS negotiations, write Guy Thiran, Gerd Götz, Bernard Respaut, Frank Van Assche, Veronique Steukers & Inès Van Lierde.
Nato chief: EU must complement alliance, not compete with it
03 May
Nato chief: EU must complement alliance, not compete with it
The Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has told MEPs that he backs stronger European defence but does not support the creation of a European army.
Brexit: Row over UK's divorce bill escalates
03 May
Brexit: Row over UK's divorce bill escalates
A fresh row has flared over the possible divorce bill the UK will have to pay when it finally quits the EU.
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
03 May
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
5 questions with... Neena Gill
03 May
5 questions with... Neena Gill
Racism, tigers and Marmite.
Verhofstadt: No real Brexit negotiations until after UK general election
03 May
Verhofstadt: No real Brexit negotiations until after UK general election
Addressing the constitutional affairs committee, Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator told MEPs the recent build-up of tension between Brussels and London did not surprise him.
Brexit's impact on EU fisheries: The whale in the room
03 May
Brexit's impact on EU fisheries: The whale in the room
In light of Brexit, before it reforms its management systems, the EU must reach an agreement with the UK on fish stocks in the North Sea, writes Peter van Dalen.
CFP reform: Simplifying technical measures important - but fisheries activities must be safeguarded
03 May
CFP reform: Simplifying technical measures important - but fisheries activities must be safeguarded
Simplifying technical measures in line with CFP reform is an important aim, but it mustn't be to the detriment of fisheries activities, argues Gabriel Mato.
EU must ensure future of artisanal fisheries
03 May
EU must ensure future of artisanal fisheries
Fishermen must be involved in decision-making in order to successfully implement measures to safeguard fish stocks, says Renata Briano.
How to employ energy-efficient urban regeneration? A FosterREG response Partner Content
03 May
How to employ energy-efficient urban regeneration? A FosterREG response
Urban regeneration is not an easy task, but when sustainable energy is involved, it becomes more complicated. FosterREG shows how to overcome difficulties, says Paweł Nowakowski.
Should vaccines really be compulsory?
03 May
Should vaccines really be compulsory?
There is limited evidence that compulsory vaccination is the key to address vaccine rejection, says Piernicola Pedicini.
Issue 453/454 | 01 May 2017
02 May
Issue 453/454 | 01 May 2017
Eva Kaili interview, Palm Oil review, Brexit's impact on EU-UK research cooperation, Migration, EU Arctic Policy, Immunisation Week, Fisheries Policy, Obesity, 5 questions with Neena Gill and more...
CAP reform: a new chance for biotech innovation in agriculture Partner Content
02 May
CAP reform: a new chance for biotech innovation in agriculture
Continuing to deny the benefits of GM crops is unfair and counterproductive, argues Pedro Narro Sanchez.
Czech Prime Minister to step down
02 May
Czech Prime Minister to step down
Keep track of the latest appointments and developments in the European institutions, EU member states’ governments and public affairs.
Vaccination is a collective responsibility
02 May
Vaccination is a collective responsibility
Vaccination saves lives and we must not let fear mongers spread lies on the topic, writes Françoise Grossetête.
Success of vaccination programmes is based on citizens' trust in safety of vaccines Partner Content
02 May
Success of vaccination programmes is based on citizens' trust in safety of vaccines
There's a conflict of interest at the heart of post-authorisation vaccine evaluation research, argues Jim McMenamin.
Movers and Shakers | 2 May 2017
02 May
Movers and Shakers | 2 May 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 2 May 2017
Brexit talks tense up as EU27 endorse divorce terms
02 May
Brexit talks tense up as EU27 endorse divorce terms
A war of words has broken out after EU leaders took no time in endorsing a set of divorce terms for Britain at a summit in Brussels on Saturday.
Eva Kaili: We shouldn't have a hard Brexit
02 May
Eva Kaili: We shouldn't have a hard Brexit
Eva Kaili on the importance of investing in science and research, why Brexit should exclude scientific cooperation, and why she doesn't want online platforms to censor fake news.
Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans support EU membership
28 Apr
Eurobarometer: Majority of Europeans support EU membership
Belonging to the EU is a good thing, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey of Europeans' attitudes.
Arctic shipping: Why Europe must say No to heavy fuel oil
28 Apr
Arctic shipping: Why Europe must say No to heavy fuel oil
It's time to ban the use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters before it does any more harm to our environment, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
EU to 'play hard ball' in Brexit talks
28 Apr
EU to 'play hard ball' in Brexit talks
The European Union has signalled it will take a tough stance in the upcoming Brexit negotiations with the UK.
EPP and Ukip under fire for calls for EU-wide burka ban
28 Apr
EPP and Ukip under fire for calls for EU-wide burka ban
Some MEPs have been condemned over their calls for an EU-wide ban on the burka.