Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy

Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic

As Arctic sea ice melts, Russia is racing to control new trade routes, extract untapped resources, and cement its military influence in a rapidly shifting region.
by Eloise Hardy
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
03 Jul EU Institutions
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
Pittella spells out the end of the 'grand coalition'
13 Dec
Pittella spells out the end of the 'grand coalition'
The so-called 'grand coalition' between Parliament's two biggest political groups has descended into disarray, with warnings that "extremists" like Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage are set to become the EU's "kingmakers."
The need to counter extremist propaganda more effectively Partner Content
13 Dec
The need to counter extremist propaganda more effectively
There are different reasons why people believe in extremist ideologies or join extremist groups, explains Alexander Ritzmann.
GUE/NGL group supports LuxLeaks whistleblowers as second trial kicks off
12 Dec
GUE/NGL group supports LuxLeaks whistleblowers as second trial kicks off
A delegation from Parliament's GUE/NGL group was outside a courthouse in Luxembourg on Monday for the second trial of the whistleblowers at the centre of the so-called LuxLeaks scandal.
Movers and Shakers | 12 December 2016
12 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 12 December 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 12 December 2016
MEPs sign letter condemning Thai conviction of rights activist
12 Dec
MEPs sign letter condemning Thai conviction of rights activist
A group of MEPs have signed a letter voicing concern at the conviction of a British rights activist by the Thai authorities.
Incentives and strong commitment needed to fight antimicrobial resistance
12 Dec
Incentives and strong commitment needed to fight antimicrobial resistance
To effectively tackle AMR, we need incentives and strong commitment from all sectors, says Clara Aguilera García.​
How can we make medicines work again?
12 Dec
How can we make medicines work again?
There will be a global health crisis if AMR isn't tackled urgently, warns Cristian- Silviu Bușoi.
GUE/NGL group speaks out against planned changes to EU Parliament rules
09 Dec
GUE/NGL group speaks out against planned changes to EU Parliament rules
Planned changes to Parliament's rule of procedures have been condemned by one of the MEPs who helped draft them.
Zara parent company denies allegations of tax avoidance
09 Dec
Zara parent company denies allegations of tax avoidance
The Spanish-based multinational company at the centre of the latest tax avoidance allegations has made a robust defence of its tax record.
EU Commission wasting 'significant' sums of money on projects in Montenegro, Parliament told
09 Dec
EU Commission wasting 'significant' sums of money on projects in Montenegro, Parliament told
A report to Parliament's budgetary control committee reveals that "significant" sums of money have been wasted by the European Commission on projects in Montenegro. 
EU needs a pragmatic energy labelling framework for the future
09 Dec
EU needs a pragmatic energy labelling framework for the future
Although progress has been made on updating EU energy efficiency labelling rules, there remain some issues on which the Council is being difficult, says Herbert Reul.
EU urged to do more to combat serious cross-border health threats
08 Dec
EU urged to do more to combat serious cross-border health threats
Auditors have urged the EU to "do more" to protect the public from pandemics such as bird flu and other serious cross-border health threats.
Greens accuse fashion giant Zara's parent company of aggressive tax avoidance
08 Dec
Greens accuse fashion giant Zara's parent company of aggressive tax avoidance
Several MEPs have called for an end to "tax shopping" by multinational companies trying to "avoid paying taxation."
Energy labelling: Balancing ambition and realism
08 Dec
Energy labelling: Balancing ambition and realism
Current labelling rules are failing to properly inform citizens, writes Dario Tamburrano.
GUE/NGL group announces candidate for EU Parliament presidency
08 Dec
GUE/NGL group announces candidate for EU Parliament presidency
Left wing Italian MEP Eleonora Forenza is the latest to throw her hat into the ring for Parliament's presidency.
Gender equality and mental health: Despite progress, still much to be done
08 Dec
Gender equality and mental health: Despite progress, still much to be done
Parliament wants to promote an 'all of society' approach to mental health, explains Julie Ward.
Ministers discuss FTT
07 Dec
Ministers discuss FTT
On December 6, EU finance ministers held a discussion on the state of play of the proposal on enhanced cooperation in the area of financial transaction tax. 
MEPs and NGOs back measures to ban illegal wildlife trafficking
07 Dec
MEPs and NGOs back measures to ban illegal wildlife trafficking
Pressure grows on the European Commission to introduce total ban on the ivory trade.
Tim Farron: UK government must accept hard truths about Brexit talks
07 Dec
Tim Farron: UK government must accept hard truths about Brexit talks
UK Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron has told Theresa May's government it "must accept some tough truths" about the Brexit negotiations.
EU military helicopter and special forces exercise reflects push for closer cooperation
07 Dec
EU military helicopter and special forces exercise reflects push for closer cooperation
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has said Europe needs to be a "reliable and credible" security provider.
Nato and EU agree to closer cooperation
07 Dec
Nato and EU agree to closer cooperation
Nato foreign ministers have endorsed plans for closer cooperation between the western alliance and the EU.
EU assistance to Ukraine has had limited impact, says report
07 Dec
EU assistance to Ukraine has had limited impact, says report
EU financial watchdogs say that assistance to Ukraine, which amounted to some €11.2bn over a seven-year period, has had "limited impact."
Collaboration between public and private sector key to delivering UN sustainable development goals
07 Dec
Collaboration between public and private sector key to delivering UN sustainable development goals
One year on from COP21, sustainability conference looks to put SDG aims into practice.
5 questions with... Ulrike Lunacek
07 Dec
5 questions with... Ulrike Lunacek
LGBT rights, backpacking and women in politics.