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End of Greek bailout programme an ‘historic’ moment says EU finance chief
Pierre Moscovici hopes conclusion of eight ‘very difficult and often painful years’ will mark an improvement for ordinary Greeks.
EU leaders mourn Kofi Annan
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has joined with other EU leaders in paying glowing tribute to former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, whose death was announced at the weekend.
Eurosceptic parties could make up a third of European Parliament members following 2019 elections
Former Trump aide predicts emergence of right-wing ‘supergroup’.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline would defeat purpose of Energy Union
Nord Stream 2 is the embodiment of hybrid warfare and would put Energy Union at risk, argues Petras Auštrevičius.
Energy union set to empower EU's energy security
2016 will be the year of delivery for Energy Union, writes Maroš Šefcovic.
Energy efficiency: EU needs to 'think bigger'
The Commission is set to revise the energy efficiency directive later this year. How are MEPs looking to influence this key update?
Public spaces should be green, safe and healthy for all
Isn’t it time we all go herbicide-free in public and urban places, asks Leo de Montaignac.
EU must do better on entrepreneurship
The key to fighting unemployment is to foster a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in our young people, writes Anthea McIntyre.
Civil society’s contribution to the energy union
The energy transition is an excellent opportunity to put people at the heart of the EU decision-making process, writes Luca Jahier.
EU shines light on shady business deals
Parliament has given its stamp of approval to legislation aimed at combating money laundering, which will also help fight tax evasion.
Common security and defence policy failing to reach its potential
The EU's security environment has undergone dramatic changes in recent years and is as unstable as ever, and the CSDP must be updated to reflect this, say MEPs.
EU member states urged to honour development promises
MEPs have voted through a resolution calling on the member states to meet their official development assistance (ODA) targets and set a timetable for reaching them by 2020.
Ilhan Kyuchyuk: What is lacking in Brexit talks is what the British are normally known for, pragmatism and sure-footed diplomacy
Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk talks Brexit, Balkans, and battling populists.
Mariya Gabriel: The future of Europe and of the world is inevitably digital
European digital economy and society Commissioner Mariya Gabriel talks GDPR implementation, cyber hygiene, Netflix quotas and more.
Miriam Dalli: We need more ambitious CO2 reduction targets to ensure EU does not endanger its technological leadership
Maltese MEP Miriam Dalli talks maintaining Europe’s technological leadership on electric vehicles, emissions reduction, her country’s recent tension with the Commission and more.
MEP Awards 2015: All the winners
Watch all the victorious European parliamentarians accepting their MEP awards at this year's ceremony.
MEP Awards 2015: Viviane Reding
MEP Awards 2015 host Viviane Reding speaks to the Parliament Magazine after the ceremony.
MEP Awards: A word from past winners
The 2014 MEP Awards winners send a message to the potential shortlistees of 2015.
Dods Guide to the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU
The Dods EU Guide into the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU is a handy compressed overview of the main priorities, key dates and contacts of the Austrian Presidency. It will allow public affairs professionals to easily navigate the EU political agenda for the next six months.
Parliament endorses agreement on Type Approval of motor vehicles
The European Parliament endorsed the provisional agreement reached on new rules on type approval of motor vehicles.
Public hearing on the PSI directive
On January 19 2018, DG CNECT organised a public hearing regarding the review of the public sector information directive.
Digital Europe is already here
Digital Europe isn’t coming, it’s already here, argues Ken Hu.
EU must continue to guarantee highest hardware resistance levels to cyberattacks
Europe must continue to guarantee the highest hardware resistance levels to cyberattacks, says Stéfane Mouille.
eCigarettes: Enforcing basic safety and quality standards
Do the EU’s rules on vaping products need an update, asks Yasuhiro Nakajima.
eCigarettes are safer than smoking tobacco
Electronic cigarettes are safer than smoking tobacco, writes Riccardo Polosa.
Thailand is making significant progress in its fight against illegal fishing
Towards IUU-free fisheries: Thailand is making significant progress in its fight against illegal fishing, argues Chatchai Sarikulya.
EU must get serious about promoting the circular economy
If Europe wants to promote the circular economy, then it needs to get serious about it, argues Jacob Hansen.
e-labelling: A low-hanging fruit
Manufacturers should be allowed to display compliance information electronically instead of printing the label on products, argues Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl
FinTech: Connecting Europe with the Middle East
Bahrain is at the forefront of adopting FinTech, writes Hadyah M. Fathalla.
Why the EU should support minority languages as part of its international development
Funding programmes in minority languages would increase representation of those who have never had an equal voice, writes Leonardo González Dellán.