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The foundation of modern Bahrain
14 February 2019
Bahrain’s National Action Charter laid the foundations of the nation as a representative democracy and constitutional monarchy
Morten Helveg Petersen: No more broken promises
8 February 2019
Vice chair of Parliament’s committee on industry, research and energy, Morten Helveg Petersen...
EU Parliament week ahead: Vote on no-deal Brexit contingency measures
8 February 2019
MEPs will vote next week in Strasbourg on a list of “emergency” measures the Commission has...
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EU funding to Africa must be conditional on death penalty abolition, MEPs say
6 February 2019
Several MEPs say Brussels should link the abolition of the death penalty in African and other...
A strong industrial policy requires genuine ambition and true vision
4 February 2019
EU policy makers should follow a holistic industrial policy that supports strategic value chains,...
A strong European industry for the future
4 February 2019
A modern industrial policy creates the best conditions to allow industry to adapt, innovate and be...
EU must hold Pakistan to account on women and children's rights violations
28 January 2019
Pakistan continues to violate a number of Conventions on the rights of women and children. It is...
Jude Kirton-Darling: Sri Lanka must adhere to GSP+ standards
28 January 2019
The EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences+ programme comes with appropriate conditions – these...
Flourishing trade is bringing Ukraine and EU closer together
24 January 2019
Ukraine has built a lasting partnership with the European Union, underpinned by trade and security...
Issue 487 | 21 January 2019
22 January 2019
Preview to the 11th Conference on Space Policy, Carbon Efficiency, Brexit, Copyright, Reducing...
Parliament’s trade legislation: A look back and moving forward
21 January 2019
As we approach the end of this Parliament's mandate, Iuliu Winkler takes a look back at the past...
EU lifts Thailand’s yellow card on tackling illegal fishing
11 January 2019
The European Commission has taken Thailand off its group of "warned countries" as recognition of...
Member States should stop turning a blind eye to product safety
7 January 2019
Europeans should not have to play a dangerous game of Russian roulette when they purchase products...
The emergence of new migration routes highlights the need for the EU to get closer to its Mediterranean partners
3 December 2018
2018 has seen increasing pressure on Western Mediterranean migration routes, writes Jeanne...
Different faiths can promote unity and coexistence
27 November 2018
Interfaith dialogue unlocks moderation, mutual respect and understanding
Post-Cotonou period is decisive for EU-Africa relations
21 November 2018
Talks on the future of the Cotonou Agreement are a unique chance to become genuine political...
EU and Africa should do more to defend common interests
20 November 2018
The partnership between the European Union and Africa must be based on the principles of...
US withdrawal from “rules-based global order” will boost EU’s influence, says diplomat
2 November 2018
Former American ambassador to the EU Anthony Gardner says that the United States “withdrawing” from...
Full steam ahead on mobility
31 October 2018
The third mobility package presents an unmissable window of opportunity for Europe, says Stefan...
EU urged to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia in wake of Khashoggi murder
24 October 2018
The European Union is under increasing pressure to suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia after the...
Erdogan calls Khashoggi pre-meditated murder “gruesome” but releases no evidence
23 October 2018
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s speech delivering the so-called “naked truth” about the murder of Jamal...
Swedish Greens deputy Linnéa Engström calls for EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia
22 October 2018
MEPs add to growing condemnation of Saudi regime over Jamal Khashoggi death
Pervasive stench of pessimism hangs over Brexit summit
17 October 2018
While both sides hope to break the stalemate keeping Brexit talks in limbo at this week’s key...
EU businesses urge resolution to Brexit stalemate
17 October 2018
Businesses in Europe are pushing for an end to the current Brexit deadlock as pressure mounts on...
EU braces for no-deal Brexit but hopes for the best as summit kicks off
17 October 2018
The prospect of a no-deal Brexit is looking increasingly more likely as the two sides gear up for a...
Endless Brexit hurdles should prompt talks rethink, say MEPs
15 October 2018
The current impasse blighting Brexit negotiations has left the UK stuck between a rock and a hard...
EU’s Protected Designation of Origin scheme should not be politicised
11 October 2018
Preserving food cultures is beneficial regardless of Brexit, argues Leonardo González Dellán.