Op-ed: A post-American world? 
05 Nov Foreign & Security Policy

Op-ed: A post-American world? 

Tuesday’s presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris comes as the US contends with mounting international challenges – and waning global influence.
by HJ Mai
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
04 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
31 Oct EU Institutions
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
30 Oct EU Institutions
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
Focus on ports and maritime can boost EU competitiveness
27 May
Focus on ports and maritime can boost EU competitiveness
Developing Europe's port facilities would help stimulate EU integration and economic development, argues Viorica Dăncilă.
David Cameron: Playing games in Europe?
27 May
David Cameron: Playing games in Europe?
Putting the theory into practice is currently proving a bit difficult for both Yanis Varoufakis and David Cameron, suggests IMD's John Walsh
Majority of EU species have unfavourable conservation status
27 May
Majority of EU species have unfavourable conservation status
Despite improvements Europe's biodiversity still faces multiple challenges, warns Hans Bruyninckx.
PM+: Unique identifiers on veterinary medicine labelling needed Partner Content
27 May
PM+: Unique identifiers on veterinary medicine labelling needed
Simpler rules for packaging means more veterinary medicines will reach Europe's smaller markets, says IFAH-Europe's Rick Clayton.
European security put at risk by fragmented defence market
27 May
European security put at risk by fragmented defence market
MEPs have called for the creation of a European defence market to curb unnecessary spending.
EU must act following Thai mass grave discovery
26 May
EU must act following Thai mass grave discovery
Jeroen Lenaers and Marc Tarabella are calling for urgent action to alleviate the suffering of the persecuted Rohingya Muslim people of Myanmar.
EU shines light on shady business deals
26 May
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.
EU shipping CO2 monitoring system brings 'momentum' for international agreement
26 May
EU shipping CO2 monitoring system brings 'momentum' for international agreement
José Inácio Faria outlines the key features of new EU rules for the monitoring of CO2 emissions in the shipping sector.
Movers and Shakers | May 2015
26 May
Movers and Shakers | May 2015

Keep track of movements in the European parliament with our movers and shakers column.
EU has duty to protect public health from tobacco
26 May
EU has duty to protect public health from tobacco
Implementing the WHO's framework convention on tobacco control is key to tackling the industry's repeated legal challenges, says Nessa Childers.
EU cannot give military responses to political problems
26 May
EU cannot give military responses to political problems
Sabine Lösing warns that the EU's approach to political issues is entrenching a military industrial complex.
PM+: Meaningful reforms needed in Montenegro Partner Content
26 May
PM+: Meaningful reforms needed in Montenegro
Montenegro needs to make meaningful reforms if it is to accomplish its goal of EU membership, argues Matthias Menke.
Parliament ready to work towards digital Europe
24 May
Parliament ready to work towards digital Europe
Michał Boni outlines the work parliament must undertake to ensure the swift and proper implementation of the digital single market.
VAT rules crippling online entrepreneurs
22 May
VAT rules crippling online entrepreneurs
Current online VAT rules are driving small businesses into the ground and must be updated urgently, writes Vicky Ford.
Indonesia palm oil industry defends environmental record
22 May
Indonesia palm oil industry defends environmental record
Environmental NGO accused of headline grabbing by palm oil industry.
Common security and defence policy failing to reach its potential
22 May
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.
Huawei's Rotating CEO Ken Hu: “Innovation Is a Marathon”
22 May
Huawei's Rotating CEO Ken Hu: “Innovation Is a Marathon”
Companies seeking to innovate successfully must commit to a long-term program of investment in research and development, says Huawei’s Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO Ken Hu.
Better cooperation key to effective asylum policy
22 May
Better cooperation key to effective asylum policy
Europe faces a huge challenge in terms of migration and asylum which requires a robust and clear strategy, writes Timothy Kirkhope.
German support key to Britain's success in delivering EU reform
22 May
German support key to Britain's success in delivering EU reform
David Cameron is in a strong position to achieve sweeping EU reform. He mustn't underplay his hand, argues Open Europe's Pawel Swidlicki.
Europe needs urgent response to antimicrobial resistance
21 May
Europe needs urgent response to antimicrobial resistance
Parliament has backed a report on safer healthcare in Europe, which is desperately needed as drug resistance is set to kill more than cancer by 2050, writes Piernicola Pedicini.
EU member states urged to honour development promises
21 May
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.
Gender-balanced appointment of EESC members a test for EU democracy
21 May
Gender-balanced appointment of EESC members a test for EU democracy
The appointment of new EESC members is a unique opportunity to promote gender parity in EU decision-making, write Joanna Maycock and Marc Tarabella.
Parliament prioritises human rights in conflict minerals crackdown
21 May
Parliament prioritises human rights in conflict minerals crackdown
MEPs have approved mandatory reporting on all levels of the supply chain in the production of minerals, going against the EPP's proposal.
EU institutions lock horns in push for maternity leave
21 May
EU institutions lock horns in push for maternity leave
MEPs have voted through a resolution calling on the European commission not to withdraw a draft directive on maternity leave, instead urging member states to enter into negotiations.