EU expansion: How close are the nine candidate states to membership? 
03 Jul EU Institutions

EU expansion: How close are the nine candidate states to membership? 

More than a decade since the European Union last welcomed a new member, the bloc is stepping up accession efforts in the shadow of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
by Sarah Schug
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
27 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
Climate ambition falls off the Council’s agenda
02 Jul EU Institutions
Climate ambition falls off the Council’s agenda
Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo
01 Jul Economics
Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo
Giving the 'green light' to GMO vested interests is 'anti-European'
26 Feb
Giving the 'green light' to GMO vested interests is 'anti-European'
Devolving the authorisation of genetically modified organisms to EU member states is 'a false solution', argues Bart Staes.
Parliament must act urgently against Islamophobia and anti-Semitism
25 Feb
Parliament must act urgently against Islamophobia and anti-Semitism
As recent events have led to a rise in Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in Europe, new measures are required to address both of these forms of racism, writes Claire Fernandez.
ETS 'back on track' thanks to market stability reserve
25 Feb
ETS 'back on track' thanks to market stability reserve
MEPs have agreed to set up a market stability reserve to bolster the EU's emissions trading system.
Rare Cancers Europe Press Release: Rare Disease Day 2015
25 Feb
Rare Cancers Europe Press Release: Rare Disease Day 2015
Rare Disease Day 2015 seeks to raise awareness of the challenges faced by patients and their families.
New EU GMO rules are 'mere window dressing'
25 Feb
New EU GMO rules are 'mere window dressing'
The new text enabling member states to ban the cultivation of GMOs on their territory allows for far too many legal loopholes, argues Lynn Boylan.
MEPs cautiously welcome biofuels reform
25 Feb
MEPs cautiously welcome biofuels reform
The European parliament has approved plans to cap production of environmentally harmful first generation biofuels.
PM+: Bioethanol vital in fight to decarbonise EU transport Partner Content
25 Feb
PM+: Bioethanol vital in fight to decarbonise EU transport
Bioethanol can help fuel a more sustainable European economy but needs dedicated support, argues Robert Wright.
PM+: Kidney disease must be included in EU action on chronic conditions Partner Content
25 Feb
PM+: Kidney disease must be included in EU action on chronic conditions
ADPKD treatment could set the standard for tackling complex genetic conditions, argue Tess Harris and Dr Richard Sandford.
Spain cannot continue to ignore Catalan independence
24 Feb
Spain cannot continue to ignore Catalan independence
The Madrid government's refusal to negotiate is boosting the Catalonian independence vote, says Ramon Tremosa i Balcells.
Parliament is 'critical player' in new EU port services regulation
24 Feb
Parliament is 'critical player' in new EU port services regulation
Knut Fleckenstein explains why Europe's ports can impact on the competitiveness of the EU maritime sector as a whole.
Competitiveness of EU shipping industry is on the rise
24 Feb
Competitiveness of EU shipping industry is on the rise
European transport commissioner Violeta Bulc outlines team Juncker’s plans for making the EU shipping sector more competitive, while also ensuring its sustainability.
EU food safety cannot be 'at the mercy of big business'
24 Feb
EU food safety cannot be 'at the mercy of big business'
Country of origin labelling would boost consumers' confidence at minimal cost, argues Marc Tarabella.
European parliament 'delivered the right message' on GMOs
24 Feb
European parliament 'delivered the right message' on GMOs
Frédérique Ries believes 'it is the public interest which has won the day' with the EU’s new GMO directive.
EU trade policy brings 'new found influence' in Pakistan
23 Feb
EU trade policy brings 'new found influence' in Pakistan
Trade incentives can have a positive effect on conditions among the EU's trade partners, argues Richard Howitt.
EU has tools to help women in danger across the world
23 Feb
EU has tools to help women in danger across the world
Maria Arena is urging the EU to pursue the protection of women in major areas of conflict by connecting with local civil society organisations.
EU shipbuilding activity 'must resume'
23 Feb
EU shipbuilding activity 'must resume'
João Ferreira lays out the conditions for providing renewed stimulus to the once great European shipbuilding industry.
EU foreign affairs chief 'lacks insight' into Ukrainian crisis, says MEP
23 Feb
EU foreign affairs chief 'lacks insight' into Ukrainian crisis, says MEP
The European Union's response to Russian aggression shows it has "no strategy at all", according to Belgian MEP Mark Demesmaeker.
Issue 406 | 23 February 2015
23 Feb
Issue 406 | 23 February 2015
Biofuels, GMOs, EU shipping week and more...
GMO opt-out is 'a step forward'
23 Feb
GMO opt-out is 'a step forward'
Elisabeth Köstinger explains why allowing member states to ban the cultivation of GMOs is a positive development, but one that may weaken the single market.
Commission guide: Jourová wants an EU where 'all citizens can live in dignity'
23 Feb
Commission guide: Jourová wants an EU where 'all citizens can live in dignity'
Věra Jourová tells the Parliament Magazine about her plans to give a voice to the interests of Europe's citizens.
Dods EU Monitoring: Energy union will need 'European approach'
23 Feb
Dods EU Monitoring: Energy union will need 'European approach'
Energy Union set to be a key political priority of Team Juncker, reports Sofia Kalogeraki
EU and US split over response to Russia-Ukraine crisis
20 Feb
EU and US split over response to Russia-Ukraine crisis
MEP Anna Elżbieta Fotyga says 'lack of determination' over Ukraine is facilitating Russian aggression.
Socialists confident ENVI committee can achieve 'ambitious' biofuels vote
20 Feb
Socialists confident ENVI committee can achieve 'ambitious' biofuels vote
A positive outcome on making biofuel production fairer, sustainable and more innovative is within reach of EU policymakers, writes Enrico Gasbarra.
EU biofuels policy contributes to climate change
20 Feb
EU biofuels policy contributes to climate change
The best way of reducing transport emissions is by reducing fuel demand in cars, not increasing biofuel use, argues Robbie Blake.