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

Georgia's public is pro-EU, but Russia is right next door. That puts the country's ruling party in a bind.
by Federico Baccini
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?
The EU scrambles to secure critical minerals for its green transition
28 Oct Energy & Environment
The EU scrambles to secure critical minerals for its green transition
Juncker faces further 'LuxLeaks' probing
16 Jan
Juncker faces further 'LuxLeaks' probing
EU parliament set to dig deeper into tax evasion with enquiry committee.
The Parliament Magazine's week that was
16 Jan
The Parliament Magazine's week that was
PMHQ's take on what really mattered this week in Brussels and beyond.
PM+: Pressing need for 'system change' in antibiotic use Partner Content
16 Jan
PM+: Pressing need for 'system change' in antibiotic use
Pharmacy 'stewardship' key to tackling antimicrobial resistance, argues EAHP's Roberto Frontini.
EU governments accused of 'Bermuda Triangle' approach to law-making
15 Jan
EU governments accused of 'Bermuda Triangle' approach to law-making
Incoming Latvian EU presidency urged to end national 'blockages' of key legislative proposals.
Boko Haram: 'A global threat requiring a global reaction'
15 Jan
Boko Haram: 'A global threat requiring a global reaction'
MEPs have condemned the destruction of the Nigerian town of Baga by radical Islamist group Boko Haram.
Parliament splinters over commission work programme
15 Jan
Parliament splinters over commission work programme
MEPs fail to reach agreement on joint resolution on commission work programme.
Women on Boards: MEPs frustrated at lack of progress
14 Jan
Women on Boards: MEPs frustrated at lack of progress
EU legislation on a quota for women on company boards was the subject of a heated discussion between MEPs and European council and commission representatives in Strasbourg.
Parliament round-up: MEPs divided over commission's ISDS report
14 Jan
Parliament round-up: MEPs divided over commission's ISDS report
The EU's public consultation on TTIP has revealed almost unanimous public opposition to the trade deal.
MEPs in spat over commission work programme resolution
14 Jan
MEPs in spat over commission work programme resolution
Parliamentary group negotiations on a joint resolution on the commission's work programme have fallen through.
EU commission eases up on budget rules for member states
14 Jan
EU commission eases up on budget rules for member states
MEPs not entirely convinced by commission's latest communication on the stability and growth pact (SGP).
EU 'moving in the right direction' following Italian presidency
14 Jan
EU 'moving in the right direction' following Italian presidency
The economy, the upcoming Greek elections and Mediterranean rescue operations were under the spotlight in a review of Italy's presidency.
MEPs call to address increasing migratory pressures in the Mediterranean
14 Jan
MEPs call to address increasing migratory pressures in the Mediterranean
During a plenary debate yesterday, MEPs unanimously called on the European Commission and on the Member States to address the increasing migratory pressures in the Mediterranean, even though many of them fundamentally disagreed about the next steps to be taken. 
OECD highlights need for flexible eurozone governance
13 Jan
OECD highlights need for flexible eurozone governance
The deputy chair of the OECD has affirmed the need for flexibility in eurozone governance rules at an exchange of views with MEPs in Strasbourg.
Parliament grants member states more rights against GMOs
13 Jan
Parliament grants member states more rights against GMOs
Largest parliamentary groups pleased with result but Greens and GMO lobbies critical.
MEPs at odds on EU-wide PNR
13 Jan
MEPs at odds on EU-wide PNR
The Charlie Hebdo attacks have reignited the ongoing debate on an EU-wide passenger name record (PNR) system.
Spanish reaction to Catalan referendum 'deeply disappointing'
12 Jan
Spanish reaction to Catalan referendum 'deeply disappointing'
On 9 November, 2.4 million people turned out to vote on Catalonia's future, yet the Spanish government refuses to listen, writes Josep-Maria Terricabras.
Parliament round-up: MEPs give mixed response to release of TTIP documents
12 Jan
Parliament round-up: MEPs give mixed response to release of TTIP documents
MEPs have argued that transparency is still lacking in EU-US trade deal negotiations following the publication of negotiating texts.
MEPS say 2015 a year 'vital for development policy'
09 Jan
MEPS say 2015 a year 'vital for development policy'
Representatives from the European commission and parliament have gathered in Riga to launch the European year for development.
€315bn investment plan 'focal point' of Latvian EU council presidency
09 Jan
€315bn investment plan 'focal point' of Latvian EU council presidency
EU commission president Jean-Claude Juncker and Latvian prime minister Laimdota Straujuma have met in Riga to kick off Latvia's EU council presidency.
MEP Awards: A word from past winners Partner Content
09 Jan
MEP Awards: A word from past winners

The 2014 MEP Awards winners send a message to the potential shortlistees of 2015.
Europe-wide cancer group calls for action on hormone disruptors
09 Jan
Europe-wide cancer group calls for action on hormone disruptors
Christel Schaldemose is calling on the EU to take urgent action in the fight against cancer by identifying and eliminating endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
No EU data protection deal 'before end of year'
08 Jan
No EU data protection deal 'before end of year'
Rapporteur on the EU data protection regulation says parliament and council are 'heading in two different directions'.
MEPs condemn attack against Charlie Hebdo
08 Jan
MEPs condemn attack against Charlie Hebdo
European parliament president Martin Schulz has described the attack as a 'heinous act'.
MEPs give mixed reaction to Palestinian recognition of ICC
08 Jan
MEPs give mixed reaction to Palestinian recognition of ICC
The United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon has announced that Palestine will join the international criminal court (ICC) from 1 April.