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
Parliament welcomes 'LuxLeaks' enquiry report
05 Dec
Parliament welcomes 'LuxLeaks' enquiry report
Parliament's economic and monetary affairs committee is to draft two reports on tax evasion.
Fifa must lead by example in fight against corruption
05 Dec
Fifa must lead by example in fight against corruption
Match fixing is an issue that needs to be dealt with from the top down, argues Emma McClarkin.
Ukrainian crisis a 'conflict between two states'
05 Dec
Ukrainian crisis a 'conflict between two states'
Ukrainian leaders have drawn the EU's attention to human rights abuses occurring in Crimea.
EU 'not waiting to act' on climate deal
05 Dec
EU 'not waiting to act' on climate deal
The EU is doing its part to fight climate change and to assist countries most in need, writes Jos Delbeke.
€300bn European investment plan will be hampered by ESA
05 Dec
€300bn European investment plan will be hampered by ESA

EU must relax accounting standards in order to liberate economic recovery, argues Hugues Bayet.
S&D group wants to regain young people's trust
05 Dec
S&D group wants to regain young people's trust
Parliament's S&D group has brought together its youngest MEPs in an effort to better communicate with Europe's youth, says Victor Negrescu.
Lima a 'serious opportunity to find a global solution to a global problem'
04 Dec
Lima a 'serious opportunity to find a global solution to a global problem'
US-China emissions agreement is timely for COP20 and represents a shift in the global climate change debate, argues Ian Duncan.
Blasphemy laws 'poison' to Pakistani society
04 Dec
Blasphemy laws 'poison' to Pakistani society
Pakistan must show compassion to all victims of blasphemy laws, says Dita Charanzová.
O'Reilly to take EU ombudsman's office to 'the next level'
04 Dec
O'Reilly to take EU ombudsman's office to 'the next level'
In a hearing on the appointment of the European ombudsman, the incumbent Emily O'Reilly outlined her strategy and objectives to parliament's committee on petitions (PETI).
Veterinary diclofenac threatening EU bird of prey population
04 Dec
Veterinary diclofenac threatening EU bird of prey population
European vulture and eagle populations are being decimated needlessly as a result of the continued use of a harmful pain relief drug for livestock, argue Catherine Bearder and Steve Zack.
What future for EU urban policy?
04 Dec
What future for EU urban policy?
MEPs discuss the future role of EU urban policy. 
No EU democracy without gender equality
03 Dec
No EU democracy without gender equality
When it comes to gender equality, so far the EU has been all talk and no action, writes Madi Sharma.
Member state cooperation crucial to combating corruption in sport
03 Dec
Member state cooperation crucial to combating corruption in sport
The EU recognises the dangers that match fixing presents to the integrity of sport, writes Seán Kelly.
MEPs warmly receive pro-EU Moldovan election results
03 Dec
MEPs warmly receive pro-EU Moldovan election results
The EU has been encouraged by Moldovan reforms and is keen to work with the new government.
MEPs told challenges remain for economic turnaround
03 Dec
MEPs told challenges remain for economic turnaround
Parliament's employment and social affairs (EMPL) and economic and monetary affairs (ECON) committees have held a joint economic dialogue and exchange of views on the 2015 annual growth survey.
Bulc tells MEPs that transport can benefit from Juncker investment plan
03 Dec
Bulc tells MEPs that transport can benefit from Juncker investment plan
Commissioner Bulc discusses transport policy priorities at Parliament's Transport Committee
 
What impacts of TTIP on EU social and labour standards?
03 Dec
What impacts of TTIP on EU social and labour standards?
MEPs quizz EU chief negotiator and stakeholder experts on potential social and employment aspects of the TTIP. 
Human trafficking generating '€150bn a year' in profits
02 Dec
Human trafficking generating '€150bn a year' in profits
MEPs have been presented with a mid-term report on the EU's strategy to combat human trafficking.
MEPs updated on MH17 crash investigation
02 Dec
MEPs updated on MH17 crash investigation
EU ambassador says Dutch government 'refrains from any speculation' on causes of tragedy.
EU calls for ambitious action at UN climate conference
02 Dec
EU calls for ambitious action at UN climate conference
MEPs have urged the EU COP 20 delegation to be decisive in climate change talks.
WW1 anniversary is strong reminder of Indian-European defence ties
02 Dec
WW1 anniversary is strong reminder of Indian-European defence ties
As Europe marked the 100th anniversary of the start of world war one (WW1), India's ambassador to the EU and Benelux countries Manjeev Singh Puri has highlighted the historic role of Indian soldiers.
EU transport safety remains an ongoing challenge
02 Dec
EU transport safety remains an ongoing challenge
Georges Bach says a 'zero fatalities' vision is driving Europe to further improve safety standards in the transport sector.
Criminal activity undermining European sport
02 Dec
Criminal activity undermining European sport

EU needs to do more to maintain the integrity of sporting activity, argues Petra Kammerevert.
Combating climate change is a 'moral duty'
02 Dec
Combating climate change is a 'moral duty'
The international community must show 'unwavering solidarity' to help prevent the humanitarian disasters associated with climate change, argues Louis Michel.