Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Scotland looking at 'range of options' as Edinburgh eyes EU membership
11 Jul
Scotland looking at 'range of options' as Edinburgh eyes EU membership
Newly created constitutional expert group set to work through the summer, says Scottish Nationalist MEP Alyn Smith.
Fourth Railway Package: more competition requires more social protection, says transport workers union Partner Content
11 Jul
Fourth Railway Package: more competition requires more social protection, says transport workers union
The European Parliament should reject the Fourth Railway Package's flawed and confusing trialogue compromise, argues Sabine Trier
Firearms proposals will penalise law-abiding citizens
11 Jul
Firearms proposals will penalise law-abiding citizens
The Commission's proposals for new firearms regulations risk penalising law-abiding citizens, when it is criminals we should be going after, writes Robert Iswaszkiewicz.
EU Parliament should reject firearms directive Partner Content
11 Jul
EU Parliament should reject firearms directive
The ill-conceived firearms directive proposals deserve Parliament's outright rejection, argues Stephen A. Petroni.
Firearms directive: Commission proposals very poorly drafted
11 Jul
Firearms directive: Commission proposals very poorly drafted
It is right that we close the current loopholes in EU firearms legislation, but the Commission's proposal has been very poorly drafted, writes Vicky Ford.
EU nature directives must be properly implemented
11 Jul
EU nature directives must be properly implemented
The nature directives have been hugely beneficial, implementation is the issue and the Commission must act, says Lynn Boylan.
Movers and Shakers | 11 July 2016
11 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 11 July 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 11 July 2016
Commission must respond to breaches in EU nature legislation
11 Jul
Commission must respond to breaches in EU nature legislation
EU nature laws are useless if they are not properly implemented and the Commission does not punish those who breach them, writes Margrete Auken.
Mogherini presents her Global Strategy to the European Parliament
11 Jul
Mogherini presents her Global Strategy to the European Parliament
EU High Representative Federica Mogherini held a first exchange of views with MEPs on the recently published EU Global Strategy. The need for proper implementation was stressed during the debate.
Issue 438 | 11 July 2016
08 Jul
Issue 438 | 11 July 2016
Slovak EU Council Presidency interview with Ivan Korčok, Copyright Reform, Firearms Directive, 5G Technology, EU Biodiversity Strategy, 5 Questions with entrepreneur and rights activist Madi Sharma and more…
Circular economy about more than increasing recycling rates
08 Jul
Circular economy about more than increasing recycling rates
The circular economy is a huge economic opportunity, but Europe's transition will require more than just increasing recycling rates, says Mark Demesmaeker.
Europe's 'super-aged' are a demographic timebomb
08 Jul
Europe's 'super-aged' are a demographic timebomb
People may be living longer, but not always healthier. Tackling chronic disease could help change this, writes Karin Kadenbach.
ICT is a driver of development Partner Content
08 Jul
ICT is a driver of development
ICT is a driver of development and a prerequisite for future competitiveness, says Guo Ping.
5G: Changing the game and changing Europe
08 Jul
5G: Changing the game and changing Europe
5G technology could help the EU change its game and become a global leader in the digital sphere, says Eva Kaili.
UK rocked by damning report on former Prime Minister Tony Blair's decision to invade Iraq
07 Jul
UK rocked by damning report on former Prime Minister Tony Blair's decision to invade Iraq
Seven-year investigation exposes flawed intelligence and inadequate post-conflict planning by British government in lead-up to US-led action.
EU can stay a world leader in tourism by promoting less popular destinations
07 Jul
EU can stay a world leader in tourism by promoting less popular destinations
The key to helping Europe stay a world leader in tourism could be to promote less popular destinations, says Kosma Złotowski.
UK again warned by EU leaders: 'No access to internal market without freedom of movement'
06 Jul
UK again warned by EU leaders: 'No access to internal market without freedom of movement'
EU's Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker reiterate there will be no talks on British deal until London triggers article 50.
Environmental protection could help safeguard EU tourism sector
06 Jul
Environmental protection could help safeguard EU tourism sector
Environmental preservation and the promotion of sustainable practices could help safeguard Europe's tourism sector, writes Cláudia Monteiro De Aguiar.
Brexit referendum: Things are far from settled
05 Jul
Brexit referendum: Things are far from settled
The referendum on Britain's EU membership is behind us, but its consequences are far from settled, writes Richard Corbett.
EU cannot stay silent on rampant honour killings in Pakistan
05 Jul
EU cannot stay silent on rampant honour killings in Pakistan
If Pakistan wants to continue enjoying the benefits of its trade partnership with the EU, it must abide by its international commitments to protect women against violence, says Maria Arena.
Europe's unique heritage makes it a key tourism destination
05 Jul
Europe's unique heritage makes it a key tourism destination
As tourism evolves and travellers seek out experiences rather than mere destinations, EU regions could work together to attract more visitors, says Isabella De Monte.
Nigel Farage quits as Ukip leader
04 Jul
Nigel Farage quits as Ukip leader
Ukip figurehead says he has achieved his "political ambition" of getting the UK out of the EU.
Tourism is an economic engine that deserves more attention
04 Jul
Tourism is an economic engine that deserves more attention
Tourism has huge potential for the EU economy, therefore it makes no sense for the Commission to ignore it as a political priority, says István Ujhelyi.
Brexit referendum: Voting analysis
04 Jul
Brexit referendum: Voting analysis
According to poll, most voters, including the majority of those who voted Leave expected a victory for Remain.