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
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
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
Jean Lambert: Bigger groups should not take smaller groupings for granted in vote for EU Parliament chief
10 Jan
Jean Lambert: Bigger groups should not take smaller groupings for granted in vote for EU Parliament chief
British Greens deputy Jean Lambert has set out her stall to become Parliament's next President, saying she was "unimpressed" by the other declared candidates.
EU Council presidency: Malta will take a realistic approach
10 Jan
EU Council presidency: Malta will take a realistic approach
Despite its small size, Malta could have a positive impact on crucial EU dossiers, says Alfred Sant.
EU Parliament presidency: Weber blasts Pittella
10 Jan
EU Parliament presidency: Weber blasts Pittella
Parliament's EPP group leader, Manfred Weber, has condemned his Socialist counterpart Gianni Pittella over his decision to scrap the long-standing agreement to share Parliament's presidency.
ALDE-5 Star Movement deal collapses
10 Jan
ALDE-5 Star Movement deal collapses
Parliament's ALDE group has rejected 5 Star Movement's request to join forces.
Gender inequality is most evident in mental health
10 Jan
Gender inequality is most evident in mental health
The inequalities between men and women are most visible when it comes to mental health, writes Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea.
Jerzy Buzek: 2017 should be Europe’s year of Energy Union implementation
10 Jan
Jerzy Buzek: 2017 should be Europe’s year of Energy Union implementation
EU has an opportunity to ‘springboard’ the integration of energy policy across several areas, says European Parliament’s energy committee chief
EU winter package proposals a step in the right direction, says Eurogas chief Partner Content
10 Jan
EU winter package proposals a step in the right direction, says Eurogas chief
Quick and efficient climate change gains are only achievable with gas, argues Beate Raabe.
Movers and Shakers | 9 January 2017
09 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 9 January 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 9 January 2017
EU Parliament presidency hopefuls to face questioning from MEPs
09 Jan
EU Parliament presidency hopefuls to face questioning from MEPs
Five of the six MEPs vying to become the President of Parliament for the second half of its legislature will be quizzed by their colleagues this week ahead of the vote on 17 January.
Oettinger to face tense questioning from MEPs
09 Jan
Oettinger to face tense questioning from MEPs
Three parliamentary committees are set to quiz controversial European Commissioner Günther Oettinger on his new portfolio, which would see him take charge of budget and human resources.
Will 5 Star Movement to join the EU Parliament's ALDE group?
09 Jan
Will 5 Star Movement to join the EU Parliament's ALDE group?
Eurosceptic party could join pro-European liberal family, in a move that has angered and surprised many.
Guy Verhofstadt launches bid to become EU Parliament President
06 Jan
Guy Verhofstadt launches bid to become EU Parliament President
Rumours around Parliament that ALDE and S&D could reach deal to make way for a Liberal presidency.
Brexit: UK’s negotiating plans ‘more muddle than strategy’, says Andrew Duff
06 Jan
Brexit: UK’s negotiating plans ‘more muddle than strategy’, says Andrew Duff
Row over resignation of EU ambassador down to British Prime Minister’s ‘failure to listen’.
Juncker faces calls to resign following claims he secretly blocked EU tax rules
06 Jan
Juncker faces calls to resign following claims he secretly blocked EU tax rules
Leaked documents reveal EU Commission chief secretly blocked EU efforts to tackle tax avoidance by multinational companies during his time as Luxembourg's Prime Minister.
Brexit: Could the UK leaving the customs union create jobs?
06 Jan
Brexit: Could the UK leaving the customs union create jobs?
Reports that the UK exiting could the EU's customs union could create 400,000 jobs have been dismissed. 
Transparency campaigners voice concern over Oettinger appointment
05 Jan
Transparency campaigners voice concern over Oettinger appointment
German commissioner unsuitable and unfit to supervise EU budget and human resources portfolio say campaigners.
Europe’s national leaders lack courage of previous political generation, says outgoing EU Parliament chief
05 Jan
Europe’s national leaders lack courage of previous political generation, says outgoing EU Parliament chief
Shift in attitudes threatening to undermine the EU’s stability, warns Martin Schulz.
Brexit: British PM Theresa May moves quickly to fill EU ambassador role
05 Jan
Brexit: British PM Theresa May moves quickly to fill EU ambassador role
Brussels veteran Sir Tim Barrow to take up key post in wake of resignation of Sir Ivan Rogers
Brexit: Farmers to face high tariffs once UK leaves EU?
05 Jan
Brexit: Farmers to face high tariffs once UK leaves EU?
UK Parliament committee warns "countryside, farming and wildlife at risk" after Britain leaves EU.
Brexit: UK's EU ambassador Ivan Rogers resigns
04 Jan
Brexit: UK's EU ambassador Ivan Rogers resigns
British eurosceptic policymakers call for replacement to be a 'committed Brexiteer'.
Malta ready to set Europe’s pace
29 Dec
Malta ready to set Europe’s pace
Malta’s EU Council presidency comes at a daunting time for Europe, but Miriam Dalli is confident the country will be up to the task.
Malta EU presidency ready to take on challenges of world’s oceans Partner Content
29 Dec
Malta EU presidency ready to take on challenges of world’s oceans
2017 is set to be Malta’s year for the oceans, explains Pierre Bahurel.
Sustainable Development can only succeed if we work together, says Huawei’s Tony Graziano Partner Content
27 Dec
Sustainable Development can only succeed if we work together, says Huawei’s Tony Graziano
Paris agreement and the UN’s sustainable development goals are a testimony to the difference we can make when we join forces across geographical, sectoral and policy dividing lines argues Huawei Communications chief.
Clean, renewable energy is a no brainer
23 Dec
Clean, renewable energy is a no brainer
Renewable energy is becoming the cheaper option, says Morten Helveg Petersen.