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
MEPs call on Juncker to withhold Barroso's pension following Goldman Sachs appointment
28 Jul
MEPs call on Juncker to withhold Barroso's pension following Goldman Sachs appointment
The European Commission has been urged to withhold the EU pension of its former President José Manuel Barroso.
Digital single market: No extra tax burden for SMEs, insists Commission
28 Jul
Digital single market: No extra tax burden for SMEs, insists Commission
Commission Vice President Andrus Ansip insists that EU plans to create a digital single market will not impose additional tax burdens on small businesses.
Former MEP brands failed criminal prosecution a 'vanity case'
28 Jul
Former MEP brands failed criminal prosecution a 'vanity case'
Former UK Independence Party MEP Nikki Sinclaire says that a failed criminal prosecution against her cost €1.78m - over an expenses claim of just €3800.
UK MEPs determined to fend off 'vindictive' attempts to oust them from influential EU Parliament posts
27 Jul
UK MEPs determined to fend off 'vindictive' attempts to oust them from influential EU Parliament posts
British MEPs are reportedly determined to head off any "vindictive" attempts to oust them from influential positions on parliamentary committees.
EU's Middle East priority should be stability, says veteran Israeli journalist
27 Jul
EU's Middle East priority should be stability, says veteran Israeli journalist
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin's recent series of meetings with EU leaders could lay the groundwork for a future EU-Israel summit, according to veteran journalist Ron Ben-Yishai.
Michel Barnier appointed EU chief negotiator on Brexit
27 Jul
Michel Barnier appointed EU chief negotiator on Brexit
Former European Commissioner to lead article 50 negotiations.
Senior MEP says new gun control rules will help 'close loopholes' being exploited by terrorists
25 Jul
Senior MEP says new gun control rules will help "close loopholes" being exploited by terrorists
Vicky Ford says Charlie Hebdo attacks highlighted potential dangers of blank firing or 'acoustic' weapons being reactivated.
Call for EU to act on reports of forced organ harvesting in China
25 Jul
Call for EU to act on reports of forced organ harvesting in China
Killing of vast numbers of prisoners of conscience for their organs is a 'crime against humanity', argue senior MEPs.
Movers and Shakers | 25 July 2016
25 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 25 July 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 25 July 2016
Will Brexit allow the UK to unshackle Itself from cumbersome EU Data Protection Rules?
22 Jul
Will Brexit allow the UK to unshackle Itself from cumbersome EU Data Protection Rules?
UK should seize opportunity to define a uniquely British solution to data protection, argues Daniel Castro.
Turkish President Erdoğan accused of 'large scale attack on academic freedom'
22 Jul
Turkish President Erdoğan accused of 'large scale attack on academic freedom'
Speed and scale of response suggests a purge rather than a process, warns student group
New EU low-carbon economy proposals criticised for lacking ambition
22 Jul
New EU low-carbon economy proposals criticised for lacking ambition
'Words won’t fool melting glaciers', warn environmental campaigners.
EU sidesteps China Market Economy decision: Plans introduction of new trade defence rules
21 Jul
EU sidesteps China Market Economy decision: Plans introduction of new trade defence rules
MEPs warn that European Parliament will reject any new trade measures regarded  as weakening European competitiveness.
May to test mood on Brexit talks during meetings with Merkel and Hollande
20 Jul
May to test mood on Brexit talks during meetings with Merkel and Hollande
New British Prime Minister gives up country's six month EU council presidency ahead of Berlin and Paris visits.
US committed to swift conclusion of Transatlantic trade deal, says senior trade negotiator
19 Jul
US committed to swift conclusion of Transatlantic trade deal, says senior trade negotiator
But EU's chief negotiator warns against sacrificing substance of TTIP merely to meet US imposed deadline.
EU raises concerns over possible re-introduction of the death penalty in Turkey
19 Jul
EU raises concerns over possible re-introduction of the death penalty in Turkey
Visa liberalisation for Turkish citizens into EU’s border-free Schengen area likely to be put on hold.
EU fuelling the mass killing of elephants, warns anti-ivory trade group Partner Content
18 Jul
EU fuelling the mass killing of elephants, warns anti-ivory trade group
If Europe is serious about saving elephants, then it must end its own trade in ivory, argues Vera Weber.
Timing of UK's departure from EU continues to dominate Brexit discussions
18 Jul
Timing of UK's departure from EU continues to dominate Brexit discussions
Boris Johnson tells EU foreign ministers UK will not abandon ‘Leading Role’ In Europe.
EU voices fears for the future of Turkey following attempted military coup
18 Jul
EU voices fears for the future of Turkey following attempted military coup
Veteran foreign affairs MEP Richard Howitt warns of potential 'bloody crackdown' against opponents of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

 

UK to hold Parliamentary debate on second EU referendum
18 Jul
UK to hold Parliamentary debate on second EU referendum
Despite petition signed by 4.1 million people, 'Brexit means Brexit', says EU constitutional expert Andrew Duff.
Movers and Shakers | 18 July 2016
18 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 18 July 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 18 July 2016
Scottish expert group begins task of 'securing Scotland's relationship with EU'
15 Jul
Scottish expert group begins task of 'securing Scotland's relationship with EU'
Inaugural meeting comes as new poll reveals strong support for Scotland staying in the EU.
EU-wide condemnation of Bastille Day terrorist attacks in Nice
15 Jul
EU-wide condemnation of Bastille Day terrorist attacks in Nice
Belgium to put extra security measures in place ahead of 21 July national day celebrations.
Calais migrant numbers swollen by Brexit result says Ana Gomes
15 Jul
Calais migrant numbers swollen by Brexit result says Ana Gomes
Smugglers feeding refugees 'false illusion' that Brexit means they will more easily gain entry to the UK, says veteran MEP.