Column / Crude World
Chinese road to riches or road to ruin?
Behind all the money coming to Europe from China's 'New Silk Road' lurks a potentially explosive cocktail.
Column / Brexit Briefing
The return of the chlorinated chicken
Britain has only just started on the path towards a post-Brexit trade deal with the US, but you can already see the same all-too-familiar disagreements.
Stop blaming Trump for Poland’s democratic crisis
If you were to judge events purely on the US media's headlines, you would be forgiven for wondering if the Polish government had anything to do with its recent controversial judicial reforms.
News in Brief
- Macedonia sacks top prosecutor over wiretap scandal
- ECB concerned stronger euro could derail economic recovery
- Mixed Irish reactions to post-Brexit border proposal
- European Union returns to 2 percent growth
- Russian power most feared in Europe
- Ireland continues to refuse €13 billion in back taxes from Apple
- UK unemployment lowest since 1975
- Europe facing 'explosive cocktail' in its backyard, report warns
EU’s role in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and possibility of peace
In the face of rising military rhetoric, the resumption of talks to settle the conflict is more than necessary.
Europe needs a policy for peace in Nagorno-Karabakh
There is a war brewing in Europe's backyard, yet the EU is staying out of the picture.
Mr. Johnson goes to Tokyo
In the shadow of Brexit and the EU-Japan trade agreement, the British foreign secretary chose Japan as his first destination during a recently concluded visit to Asia.
EU needs lasting solution to refugee crisis
If we continue with the failed approach of the last two years then this could become a systemic crisis that threatens the EU itself, writes Gianni Pittella.
Spain turns its back on migrant children's rights
Authorities in the country are not recognising young migrants as children, leading to cases of neglect.
Young Poles can halt Kaczynski’s illiberal march
Debates are ongoing on whether president Duda vetoing two out of three bills on judicial reform should be seen as the opposition's success. But the protests brought about another, much less disputed success.
Setting course for strong and focused EU
From strengthening the internal market to completing the energy union, the prime ministers of Denmark, the Netherlands and Finland set out their vision for the EU.
Column / Brexit Briefing
Corbyn re-opens Labour's single market wound
The Labour leader has put his Brexit cards on the table again but it stands to divide the party, which still has a strong pro-EU following.
EU court could dismiss national borders in cyberspace
With two landmark court cases approaching, the European Court of Justice's decisions could have far-reaching effects on citizens' cyber rights.
Column / Brexit Briefing
UK presses the Brexit pause button
Originally, a transitional deal to soften the UK's exit from the EU was seen as a no-go on the British side, but now it is seeming more and more likely.
Stronger EU-Egypt ties must not disregard human rights
The EU’s apparent willingness to water down its stance on human rights in Egypt could seriously compromise its credibility and have far-reaching consequences for its relations with other countries in the region.
Winter is here for Spitzenkandidat, but he'll survive
Candidates from all political families should be presenting their vision on where the Union should be headed. European socialists want to keep the Spitzenkandidat procedure for future elections.
Central Europe should be wary of Brexit stopping
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair has argued for the EU to limit free movement to stop Brexit. But at what cost?
Greece needs a new plan
Two years into its third bailout, Greece needs to combine the necessary fiscal targets with a new vision. This can be done in the context of the ongoing industrial revolution.
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Latest News
- UK’s childhood obesity strategy, a blueprint for EU countries?
- Death toll rising from Barcelona attack
- Austrian soldiers to stop migrants from Italy
- Chinese road to riches or road to ruin?
- UK seeks 'unprecedented' Irish border deal
- Merkel: No EU sanctions on migrant quota rebels
- UK keen to keep old EU customs deal
- Italy backs Libya as NGOs chased out of Mediterranean
Ceta and pesticides: A citizens' rights issue
The trade agreement with Canada will begin to apply on 21 September. But there is still a potential conflict on the right to data protection vs. the right to access information.
Turkish coup was blessing for Erdogan
Erdogan famously called the coup, which took place one year ago on 15 July, "a gift from God".
Column / Brexit Briefing
Repeal Bill enters land of unknown
Lawyers will love the bill that organises the EU exit, but leaders of Scotland and Wales see it as a "naked power grab" from their devolved administrations.
Overcoming the plot against Turkish democracy
One year after an attempted coup, what Turkey needs is not biased and groundless criticism but more cooperation, dialogue and understanding, writes its Europe minister Omer Celik.
Time to beef up EU trade rules
A long-standing conflict between the US and EU on growth hormones for cattle is back, and could put European standards at risk.
EU’s attitude to plant-based products needs to change
Increasingly popular non-meat products are good for the environment, health, and animal welfare. But the EU still remains strangely negative about the prospect.
Column / Brussels Bytes
EU could drive global innovation in Earth observation data
The Copernicus project is a great achievement, but the EU needs to act swiftly to become a world leader in Earth observation data.
Trump loses badly in debut with Putin
Vladimir Putin gained from his performance at the G20 summit in Hamburg. But the same can't be said about the US president.
Who to blame when you can't blame Brussels?
Lawyers at the European Parliament and the Council of the EU are finding ways to work around renewed transparency initiatives. The lack of leadership and political will makes the task for greater transparency even more difficult.
EU cyber diplomacy requires more commitment
The EU is right that diplomacy is key in deterring cyberattacks. Yet, more political decisiveness and coordination are required to be successful.
Technology and digital banking could help refugees
While many say they seek a solution to the refugee crisis, the answer might be – quite literally – right in front of your face: digital technology.
Italy's action against NGOs is wrong
With the code of conduct Italian authorities are trying to impose on NGOs that rescue migrants in the Mediterranean, people would be forced to endure additional days at sea while states tussle over which port to send them too.
Column / Crude World
Why China and Russia will be best frenemies forever
Russia and China bond over anti-Western rhetoric and the shared interest of keeping the US at bay, but beyond that, there is little that binds Moscow and Beijing together.
Lobbying transparency enhances MEPs' freedom
At a time when citizens expect an unprecedented level of accountability from their elected representatives, senior MEPs use their ‘free mandate’ to justify opposing new lobbying transparency rules.
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