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MEP Kathleen Van Brempt ‘dares’ to challenge Udo Bullman to lead S&D group
With the slogan "Dare to change", Belgian MEP Kathleen Van Brempt has submitted her candidacy to lead the group of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, a year before the EU elections.
MEPs voted to boost EU budget to 1.3% GDP
The European Parliament backed on Wednesday (14 March) an ambitious reform the EU budget, calling for an increase to 1.3% of GDP to fund new priorities and transform farming and cohesion policies.
MEPs back Commission on rule-based response to Trump on tariffs
EU trade chief Cecilia Malmstöm said on Wednesday (14 March) that the European Commission is prepared to put in place its own safeguard measures, in line with international obligations, as a response to US tariffs.
Return of the JEDI: European disruptive technology initiative ready to launch
When French President Emmanuel Macron proposed the creation of a European innovation body modelled on the US DARPA last September, few believed it possible. But the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) is taking shape.
Cretu: No cuts for cohesion funds, fresh money for new priorities
In an exclusive interview with EURACTIV, European Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Crețu said that cohesion funds should not be reduced in the next EU budget as they form the backbone of the EU economy. Instead, member states should finance upcoming priorities with new money.
EU could hit peanut butter, orange juice, whiskey in Trump trade row
The EU warned US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to step back from the brink of a trade war or it would hit flagship US products, such as peanut butter and whiskey.
Jourová: Pay and pension gaps between women and men are ‘shameful’
On the eve of International Women’s Day, European Commissioner Věra Jourová, in charge of gender equality, slammed EU member states for not eliminating pay and pension gaps fast enough.
+Europa candidate: Italy risks departing from basic EU values
The stakes are high for Italy ahead of the vote on 4 March, as it runs the risk of becoming yet another EU country that departs from basic European values such as the rule of law, candidate Alberto Alemanno told EURACTIV.
IOM chief: There is no migration crisis but a political emergency
EU leaders need to find the courage of unity to manage migration, which has the potential to help the EU economy grow more than expected. But the window of opportunity is closing fast, William Lacy Swing said in an exclusive interview with EURACTIV.
Trans-Europe Express: Mistrust is gaining ground in Europe
The wind of enthusiasm blown by the victory of President Emmanuel Macron last June has vanished. In a historic vote on Wednesday, the European Parliament rejected the innovative idea of transnational lists.
Matthieu Ricard: Europeans must rediscover trust
In an exclusive interview with EURACTIV, French Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard warned against taking the European Union for granted as it is an "immense factor of peace".
MEPs and EU leaders on collision course over Spitzenkandidaten process
MEPs are ready to pick a fight with EU leaders and reject any candidate for EU Commission president who is not voted for by the European electorate after a transparent and open process, like in the 2014 elections.
EU maps out ‘credible’ Western Balkans strategy
Overcoming a decade of enlargement fatigue, the European Commission launched its long-awaited Western Balkans strategy on Tuesday (6 February), aiming to inject new momentum into EU integration and speed up the homework the six countries need to do before joining the bloc.
Croatian PM urged to fast-track border dispute with Slovenia
As the EU presents its renewed Western Balkans strategy on Tuesday (6 February), Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković was urged by the European Parliament and the Commission to find a solution to the long-standing border dispute with Slovenia.
‘Boring’ Trump delivers America’s sales pitch in Davos
In front of a full room of corporate and political leaders, gathered in Davos on Friday (24 January), US President Donald Trump said he was there to deliver a simple message: America is open for business and we are competitive once again.
Albania PM: We expect green light to open EU talks this year
Albania has done most of its homework on judiciary, crime and corruption and expects a "straightforward recommendation" to open EU accession talks this year, its prime minister told EURACTIV.com on Friday (26 January).
Inspired by Europe’s comeback, EU leaders promise to ‘deliver’
The World Economic Forum missed European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Thursday (24 January), but presidents, prime ministers, and ministers from all EU countries were there to send the message that Europe is back.
Lithuania president: Europe is back but migration, security challenges remain
Europe is back - its economy is growing and political stability is improving, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė told EURACTIV.com. But Europe now needs to work to preserve its set of shared values and resolve the major challenges of migration and security, she warned
Education is the best way to tackle fake news – Neelie Kroes
Education is the best way to confront fake news but regulation also plays a part and freedom of speech should not take precedence over the need to remove inflammatory content and hate speech, former European Commissioner Neelie Kroes told EURACTIV.com.
Merkel, Macron, Gentiloni take the high ground to reshape globalisation
German, French and Italian leaders speaking in Davos have taken the high ground on Wednesday (24 January) to blast past business practices, which have prompted the resurgence of populism and protectionism, and said they were ready to reshape globalisation and correct the mistakes of the past.
Italian, Greek PMs rebuke Europe à la carte on migration
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni told business leaders in Davos on Wednesday (24 January) that migration cannot be solved by countries alone, it needs a concerted action, but also public-private investments.
Davos waiting to hear ‘the EU is back’
As the EU embarks on a difficult year to trace the future course of its existence, the world is growing increasingly anxious at how Brussels and the 27-country bloc will reinvent itself to fully take its leading role in the global order.
Peace expert: EU’s soft power is most effecive when it is least used
Despite winning the Nobel Peace Prize five years ago, the EU is no longer "a great actor of peace". It should not rush into creating its own army unless the US decides to pull back its troops, Dan Smith told EURACTIV.com in an interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.