Evan Lamos
REDay2018: key outputs from the conference
The amended Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) contains a vision for 2050 for the buildings stock in the EU – it will have to be highly energy efficient and decarbonised, reaching cost-effective nearly zero energy levels.
Barriers to high-skilled labour mobility
European manufacturers are supposed to do business freely within the European Union’s single market, but in reality, companies face considerable restraints when sending employees abroad.
Tweets of the Week: Bono, Timmermans, and Juncker dancing
This week, Bono comes to Brussels to preach, Frans Timmermans thinks the Commission job’s in reach, and Jean Claude’s dance moves make the British Press screech.
EP Elections 2019: Europe’s future at stake?
The political climate for the European elections is looking particularly challenging for politicians across Europe. European leaders will need to show how the EU can make a real difference in citizens’ lives.
EU-Africa relations: Time for a reset?
Africa and Europe are interconnected by close geographical, business and historical ties. After years during which it received less attention, Africa now tops the European Union political agenda.
Tweets of the Week: Corbyn in town, MEP expenses, and Brexit lemons
This week, Jeremy Corbyn comes to town, MEP expenses ruling raises a frown, and MP lemon tweet is totally shot down.
A healthy mind in a healthy body – How to promote a healthy environment in schools?
Healthy, active lifestyles and good dietary habits start in childhood. Schools have an important role to play in influencing young people and guiding them to adopt behaviours that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Tweets of the Week: May in Salzburg, Salvini vs. Asselborn, and Macron merchandise
This week, in Salzburg Theresa May makes a splash, on migration Asselborn and Salvini clash, and Macron’s rolling in merchandise cash.
Tweets of the Week: State of the Union, Orban, and Copyright
This week, the State of the Union puts us to sleep, Viktor Orban is the EU’s black sheep, and the copyright vote makes free-speech activists weep.
Tweets of the Week: Selmayrgate, Manfred Weber, dancing Theresa May
This week, the Commission sticks to its Selmayrgate stance, Manfred Weber thinks he’s in with a chance and Theresa May is queen of the dance.
The evolution and functioning of Europe’s natural gas market as a result of the Third Gas Directive
The liberalisation of European gas markets is widely recognised as a success by industry analysts. But EU politicians are sometimes reluctant to celebrate it because liberalisation on its own has failed to deliver on another key objective – supply diversification.
The role of capacity markets in the electricity market transition
The European Commission presented two proposals on Electricity Market Design as part of its Clean Energy Package of November 2016. Discussions on the package have tended to focus on the level of ambition, in particular Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency targets.
Tweets of the Week: Google fined, EU Japan signed, and Trump outcry
Welcome to EU Tweets of the Week. This week, Google hit with massive fine, Japan and EU sign on the line and Trump-Europe relationship in serious decline.
Tweets of the Week: David Davis, Boris Johnson and Donald Trump – Oh My!
It’s the week of the three buffoons! David Davis decides to quit, Boris Johnson makes a split, and Donald Trump gives Nato a fit. This week started with a bang when David Davis make his shock resignation from the British...
Tweets of the Week: Merkel vs. Seehofer, EU Parliament Plenary and the Copyright vote
This week, proper migration solution still a pipe-dream, angry interpreters let off some steam, and the Parliament copyright vote saves the meme… for now.
Brussels flash mob aims to dance away Brexit
British expats and anti-Brexit Europeans gathered in Brussels on Thursday to call for a popular vote on the outcome of the negotiations on the future UK-EU relationship.
Tweets of the Week: Belgium against England, Macedonia, and Stop Soros
This week, England played Belgium, oh what a game! FYR Macedonia changes its name, and Stop Soros law is Hungary’s shame.
Tweets of the Week: EU Withdrawal Bill, Article 13 and Hague’s Cannabis Dream
Theresa May floats post-Brexit schemes, copyright law could banish our memes, and William Hague has legal cannabis dreams. On Wednesday the UK Parliament passed the EU Withdrawal Bill, a crucial step in delivering what Theresa May still insists on calling...
Modernisation of Kazakhstan: What role for the European Union?
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s 2017 address to the nation focused on what he termed a new, third stage of the country’s modernisation. The EU is not only monitoring progress closely, but has an interest to see Kazakhstan as a prosperous, politically-balanced, democratic country in the region.
Transitioning from conventional to advanced biofuels: What cost for consumers and taxpayers?
The European Commission’s proposal on the Renewable Energy Directive II reduces the cap on the contribution of conventional biofuels to transport fuel from a maximum of 7% in 2021 to 3.8% in 2030.
Wire Taps on Your Apps? ePrivacy and Security: Striking a Balance
Does the ePrivacy Regulation set a high standard for the confidentiality of electronic communications, or is it a far-reaching expansion of government surveillance authority?
European Youth Event 2018
The European Youth Event is a unique opportunity for young Europeans to make their voices heard. EURACTIV went to Strasbourg to learn more about their hopes for the upcoming European Parliament elections, as well as their visions for the future of the EU.
Straight Outta Strasbourg: MEPs rap battle for the youth vote
The 2018 European Youth Event was home to one of the most unusual European Parliament happenings of the year - an MEP rap battle.