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Metsola in Warsaw urges EU reform to cope with enlargement
The European Union’s current structure would not be appropriate if it were to include more than 30 members, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said after meeting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Wednesday.
Is Macron’s gamble France’s Brexit moment?
This could be the most destructive national election in the 70-year history of the European project.
French strike forces Ryanair to cancel more than 300 flights across Europe
Ryanair urges European Commission to protect overflights and keep EU skies openRyanair has demanded that the EU reform its skies after the airline was forced to cancel more than 300 flights across Europe scheduled for Thursday because of a strike by Fr…
EU enlargement: Exporting stability or importing instability?
Despite the security risks involved, there can be no going back on the EU’s commitment to a renewed enlargement process. But policymakers need to take steps to fulfil the EU’s aspiration of securing stability, writes Sir Michael Leigh.
EU mulls how to proceed on Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina
As EU leaders face a tough call this week whether to move with the next steps for Ukraine and Moldova or risk a delay until after the EU elections, progress on Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to complicate matters further.
Ukraine prepares to join the EU club — but Brussels doesn’t want to talk about it
The EU has a lot of preparation to do before adding new members, but would rather get the European election out of the way first.
Can anyone stop Britain’s Tories going full Trump?
UK centrist Conservatives are in search of a leader to stop the right hijacking the party after the election.
Removing countries from EU could be option to resolve blockade, Ireland says
As EU decision-making remains plagued by disunity, Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin (Fianna Fáil, Renew) suggested that government abstaining from decisions they do not agree with could be a “creative” way for the bloc to avoid deadlock in the fut…
The visionary legacy of Jacques Delors
Anyone who wants to be the former leader’s heir must strive to not just complete his unfinished project but relaunch it with the same personal commitment, rigor and creativity.
[Opinion] How should EU reform the humanitarian aid system?
The example of Ukraine illustrates that donors like the EU should be more ambitious about the localisation of aid. And this funding to local actors needs to be predictable, flexible, and longer than the typical one-year funding cycle.
Geert Wilders is the EU’s worst nightmare
The far-right Dutch election winner, who backs ‘Nexit,’ will be no friend to Brussels.
It’s the moment of truth for EU fiscal reform
A deal would likely result in more sensible deficit and debt reduction and higher public investment — all things the bloc’s economy could desperately use.
EU Parliament’s slim majority triggers convention on treaties reform
With a slight majority, the EU Parliament approved its proposal for EU treaty reform on Wednesday (22 November), triggering the formal request to the heads of state to vote on whether to open the EU reform convention.
A federalized Europe isn’t in America’s interest
As the key provider of the Continent’s security, the US shouldn’t be a mere bystander to EU plans.
Czech expert: EU agenda to expand but fewer EU Commissioners unlikely
The topic of EU reform is being discussed since as many as nine new countries, including Ukraine and Albania, want to join and the EU will need to be ready to accommodate them, while some say it is unsustainable for…
LEAK: European Parliament gets ready to shake up internal committee structure
The European Parliament secretariat has prepared a ‘reflection paper’ – exclusively seen by Euractiv – addressed to political groups with concrete examples on how to reshape the Parliament’s committees in the next legislative mandate.
Polish election outcome could boost EU reform prospects, expert says
The likelihood of a new pro-European government in Warsaw has brightened the prospects for the twin project of EU enlargement and reform, one of the experts behind the recent Franco-German enlargement report said, but warned change may still be a long …
We need a ‘very clear target’ for EU enlargement: EU reform expert Daniela Schwarzer
How can a much bigger European Union function effectively? Will key national interests be overridden for the benefit of collective decision-making? How should European institutions and budgets adapt to a union of more than 30 members? These are some o…
ECR Group Youth Summit 2023. For a conservative EU reform [Promoted content]
From 20 – 22 September in the European Parliament, the first ECR Group Youth Summit took place. The summit brought together more than 130 young individuals from 12 EU Member States, who engaged in thought-provoking discussions, exchanged ideas an…
EU set to announce Ukraine accession talks by December
Russia’s war won’t stop Brussels and Kyiv starting talks on Ukraine joining the EU, diplomats say.
Changes in EU decision-making not possible before elections, says Czech expert
Countries opposing the EU reform but seeking Ukraine’s accession to the EU will soon realise that they have to agree with the adjustment of EU’s decision-making procedures as changes are not possible before the 2024 EU elections, Czech expert Jan…
France and Germany back four-speed Europe
Reform proposals are intended to prepare the EU for enlargement.
Germany, France present EU reform proposal as bloc prepares for new members
France and Germany on Tuesday will present their joint pitch on how the EU could adapt to new members during a meeting of European affairs ministers in Brussels.
Germany, France make EU reform pitch ahead of enlargement talks
A Franco-German expert report on how to best reform the EU to prepare it for the accession of future members is expected to be submitted to European affairs ministers on Tuesday (19 September). The report, prepared by a group of…
ECR Group brings 100 young Europeans to Brussels to discuss conservative EU Reform [Promoted content]
From 20-22 September, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament will hold the 2023 ECR Group Youth Summit in Brussels, bringing together over 100 young people from 12 EU Member States.
Meloni’s Western nationalism
Seeking to become the first populist-right leader to forge a genuine Pan-European alliance, the Italian pleader could change the game in Brussels.
Macron: EU should consider ‘multi-speed Europe’ to cope with enlargement
French president suggests the bloc needs to be bold to find ways to integrate candidate countries, which include Moldova and Ukraine
Poles face choice over their country’s standing in Europe
At risk in October is whether Poland is going to be at Europe’s heart, shaping decisions, or on the bloc’s periphery, losing important benefits and clout.
Admitting Ukraine will be the EU’s biggest geopolitical contribution to the war
The ‘Ukraine question’ will be the new Commission’s single biggest political priority, and it will dominate politics in Brussels and other European capitals for years to come.
How the EU can enlarge
Given that enlargement must happen, member countries are asking themselves what this actually means – and there remains a lot to be answered.