Jacqueline Foster MEP on new rules for drones: ‘The key here is to ensure...
New rules could help to boost Europe’s drones industry MEPs adopted on 29 October a report on the safe use of unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones. They feel new rules are needed in order...
View ArticleParliamentary election highlights Azerbaijan’s change dilemma
Laurence Broers Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme Azerbaijan’s ruling party will prevail again in Sunday’s parliamentary election, but as the oil price drops, it faces forced change....
View ArticleDevelop satellite tracking of aircraft to improve safety and security, urge MEPs
Satellite technology that could one day track aircraft anywhere, so as to enhance safety, prevent safety and security breaches and facilitate data recovery for crash investigations, should be allocated...
View ArticleMass surveillance: EU citizens’ rights still in danger, says Parliament
Too little has been done to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights following revelations of electronic mass surveillance, say MEPs in a resolution voted on Thursday (29 October). They urge the EU...
View ArticleMacedonian opposition leader caught with his pants on fire
Opinion by James Wilson While political leaders are notorious for being economical with the truth, it is rare that they are accused outright of lying by their bilateral partners. But this is the...
View ArticlePlenary highlights: Refugee crisis, roaming, GMOs, Sakharov Prize
The refugee crisis and its potential to disrupts politics in Europe was debated during October’s third plenary session, with MEPs warning that some could use the issue to undermine the EU. MEPs also...
View ArticleProgress following Western Balkans Route Leaders’ Meeting: Contact points...
On 29 October, a first video conference was held between the contact points (see Annex) nominated after the Western Balkans Route Leaders’ Meeting. The objective was to follow up on the agreement...
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