European Parliamentary Research Service Blog
Latest Post
![The EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) – A framework to promote shared values [International Agreements in Progress]](https://libraryeuroparl.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/eprs-briefing-630323-eu-japan-strategic-partnership-final.jpg?w=470 "The EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) – A framework to promote shared values [International Agreements in Progress]")
The EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) – A framework to promote shared values [International Agreements in Progress]
The SPA represents a framework strengthening the overall partnership, by promoting political and sectoral cooperation and joint actions in more than 40 areas of common interest. Continue reading
Featured Posts
The agenda for the final European Parliament plenary session of 2018 includes Council and Commission statements on the preparation of the last European Council meeting of the year, scheduled for 13-14 December 2018, a debate with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, on the Future of Europe, and important interventions on human rights. Continue reading
It’s a common question. That can be answered in a mind-boggling range of ways. After all, the EU is huge. But does this necessarily mean it is distant, over-complicated and irrelevant to you and your life? Continue reading
Everything you always wanted to know about our education in the EU Continue reading
In the aftermath of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), following the referendum of June 2016, the EU launched a profound reflection on the Future of Europe, which continues in various fora and institutions. Continue reading
As a citizen of Europe, you are naturally interested in what results the EU has delivered for you, your family, your business, and your wellbeing. This series of 60 SECONDS podcasts is designed to answer the question you probably asked: what has the EU done for me? Continue reading
The Juncker Commission has now been in office for more than three years. With only one full calendar year to go until the end of its mandate, many consider that 2018 will be judged as ‘the year of delivery’. Continue reading
‘Ten issues to watch in 2018’ was presented in the Library of the European Parliament on 11 January, in the context of a roundtable discussion that attracted an audience of more than 130 people. The significant attendance demonstrated the high interest in the publication – the second edition of an annual EPRS publication designed to identify key issues and policy areas that are likely to feature prominently on the political agenda of the European Union over the coming year. Continue reading
We begin 2018 with an exciting new European Parliamentary Research Service product! As of this week, you can download our brand new app to keep up-to-date with EPRS publications, and read them anywhere at any time on your smartphone or tablet. Continue reading
Download the EPRS App
Full listing of all research publications by the European Parliament
- At a Glance - Policy Departments' Monthly Highlights - December 2018 - 10-12-2018 December 9, 2018
- Briefing - Non-formal learning: Access and validation - 10-12-2018 December 9, 2018
- At a Glance - Argentina: Economic indicators and trade with EU - 07-12-2018 December 6, 2018
- At a Glance - What if we genetically engineered an entire species? - 07-12-2018 December 6, 2018
What Europe does for you?
- Travellers carrying cash December 7, 2018
- Cross-border creditors December 7, 2018
- Refugees December 7, 2018
- People living in remote areas December 7, 2018
- Astronomers December 7, 2018
EPRS Policy Podcasts (Audio Files)
- The Fight against unemployment December 7, 2018
- Energy supply and security December 7, 2018
- EU support for democracy and peace in the world November 9, 2018
- Environmental protection November 9, 2018
- Digital Europe programme: Funding digital transformation beyond 2020 October 19, 2018
