21 May 19
EU elections can send strong climate change message, says EREF
The European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF) says the EU-wide elections this week can send a “clear and strong” message about the need for political action against climate change.
20 May 19
Citizens take to the streets to encourage EU election voting
Just ahead of elections to the European Parliament, hundreds of thousands of people across Europe took to the streets at the weekend, calling on voters to use their ballot and to “inspire everyone to make the EU a better place for people and planet.”
20 May 19
Youth consider EU as only ‘moderately effective’ in tackling major challenges
A new survey says the EU is often perceived by young people as only “moderately effective” in tackling global challenges such as climate change or terrorism.
17 May 19
Media interest in EU elections doubles due to ‘unprecedented’ campaign
The European Parliament says its “unprecedented” election campaign has resulted in a doubling of media interest in the EU-wide poll from 23-26 May.
17 May 19
Dan Nica defends Romania’s judicial reform process
Romanian MEP Dan Nica has defended his country’s reform process despite a European Commission warning that the executive may trigger disciplinary action over “major concerns” about the state of rule of law.
17 May 19
Spitzenkandidaten lock horns in last debate before elections
Leading candidates for the presidency of the European Commission thrashed out the main issues affecting Europe in a lively debate in Parliament, just over one week away from the keenly-awaited EU-wide elections.
15 May 19
European Commission criticised over Euronews performance shortcomings
But the French-based news channel hits back at EU auditors report which says “most citizens” in the EU are unable to access its content.
15 May 19
EU still has a “good story” to tell says European Ombudsman
But, warns Emily O’Reilly, EU’s “drier” rhetoric is being drowned out by ‘easier to understand’ populist messages.
13 May 19
European Union is at a ‘crossroads’ say leading NGOs
Leading NGOs have put forward their “manifestos” for the upcoming European elections, agreeing that the European Union is at a “crossroads.”
13 May 19
EU elections ‘great opportunity’ to ensure next legislature follows ‘green agenda’
A key architect of the Paris Agreement on climate change says the upcoming European elections are a “great opportunity” to ensure that the next EU legislature “follows a green agenda.”
13 May 19
Macron and Bettel denounce Spitzenkandidat system
French President Emmanuel Macron and Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel have criticised the so-called ‘Spitzenkandidat’ method for selecting the next European Commission President.
09 May 19
Facebook sets up election operations centre to monitor platform abuse
Social media giant Facebook has set up an election operations centre at its EU headquarters in Dublin with the aim of keeping a “vigilant watch” for platform abuse.
09 May 19
Outgoing MEPs urged not to work for organisations on transparency register
Transparency International has called on MEPs stepping down at this month's European elections not to work for organisations on the EU’s voluntary transparency register while they receive Parliament’s transitional allowance.
09 May 19
New report urges more accountability and transparency from EU institutions
A major new report, launched ahead of the European elections, calls for “stronger, more ambitious, accountable and transparent EU institutions.”
08 May 19
Pan-EU party Volt Europa launches European election campaign
A new “grassroots” political party which describes itself as a “constructive critic” of the EU, has launched its campaign for the European elections.
08 May 19
European Defence Agency has grown ‘exponentially’ in last few years, says chief executive
The work of the European Defence Agency (EDA) has grown “exponentially” in the last few years, according to its chief executive Jorge Domecq.
08 May 19
People with intellectual disabilities in Spain allowed to vote in EU elections
Around 100,000 people in Spain with intellectual disabilities will be allowed to vote in the upcoming European elections for the first time following a change in the country’s legislation.
07 May 19
Four countries in running to host European Labour Authority seat
Four EU countries have applied to host the seat of the future European Labour Authority (ELA), it has emerged.
07 May 19
Concerns over EU citizens denied a vote in UK after online registration shutdown
Fears have been voiced that EU citizens in Britain will be denied a vote in the European elections after the UK Electoral Commission “shut down” dedicated online voter registration websites.
06 May 19
Pro-Western Pendarovski wins North Macedonia presidential election
Stevo Pendarovski, a pro-Western ruling Social Democratic Union candidate, stormed to victory in North Macedonia’s runoff presidential election on Sunday, an outcome which has been greeted by the EU.
06 May 19
Romania anti-corruption referendum scheduled for same day as EU elections
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has confirmed by decree that a national referendum will be organised on 26 May, the same day as the European elections, on two ‘national interest’ issues.
03 May 19
Guy Verhofstadt wants to form a new grouping in the European Parliament
New grouping could involve a possible partnership with French President Emmanuel Macron and candidates from his La République en Marche! (LREM) party.
03 May 19
World Press Freedom Day: MEPs look to next European Commission to protect integrity and safety of journalists
Press freedom is greatest guarantee against corruption and must be defended at all costs, say European Green Party co-chairs Monica Frassoni and Reinhard Bütikofer.
02 May 19
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson to stand in EU elections
Controversial anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson has announced he will stand in next month’s EU-wide elections.