Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
19 May Foreign & Security Policy

Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election

Centrist Nicușor Dan triumphed over nationalist George Simion in Romania's presidential election on Sunday, reaffirming the country’s role in the EU and NATO.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
19 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
Parliament to hold COVID-19 crisis plenary with remote voting
19 Mar
Parliament to hold COVID-19 crisis plenary with remote voting
The extraordinary plenary session, which will take place on March 26, will see MEPs use a remote voting system for the first time.
Harnessing the momentum
19 Mar
Harnessing the momentum
A European Union that gives women equal opportunities to reach their full potential will be more resilient and powerful. The newly launched EU Gender Equality Strategy takes a huge stride in this direction, writes Cindy Franssen.
Michel Barnier tests positive for COVID-19
19 Mar
Michel Barnier tests positive for COVID-19
With the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator now in self-isolation, having contracted Coronavirus, questions now abound over a possible extension of the Brexit transition period.
A new chapter in EU gender equality
19 Mar
A new chapter in EU gender equality
After many years of deadlock in the area of gender equality, the launch of the new EU Gender Equality Strategy shows that we have finally turned a page. But it’s just the beginning, writes Maria Noichl.
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
18 Mar
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
With most of Europe now in lockdown, MEPs and national politicians are under enormous pressure to deliver a response that can save lives and safeguard the economy.
Belgium enters Coronavirus lockdown
18 Mar
Belgium enters Coronavirus lockdown
People in Belgium have been told to stay at home from midday today until April 5.
Stigma and chronic pain
18 Mar
Stigma and chronic pain
Chronic pain is a huge problem; not just because of its debilitating effects on those afflicted but also because of the associated stigma, writes Jeroen Lenaers.
Prioritising brain research
18 Mar
Prioritising brain research
The EU needs a vision that addresses brain research as one key priority, argue MEPs Tomislav Sokol, Petra De Sutter and Frédérique Ries.
The noncommunicable disease pandemic Partner Content
18 Mar
The noncommunicable disease pandemic
Europe can make an impact in the fight against brain conditions, says Monica di Luca.
In conversation with... Solange Peters Partner Content
18 Mar
In conversation with... Solange Peters
Europe must combine the resources of all cancer stakeholders as part of its comprehensive strategy to beat cancer, says Solange Peters, President of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
17 Mar
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
Some research centres and vaccine developers in Europe have been “overlooked” and are “missing out” in desperate efforts to curb the rapid spread of Coronavirus, it has been claimed.
Digital autonomy
17 Mar
Digital autonomy
We need to invest in our own digital sovereignty, writes Axel Voss.
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
17 Mar
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
Under the proposals, entry to the European Union at its external borders will be restricted for any non-EU national for an initial period of 30 days.
A European workforce fit for the digital age Partner Content
17 Mar
A European workforce fit for the digital age
Keeping Europe’s workers safe and healthy is the key to success in the digital age, explains Christa Sedlatschek.
In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger Partner Content
17 Mar
In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger
The relationship between weather forecasting and flood prediction is set to become stronger as both activities increasingly rely on an Earth system approach, says Florian Pappenberger, Director of Forecasts at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
EU and Member States urged to ensure businesses survive Coronavirus
16 Mar
EU and Member States urged to ensure businesses survive Coronavirus
With the virus causing havoc in Europe and globally, there are growing concerns about the impact the outbreak will have on the business sector.
Making children’s voices heard
16 Mar
Making children’s voices heard
Children are entitled to the same rights as any other citizen; it is our duty as MEPs and society to remain vigilant and ensure that those rights are protected and promoted at all times, writes David Lega.
EU urged to re-examine 2016 Turkey migration deal
16 Mar
EU urged to re-examine 2016 Turkey migration deal
The deal involved Ankara agreeing to control the flow of migrants to Europe in exchange for financial assistance and other steps including the easing of visa restrictions.

 

EU announces €37 billion Coronavirus investment initiative
13 Mar
EU announces €37 billion Coronavirus investment initiative
The European Commission has adopted proposals to provide liquidity to the European economy as it tackles the “deep crisis” of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Movers and Shakers | 13 March 2020
13 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 13 March 2020
Belgium escalates coronavirus response
13 Mar
Belgium escalates coronavirus response
Belgium has become the latest country to close schools as part of its response to growing fears about the spread of the coronavirus.
EU leaders criticise Trump's Coronavirus travel ban
13 Mar
EU leaders criticise Trump's Coronavirus travel ban
US President Donald Trump said travel from 26 Schengen countries to the US would be impossible for 30 days starting at midnight on 13 March due to Coronavirus.
Issue 511 | 16 March 2020
13 Mar
Issue 511 | 16 March 2020
This issue features Swedish Greens/EFA MEP Alice Kuhnke as our cover star. The equality campaigner tells us that the EU should do more to tackle violence against women, racism and must show solidarity with Greece in finding a solution to the refugee crisis.
European Commission receives mixed response to Circular Economy Action Plan
12 Mar
European Commission receives mixed response to Circular Economy Action Plan
The new Circular Economy Action Plan is one of the main “building blocks” of the Commission’s much-vaunted European Green Deal.