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: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
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
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.
The Parliament Magazine's MEP Awards postponed
12 Mar
The Parliament Magazine's MEP Awards postponed
In light of the growing measures being introduced to counter the spread of COVID-19, this year’s MEP Awards ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, 25 March 2020 has been postponed.
European Parliament on lockdown over Coronavirus
12 Mar
European Parliament on lockdown over Coronavirus
Parliament’s President David Sassoli has extended the current shutdown until 30 March.
Sassoli under fire over ‘mini plenary’ amid rising Coronavirus concerns
11 Mar
Sassoli under fire over ‘mini plenary’ amid rising Coronavirus concerns
Parliament President David Sassoli decided to keep MEPs and parliamentary staff in Brussels for a “mini plenary” this week despite increasing fears over the rapid spread of the Coronavirus.
Guy Verhofstadt emerges as frontrunner to chair Conference on the Future of Europe
10 Mar
Guy Verhofstadt emerges as frontrunner to chair Conference on the Future of Europe
The initiative was set up by the European Commission in an effort to help reform the EU in the wake of Brexit.
MEPs urge EU and Member States to intensify Coronavirus containment efforts
10 Mar
MEPs urge EU and Member States to intensify Coronavirus containment efforts
The call, during an emergency debate in Parliament on Tuesday, comes after it was announced that Italy is in lockdown in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus.
Why I oppose the European Green Deal
10 Mar
Why I oppose the European Green Deal
The European Green Deal may be a flagship EU policy, but we should be realistic that it is unlikely to prove the panacea, or beacon for other countries, that we hope, writes Jessica Stegrud.
European Parliament to hold special one day plenary
09 Mar
European Parliament to hold special one day plenary
The monthly plenary had already been moved to Brussels instead of Strasbourg this week as a precautionary measure against the spread of Coronavirus.
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
09 Mar
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
The last three months have seen the EU plunged into full-scale crisis management mode with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Europe and tensions reaching boiling point on the Greek-Turkish border.
5 Questions with... Monica Semedo
09 Mar
5 Questions with... Monica Semedo
Monica Semedo (LU, RE) is a member of the Employment and Social Affairs committee.
Phil Hogan: Showing the value of trade policy
09 Mar
Phil Hogan: Showing the value of trade policy
In today’s world, EU trade policy is about much more than trade; it is a vehicle for promoting our values and standards around the world explains Phil Hogan.
Greek Prime Minister: Migrants and asylum seekers must not be used as ‘pawns’
06 Mar
Greek Prime Minister: Migrants and asylum seekers must not be used as ‘pawns’
Kyriakos Mitsotakis made the remarks alongside several EU leaders who were visiting Greece's border with Turkey to assess the new crisis over refugees and migrants trying to enter the EU.
Talks between EU and UK have entered “crucial phase” says senior MEP
06 Mar
Talks between EU and UK have entered “crucial phase” says senior MEP
David McAllister, the chair of the European Parliament’s new UK Coordination Group, was speaking following the start this week of EU-UK negotiations on a future partnership.
Strasbourg plenary moved to Brussels on Coronavirus concerns
06 Mar
Strasbourg plenary moved to Brussels on Coronavirus concerns
The decision, which has been welcomed by MEPs, means that Parliament’s 705 deputies and their assistants are not required to travel to France for next week’s plenary.
Movers and Shakers | 6 March 2020
06 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 6 March 2020
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
05 Mar
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
The Strategy, which commits the Commission to including an equality perspective in all EU policy areas, is designed to allow women and men, in all their diversity, to be free, to thrive and to lead.
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
05 Mar
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
Attracting international acclaim for his investments in environmental protection, Ali Bongo Ondimba is regarded as one of Central Africa’s most reforming leaders. In an exclusive interview, the Gabonese President explains to Marie Hourtoule why he is so strongly committed to the continent’s peace and development.
An industrial scale Green Deal
04 Mar
An industrial scale Green Deal
While the European Green Deal may prove to be the defining strategy of this legislature, it will need to built on a sustainable industrial policy, says Simona Bonafè.
Just Transition or not?
04 Mar
Just Transition or not?
The transition to a greener economy is not only important for climate change, it is part of rebuilding Europe’s social contract, says Petros Kokkalis.
Greta Thunberg likens global warming to a 'house which is on fire'
04 Mar
Greta Thunberg likens global warming to a 'house which is on fire'
Swedish climate activist tells European Parliament that the 'fire brigade' had not yet been called to put out the blaze. 
In conversation with... Jean-Noël Thépaut Partner Content
04 Mar
In conversation with... Jean-Noël Thépaut
The Green Deal is a necessary policy response to face our climate and environmental challenges in Europe and we — ECMWF and Copernicus — are going to support its implementation, says Jean-Noël Thépaut, Director of the Copernicus Climate Change and Atmosphere Monitoring Services.
Safer medical devices demands transparency
03 Mar
Safer medical devices demands transparency
Europe’s new Medical Device Regulation is welcome, but there must be more stringent approaches to the role of notified bodies if we are to have faith in the system, writes Michèle Rivasi.
European Medicines Agency taking action to accelerate development of medical products to treat and coronavirus
03 Mar
European Medicines Agency taking action to accelerate development of medical products to treat and coronavirus
Move comes as concern rises over the spread of the disease across Europe and the rest of the world.
Creating “human-centric” Artificial Intelligence
03 Mar
Creating “human-centric” Artificial Intelligence
Digital developments will affect us all but, as Maltese Socialist deputy Alex Agius Saliba warns, the risks associated with new technologies must be addressed.