Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy

Portuguese voters head the polls — again

Portugal is set to hold its third election in as many years on Sunday amid mounting voter fatigue.
by Eloise Hardy
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
15 May EU Institutions
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy
Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
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.
European Parliament suspends visitor access in bid to reduce spread of coronavirus
03 Mar
European Parliament suspends visitor access in bid to reduce spread of coronavirus
Assembly cancels 130 events and shuts off access to visitors for three weeks.
Bringing Europe into the digital age Partner Content
03 Mar
Bringing Europe into the digital age
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl explains how Europe can boost the number of its digital unicorn companies.
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
03 Mar
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
It’s important that the EU not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk in its partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko.
Cooperating to combat COPD - a killer lung disease
03 Mar
Cooperating to combat COPD - a killer lung disease
Biljana Borzan demands a “more dedicated and focused European” action to address a disease that kills tens of thousands.
Prioritising rare diseases
03 Mar
Prioritising rare diseases
Millions of Europeans live with at least one of the 6,000 known rare diseases, but campaigners say that too little is done to make this a public health priority at the EU level, reports Martin Banks.
EU has ‘comprehensive approach’ to containing coronavirus, says Ursula von der Leyen
02 Mar
EU has ‘comprehensive approach’ to containing coronavirus, says Ursula von der Leyen
However, Irish MEP Mick Wallace calls for upcoming Strasbourg plenary to be moved to Brussels because of outbreak.