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
The end of an era – Brexit Day dawns
31 Jan
The end of an era – Brexit Day dawns
After three and a half years of “will they, won’t they?” the United Kingdom will finally leave the European Union at midnight tonight.
Standards build trust in the Single Market Partner Content
31 Jan
Standards build trust in the Single Market
Building a strong and reliable Europe starts with trust, writes Elena Santiago Cid.
European Parliament gives Brits emotional send-off in tearful plenary
30 Jan
European Parliament gives Brits emotional send-off in tearful plenary
The strains of Robert Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne” filled the plenary chamber last night as MEPs joined in song to bid a touching farewell to their British colleagues.
A strong knowledge base Partner Content
30 Jan
A strong knowledge base
Europe’s universities are transnational in outlook, international in their collaborative endeavours and work across borders. However, maintaining our strong universities requires ambitious investment and enabling policies, explains European University Association (EUA) President Michael Murphy
Auld Acquaintances
30 Jan
Auld Acquaintances
Brian Johnson reflects on British MEPs' time in the European Parliament as they prepare to leave their offices for good.
5 Questions with... Susana Solís Pérez
30 Jan
5 Questions with... Susana Solís Pérez
Susana Solís Pérez (ES, RE) is a member of Parliament’s REGI Committee
British Labour MEPs bid tearful goodbye to Parliament
29 Jan
British Labour MEPs bid tearful goodbye to Parliament
The special ceremony held for UK Socialist members on Wednesday heard British MEPs vow that the UK will “one day” return to the EU.
Au revoir Europe
29 Jan
Au revoir Europe
As almost five decades of UK membership of the EU draw to an end, some of Parliament’s longest-serving British MEPs share their thoughts and memories with Martin Banks.
Nigel Farage predicts EU’s collapse ‘within ten years’
29 Jan
Nigel Farage predicts EU’s collapse ‘within ten years’
Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, the Brexit party leader told this website, “If we get Brexit half right then these institutions will not be here within ten years.”
Dacian Cioloș: Reinventing Europe
28 Jan
Dacian Cioloș: Reinventing Europe
Having endured a series of crises over the past decade, the European Union is ready to make sweeping changes in line with the green and digital transformations. But citizens must play a key role in designing the blueprint for the future, writes Renew Europe leader Dacian Cioloș.
Trial shows why Croatian Presidency of the EU endangers Europe Partner Content
28 Jan
Trial shows why Croatian Presidency of the EU endangers Europe
The prosecution of MOL energy head Hernádi Zsolt under controversial circumstances, reveals both corruption within the Croatian government, and the influence of Vladimir Putin over the country; writes Saeed Khan
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
28 Jan
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
The vigil is planned to coincide with a “silent” march and similar vigil in central London on Friday, where campaigners say they will make the case for the protection of citizens' rights post-Brexit.
Qatar World Cup migrant workers toiling under exploitative labour standards Partner Content
28 Jan
Qatar World Cup migrant workers toiling under exploitative labour standards
When it comes to Qatar’s ‘commitment to reform’, we’ve heard it all before, argues Human Rights Without Frontiers’ Willy Fautré.
Claude Moraes: Brexit should not be at expense of asylum seekers
28 Jan
Claude Moraes: Brexit should not be at expense of asylum seekers
UK MEP Claude Moraes has criticised UK Home Office plans to “send people back to Europe” after Brexit.
Indian CAA law is a positive step
28 Jan
Indian CAA law is a positive step
The nature of India’s Citizen Amendment Act has been misunderstood and misrepresented when in fact it offers citizenship opportunities for many, writes Dinesh Dhamija

 

UK flag to be removed from EU institutions amid farewell preparations
28 Jan
UK flag to be removed from EU institutions amid farewell preparations
One of the UK flags being removed from outside the three EU institutions in Brussels this week will be put on display in the city’s House of European History, it has emerged.
The future of EU-India relations
27 Jan
The future of EU-India relations
With India celebrating its 70th Republic Day on 26 January, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borell is seeking a closer strategic partnership, however MEPs are now calling for greater progress on trade negotiations.
Europe braces for coronavirus
27 Jan
Europe braces for coronavirus
European health authorities are preparing to deal with the arrival of infected people from China as the coronavirus spreads beyond Chinese borders.
World Holocaust Memorial Day: Never Forget
27 Jan
World Holocaust Memorial Day: Never Forget
As the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day and the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps, EU leaders say the Holocaust stands as a warning to Europe about the rise of anti-Semitism and racism.
Guy Verhofstadt: ‘Big problems’ still exist with UK Withdrawal Agreement
24 Jan
Guy Verhofstadt: ‘Big problems’ still exist with UK Withdrawal Agreement
The chair of Parliament's Brexit Steering Group said one pressing problem was that EU citizens in the UK currently had “no physical document” to prove their legal right to remain in the country after Brexit.
 
Movers and Shakers | 24 January 2020
24 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 24 January 2020
Issue 508 | 27 January 2020
24 Jan
Issue 508 | 27 January 2020
This issue features Renew Europe leader Dacian Cioloș as our cover star. He tells us why citizens must play a key role in designing the blueprint for the future of Europe and shares his views on the new European Commission, climate change and Brexit.
UK Withdrawal Agreement passes two key hurdles
24 Jan
UK Withdrawal Agreement passes two key hurdles
Having received Royal Assent in the UK and consent in a vote by Parliament’s Constitutional Affairs Committee on Thursday, the UK is now well on its way to exiting the EU next week.
The Parliament Magazine Committee Guide 2020
24 Jan
The Parliament Magazine Committee Guide 2020

A Parliament Magazine's Guide to the European Parliament's Committees