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
NGOs announce plans for fringe festival alongside Future of Europe conference
23 Jan
NGOs announce plans for fringe festival alongside Future of Europe conference
The pan-European “festival of democracy” aims to “harness the energy, imagination and ideas” of citizens.
AFCO to sign-off UK Withdrawal Agreement
22 Jan
AFCO to sign-off UK Withdrawal Agreement
The committee will vote on Thursday, paving the way for a final vote in plenary next week.
UK government under renewed pressure to provide an EU Green Card
22 Jan
UK government under renewed pressure to provide an EU Green Card
A House of Lords amendment to the Withdrawal Bill calls on the UK government to provide EU citizens with physical proof of status.
EU can no longer ignore Catalonia, says Puigdemont
21 Jan
EU can no longer ignore Catalonia, says Puigdemont
The Catalan pro-independence MEP made the remark when speaking for the first time in the European Parliament.
UK urged to respect post-Brexit EU citizens’ rights
21 Jan
UK urged to respect post-Brexit EU citizens’ rights
MEPs raised concerns after a senior UK minister suggested EU citizens could face deportation if they fail to secure settled status in time.
Taiwan pro-independence leader wins presidential election
20 Jan
Taiwan pro-independence leader wins presidential election
A top Taiwanese diplomat has warned China to heed the outcome of his country’s presidential elections.
Getting to the Green Deal: Don’t rule out alternative fuels Partner Content
20 Jan
Getting to the Green Deal: Don’t rule out alternative fuels
A coalition of vehicle manufacturers and fuel producers are calling for consistency in defining alternative fuels.
Von der Leyen urges Croatian presidency to focus on four 'key' areas
20 Jan
Von der Leyen urges Croatian presidency to focus on four "key" areas
Implementing the European Green Deal, Brexit negotiations, the MFF and enlargement talks are among the priorities singled out by the Commission president.
EU “putting its money where its mouth is” with Green Deal financing
20 Jan
EU “putting its money where its mouth is” with Green Deal financing
The €100 billion 'Just Transition Fund' to support European regions' transition away from fossil fuels has been cautiously welcomed by NGOs.
Brexit: UK’s Settled Status “not fit for purpose”
17 Jan
Brexit: UK’s Settled Status “not fit for purpose”
MEPs raise concern over UK’s failure to provide assurances on EU citizens’ rights.
European Banking Authority: “An egregious revolving doors case”
17 Jan
European Banking Authority: “An egregious revolving doors case”
The director of the EBA has been criticised by MEPs for moving to one of the most powerful finance lobby groups in Europe.
Movers and Shakers | 17 January 2020
17 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 17 January 2020
Conference on Future of Europe should not be ‘tokenistic rubber-stamping exercise’ say MEPs
15 Jan
Conference on Future of Europe should not be ‘tokenistic rubber-stamping exercise’ say MEPs
The conference is due to start on 9 May - Europe Day - and last up to two years. It seeks to address the measures deemed necessary to reform the EU.
Arab News led poll shows Arab world at a ‘major turning point Partner Content
14 Jan
Arab News led poll shows Arab world at a ‘major turning point
A ground-breaking Arab News-led poll shows reshaping of mosque and state is transforming the region. Andrew Boff looks at what is driving this change.
MEPs make impassioned plea for post-Brexit protection of citizens’ rights
14 Jan
MEPs make impassioned plea for post-Brexit protection of citizens’ rights
A plenary debate on the protection of citizens’ rights saw emotions run high and tempers fray.
Parliament’s political groups voice concern on UK ‘settled status’ for EU citizens
13 Jan
Parliament’s political groups voice concern on UK ‘settled status’ for EU citizens
MEPs will be asked this week to back a resolution on the issue.
British MEPs urge EU to 'get tough' with UK in upcoming trade talks
10 Jan
British MEPs urge EU to 'get tough' with UK in upcoming trade talks
Outgoing British MEPs have urged the EU to adopt a “get tough” approach with the UK in the upcoming trade talks, which will decide whether or not Britain leaves the EU with or without an agreement.
Movers and Shakers | 10 January 2020
10 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 10 January 2020
Brexit Steering Group member casts ‘serious doubt’ on Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit free trade deal
10 Jan
Brexit Steering Group member casts ‘serious doubt’ on Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit free trade deal
In an exclusive interview with this website, senior Polish MEP Danuta Hubner said that a No Deal scenario in 11 months was a real possibility “unless we have 10 to 15 negotiating ‘tables’ agreed.”
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
09 Jan
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
For the first time Britain has got full sight of the woman who will face Boris Johnson in the next chapter of the Brexit saga, writes Denis MacShane, the UK’s former Minister of Europe.
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
09 Jan
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she hopes the new partnership is “one that will be enabling us to defend and strengthen our interests, both from an economic and a security point of view.”
EU says no plans to evacuate staff from Iran or Iraq despite tensions
08 Jan
EU says no plans to evacuate staff from Iran or Iraq despite tensions
A European Commission spokesman told reporters that the safety of EU nationals and EU personnel in the area was a “top priority.”
Fighting the good fight for Scotland
08 Jan
Fighting the good fight for Scotland
Veteran SNP MEP Alyn Smith shares with us some parting thoughts on Brexit, Scottish independence and the EU as he bids a fond farewell to Brussels and takes up his seat as MP for Stirling.
Time to reform severe asthma services Partner Content
08 Jan
Time to reform severe asthma services
Political action is urgently needed to ensure that the four million European citizens with severe asthma routinely have access to specialist care, writes Pascal Chanez.