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
EU citizens living in UK voice growing concern as Brexit approaches
07 Jan
EU citizens living in UK voice growing concern as Brexit approaches
EU citizens living and working in the UK have told of their "fears and concerns” about the impact Britain’s looming exit from the bloc will have on their lives and legal status.
Iran crisis could test EU’s mettle as ‘global actor’, says ambassador
07 Jan
Iran crisis could test EU’s mettle as ‘global actor’, says ambassador
As her country takes the reins of the EU’s rotating Council presidency, Croatia's ambassador to the EU has called for a ‘de-escalation’ in tensions between the West and Iran.
Finland, Austria and Sweden celebrate 25 years of EU membership
06 Jan
Finland, Austria and Sweden celebrate 25 years of EU membership
Twenty-five years ago, Finland, Austria and Sweden became the 13th, 14th and 15th Member States of the EU following referendums in each of the states prior to accession.
Commission officials often ‘let off the hook’ in parliamentary questioning, says senior MEP
06 Jan
Commission officials often ‘let off the hook’ in parliamentary questioning, says senior MEP
Outgoing UK Liberal MEP Chris Davies has admitted that although the European Parliament has “many faults,” it is a place where ideas can gain momentum.
Brexit and Mental Health: Are you coping?
23 Dec
Brexit and Mental Health: Are you coping?
Soon to be departing British MEP Jane Brophy reflects on Brexit’s under-recognised impact on EU citizens’ mental health.
The Von der Leyen Commission
23 Dec
The Von der Leyen Commission
We spoke to MEPs from across Parliament about what they expect to see from the new European Commission.
New dynamics in Central Asia
23 Dec
New dynamics in Central Asia
The dynamics and interactions within the countries of Central Asia are shifting and Europe needs to adapt to reflect the new realities, writes Atidzhe Alieva-Veli.
ECJ rules that Oriol Junqueras has right to take up seat in European Parliament
20 Dec
ECJ rules that Oriol Junqueras has right to take up seat in European Parliament
The Spanish Supreme Court had earlier ruled that Junqueras could not take up his seat as he was in pretrial detention for having participated in the organisation of a “self-determination referendum” in Catalonia.
5 questions with... Isabel Benjumea
20 Dec
5 questions with... Isabel Benjumea
Emily O’Reilly re-elected as European Ombudsman
20 Dec
Emily O’Reilly re-elected as European Ombudsman
Irishwoman Emily O’Reilly has been re-elected as European Ombudsman for the 2019-2024 parliamentary term, backed by 320 MEPs in a secret plenary vote in Strasbourg.
A strong and modern partnership
20 Dec
A strong and modern partnership
In enhancing its relations with Central Asian countries, the EU promotes peace, stability and prosperity in the region while supporting sustainable development, writes Andris Ameriks.
Movers and Shakers | 20 December 2019
20 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 20 December 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column

 

The European Social Model: a competitive advantage
20 Dec
The European Social Model: a competitive advantage
Investing in social care and the well-being of citizens is the European way, giving us a competitive advantage. Let’s use it to widen the gap, writes Miapetra Kumpula-Natri.
Corbyn defeat is a lesson for European Left
20 Dec
Corbyn defeat is a lesson for European Left
There is a major lesson for Europe's Left following UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn’s defeat, argues Denis MacShane.
Guy Verhofstadt: Citizens’ rights issues must be resolved before Brexit
19 Dec
Guy Verhofstadt: Citizens’ rights issues must be resolved before Brexit
The chair of Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group says the Withdrawal Agreement struck between the UK and EU could be vetoed if the issue of citizens' rights is not fully resolved before the UK leaves the bloc.
Giving offices ‘New Ways of Work’ Partner Content
19 Dec
Giving offices ‘New Ways of Work’
Yeliz Bicici explains how Offices of Cofinimmo are meeting Brussels’s office market needs.
EIT Health Summit 2019: Defining unmet needs Partner Content
19 Dec
EIT Health Summit 2019: Defining unmet needs
Delegates at the recent EIT Health Summit 2019 had the opportunity to meet innovators and gain insight into why defining societal health needs should be the focus of innovation. Brian Johnson reports.
Health Technology Assessment: Europe cannot afford an inefficient system Partner Content
19 Dec
Health Technology Assessment: Europe cannot afford an inefficient system
Jean-Christophe Tellier looks at the Commission Proposal for a European Regulation.
Member States’ defence expenditure rises for fifth year in a row, says report
18 Dec
Member States’ defence expenditure rises for fifth year in a row, says report
EU defence spending currently stands at just over €223bn, a 3 percent increase on 2017.
A treasure trove of opportunities
18 Dec
A treasure trove of opportunities
Central Asia remains a largely undiscovered region despite the opportunities it presents both commercially and strategically. It’s time the EU enhances its presence in the region, writes Fulvio Martusciello.
Medical Devices Made of Substances: an EU opportunity Partner Content
18 Dec
Medical Devices Made of Substances: an EU opportunity
A major opportunity to deliver innovation across the EU’s healthcare sector could be lost if implementing rules are used to hinder the application of the new Medical Device Regulation. Colin Mackay reports.
EU urged to introduce new legislation to monitor rule of law after journalist murder
17 Dec
EU urged to introduce new legislation to monitor rule of law after journalist murder
Andrew Galizia, the son of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has called for new EU legislation to monitor the rule of law, insisting it has “teeth and is fit for purpose.”
COPD: the Invisible killer
17 Dec
COPD: the Invisible killer
Health experts have issued stark warnings on the need or further commitment to effectively tackle asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Martin Banks reports.
A modern approach to Health Technology Assessment
17 Dec
A modern approach to Health Technology Assessment
HTAs are vital in ensuring that medicines and medical devices deliver efficacy and value for money, but processes need to be streamlined, says Tiemo Wölken.