Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions

Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test

With Poland’s presidency up for grabs, this Sunday's election could unlock long-stalled reforms – or deepen the political gridlock hampering Warsaw’s pro-European course.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
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
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
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
Macron’s clandestine gangs comments reminiscent of ‘darker times in French history’ says Bulgarian MEP
07 Nov
Macron’s clandestine gangs comments reminiscent of ‘darker times in French history’ says Bulgarian MEP
ECR group deputy Angel Dzhambazki has sent an open letter to European Parliament president David Sassoli calling for an apology from French president.
2020 can be the start of a new Greens decade, says Monica Frassoni
07 Nov
2020 can be the start of a new Greens decade, says Monica Frassoni
Outgoing Green party co-leader says the EU has a key role in tackling climate change but still has much to do.
On the threshold of a circular economy
07 Nov
On the threshold of a circular economy
Innovation will bring us the future we aspire to, if we provide the transparency and freedom needed to unleash our full potential, writes Nils Torvalds.
Greening the economy
07 Nov
Greening the economy
As he prepares to take on the role of Commission Vice-President for An Economy that Works for People, Valdis Dombrovskis tells us why sustainable finance is essential both in safeguarding our planet’s future and making the financial sector a part of the green transition.
Von der Leyen Commission already historic, says former EU employment chief
06 Nov
Von der Leyen Commission already historic, says former EU employment chief
László Andor says the structure of the new EU executive potentially opens the door to much greater pluralism.
Overseas voters will again be hampered in UK election, say campaigners
06 Nov
Overseas voters will again be hampered in UK election, say campaigners
Campaigners have warned that up to 3 million overseas voters will again be prevented from participating in the UK general election next month.
Environmental campaigners question EU’s ‘level of ambition’ in tackling climate change
06 Nov
Environmental campaigners question EU’s ‘level of ambition’ in tackling climate change
The critique comes just ahead of the crunch COP25 climate conference in Madrid next month.
A new EU industrial strategy would drive health and growth Partner Content
05 Nov
A new EU industrial strategy would drive health and growth
Europe must play to its strengths and pharma is an area of strategic economic and social value where the EU is a global player, writes EFPIA's Nathalie Moll.
Parliament President urges Member States to intensify climate change fight
05 Nov
Parliament President urges Member States to intensify climate change fight
The appeal by David Sassoli comes ahead of next month’s COP25 climate conference in Madrid.
Sustainable accounting standards and taxonomy
05 Nov
Sustainable accounting standards and taxonomy
As the EU sets out to define criteria for what constitutes sustainable economic activity, it must be capable of covering all sectors, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen
A framework for sustainable investment
04 Nov
A framework for sustainable investment
The European Commission must hear its citizens and act – and invest – to create a culture of genuine sustainable investment, writes Dimitrios Papadimoulis.
EU moving at a snail’s pace on gender equality
04 Nov
EU moving at a snail’s pace on gender equality
A Gender Equality Index says that the EU’s ‘score’ for gender equality is up just one point to 67.4, since 2017.
EU Equal Pay Day highlights women ‘working for free’ until year end
04 Nov
EU Equal Pay Day highlights women ‘working for free’ until year end
The 16 percent disparity in pay between women and men in the EU means that from November 4 until the end of the year, women will effectively work for free.
5 questions with... Alexandra Louise Rosenfield Phillips
04 Nov
5 questions with... Alexandra Louise Rosenfield Phillips
Alexandra Louise Rosenfield Phillips (UK, Greens/EFA) is a member of Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs committee.
Issue 504 | 4 November 2019
04 Nov
Issue 504 | 4 November 2019
As Valdis Dombrovskis, prepares to take on the role of Commission Vice-President for An Economy that Works for People, he tells us why sustainable finance is essential both in safeguarding our planet’s future and making the financial sector a part of the green transition.
Campaigners hail confirmation of three-month Brexit extension
01 Nov
Campaigners hail confirmation of three-month Brexit extension
Organisations fighting to keep the door open for Britain to remain in the EU welcomed the decision by EU Member States to grant the UK a further Brexit extension to 31 January.
Movers and Shakers | 1 November 2019
01 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 1 November 2019
Kashmir should not be ignored by the rest of the world
31 Oct
Kashmir should not be ignored by the rest of the world
Richard Corbett and Anthea McIntyre respond to Dinesh Dhamija’s recent Kashmir article in The Parliament Magazine.
UK gears up for general election as Brexit hangs in the balance
30 Oct
UK gears up for general election as Brexit hangs in the balance
A divided UK will go to the polls for the third time in four years on December 12 as anti-Brexit campaigners hope it will usher in a Brexit-free future.
Why the Middle East is fast becoming a hub of artificial intelligence Partner Content
28 Oct
Why the Middle East is fast becoming a hub of artificial intelligence
The recent announcement that the world’s first university dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) will open its doors in Abu Dhabi in 2020 marks the latest move in the Middle East’s growing efforts to become a global tech hub, writes Guy Burton.
EU grants UK Brexit ‘flextension’ until January 31
28 Oct
EU grants UK Brexit ‘flextension’ until January 31
The UK’s arduous divorce from the EU entered a new phase on Monday as Council President Donald Tusk announced the bloc’s green light for yet another extension.
Jens Stoltenberg welcomes North Macedonia’s upcoming NATO accession
28 Oct
Jens Stoltenberg welcomes North Macedonia’s upcoming NATO accession
The NATO chief's comments come after the US Senate approved the accession of North Macedonia to NATO last week.
Six in ten women in EU hit by workplace sexual harassment or violence
25 Oct
Six in ten women in EU hit by workplace sexual harassment or violence
A new survey says that six out of ten women in Europe have endured sexist treatment or suffered sexual violence during their careers.
EU Member States accused of ‘cutting corners’ on food safety
25 Oct
EU Member States accused of ‘cutting corners’ on food safety
An EU consumer organisation has claimed that national government controls of those foods most likely to cause poisoning, such as eggs, milk and meat, are on the decline.