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
Sustainable Energy Week: A cross-cutting priority
20 Jun
Sustainable Energy Week: A cross-cutting priority
By tackling air pollution and climate change together, Europe can safeguard the health of its citizens, says Michele Emiliano.
Aviation strategy is flying high
20 Jun
Aviation strategy is flying high
The Aviation Strategy may not yet have resolved all the issues for the sector, but it has laid the essential groundwork for future success, writes Violeta Bulc 
EU top jobs and climate action in focus as leaders convene in Brussels
20 Jun
EU top jobs and climate action in focus as leaders convene in Brussels
European Union leaders face decisions on two major issues - the appointment of the EU institutions’ top posts and climate action targets - at a summit starting in Brussels on Thursday.
Sustainable Energy Week: Cause and effect
20 Jun
Sustainable Energy Week: Cause and effect
The EU must take into account the impact of climate change and adapt its energy policy accordingly, says Eva Jensen
Sustainable Energy Week: Local heroes
20 Jun
Sustainable Energy Week: Local heroes
Local renewable energy ownership can help generate regional economic development, writes Pierre Jean Coulon.
Sustainable Energy Week: The Water-Energy Nexus
19 Jun
Sustainable Energy Week: The Water-Energy Nexus
Managing the relationship between the water used for energy production and the energy used to deliver that water is key to increasing water sector energy e­fficiency, explains Charlina Vitcheva.
Tajani urges ‘real Marshall Plan for Africa’ bolstered by ‘massive’ private sector investment
19 Jun
Tajani urges ‘real Marshall Plan for Africa’ bolstered by ‘massive’ private sector investment
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has repeated his call for a "real Marshall Plan for Africa" backed by “massive” private sector investment.
Sustainable Energy Week: The shape of things to come
19 Jun
Sustainable Energy Week: The shape of things to come
Romania’s Minister for Energy, Anton Anton, believes Europe’s capacity for economic growth is inseparable from its energy reform programme
‘Toxic politics’ hampering efforts to tackle refugee crisis, says former UK foreign minister
19 Jun
‘Toxic politics’ hampering efforts to tackle refugee crisis, says former UK foreign minister
Former UK foreign minister David Miliband says that “toxic politics” in some Member States is hindering efforts to tackle the ongoing refugee crisis.
Russia did not interfere in EU elections, says ambassador
18 Jun
Russia did not interfere in EU elections, says ambassador
Russia’s ambassador to the EU has categorically denied claims that Moscow used disinformation to sway voters in the recent European elections.
MEPs investigate UK #DeniedMyVote elections scandal
18 Jun
MEPs investigate UK #DeniedMyVote elections scandal
Evidence alleging that the UK government prevented over one million eligible voters from taking part in the recent European Parliamentary elections due to a catalogue of blunders is now being examined by MEPs.
The right EU budget for the next seven years Partner Content
18 Jun
The right EU budget for the next seven years
Europe must boost its investment in research and innovation, argue the European University Association’s Rolf Tarrach and Michael Murphy
Sustainable Energy Week: The path to a carbon neutral Europe
18 Jun
Sustainable Energy Week: The path to a carbon neutral Europe
As European Sustainable Energy Week 2019 kicks off, we begin with Dominique Ristori who explains how clean green hydrogen can help the EU reach its long-term decarbonisation goals
Why doesn’t the EU want to lead on photonics? Partner Content
17 Jun
Why doesn’t the EU want to lead on photonics?
When countries around the world are sinking billions into deep technologies like photonics, why does it always feel like the EU is consistently applying the brake, asks Carlos Lee.
Issue 497 | 17 June 2019
14 Jun
Issue 497 | 17 June 2019
Featuring an exclusive interview with Margrethe Vestager
Movers and Shakers | 14 June 2019
14 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 14 June 2019
New 73-strong far right grouping formed in European Parliament
14 Jun
New 73-strong far right grouping formed in European Parliament
Alliance of extreme-right, populist and nationalist parties say they will become a “thorn in the flesh” for EU policymakers.
Commission ‘failing' to monitor its sustainable development activities, says EU auditors
14 Jun
Commission ‘failing' to monitor its sustainable development activities, says EU auditors
The European Court of Auditors has said the EU is failing to providing citizens with reliable information on it contributes to sustainable development in areas such as climate change
Margrethe Vestager: A woman of substance
14 Jun
Margrethe Vestager: A woman of substance
With a proven track record in delivering for citizens, Margrethe Vestager has earned the right to be the next European Commission President. She tells Lorna Hutchinson that prioritising gender equality and female empowerment is her number one goal.
North Macedonia facing 'unprecedented exodus' if accession talks postponed, warns president
12 Jun
North Macedonia facing "unprecedented exodus" if accession talks postponed, warns president
Stevo Pendarovski has said his country is suffering from "enlargement fatigue".
British MPs demand urgent probe into #DeniedMyVote scandal
12 Jun
British MPs demand urgent probe into #DeniedMyVote scandal
Leading campaign group presses for inquiry into allegations that up to 2 million EU citizens were left unable to vote in the European elections.
Nigel Farage says chances of UK leaving the EU on 31 October “pretty low”
12 Jun
Nigel Farage says chances of UK leaving the EU on 31 October “pretty low”
Brexit Party leader argues that his party’s recent election success gives it “legitimate” right to be included in any further Brexit talks between the UK and EU.
Increased prospect of no-deal Brexit or no Brexit at all amid Westminster ‘chaos’, says Nicola Sturgeon
11 Jun
Increased prospect of no-deal Brexit or no Brexit at all amid Westminster ‘chaos’, says Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland’s First Minister believes that there is all to play for in the Brexit “horror show” as blinkered Britain careers towards a no-deal Brexit while the possibility of no Brexit at all gathers momentum.
Scotland votes Remain… again
07 Jun
Scotland votes Remain… again
Newly re-elected SNP MEP Alyn Smith celebrates the triumphs for the SNP and Scotland’s pro-Remain parties in the European elections, which highlight, once again, that Scotland wants to remain a part of the European Union.