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
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
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
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.
Catalan MEPs 'barred' from accessing the European Parliament
07 Jun
Catalan MEPs "barred" from accessing the European Parliament
Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comín claim they have been refused access and official MEP accreditation.
EU urged to up its game on tackling racism
07 Jun
EU urged to up its game on tackling racism
The EU has been urged to “show a true commitment” to tackling racism after a new report revealed that only 5 percent of the new European Parliament intake are from racial and ethnic minorities.
Movers and Shakers | 7 June 2019
07 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 7 June 2019
Buckle up, turbulence ahead
06 Jun
Buckle up, turbulence ahead
Despite the growth of Europe’s aviation sector, disruptive technologies, carbon emissions and lack of capacity will provide challenges for the new European Commission and Parliament
EU risks losing credibility in Western Balkans if no North Macedonia accession talks this summer
06 Jun
EU risks losing credibility in Western Balkans if no North Macedonia accession talks this summer
The EU will lose “credibility” in the Western Balkans if it refuses to open accession talks with North Macedonia this summer, according to the country’s chief accession negotiator.
Manfred Weber hits back at criticism of his suitability to be next European Commission president
06 Jun
Manfred Weber hits back at criticism of his suitability to be next European Commission president
EPP Lead Candidate insists he has “strong support” for EU’s top job.
Anthea McIntyre: Conservative 'survivors' will roll up their sleeves for Britain
06 Jun
Anthea McIntyre: Conservative 'survivors' will roll up their sleeves for Britain
Despite their seats being whittled down to four in the new European Parliament, stalwart Conservative MEPs will knuckle down to the job of delivering Brexit, explains Anthea McIntyre.
Nigel Farage snubs European Parliament, rebuffs request to testify over gift allegations
05 Jun
Nigel Farage snubs European Parliament, rebuffs request to testify over gift allegations
Nigel Farage has angrily rejected a European Parliament request to appear before a committee to testify about allegations that he failed to disclose gifts worth over €400,000 from a UK businessman.
World Environment Day: Keeping the SDGs in focus
05 Jun
World Environment Day: Keeping the SDGs in focus
The success of the EU in delivering its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) commitments depends on it adapting to changing approaches to funding and aid, writes Mirja Vehkaperä.
Scale of UK's European elections vote scandal 'staggering', says campaign group
05 Jun
Scale of UK's European elections vote scandal "staggering", says campaign group
New figures suggest as many as 1.6 million EU citizens in the UK may have been denied a vote in the recent European Parliamentary elections.
EESC urges buildings directive review to prevent asbestos exposure
05 Jun
EESC urges buildings directive review to prevent asbestos exposure
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has demanded a review of the EU’s energy performance of buildings directive (EPBD) so that it “improves the protection” of workers who may be at risk of asbestos exposure.
Neven Mimica: Leaving no one behind
04 Jun
Neven Mimica: Leaving no one behind
With the 2019 European Development Days Conference fast approaching, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica explains how focused actions and resource pooling are crucial to eradicating some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Claude Moraes denounces senior UK politicians for lying about Brexit contingency plans
04 Jun
Claude Moraes denounces senior UK politicians for lying about Brexit contingency plans
Senior UK MEP Claude Moraes has accused top British politicians of “lying” to the public about contingency plans for leaving the EU without a deal.
Issue 496 | 03 June 2019
03 Jun
Issue 496 | 03 June 2019
A new approach to managing air traffic in Europe Partner Content
03 Jun
A new approach to managing air traffic in Europe
CANSO Director of European Affairs & Civil Air Navigation Services Tanja Grobotek explains.
Molly Scott-Cato: UK’s EU elections ‘clear condemnation’ of Conservatives and Labour
03 Jun
Molly Scott-Cato: UK’s EU elections ‘clear condemnation’ of Conservatives and Labour
Newly re-elected MEP Molly Scott Cato says the European election results in the UK were a “clear condemnation” of the Conservatives and Labour, the country’s two biggest political parties.
EU Elections: The gloves are off
03 Jun
EU Elections: The gloves are off
The European elections are over, but it could be argued that the real battle has only just begun. Martin Banks reports from the EU front line.
Former MEP welcomes Polish complaint over new EU copyright directive
03 Jun
Former MEP welcomes Polish complaint over new EU copyright directive
Former MEP Catherine Stihler has welcomed a Polish complaint to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) about the EU’s controversial copyright crackdown.
No European shift to far-right parties, says ECFR
03 Jun
No European shift to far-right parties, says ECFR
Far-right parties fell short of predictions in the European elections and, in many cases, polled lower than in pre-election polls, according to the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).
Innovation as a driver of Europe’s air traffic performance
03 Jun
Innovation as a driver of Europe’s air traffic performance
A key enabler for the competitiveness and sustainability of Europe’s aviation industry, innovation offers the means to drive Europe’s air traffic performance, explains SESAR Joint Undertaking Executive Director Florian Guillermet
Movers and Shakers | 31 May 2019
31 May
Movers and Shakers | 31 May 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.