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
MEPs vote for global ban on cosmetic animal testing
04 May
MEPs vote for global ban on cosmetic animal testing
A vote by MEPs in the European Parliament to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution supporting a global ban on cosmetic testing on animals has been broadly welcomed.
Issue 475 | 07 May 2018
04 May
Issue 475 | 07 May 2018
Adina-Ioana Vălean interview, Green Week 2018, EU Enlargement: Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, eHealth, Future of Europe, eGigarettes, Cohesion Policy, Brexit, 5 questions with Laima Andrikienė and more.
Tunisia needs local elections to entrench democracy Partner Content
03 May
Tunisia needs local elections to entrench democracy
As the birthplace and sole success story of the Arab Spring thus far, Tunisia’s journey from dictatorship to revolution to nascent democracy is unique in the Arab region, explains Rached Ghannouchi.
EU budget post-2020: Commission praised for alternative sources of income
03 May
EU budget post-2020: Commission praised for alternative sources of income
Most MEPs have welcomed a Commission plan to raise national contributions to 1.11 per cent of gross national income and introduce new sources of revenue for the next long-term EU budget.
Nigel Farage riles up Tajani and Belgian Prime Minister
03 May
Nigel Farage riles up Tajani and Belgian Prime Minister
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has angrily clashed with Ukip’s Nigel Farage during a debate in the assembly on the future of Europe.
Brexit: research and education must be solved now Partner Content
03 May
Brexit: research and education must be solved now
Research and education should be among the easier elements of the Brexit negotiations, argue Paul Boyle and Rolf Tarrach
Commission fails to impress with EU post-2020 budget proposals
02 May
Commission fails to impress with EU post-2020 budget proposals
The European Commission has published its proposal for the post-2020 EU budget, kicking off the political battle over the rules and priorities that will govern EU spending in the period 2021-2027.
Transatlantic industrial cooperation helps allies keep their edge, writes Chris Lombardi Partner Content
02 May
Transatlantic industrial cooperation helps allies keep their edge, writes Chris Lombardi
The last 12 months have seen swift progress in the development of European defence and security capabilities.
Brexit: MEPs again raise concerns over citizens' rights in letter to UK home secretary
02 May
Brexit: MEPs again raise concerns over citizens' rights in letter to UK home secretary
MEPs have sent a letter to Sajid Javid raising concerns about the online application system to register the 3.5 million EU citizens living in the UK after Brexit.
Trump tariffs: EU reacts cautiously to exemption extension
02 May
Trump tariffs: EU reacts cautiously to exemption extension
The decision by US President Donald Trump to extend the deadline for tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium from the European Union until 1 June has met with a lukewarm response.
House of Lords votes to give UK Parliament 'meaningful say' on Brexit
01 May
House of Lords votes to give UK Parliament 'meaningful say' on Brexit
The UK House of Lords has given its backing to a motion that could force Prime Minister Theresa May to let the British Parliament set the terms of Brexit.
Movers and Shakers | 30 April 2018
30 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 30 April 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 30 April 2018
Policymakers must tackle work-related stress
30 Apr
Policymakers must tackle work-related stress
If policymakers continue to neglect mental health, this could result in a loss of productivity and added burden on medical services, warns Nessa Childers.
Mental health policy: What progress are we making?
30 Apr
Mental health policy: What progress are we making?
Member states continue to give much lower priority to promoting mental wellbeing compared to physical health, writes Marian Harkin.
Steel packaging and the circular economy: How to close the loop?
27 Apr
Steel packaging and the circular economy: How to close the loop?
EU policymakers and stakeholders recently got together in Brussels to discuss how they could better work together on closing the recycling loop for steel packaging in Europe.
Cancer care: Recognising the nursing contribution
27 Apr
Cancer care: Recognising the nursing contribution
Nurses play a central role in patients’ cancer care, and deserve better education and working conditions, writes Deirdre Clune.
Parliament calls for action on fake news
26 Apr
Parliament calls for action on fake news
However, some MEPs have warned against measures that may “restrict freedom of speech”.
The energy challenge: Why Europe’s universities hold the key Partner Content
26 Apr
The energy challenge: Why Europe’s universities hold the key
Universities are uniquely positioned to work with policymakers and industry to shape a sustainable energy future, writes Torbjørn Digernes.
Energy union: Considerable shortcomings remain on infrastructure and markets
26 Apr
Energy union: Considerable shortcomings remain on infrastructure and markets
Industry could help usher in the next generation of the energy union, and help the EU export its climate solutions globally, writes Tellervo Kylä-Harakka-Ruonala.
Clean energy is the key to change
26 Apr
Clean energy is the key to change
The clean energy package could help Europe face four other major challenges, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
Reducing bottlenecks for a circular economy transition
25 Apr
Reducing bottlenecks for a circular economy transition
New waste legislation rules do not go far enough, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
5 questions with... Biljana Borzan
25 Apr
5 questions with... Biljana Borzan
Biljana Borzan (S&D, HR) is a member of Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee
Pakistan’s gender discrimination in law is a violation of GSP+
25 Apr
Pakistan’s gender discrimination in law is a violation of GSP+
Pakistan's constant gender discrimination is in direct violation of its GSP+ obligations, explains Jude-Kirton Darling, so why is the Commission turning a blind eye to the country's lack of equality?
Policymakers call for greater investment in fight against malaria
25 Apr
Policymakers call for greater investment in fight against malaria
On World Malaria Day, MEPs have called on the international community to increase their efforts to tackle this oldest of diseases.