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
Women: Europe's under-exploited entrepreneurial potential
08 Feb
Women: Europe's under-exploited entrepreneurial potential
Getting more women to start and scale up their business is key to Europe’s economic growth, explains Lowri Evans.
European elections 2019: EU Parliament votes to maintain 'Spitzenkandidaten' system
07 Feb
European elections 2019: EU Parliament votes to maintain 'Spitzenkandidaten' system
MEPs insist that they will reject any contender for Commission President who is not nominated as a lead candidate ahead of the 2019 EU elections.
Safer Internet Day: Making the internet a better place
07 Feb
Safer Internet Day: Making the internet a better place
It is crucial that citizens acquire from an early age the necessary skills and develop habits for a safer and responsible digital life, says Mariya Gabriel.
EU to suspend the UK’s access to the single market if it fails to comply with EU law, reveals draft text
07 Feb
EU to suspend the UK’s access to the single market if it fails to comply with EU law, reveals draft text
The EU has been accused of “wanting to punish” the UK if it fails to abide by the terms of the two-year Brexit transitional period.
European Parliament set to remove one of its vice presidents, Ryszard Czarnecki
07 Feb
European Parliament set to remove one of its vice presidents, Ryszard Czarnecki
This comes after he sparked outrage by comparing a fellow Polish MEP to a Nazi collaborator.
Western Balkans enlargement a priority, says EU Parliament
07 Feb
Western Balkans enlargement a priority, says EU Parliament
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has said that continued EU enlargement should be a priority.
Nick Clegg warns of the 'growing rise' of populism throughout EU
07 Feb
Nick Clegg warns of the 'growing rise' of populism throughout EU
Speaking in Brussels, the former UK deputy Prime Minister spoke of the “beguiling and seductive” appeal that populist parties had.
Will EU Parliament approve transnational lists?
07 Feb
Will EU Parliament approve transnational lists?
Parliament will today decide on its composition after Brexit.
Why does the EU industrial strategy fail to mention the importance of the creative and cultural sectors?
06 Feb
Why does the EU industrial strategy fail to mention the importance of the creative and cultural sectors?
The Commission’s proposals to stimulate EU growth and competitiveness miss the target on a number of significant issues, says Pervenche Berès.
Jyrki Katainen: The EU firmly stands for an open, but also rules-based and fair, global trade order
06 Feb
Jyrki Katainen: The EU firmly stands for an open, but also rules-based and fair, global trade order
Jyrki Katainen talks about his plans to tackle youth unemployment, deal with plastic pollution, ensure we have digital skills, successfully trade globally and have closer EU defence.
MEPs to vote on redistribution of EU Parliament seats
05 Feb
MEPs to vote on redistribution of EU Parliament seats
MEPs will this week decide on the new distribution of parliamentary seats for the 2019 European elections in a vote in Strasbourg.
It's time to strengthen EU-HTA cooperation
05 Feb
It's time to strengthen EU-HTA cooperation
The newly adopted Commission proposal should bring innovative health solutions to patients faster, says Vytenis Andriukaitis.
Movers and Shakers | 5 February 2018
05 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 5 February 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 5 February 2018
Sustainable healthcare systems help ensure access to innovative therapies Partner Content
05 Feb
Sustainable healthcare systems help ensure access to innovative therapies
Sustainable healthcare systems help ensure access to innovative therapies, writes Pascal Apostolides.
EU must continue to fund health innovation
05 Feb
EU must continue to fund health innovation
Investing in research is key to ensuring equal access to healthcare across the EU and lowering costs, says Miriam Dalli.
Brexit: Barnier and Davis meet in London
05 Feb
Brexit: Barnier and Davis meet in London
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, will meet with UK Brexit Secretary David Davis in London on Monday.
Issue 469 | 05 February 2018
05 Feb
Issue 469 | 05 February 2018
Jyrki Katainen interview, Jobs and Growth, Cross-Border Parcel Delivery Services, Female Entrepreneurs, Sustainable Healthcare, World Cancer Day, Safer Internet Day, and more...
Brexit: MEPs renew pledge to protect citizens' rights
02 Feb
Brexit: MEPs renew pledge to protect citizens' rights
MEPs met in Brussels this week to take stock of the ongoing Brexit negotiations, and once again insisted on the importance of citizens' rights.
Active Cities: Tomorrow’s pathway to healthy lifestyles Partner Content
02 Feb
Active Cities: Tomorrow’s pathway to healthy lifestyles
Cities are strongholds of sedentary behaviour and unhealthy lifestyles, writes Maxime Leblanc
Improving outcomes, driving efficiency in cancer care
02 Feb
Improving outcomes, driving efficiency in cancer care
Delivering better cancer care requires significant ‘culture change’, MEPs were recently told.
EU Parliament to vote on stripping Polish MEP of vice presidency
02 Feb
EU Parliament to vote on stripping Polish MEP of vice presidency
European Parliament political group leaders are recommending that controversial Polish MEP Ryszard Czarnecki is stripped of his vice presidency role.
What role for repurposed drugs in cancer treatment?
02 Feb
What role for repurposed drugs in cancer treatment?
Repurposed drugs could be the answer to soaring cancer treatment costs, write Alojz Peterle and Lieve Wierinck.
World Cancer Day: United against cancer
02 Feb
World Cancer Day: United against cancer
Everyone has a role to play in the fight against cancer, says Alojz Peterle.
Why isn't cancer talked about more?
02 Feb
Why isn't cancer talked about more?
Despite being the deadliest disease in the EU, cancer does not receive enough attention, says Pavel Poc.