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
COP23: Despite US withdrawal, Paris agreement is alive and well
06 Nov
COP23: Despite US withdrawal, Paris agreement is alive and well
Now that the US has withdrawn from the Paris agreement, it’s up to the EU to step up and be the climate leader the world needs, writes Gilles Pargneaux.
COP23: It's time for Europe to lead by example
06 Nov
COP23: It's time for Europe to lead by example
COP23 is more than just an opportunity for the EU to show climate leadership, says Adina-Ioana Vălean.
Paris and Frankfurt battle it out to host European Banking Authority
03 Nov
Paris and Frankfurt battle it out to host European Banking Authority
Cities bidding to host the European Banking Authority are intensifying their lobbying campaign ahead of a decision by the EU later this month.
We must choose resource efficiency for a truly circular economy Partner Content
03 Nov
We must choose resource efficiency for a truly circular economy
We must choose resource efficiency for a truly circular economy, writes Brigitte Dero.
EU must rethink its waste management strategy
03 Nov
EU must rethink its waste management strategy
Europe must rethink its waste management strategy and ensure we make the most out of all materials, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
Waste should be an opportunity, not a problem
03 Nov
Waste should be an opportunity, not a problem
In order for the circular economy to be successful, waste legislation must be fully implemented across the EU, writes Daniel Calleja Crespo.
EU must end stroke care lottery
02 Nov
EU must end stroke care lottery
Stroke is a major, pan-European, public health concern, but solutions exist to ensure equal access across Europe to quality healthcare and innovative stroke treatments, writes Aldo Patriciello. 
Ousted Catalan President flees to Brussels to ‘explain’ Catalan problem to EU leaders
31 Oct
Ousted Catalan President flees to Brussels to ‘explain’ Catalan problem to EU leaders
Carles Puigdemont vows to continue independence fight and contest 21 December snap elections called by Madrid.
Entrepreneurs: A major challenge for Europe
31 Oct
Entrepreneurs: A major challenge for Europe
The disparities between EU member states are such that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, writes Helena de Felipe Lethonen.
Should policymakers single out SMEs?
31 Oct
Should policymakers single out SMEs?
The Commission’s new industrial policy strategy is right to consider SMEs as a core part of EU industry, says Othmar Karas.
How should the EU deal with packaging waste?
30 Oct
How should the EU deal with packaging waste?
The Commission’s circular economy strategy should promote incentives to minimise the use of packaging, particularly plastic, say MEPs.
Movers and Shakers | 30 October 2017
30 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 30 October 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 30 October 2017
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
30 Oct
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
It’s crucial not to put all biofuels in the same basket, and differentiate the good from the bad, argues Jadwiga Wiśniewska.
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
30 Oct
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
The use of biofuels has, in many cases, proven to be extremely beneficial, writes Marijana Petir.
EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
27 Oct
EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
The Greens in Parliament have called for calm heads after Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy asked senators to approve direct rule over Catalonia.
EU Parliament to send delegation to Malta
26 Oct
EU Parliament to send delegation to Malta
Parliament has agreed to send a delegation to Malta to look into alleged cases of money laundering and corruption.
5 questions with... Marek Plura
26 Oct
5 questions with... Marek Plura
Marek Plura (EPP, PL) is a member of Parliament’s employment and social affairs committee.
Nord Stream 2 benefits consumers, climate and economy Partner Content
26 Oct
Nord Stream 2 benefits consumers, climate and economy
Nord Stream 2 benefits consumers, the climate and the economy, writes Alex Barnes.
Energy union: It's time for more ambition
26 Oct
Energy union: It's time for more ambition
An ambitious energy union takes cooperation and compromise, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
Energy union is all-encompassing
26 Oct
Energy union is all-encompassing
The energy union is a clear economic opportunity that benefits all sectors, not just energy, says Dominique Ristori.
Member states delay glyphosate decision
25 Oct
Member states delay glyphosate decision
A final decision on whether the EU will renew the license for glyphosate, the controversial weed killer, has now been postponed until next month.
MEPs throw their weight behind #MeToo campaign
25 Oct
MEPs throw their weight behind #MeToo campaign
MEPs in plenary discussed sexual harassment in the European Parliament.
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
25 Oct
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
Parliament has been told that the files of 15 MEPs who have been accused of sexual harassment must immediately be opened for public scrutiny.
Mainstreaming mental health
25 Oct
Mainstreaming mental health
Mental health may not be a core EU competence, but policymakers are doing what they can to tackle the issue.