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
Pancreatic cancer: Time for the EU to fight silent, but deadly, disease
04 Nov
Pancreatic cancer: Time for the EU to fight silent, but deadly, disease
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest diseases known, and the EU must act to tackle it, argues Aldo Patriciello.
Single market: EU must avoid race to the bottom
02 Nov
Single market: EU must avoid race to the bottom
The single market will not work unless EU citizens can clearly see the ways in which it benefits them, says Marlene Mizzi.
EU must embrace the value of 'Made in Europe'
02 Nov
EU must embrace the value of "Made in Europe"
Europe has great heritage to promote, but this requires proper implementation of the EU's single market, says Lara Comi.
EU Commission approves Barroso's Goldman Sachs post
31 Oct
EU Commission approves Barroso's Goldman Sachs post
The European Commission's ad-hoc ethical committee has ruled that former Commission President José Manuel Barroso has not broken any rules by taking up a top job at Goldman Sachs.
Movers and Shakers | 31 October 2016
31 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 31 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 31 October 2016
EU and Trudeau sign off on controversial Canada trade deal
31 Oct
EU and Trudeau sign off on controversial Canada trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has joined EU chiefs at reconvened summit in Brussels to sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) trade agreement.
Belgian government brokers CETA compromise deal
28 Oct
Belgian government brokers CETA compromise deal
CETA, the historic free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union, is finally close to being completed after an agreement was reached between the Belgian government and the Wallonian Parliament.
Africa needs innovative partnerships in the fight against chronic diseases
28 Oct
Africa needs innovative partnerships in the fight against chronic diseases
Tackling the burden of non-communicable diseases, and achieving the sustainable development goals, requires government, business and NGOs to work together, argues Cristian Dan Preda.
ACP-EU: The Cotonou deal must be reinforced and safeguarded
27 Oct
ACP-EU: The Cotonou deal must be reinforced and safeguarded
The Cotonou agreement is an essential tool in promoting common values with our ACP partners and protecting human rights, says Cécile Kashetu Kyenge.
2017 EU General budget
27 Oct
2017 EU General budget
On October 25, the Plenary discussed the Parliament’s position on the 2017 budget, with input from the Commission and the Council.
European Parliament rejects cuts to 2017 EU budget
27 Oct
European Parliament rejects cuts to 2017 EU budget
Parliament has controversially voted to reverse all the Council's proposed cuts to the draft EU budget for 2017.
Syed Kamall: EU must learn from CETA debacle
27 Oct
Syed Kamall: EU must learn from CETA debacle
ECR group Chair Syed Kamall has said that "lessons must be learned" after it emerged that Belgium had finally agreed a deal to approve CETA.
EU Parliament urges Turkey to release journalists
27 Oct
EU Parliament urges Turkey to release journalists
MEPs have urged the Turkish authorities to release journalists being held without "compelling evidence of criminal activity."
The case for reforming the European arrest warrant: Alexander Adamescu vs. Romania Partner Content
27 Oct
The case for reforming the European arrest warrant: Alexander Adamescu vs. Romania
The case of Alexander Adamescu underlines why the European arrest warrant needs urgent reform, argues Mitchell Belfer.
ACP-EU is a unique partnership
27 Oct
ACP-EU is a unique partnership
Europe and Africa have a collective responsibility to empower their economies and societies and foster sustainable development, says Louis Michel.
Who is most likely replace Schulz as EU Parliament chief?
26 Oct
Who is most likely replace Schulz as EU Parliament chief?
Speculation is mounting that Martin Schulz may be tempted to quit the European Parliament for German politics.
5 questions with... Michał Boni
26 Oct
5 questions with... Michał Boni
Teddy bears, books and Poland's transformation.
Is the energy union up to Europe's challenges?
26 Oct
Is the energy union up to Europe's challenges?
If national prerogatives prevail, the energy union will fail to deal with the many constraints of today's European energy sector, warns Flavio Zanonato.
A liberal approach to delivering the energy union
26 Oct
A liberal approach to delivering the energy union
Achieving the energy union will not only help Europe secure its gas and energy supplies in the face of political tensions, it will also help reach climate goals, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
Wallonia rejection of CETA a 'game changer' for EU decision-making
25 Oct
Wallonia rejection of CETA a "game changer" for EU decision-making
MEPs and business representatives have said that Wallonia's rejection of CETA is a sign the EU must rethink its trade policy.
CETA impasse shows EU must review decision-making process, say senior MEPs
25 Oct
CETA impasse shows EU must review decision-making process, say senior MEPs
EU Parliament group leaders have slammed Brussels' approach to CETA signing, but seem confident it could still go ahead.
EU's current energy system is ineffective and expensive
25 Oct
EU's current energy system is ineffective and expensive
Out of the Commission's five focuses on the path to the energy union, three are of utmost importance, says András Gyürk.
Maroš Šefcovic: 2016 is the year of delivery on energy union
25 Oct
Maroš Šefcovic: 2016 is the year of delivery on energy union
Maroš Šefcovic on how his plans will help consumers, reform the market, meet climate change goals and deliver energy security.
Belgium continues to block CETA deal
24 Oct
Belgium continues to block CETA deal
The President of Wallonia's Parliament, André Antoine, has warned it will be "impossible" to meet a deadline imposed on Belgium by the EU for resolving the impasse on the CETA trade talks.