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
Dieselgate: Former EU Commissioner blames car manufacturers
31 Aug
Dieselgate: Former EU Commissioner blames car manufacturers
Former European Commissioner Günter Verheugen has indirectly accused automobile manufacturers of misunderstanding the legislation on vehicle emissions.
'Stronger in Europe' relaunches as 'Open Britain'
30 Aug
'Stronger in Europe' relaunches as 'Open Britain'
'Stronger In Europe', which led the campaign for the UK to stay in the EU, has re-launched as the 'Open Britain' campaign.
Permanent materials: A circular economy game changer Partner Content
30 Aug
Permanent materials: A circular economy game changer
The move towards a true resource efficient and circular economy is an invitation to think differently about the way we produce, consume and use, argues Maarten Labberton.
Brexit: Policy group outline vision of 'Continental Partnership' for UK in Europe
30 Aug
Brexit: Policy group outline vision of 'Continental Partnership' for UK in Europe
A group of leading European political and academic figures have proposed a new form of collaboration after Brexit called a "Continental Partnership."
EU orders Apple to pay up to €13bn in unpaid tax
30 Aug
EU orders Apple to pay up to €13bn in unpaid tax
The European Commission has ruled that Ireland breached state aid rules in granting undue tax benefits to tech giant.
TTIP: EU and US insist talks are 'making steady progress'
30 Aug
TTIP: EU and US insist talks are 'making steady progress'
German MEP Helmut Scholz has questioned the motives behind claims by the country's economy minister that the EU's free trade deal with the US is effectively "dead."
Estonia's presidential election to go into second round
29 Aug
Estonia's presidential election to go into second round
Estonia's presidential election will go into a second round on Tuesday after no candidate got the required two-thirds majority in a parliamentary vote.
World population to reach 9.9 billion by 2050
29 Aug
World population to reach 9.9 billion by 2050
The world population will reach 9.9 billion in 2050, according to projections included in the latest World Population Data Sheet from the Population Reference Bureau (PRB).
Late payment still hurting many EU companies
29 Aug
Late payment still hurting many EU companies
The average payment period in business-to-business transactions in the EU has dropped by more than 10 days since 2013, according to new figures.
UK cannot expect 'Europe à la carte' Brexit deal
29 Aug
UK cannot expect 'Europe à la carte' Brexit deal
British can't just retain 'the nice things' of EU membership, says German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel.
Brexit: Could Theresa May invoke article 50 without parliamentary approval?
29 Aug
Brexit: Could Theresa May invoke article 50 without parliamentary approval?
The UK Parliament could be side-lined by Theresa May over Brexit, with the Prime Minister reportedly planning to deny them a vote before formerly triggering the process of leaving the EU.
French court suspends burkini ban
26 Aug
French court suspends burkini ban
France's highest administrative court has suspended a ban on burkinis.
MEP warns Brexit could put an end to human rights campaign in Kashmir
26 Aug
MEP warns Brexit could put an end to human rights campaign in Kashmir
UK MEP Anthea McIntyre has warned that Brexit could hinder efforts to help end human rights abuses in Kashmir.
Martin Schulz welcomes Colombian peace deal with Farc rebels
26 Aug
Martin Schulz welcomes Colombian peace deal with Farc rebels
The European Parliament President also warned that democracy in Venezuela was "in danger".
Weakening of EU could pose security threat to Baltic states
26 Aug
Weakening of EU could pose security threat to Baltic states
The findings are the result of a report by the RAND corporation.
France praised for ban on ivory trade
26 Aug
France praised for ban on ivory trade
Campaigners have welcomed France's decision to ban the trade in ivory and rhino horn in France and all overseas French territories.
Brexit: Cornwall and East of England to maintain Brussels offices
26 Aug
Brexit: Cornwall and East of England to maintain Brussels offices
Several UK regional offices have revealed they intend to remain in Brussels despite Britain's decision to quit the EU.
Long-term net migration in UK down from previous year
25 Aug
Long-term net migration in UK down from previous year
Long term net migration in the UK was at 327,000 in the year ending March 2016, down slightly from the previous data in December, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Angela Merkel on charm offensive across EU to find 'new balance' within bloc
25 Aug
Angela Merkel on charm offensive across EU to find 'new balance' within bloc
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has continued preparing the groundwork for a "new balance" within the EU in the wake of the UK's decision to "go it alone."
Policymakers float idea of 'North Sea Union' post-Brexit
25 Aug
Policymakers float idea of 'North Sea Union' post-Brexit
Belgian proposals for a 'North Sea Union' linking the UK to a cluster of regional states has met with a decidedly lukewarm reception.
Morten Messerschmidt steps down as Chair of Danish People's Party in EU Parliament
25 Aug
Morten Messerschmidt steps down as Chair of Danish People's Party in EU Parliament
Danish MEP Morten Messerschmidt has reportedly stepped down as Chair of the Danish People's Party's sub-group in the European Parliament.
EU leaders express grief over devastating Italy earthquake
25 Aug
EU leaders express grief over devastating Italy earthquake
The EU has pledged to provide satellite maps of the damage caused by the Italian earthquake.
EU Commission calls into question Greek budget deficit figures
25 Aug
EU Commission calls into question Greek budget deficit figures
The European Commission has taken the unusual step of "calling into question" figures on the budget deficit of a member state.
Brexit is 'last nail in the coffin of the EU', warns veteran journalist
25 Aug
Brexit is 'last nail in the coffin of the EU', warns veteran journalist
Veteran journalist John Pilger has warned that the EU referendum vote which will see the UK exit the EU is the "last nail in the coffin of the EU."