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
Juncker criticised for saying national borders are 'worst invention ever'
25 Aug
Juncker criticised for saying national borders are 'worst invention ever'
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has been criticised after saying that national borders are the "worst invention ever."
Syria: Mogherini 'strongly condemns' latest Aleppo bombings
23 Aug
Syria: Mogherini "strongly condemns" latest Aleppo bombings
EU  foreign affairs chief says she "strongly condemns" the latest bombing of civilians, schools and hospitals in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
Brexit: Failure to trigger article 50 will 'clog up' EU decision-making
23 Aug
Brexit: Failure to trigger article 50 will 'clog up' EU decision-making
A leading EU expert has called for Britain's divorce proceedings with the EU to begin immediately.
Merkel, Renzi and Hollande pledge to revive EU post-Brexit
23 Aug
Merkel, Renzi and Hollande pledge to revive EU post-Brexit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has insisted that Britain leaving the EU does not spell the end of the EU.
MEP blasted for controversial comments on deterring refugees
23 Aug
MEP blasted for controversial comments on deterring refugees
An MEP has been castigated for appearing to suggest that pigs' heads on Hungary's border fence could be used to deter refugees.
Citizens express widespread support for more EU environmental protection
23 Aug
Citizens express widespread support for more EU environmental protection
A new survey says that nearly three quarters of EU citizens would like to the EU to "do more" on environmental protection.
Brexit: UK could be afforded 'special status'
22 Aug
Brexit: UK could be afforded 'special status'
Germany's Europe Minister Michael Roth has suggested Britain could be afforded 'special status' outside the EU.
EU Parliament outlines remaining legislative work for 2016
22 Aug
EU Parliament outlines remaining legislative work for 2016
Parliament has outlined the "extensive" legislative work MEPs will work on for the remainder of 2016.
Brexit: UK government promises to replace EU funding
22 Aug
Brexit: UK government promises to replace EU funding
British MEP Amjad Bashir has welcomed news that EU funding for farmers, scientists and other projects will be replaced by the UK treasury in the period immediately after Brexit.
Survey: Citizens want more EU action against tax fraud
19 Aug
Survey: Citizens want more EU action against tax fraud
Some 75 per cent of all Europeans believe the EU should do more to fight tax fraud, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey commissioned by the European Parliament.
Poll: Fewer Brits believe Brexit was a mistake
17 Aug
Poll: Fewer Brits believe Brexit was a mistake
A new poll has found that 45 per cent of Britons thought that Britain was right to vote to leave the EU, while 44 per cent said that the decision was wrong, a smaller gap than a week ago.
MEP Andrej Plenković set to lead centre right party in Croatian general elections
16 Aug
MEP Andrej Plenković set to lead centre right party in Croatian general elections
Croatian MEP Andrej Plenković is set to lead his party into the country's general elections next month.
International Youth Day: Wide variations among status of EU's youth
12 Aug
International Youth Day: Wide variations among status of EU's youth
A new survey shows there are “wide variations” in Europe relating to the current status of the continent’s 90 million 15 to 29 year olds.
World Elephant Day: EU urged to back total ban on ivory trade
12 Aug
World Elephant Day: EU urged to back total ban on ivory trade
The EU has been accused of putting elephants in a "precarious situation" and has been urged to back proposals for a total ban on ivory trade.
MEPs condemn violent escalation of Syrian conflict
12 Aug
MEPs condemn violent escalation of Syrian conflict
Several MEPs have called for an “immediate cease to hostilities” to help tackle the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Syria.
Belgium looks to beef up police security
12 Aug
Belgium looks to beef up police security
Belgian police may be given greater freedom for off-duty officers to carry weapons amid growing concern for their safety.
Barroso faces further calls to have EU pension suspended
11 Aug
Barroso faces further calls to have EU pension suspended
The 'revolving door' case of former Commission President José Manuel Barroso should referred to the European Court of Justice, it has been claimed.
Turkish membership of Nato 'not in question', says alliance rep
11 Aug
Turkish membership of Nato 'not in question', says alliance rep
Nato has moved to counter media reports by stressing that Turkish membership of the western alliance is "not in question."
Jan Figel: Ongoing genocide in Middle East 'a much greater security threat than climate change'
11 Aug
Jan Figel: Ongoing genocide in Middle East 'a much greater security threat than climate change'
Jan Figel, the first special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU, has voiced concern at the "genocide" of Christian, Yezidi, Shia Muslim and other communities in the Middle East.
Majority of Europeans believe EU must do more to tackle refugee crisis
11 Aug
Majority of Europeans believe EU must do more to tackle refugee crisis
Some 74 per cent of Europeans want the EU to do more to manage the migration crisis, according to the latest Eurobarometer poll commissioned by Parliament.
Brexit: Norway-style relationship with UK would be 'poor fit', says think tank
10 Aug
Brexit: Norway-style relationship with UK would be 'poor fit', says think tank
The leading UK based think tank Open Europe has warned that a Norway-style relationship with the EU is "unlikely to be a viable long-term option" for the UK.
Brussels lockdown: Molenbeek tourism soars despite huge losses for city's economy
10 Aug
Brussels lockdown: Molenbeek tourism soars despite huge losses for city's economy
The Brussels economy has suffered an €180m blow since the terror lockdown, but guided tours of Molenbeek have seen their popularity soar.
EU policymakers continue to condemn Turkey over failed coup repercussions
10 Aug
EU policymakers continue to condemn Turkey over failed coup repercussions
Particular concern has been expressed over "repressive and excessive" measures against several public sectors, including the academic and research community.
PES mourns longtime member Karl Duffek
09 Aug
PES mourns longtime member Karl Duffek
Glowing tributes have been paid to Karl Duffek, a leading member of the Austrian Social Democratic Party, following his death at the age of 54.