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
Nigel Farage quits as Ukip leader
04 Jul
Nigel Farage quits as Ukip leader
Ukip figurehead says he has achieved his "political ambition" of getting the UK out of the EU.
Tourism is an economic engine that deserves more attention
04 Jul
Tourism is an economic engine that deserves more attention
Tourism has huge potential for the EU economy, therefore it makes no sense for the Commission to ignore it as a political priority, says István Ujhelyi.
Brexit referendum: Voting analysis
04 Jul
Brexit referendum: Voting analysis
According to poll, most voters, including the majority of those who voted Leave expected a victory for Remain.
Movers and Shakers | 4 July 2016
04 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 4 July 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 4 July 2016
Telecoms: EU must regain position as world leader
04 Jul
Telecoms: EU must regain position as world leader
Europe must strive to regain its position as a world leader in the digital sector, while ensuring no one is left behind, writes Miapetra Kumpula-Natri.
Council of Europe convention set to strengthen international police cooperation at sporting events
02 Jul
Council of Europe convention set to strengthen international police cooperation at sporting events
New measures will update those introduced in the wake of 1985 Heysel Stadium tragedy.
No immediate change to status of Britons living in EU
02 Jul
No immediate change to status of Britons living in EU
Senior diplomat says safety, welfare and livelihoods of UK citizens overseas a top British government priority.
British MEPs allowed to keep their European Parliament posts - for now
01 Jul
British MEPs allowed to keep their European Parliament posts - for now
Pressure growing to relieve British deputies of their committee chairmanships and other top posts.
EU Parliament's group leaders embroiled in conflict of interests row
01 Jul
EU Parliament's group leaders embroiled in conflict of interests row
Conference of Presidents accused of being inconsistent with assembly's rules over appointment of German MEPS to key broadcasting report.
Johnnie Walker to provide per serving alcohol content and nutritional information on-pack
01 Jul
Johnnie Walker to provide per serving alcohol content and nutritional information on-pack
New labelling design based on global consumer research. 
5G: EU must adapt to speed of innovation
01 Jul
5G: EU must adapt to speed of innovation
The speed at which new technologies have been developing means the EU must act fast and in a coordinated manner to come up with effective telecoms rules, says Pilar del Castillo Vera.
Andriukaitis blasts Farage 'toxic untruths' and 'lies'
30 Jun
Andriukaitis blasts Farage 'toxic untruths' and 'lies'
European health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis has criticised Nigel Farage for spreading "toxic untruths" and "lies".
MEPs hit back at Nigel Farage 'proper jobs' comments
30 Jun
MEPs hit back at Nigel Farage 'proper jobs' comments
Controversial comments by Nigel Farage that MEPs have not done "proper jobs" that benefit the economy have been branded as "nonsense" by other MEPs.
MEPs adopt call for action on use of armed drones
30 Jun
MEPs adopt call for action on use of armed drones
Parliament was told that the US' "covert" drone war in Yemen "kills children, pregnant women and innocent Yemenis."
Boris Johnson drops out of Tory leadership race
30 Jun
Boris Johnson drops out of Tory leadership race
The question of who will lead Britain into its future outside the EU descended into disarray on Thursday with the announcement from Boris Johnson that he will not stand for Conservative party leadership.
Brexit to strengthen rise of far-right, EU Parliament told
30 Jun
Brexit to strengthen rise of far-right, EU Parliament told
The rise of radical far-right groups throughout Europe is likely to be strengthened by Britain's decision to withdraw from the EU, Parliament was told.
George Soros: EU in 'mortal danger' following Brexit
30 Jun
George Soros: EU in 'mortal danger' following Brexit
The EU is in "mortal danger" and faces an "existential threat" following Britain’s decision to leave the EU, investor George Soros told Parliament on Thursday.
LuxLeaks: Luxembourg court condemned for guilty verdicts
30 Jun
LuxLeaks: Luxembourg court condemned for guilty verdicts
Guilty verdict for LuxLeaks whistleblowers branded a 'travesty'.
Start-ups: Europe has a lot to learn from Silicon Valley
30 Jun
Start-ups: Europe has a lot to learn from Silicon Valley
Perennial optimist and innovative EU business champion, Lambert van Nistelrooij explains why he's heading back to California's Silicon Valley for the fourth time.
Effort sharing decision proposal to help EU deliver on COP21 commitments
30 Jun
Effort sharing decision proposal to help EU deliver on COP21 commitments
The upcoming effort sharing decision proposal could be the means to help Europe to deliver on its COP21 climate change targets, writes Kathleen Van Brempt.
LuxLeaks whistleblowers guilty verdicts 'a disgrace'
29 Jun
LuxLeaks whistleblowers guilty verdicts 'a disgrace'
Antoine Deltour and Raphaël Halet, the whistleblowers who lifted the lid on the 'LuxLeaks' scandal, have been found guilty of stealing documents, revealing business secrets and violating trade secrets.
David Cameron: UK EU Council presidency decision up to next Prime Minister
29 Jun
David Cameron: UK EU Council presidency decision up to next Prime Minister
David Cameron has told EU leaders that they would have to wait until a new Prime Minister is chosen before any decision is taken on Britain's proposed EU Council presidency.
EU Parliament urges UK to trigger article 50
29 Jun
EU Parliament urges UK to trigger article 50
MEPs have adopted a resolution proposing "the way forward" after the UK's decision to leave the EU.
Issue 437 | 27 June 2016
29 Jun
Issue 437 | 27 June 2016
Brexit referendum special issue, Telecoms Reform, Sustainable Tourism, Digital Startups, Climate Change and the EU's Effort Sharing Decision, 5 Questions with Europol Director Rob Wainwright and more…