Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions

Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test

With Poland’s presidency up for grabs, this Sunday's election could unlock long-stalled reforms – or deepen the political gridlock hampering Warsaw’s pro-European course.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
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
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
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
Brexit: Formal withdrawal negotiations must begin now, not October, says Senior MEP
24 Jun
Brexit: Formal withdrawal negotiations must begin now, not October, says Senior MEP
The British government must take responsibility and start Brexit negotiations, says Parliament's GUE/NGL group leader Gabi Zimmer.

 

 

Impossible not to place responsibility of Brexit result with David Cameron
24 Jun
Impossible not to place responsibility of Brexit result with David Cameron
Withdrawal from the European parliament's European People's Party (EPP) grouping was the start of Cameron's concession to the Right argues Edward McMillan-Scott.
UK warned there will be 'no special treatment' on exit negotiations
24 Jun
UK warned there will be 'no special treatment' on exit negotiations
EU leaders react to historic British vote to leave EU.
EU should push for quick conclusion of Brexit process
24 Jun
EU should push for quick conclusion of Brexit process
Unreliable to the last, David Cameron has reneged on his promise to trigger Article 50 writes Andrew Duff.
1975 EEC membership referendum campaigner calls Brexit vote a 'devastating blow' for EU
24 Jun
1975 EEC membership referendum campaigner calls Brexit vote a 'devastating blow' for EU
Head of 1975 Cambridge in Europe campaign, Fraser Cameron, says Britain's youth will be blighted by Leave decision.
EU policymakers react to Brexit
24 Jun
EU policymakers react to Brexit
Italian finance minister Pier Carlo Padoan described the result as "very worrying", saying it highlighted the need for a "new EU model."
David Cameron resigns in wake of Brexit
24 Jun
David Cameron resigns in wake of Brexit
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he will step down by the autumn.
UK votes to leave EU
24 Jun
UK votes to leave EU
British Prime Minister David Cameron resigns in wake of historic vote.
China's economic slowdown presenting 'significant challenge' to companies
23 Jun
China's economic slowdown presenting 'significant challenge' to companies
A new survey says that China's economic slowdown continues to pose a "significant challenge" to both Chinese and European companies.
Brexit result too close to call, suggest final polls
23 Jun
Brexit result too close to call, suggest final polls
British in/out referendum race on a knife edge.
EU Referendum: 'Remain' victory would not be a blank cheque
23 Jun
EU Referendum: 'Remain' victory would not be a blank cheque
With polling in Britain's referendum well under way on Thursday, it has emerged that Germany is pushing for a change of course in the EU whether Britain leaves or stays.
Mahmoud Abbas urges EU to help find 'fair and just' solution to Middle East conflict
23 Jun
Mahmoud Abbas urges EU to help find 'fair and just' solution to Middle East conflict
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has urged the EU to help find a "fair and just" solution to the Middle East conflict.
Alexis Tsipras: UK must remain in EU
23 Jun
Alexis Tsipras: UK must remain in EU
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has urged the UK to remain in the EU, but says that whatever the outcome of Thursday's referendum in Britain "fresh vision is needed for Europe's future."
Brits to head to polls to decide EU fate
23 Jun
Brits to head to polls to decide EU fate
As Britons head to the polls in Thursday's referendum on EU membership, fresh warnings of the impact of the UK leaving the bloc have come from several EU political leaders.
Conflict minerals: EU accused of prioritising profit over people
23 Jun
Conflict minerals: EU accused of prioritising profit over people
Civil society groups have claimed the EU has "prioritised profit over people" in its new rules on "conflict" minerals. 
Out is out: No further negotiations if UK votes to leave EU says Juncker
22 Jun
Out is out: No further negotiations if UK votes to leave EU says Juncker
No "friendly" exit deal warns EU Commission president
EU-wide 'InnoApp' competition launched for young entrepreneurs
22 Jun
EU-wide 'InnoApp' competition launched for young entrepreneurs
An EU-wide competition to find some of Europe's best young entrepreneurs has been launched, with a cash prize of €20,000 for the winner.
UK political leaders in final plea to back Remain camp
22 Jun
UK political leaders in final plea to back Remain camp
Political leaders in the UK have made a final plea to voters to back the Remain camp in Thursday's referendum.
Dieselgate: EU Commission denies prior knowledge of emissions cheating
22 Jun
Dieselgate: EU Commission denies prior knowledge of emissions cheating
The European Commission has insisted that there had been "no concrete evidence" to justify action about possible cheating in emissions tests despite claims that the issue was flagged up five years ago.
Eurosceptic MEPs suggest creating a 'Nordic bloc' in case of Brexit
22 Jun
Eurosceptic MEPs suggest creating a 'Nordic bloc' in case of Brexit
Two MEPs have voiced support for a possible "Nordic bloc" emerging in the event of a Brexit.
Brexit: UK business leaders in 11th hour plea for voters to back Remain
22 Jun
Brexit: UK business leaders in 11th hour plea for voters to back Remain
An 11th hour plea for voters to back the Remain option in Thursday's EU referendum in the UK has been made by 1285 British business leaders.
Marine Le Pen: Every country should hold UK-style referendum
22 Jun
Marine Le Pen: Every country should hold UK-style referendum
Far-right MEP Marine Le Pen has promised to hold a Brexit-style referendum in France within six months of coming to power if elected President next year.
Matteo Renzi in last minute appeal against Brexit
22 Jun
Matteo Renzi in last minute appeal against Brexit
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has made a last-minute appeal to Britain to remain in the EU.
Social EU or no EU? Trades Union calls for balanced approach to Pillar of Social Rights Partner Content
22 Jun
Social EU or no EU? Trades Union calls for balanced approach to Pillar of Social Rights
The European Commission's Pillar of Social Rights initiative must include proposals to counter the negative impact EU economic governance rules, says Eduardo Chagas.