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: Best way to transform EU is from within
16 Jun
Brexit: Best way to transform EU is from within
The best way to transform the EU is from within, writes Martina Anderson.
Endocrine disruptors: EU Commission accused of defending agro-chemical industry over human health
16 Jun
Endocrine disruptors: EU Commission accused of defending agro-chemical industry over human health
The European Commission has presented long-delayed proposals setting out scientific criteria to address the problem of chemical substances that interfere with the endocrine system.
Brexit: Betting market predicts clear win for Remain camp
16 Jun
Brexit: Betting market predicts clear win for Remain camp
The betting market has put itself on a direct collision course with pollsters by predicting a clear win for the Remain camp in next week's UK referendum.
Climate and energy group calls for EU emissions trading reform to match historic Paris climate deal
16 Jun
Climate and energy group calls for EU emissions trading reform to match historic Paris climate deal
CAN Europe chief responds to comments by European Parliament's lead ETS reform rapporteur Ian Duncan.
Gun lobby says revision of firearms directive is 'futile'
16 Jun
Gun lobby says revision of firearms directive is 'futile'
The body representing gun owners in Europe has described efforts to revise EU firearms legislation as "futile."
Andrew Duff warns of potential EU split following Brexit vote
16 Jun
Andrew Duff warns of potential EU split following Brexit vote
Former MEP says risk of divisions 'erupting' following 23 June referendum.
Euro 2016 clashes: Council of Europe calls for better police cooperation
16 Jun
Euro 2016 clashes: Council of Europe calls for better police cooperation
Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland has called on European governments to improve police cooperation after the violent clashes between football hooligans in France.
EU renewable energy: Environmental problems remain
16 Jun
EU renewable energy: Environmental problems remain
Progress in the EU's renewable energy sector should be welcomed, but we must not overlook the lingering environmental problems this has caused, argues Paloma López Bermejo.
European Development Days 2016 kicks off in Brussels
16 Jun
European Development Days 2016 kicks off in Brussels
New support for energy and green business were announced at the opening of this year's European Development Days.
Bart Somers: Cities and local authorities best placed to tackle forces of radicalisation
15 Jun
Bart Somers: Cities and local authorities best placed to tackle forces of radicalisation
Unlike many of its neighbouring cities, none of Mechelen's youths have fled to Syria or Iraq. Here, Mayor Bart Somers explains the secrets of the city's successful anti-radicalisation strategy.
Ukraine reforms sending 'good signal' to EU
15 Jun
Ukraine reforms sending 'good signal' to EU
Ukraine's top criminal prosecutor has warned the country's criminal networks that he will conduct a "fishing expedition for big fish."
The Energy Union? It starts at home
15 Jun
The Energy Union? It starts at home

The Energy Union? It starts at home
5 questions with... Maria Arena
15 Jun
5 questions with... Maria Arena
Bombardier, plants and surprises.
Brexit referendum: The battle for Britain
15 Jun
Brexit referendum: The battle for Britain
As the Brexit referendum looms ever closer, which side will emerge victorious? That depends who you ask. Here, Glenis Willmott, Catherine Bearder, Emma McClarkin and Roger Helmer discuss the potential breakaway from the EU and whether the UK will thrive as a world leader away from Brussels.
Federbet: Match fixing in Europe has reached 'epidemic' proportions
15 Jun
Federbet: Match fixing in Europe has reached 'epidemic' proportions
Match fixing at sporting events in Europe has reached "epidemic" proportions, it has been claimed.
ECJ grants UK restrictions on child tax benefits and tax credits
14 Jun
ECJ grants UK restrictions on child tax benefits and tax credits
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Britain has a right to protect its public finances from benefits tourism by imposing tests on EU citizens moving here and claiming benefits.
Parliament slams Commission's 'unworkable' gun law proposals
14 Jun
Parliament slams Commission's 'unworkable' gun law proposals
MEPs from across the political divide have joined forces in condemning Commission gun law proposals as "unworkable."
It's time for REACH to deliver on animal welfare
14 Jun
It's time for REACH to deliver on animal welfare
The upcoming review is a chance to strengthen safeguards against animal testing and help REACH regain its position as a world-leading piece of legislation, writes Keith Taylor.
REACH simplification should be about more than SMEs
14 Jun
REACH simplification should be about more than SMEs
When it comes to fixing the current problems with REACH, SMEs' concerns are addressed, and there are more pressing issues to be dealt with, argues Martin Häusling.
REACH simplification should focus on making authorisation timely and cost-effective
14 Jun
REACH simplification should focus on making authorisation timely and cost-effective
While safety should always come first when assessing the effects of chemical substances, an unfair financial and administrative burden is being placed on companies, writes Nicola Caputo.
Issue 436 | 13 June 2016
13 Jun
Issue 436 | 13 June 2016
Pre-Brexit referendum special issue, 2030 Climate and Energy Framework, Sustainable Energy Week preview, PMR, REACH Simplification, Circular Economy, 5 Questions with Maria Arena and more…
Brexit: Leave campaign seizes upon new citizenship data
13 Jun
Brexit: Leave campaign seizes upon new citizenship data
The Leave camp in the Brexit debate in the UK have seized upon new data that show that member states granted citizenship to almost 900,000 people in 2014.
Parliament gears up to debate new EU firearms legislation
13 Jun
Parliament gears up to debate new EU firearms legislation
Battlelines are being drawn in Parliament ahead of a crunch debate this week on new EU firearms legislation.
eHealth could solve healthcare's biggest challenges
13 Jun
eHealth could solve healthcare's biggest challenges
A leading expert has urged member states to take advantage of a "new wave" of technological innovation in health systems.