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
PES blasted for affiliation with far-right Serbian party
06 Jun
PES blasted for affiliation with far-right Serbian party
MEPs condemn PES affiliation with homophobic Serbian party.
EU member states fail to back re-authorisation of glyphosate
06 Jun
EU member states fail to back re-authorisation of glyphosate
Member states have failed to back contentious plans to re-approve the controversial substance glyphosate, as previously proposed by the Commission.
MEPs voice concern over Argentine candidate for top UN post
06 Jun
MEPs voice concern over Argentine candidate for top UN post
MEPs have voiced concern over speculation that a candidate from Argentina could be the next Secretary General of the United Nations.
Brexit: UK Labour presents new EIB proposals
06 Jun
Brexit: UK Labour presents new EIB proposals
Plans will be put forward on Monday to "use the EU" to double the European Investment Bank's (EIB) commitment to funding social housing provision in the UK.
Movers and Shakers | 6 June 2016
06 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 6 June 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 6 June 2016
Belgian train strike causes chaos ahead of Strasbourg plenary
03 Jun
Belgian train strike causes chaos ahead of Strasbourg plenary
Parliament's travel plans for its regular plenary in Strasbourg have been thrown into partial chaos due to the ongoing train strike in Belgium.
Migration to feature highly on Slovakia EU Council Presidnecy agenda
03 Jun
Migration to feature highly on Slovakia EU Council Presidnecy agenda
Migration is expected to feature highly on the agenda for Slovakia's six-month EU Council Presidency, says Slovakian foreign minister Miroslav Lajcak.
Brexit: Martin Schulz makes the case for 'more and better Europe'
03 Jun
Brexit: Martin Schulz makes the case for 'more and better Europe'
As the Brexit campaign enters its final stages, European Parliament President Martin Schulz has called for "more and better Europe."
Could a CO2 emissions performance standard fix the EU ETS?
03 Jun
Could a CO2 emissions performance standard fix the EU ETS?
A CO2 emissions performance standard could be the solution to fixing the EU ETS , argue Bas Eickhout and Peter Eriksson.
Europe faces growing drug problem, warns Dimitris Avramopoulos
02 Jun
Europe faces growing drug problem, warns Dimitris Avramopoulos
Lisbon: New EU drug agency report highlights scale of problem, says home affairs Commissioner.
EU Dog & Cat Alliance calls on the EU to tackle the illegal trade of cats and dogs in Europe
02 Jun
EU Dog & Cat Alliance calls on the EU to tackle the illegal trade of cats and dogs in Europe
EU Dog & Cat Alliance event held today in the European Parliament to discuss the next steps to safeguard companion animal health and welfare, public health and consumer protection.
GMOs: Time to stand up for EU law and innovation Partner Content
02 Jun
GMOs: Time to stand up for EU law and innovation
MEPs have the chance to support innovation and evidence-based authorisation procedures when they meet next week in Strasbourg, says Pedro Narro Sanchez.
Brexit: Geoffrey Van Orden comes out in support of EU membership
02 Jun
Brexit: Geoffrey Van Orden comes out in support of EU membership
Eurosceptic MEP Geoffrey Van Orden has announced that he is recommending a vote to remain in the EU in this month's In/Out referendum on EU membership.
eHealth could turn EU's challenges into opportunities
02 Jun
eHealth could turn EU's challenges into opportunities
The EU healthcare sector currently faces many challenges, but overcoming these could provide huge opportunities, says Eva Kaili.
Invisible and unwanted: Experts issue Europe-wide call to action on advanced breast cancer
02 Jun
Invisible and unwanted: Experts issue Europe-wide call to action on advanced breast cancer
Call to action follows success of MEP written declaration on the fight against breast cancer.
Donald Tusk: Brexit would have 'dramatic' consequences
02 Jun
Donald Tusk: Brexit would have 'dramatic' consequences
European Council President Donald Tusk has said that a 'Leave' vote in this month's referendum in the UK would have "dramatic" consequences and would result in a huge negative economic shock for the British economy.
EU urged to adopt action plan to combat smuggling of cats and dogs
02 Jun
EU urged to adopt action plan to combat smuggling of cats and dogs
The EU has been urged to adopt an action plan to help combat the illegal and lucrative trade in cats and dogs.
Brexit: 'Everyone would lose', says think tank
02 Jun
Brexit: 'Everyone would lose', says think tank
A respected think tank says "everyone would lose" if Britain votes to leave the EU.
World No Tobacco day: Renewed calls for plain packaging
02 Jun
World No Tobacco day: Renewed calls for plain packaging
A leading campaigner on the health risks associated with smoking has called for increased efforts to protect children from tobacco.
Tech giants back Commission's anti-hate speech code of conduct
02 Jun
Tech giants back Commission's anti-hate speech code of conduct
The European Commission has unveiled a code of conduct designed to help combat the spread of illegal hate speech online in Europe.
5 Questions with... Angelika Niebler
01 Jun
5 Questions with... Angelika Niebler
Friends in politics, going digital and the value of family.
Sylvie Guillaume voices fears over legally-binding lobby register
01 Jun
Sylvie Guillaume voices fears over legally-binding lobby register
A European Parliament Vice-President has voiced fears about the prospects of a legally-binding register for lobby firms seeking to influence EU legislation.
Olaf report: Millions worth of EU funds given to fraudulent claims
01 Jun
Olaf report: Millions worth of EU funds given to fraudulent claims
The EU has been urged to do more to tackle "wholesale fraud and waste" after it emerged that millions of euros of funds were given to fraudulent claimants in 2015.
It's time for the EU to capitalise on its space investments
01 Jun
It's time for the EU to capitalise on its space investments
The EU is in need of a strategic vision that can enable the development of space-based applications and services, argues Monika Hohlmeier.