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
IFAH-Europe Welcomes G7 Summit’s Report Urging One Health Approach to AMR and Call to Incentivise R&D
27 May
IFAH-Europe Welcomes G7 Summit’s Report Urging One Health Approach to AMR and Call to Incentivise R&D
Brussels, 27 May 2016 – At the close of the Summit in Ise-Shima (Japan), G7 leaders issued a declaration outlining their current thinking on antimicrobial resistance. In advance of this Summit meeting, IFAH-Europe had called on the G7 Summit leaders to consider a holistic One Health approach in dealing with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and infectious diseases, as a reminder to policy-makers that AMR is not only a topic of concern for human and public health, but also for animal health.
G7 winds up with Brexit warning
27 May
G7 winds up with Brexit warning
British exit from the EU would be a "serious risk to growth" concludes summit declaration.
European Commission defends Juncker over Boris Johnson 'reality' comments
27 May
European Commission defends Juncker over Boris Johnson 'reality' comments
Juncker's chief of staff describes prospect of Johnson becoming UK Prime Minister as "horror scenario".
Strike action in Belgium paralyses rail network for second day in a row
27 May
Strike action in Belgium paralyses rail network for second day in a row
Disruption comes after negotiations between unions and Belgian Rail Company SNCB broke up without agreement.
Vicky Ford: Forcing online retailers to open their websites to customers across the EU could reduce consumer choice
27 May
Vicky Ford: Forcing online retailers to open their websites to customers across the EU could reduce consumer choice
Claim comes after raft of proposals on Wednesday covering online sales and internet audio visual services. 
MEPs launch declaration on religious freedom in Pakistan
27 May
MEPs launch declaration on religious freedom in Pakistan
Italian MEP Antonio Tajani has launched a campaign to highlight the plight of a woman facing the death sentence in Pakistan.
Investing in space crucial for our future
26 May
Investing in space crucial for our future
Space is no longer such a faraway concept, it can now bring tangible benefits to our daily lives, writes Cora Van Nieuwenhuizen.
Fisheries must be included in international marine biodiversity agreement
26 May
Fisheries must be included in international marine biodiversity agreement
It is crucial that fisheries in areas beyond national jurisdictions are included in any negotiations on the international agreement on marine biodiversity, argues Norica Nicolai.
Third countries cooperation in counter-terrorism
26 May
Third countries cooperation in counter-terrorism
EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator speaks to foreign affairs MEPs about the latest developments in EU's cooperation with third countries for counter-terrorism.
EU quotas for Netflix widely criticised
25 May
EU quotas for Netflix widely criticised
On-demand digital services like Netflix and Amazon face a call that at least 20 per cent of the catalogues they offer to EU subscribers should be made in Europe.
EU Commission presents new geo-blocking proposals
25 May
EU Commission presents new geo-blocking proposals
The European Commission has unveiled a three-pronged plan to boost eCommerce by tackling geo-blocking and making cross-border parcel delivery "more affordable and efficient."
Andrew Duff: Brexit would be 'long and painful'
25 May
Andrew Duff: Brexit would be 'long and painful'
Former MEP Andrew Duff has predicted that Britain's "complex" relationship with the EU would ensure a "long and potentially painful" withdrawal in the case of a Brexit vote next month. 
Valdis Dombrovskis: EU economic recovery 'edgy'
25 May
Valdis Dombrovskis: EU economic recovery 'edgy'
European Euro and social dialogue Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says that Europe's economic recovery is "edgy" and reform efforts should be "redoubled".
Europe breathes sigh of relief as far-right narrowly loses Austrian presidential election
25 May
Europe breathes sigh of relief as far-right narrowly loses Austrian presidential election
The final result put Norbert Hofer, of the Freedom Party, on 49.7 per cent and the Greens' Alexander Van der Bellen on 50.3 per cent - the biggest vote share for the far right in Europe since 1945.
Circular economy rules must not handicap EU packaging industry, warn business leaders
25 May
Circular economy rules must not handicap EU packaging industry, warn business leaders
European Commission must ensure that proposed new rules don't handicap Europe's packaging industry.
EU green economy to boost quality employment
25 May
EU green economy to boost quality employment
Transitioning to a green economy will help to boost quality European jobs, argues Jean Lambert.
Brexit: Claims that EU rules holding UK back 'not supported by facts'
24 May
Brexit: Claims that EU rules holding UK back 'not supported by facts'
Claims that EU rules are holding Britain back or that they prevent the UK from dealing more with fast-growing Asia 'are not supported by facts'.
Childhood Cancer Survivors: The Right to Live A Normal Life Partner Content
24 May
Childhood Cancer Survivors: The Right to Live A Normal Life
Overcoming cancer is possible today, but many European childhood cancer survivors still suffer from considerable treatment-related side-effects throughout their lives. 
DISCUSSION | Why Culture Matters Senior Lecturer Radu Cinpoes in conversation with artist Dan Perjovschi
24 May
DISCUSSION | Why Culture Matters Senior Lecturer Radu Cinpoes in conversation with artist Dan Perjovschi
DISCUSSION | Why Culture Matters Senior Lecturer Radu Cinpoes in conversation with artist Dan Perjovschi.
EU has 'come a long way' since euro crisis
24 May
EU has 'come a long way' since euro crisis
A new report says Europe has come a long way since the height of the euro crisis and unemployment is falling noticeably across most of the EU.
Alex Salmond: Brexit campaign has reached a new low
24 May
Alex Salmond: Brexit campaign has reached a new low
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has condemned the "overblown rhetoric" of the Brexit campaign, adding that the Out camp has "totally failed" to spell out a "coherent vision" of life outside the EU.
Effective ETS reform must resolve issue of indirect carbon costs compensation Partner Content
24 May
Effective ETS reform must resolve issue of indirect carbon costs compensation
Ensuring compensation for indirect costs will be pivotal in making ETS work for power-intensive industries, argues Gerd Götz.
Eurozone countries spared sanctions by EU Commission
24 May
Eurozone countries spared sanctions by EU Commission
The European Commission has shown leniency to Eurozone countries that have either failed or just failed to reach the budget deficit and national debt objectives.
Movers and Shakers | 23 May 2016
23 May
Movers and Shakers | 23 May 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 23 May 2016