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
No Time to Waste
03 Apr
No Time to Waste
If Europe is serious about tackling PET waste, it’s time everyone found ways to help the recycling industry access the raw materials they need.
Imprisonment rate drops in Europe, says CoE report
03 Apr
Imprisonment rate drops in Europe, says CoE report
A new report by the Council of Europe has revealed that the overall imprisonment rate in Europe fell by 6.6 percent between 2016 and 2018 - down from 109.7 to 102.5 inmates per 100,000 inhabitants.
Claude Moraes ‘removed’ as spokesperson for Brexit visa waiver report
03 Apr
Claude Moraes ‘removed’ as spokesperson for Brexit visa waiver report
Senior Labour MEP Claude Moraes has hit out after he was “removed” as spokesperson for an upcoming parliamentary legislative report on the Brexit visa waiver file.
Join us at the AWS Public Sector Summit in Brussels. Meet us in the Cloud: Tuesday 9th April 8:00-18:30
03 Apr
Join us at the AWS Public Sector Summit in Brussels. Meet us in the Cloud: Tuesday 9th April 8:00-18:30
EPP on track to remain Parliament’s biggest group after elections
03 Apr
EPP on track to remain Parliament’s biggest group after elections
The centre-right European People’s Party will continue to be Parliament’s biggest group after the elections in May with 188 seats, according to a new Parliament survey of seat projections.
EU should consider ‘not recognising’ Ukraine elections outcome, says NGO
03 Apr
EU should consider ‘not recognising’ Ukraine elections outcome, says NGO
A leading rights NGO says the EU should consider “not recognising” the outcome of the Ukraine elections if allegations of violations in the electoral process are proven.
FinTech: Great expectations
02 Apr
FinTech: Great expectations
While FinTech has not progressed at the expected rate, harmonisation can help accelerate its uptake, writes Daniel Mareels.
FinTech: Single market ambitions
02 Apr
FinTech: Single market ambitions
European citizens stand to benefit greatly from a genuine single market in retail financial services, writes Alain Cadec.
European Parliament to start paying interns
02 Apr
European Parliament to start paying interns
New rules mean that the much-criticised practice of not paying interns in Parliament is set to end.
Autism: An invisible disability
02 Apr
Autism: An invisible disability
On World Autism Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and increasing acceptance of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, improving our understanding of this invisible disability is crucial, writes Lorna Hutchinson.
Europe and the regions: A partnership for energy transition
02 Apr
Europe and the regions: A partnership for energy transition
In conversation with... FEDARENE President, Julije Domac.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Stamping out the stigma
02 Apr
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Stamping out the stigma
Autism Spectrum Disorder is on the rise, yet it remains a largely misunderstood condition. On World Autism Awareness Day 2019, Lorna Hutchinson reports on what still needs to be done to raise awareness and provide much-needed support.
Childhood cancer: An urgent European problem Partner Content
01 Apr
Childhood cancer: An urgent European problem
Pamela Kearns President of The European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE) calls on returning and candidate MEPs to pledge their support to paediatric oncology and haematology and sign the SIOP Europe and CCI Europe Manifesto
Parliament week ahead: Brexit tops the agenda
01 Apr
Parliament week ahead: Brexit tops the agenda
Parliament will this week debate the latest state of play on the UK’s protracted withdrawal from the EU with the Council and the Commission.
People with disabilities facing multiple hurdles to vote in EU elections
01 Apr
People with disabilities facing multiple hurdles to vote in EU elections
A damning new report paints a “bleak picture” for people with disabilities who want to vote in the upcoming European elections.
Romania’s Social Democratic Party reveals EU elections nominees
01 Apr
Romania’s Social Democratic Party reveals EU elections nominees
Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has announced the list of party members who have been nominated as candidates for the upcoming European Parliament elections in May.
Workers’ rights being violated across Europe, says report
29 Mar
Workers’ rights being violated across Europe, says report
Countries across Europe are “struggling to comply” with their international legal obligations concerning rights for workers, according to a new report.
Issue 492 | 29 March 2019
29 Mar
Issue 492 | 29 March 2019
Movers and Shakers | 29 March 2019
29 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 29 March 2019
EU-Oman: Peace through open books
29 Mar
EU-Oman: Peace through open books
As a special guest at the leading French book fair, Oman took the opportunity to remind attendees of its long history in both literature and cordial relations with France.
EU-Oman: Small and effective
29 Mar
EU-Oman: Small and effective
In a time of a changing world order, where smaller countries lack certainty, Oman should be a member of a League of Small Pioneers, argues Dr Haroon Sheikh.
EU-Oman: Changing Mindsets
29 Mar
EU-Oman: Changing Mindsets
The business world is dynamic and evolving; the ability of Oman’s entrepreneurial community to respond to challenges will determine its future success, explains Khalil Al Khonji.
EU-Oman: All roads lead to Oman
29 Mar
EU-Oman: All roads lead to Oman
Oman is a unique country, in a unique location that bridges Africa and Asia and is increasingly building relations with Europe, explains David McAllister.
EU-Oman: Omani credit rating turning the corner
29 Mar
EU-Oman: Omani credit rating turning the corner
Recent issues with Oman’s bond rating on the financial markets are short term, with strong signs that the worst is over, reports Colin Mackay.