How neutral can Switzerland remain?
13 Nov EU Institutions

How neutral can Switzerland remain?

Once a source of strength, neutrality is now dividing the Swiss — between those seeking deeper ties with the EU and those determined to lock neutrality into the constitution.
by Gabriele Rosana
How Orbán holds EU enlargement hostage
12 Nov Member States
How Orbán holds EU enlargement hostage
Op-ed: Europe must be a climate policy leader for the sake of its society
10 Nov EU Institutions
Op-ed: Europe must be a climate policy leader for the sake of its society
How Ukraine is losing the Donbas
07 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
How Ukraine is losing the Donbas
27 May 19
Surfing the Green Wave in Europe: The new kingmakers
The Greens were riding the wave of success in the European elections last night, having notched up impressive gains.
27 May 19
EPP remains on top in new Parliament seat projection despite losses
Parliament’s leading groups EPP and S&D both haemorrhaged seats in Sunday’s European elections, while the Greens/EFA and ALDE were basking in the glow of victory after substantial gains.
27 May 19
Voter turnout in EU elections up nine per cent on previous vote
However big differences in participation levels across EU still a concern says Margrethe Vestager.
26 May 19
‘Green Wave’ dominates groups’ reactions to preliminary EU election results
The standout messages were the “green wave” propelling the Greens to unprecedented gains, the much-touted overwhelming victory for the extreme right that has largely failed to materialise so far, and the better-than-expected voter turnout.
26 May 19
Representation of people of colour in EU elections is ‘abysmal’, says anti-racism group
A new report says that people of colour are “highly underrepresented” in all candidates’ lists for the EU-wide elections.
24 May 19
European elections: Taking back control
Six of Europe's leading policymaking veterans pitch their visions for Europe.
24 May 19
MEPs up in arms as up to two million EU citizens denied vote in UK
Two UK MEPs have hit out after it emerged that between one and two million EU citizens living in the UK were denied a vote in the European elections on Thursday.
24 May 19
European elections manifesto round-up
The upcoming European elections are the most eagerly awaited for some time. Martin Banks assesses the runners and riders.
24 May 19
Jean Lambert: UK will ‘struggle to have an impact’ post-Brexit
Outgoing UK MEP Jean Lambert has warned that Britain will “struggle to have an impact” when it leaves the EU.
24 May 19
Professional footballers join campaign to boost EU elections turnout
Dozens of professional footballers from across Europe have thrown their weight behind a campaign by the European Parliament to promote the European elections this weekend.
24 May 19
Exit polls in Netherlands suggest Eurosceptic gains not as big as expected
The expected surge in support for Eurosceptic parties in the EU-wide elections appears to have failed to materialise in the Netherlands, according to exit polls.
24 May 19
Sustainable Development Goals progress requires monitoring
For the UN Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved effectively, it is vital that both the EU and Member States monitor progress closely, writes Bogusław Sonik.
24 May 19
Big election gains for Eurosceptics could raise prospect of hard Brexit
Belgium’s Brexit coordinator has warned that significant gains for Eurosceptic parties in the European elections increase the chance of a “hard Brexit.”
23 May 19
Sustainable Development Goals: The need for a European strategy
The EU must make a stronger, more-coordinated commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals to achieve the ambitious targets in time, argues Elly Schlein.
22 May 19
A youthful vision of Europe
With the European elections approaching, a fresh crop of young candidates, who are poised to take Europe by storm, share their views.
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22 May 19
Huawei vows to roll out 5G mobile networks in Europe despite Google row
Huawei, under fire after Google barred the company from some updates to the Android operating system, has moved to reaffirm its commitment to roll out the next generation 5G mobile networks.
22 May 19
UK Electoral Commission under fire as citizens denied vote in EU elections
The UK Electoral Commission has been accused of failing to make timely and adequate preparations for EU citizens to take part in the European elections and not being properly held to account.
22 May 19
Upsurge in antisemitism in Europe in tandem with rise of populism
Antisemitism has returned to become more widespread in Europe than anyone ever predicted, against a backdrop of populism, intolerance and xenophobia, a conference has been told.
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21 May 19
European Aluminium is already helping Europe decarbonise, but more must be done
European Aluminium is already helping Europe decarbonise, but more must be done, says Gerd Götz.
21 May 19
Too much hot air
Talking about climate change is one thing, taking the drastic measures needed to combat it is quite another – so let’s move from words to action, says Henri Malosse
21 May 19
‘Record number’ of people with intellectual disabilities casting vote for first time
A “record number” of people with intellectual disabilities will for the first time get the chance to have a say in this week’s European elections.
21 May 19
Cast your vote
With the European elections only a matter of days away, a failure to cast a vote means voting against Europe, argues Jacek Krawczyk.
21 May 19
EU elections can send strong climate change message, says EREF
The European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF) says the EU-wide elections this week can send a “clear and strong” message about the need for political action against climate change.
20 May 19
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