Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
19 May Foreign & Security Policy

Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election

Centrist Nicușor Dan triumphed over nationalist George Simion in Romania's presidential election on Sunday, reaffirming the country’s role in the EU and NATO.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
19 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
The former Prime Minister of Finland Alexander Stubb has called for the EU “to stand on the barricades and defend European values”
12 Oct
The former Prime Minister of Finland Alexander Stubb has called for the EU “to stand on the barricades and defend European values”
Speaking in Brussels, Stubb, also a former MEP, sounded a warning about the risks of “more Brexits”
Will the Bavaria election spare the German Government fresh blushes?
12 Oct
Will the Bavaria election spare the German Government fresh blushes?
Ever since the current federal coalition in Germany was forged earlier this year, it has been plagued by scandals, explains Yuriy Sheyko.
MEPs back radical new rules to reduce plastic pollution in Europe
12 Oct
MEPs back radical new rules to reduce plastic pollution in Europe
EU should be a key player in finding a solution to global plastic waste problems, says rapporteur, Frédérique Ries.
Fighting terrorism key issue for 2019 European elections
11 Oct
Fighting terrorism key issue for 2019 European elections
Although MEPs recognise that security will be a key issue in the upcoming elections, Brexit and differences on the causes of radicalisation can weaken any future strategy.
A ten-year success story on tackling rare cancers
11 Oct
A ten-year success story on tackling rare cancers
EU action on rare cancers has soared over the last decade, thanks to a collaborative and unique multi-stakeholder approach.
Europe’s soft drinks industry: Playing its part in packaging innovation Partner Content
11 Oct
Europe’s soft drinks industry: Playing its part in packaging innovation
Sigrid Ligné on why the European soft drinks industry has set high ambitions to make its plastic packaging more sustainable.
EU’s Protected Designation of Origin scheme should not be politicised Partner Content
11 Oct
EU’s Protected Designation of Origin scheme should not be politicised
Preserving food cultures is beneficial regardless of Brexit, argues Leonardo González Dellán.
Bono mulls high-profile role in EU election campaign
10 Oct
Bono mulls high-profile role in EU election campaign
Bono was in Brussels today to discuss boosting turnout at the upcoming European elections and African development policy.
European Parliament and EU Member States must bring clarity on the first mobility package Partner Content
10 Oct
European Parliament and EU Member States must bring clarity on the first mobility package
MEPs and member states must bring clarity on the first mobility package, argues IRU’s Matthias Maedge
Women playing ever-larger role in radicalisation
10 Oct
Women playing ever-larger role in radicalisation
Women should be seen less as passive bystanders in the radicalisation process, and more as both active threats and agents of change.
EDA and Nato look at ways to work together on air to air refueling
10 Oct
EDA and Nato look at ways to work together on air to air refueling
Growing security threats and pressure to be less reliant on the US, is driving the development of Europe's AAR capabilties, explains Rajnish Singh
Iskra Mihaylova: The future is regional
10 Oct
Iskra Mihaylova: The future is regional
The chair of parliament’s regional development committee, Iskra Mihaylova, says this year’s edition of European Week of Regions and Cities is an ideal opportunity to come together to discuss common challenges and to identify possible solutions.
Number of transnational candidates set to rise in European elections
10 Oct
Number of transnational candidates set to rise in European elections
EU citizenship confers the right to stand in elections to the European Parliament outside your home member state, explains Roger Casale.
EU Humanitarian Visa touted as part of solution to improve asylum-seeker flows
10 Oct
EU Humanitarian Visa touted as part of solution to improve asylum-seeker flows
A visa granting asylum seekers international protection could help regulate flows of asylum seekers into the European Union.
European Parliament “MeToo” blog gives voice to abuse victims
10 Oct
European Parliament “MeToo” blog gives voice to abuse victims
Victims of sexual harassment and abuse in Parliament can now document their experiences without fear of victim shaming.
U2’s Bono in European Parliament to shine light on Africa issues
09 Oct
U2’s Bono in European Parliament to shine light on Africa issues
Irish rock star Bono will meet European Parliament President Antonio Tajani on Wednesday to discuss African development issues, it has been revealed.
DUP leader Arlene Foster scuppers hopes of post-Brexit border in Irish sea
09 Oct
DUP leader Arlene Foster scuppers hopes of post-Brexit border in Irish sea
Integrity of UK’s single market a red line issue for Northern Ireland, says Unionist chief.
Fantastic plastics?
09 Oct
Fantastic plastics?
Plastics have a useful place in our society, but the way they are produced is neither affordable nor sustainable, reports Martin Banks.
PVC sector is hitting EU recycling targets and going even further Partner Content
09 Oct
PVC sector is hitting EU recycling targets and going even further
The PVC sector is hitting EU recycling targets and going even further, writes Brigitte Dero.
UN climate report highlights “inadequacy” of EU action, Greenpeace EU says
08 Oct
UN climate report highlights “inadequacy” of EU action, Greenpeace EU says
A new United Nations (UN) report has pointed out shortcomings in EU initiatives to tackle climate change, according to environmental lobby group Greenpeace EU.
Issue 482 | 8 October 2018
08 Oct
Issue 482 | 8 October 2018
Iskra Mihaylova interview, European Week of Regions and Cities preview, Security Union: EU's fight against terrorism, Dealing With Plastics, Supporting SME's, Food Security, Mobility Package, Tackling Obesity, Rare Cancers in Europe, 5q's with Alojz Peterle and more...
Movers and Shakers | 8 October 2018
08 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 8 October 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 October 2018
EU takes terrorism to task with three-pronged strategy
08 Oct
EU takes terrorism to task with three-pronged strategy
With the threat of terrorism now an ever-present reality, the EU has devised a three-point plan to thwart potential terrorists and improve infrastructure in cities if the worst should happen.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T, find out what it means to me, Tusk tells UK
05 Oct
R.E.S.P.E.C.T, find out what it means to me, Tusk tells UK
European Council President Donald Tusk has hit back at the UK, demanding some “respect” after UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt made a snide jibe likening the EU to the Soviet Union.