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
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
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
EU copyright reform: Free press under threat, warn publishers
05 Jul
EU copyright reform: Free press under threat, warn publishers
A vote for EU copyright reform is a vote for fairness, argues Angela Mills Wade.
Dods Guide to the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU
04 Jul
Dods Guide to the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU
The Dods EU Guide into the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU is a handy compressed overview of the main priorities, key dates and contacts of the Austrian Presidency. It will allow public affairs professionals to easily navigate the EU political agenda for the next six months.
Movers and Shakers | 3 July 2018
03 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 3 July 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 3 July 2018
EU Parliament’s interpreters look to Antonio Tajani to break impasse over working conditions row
03 Jul
EU Parliament’s interpreters look to Antonio Tajani to break impasse over working conditions row
Pressure growing on European Parliament President to step in following criticism of assembly’s handling of long-running dispute.
Biotech crop adoption leads to greater sustainability and socioeconomic opportunities for global farmers and citizens
02 Jul
Biotech crop adoption leads to greater sustainability and socioeconomic opportunities for global farmers and citizens
Two new studies show continued environmental and social benefits of biotech crop use and adoption.
Publishers reiterate support for controversial EU copyright reform
28 Jun
Publishers reiterate support for controversial EU copyright reform
Europe’s mainstream publishers have warned that voting against radical EU copyright reform in Parliament next week would be a “tragedy” for journalism.
Donald Tusk: Stakes are very high and time is short on migration crisis
28 Jun
Donald Tusk: Stakes are very high and time is short on migration crisis
European Council Donald Tusk has urged the EU28 to take a more strategic look at how to manage migration.
Morocco: Advancing women's rights Partner Content
28 Jun
Morocco: Advancing women's rights
Morocco’s willingness to tackle gender equality is setting an example for the EU’s southern neighbourhood, writes Jeanne Laperrouze.
Migration crisis, monetary union top agenda for EU Council summit
27 Jun
Migration crisis, monetary union top agenda for EU Council summit
The EU’s 28 leaders will try to forge a united front in tackling migration when they meet for the Council summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday.
Low carbon future: Alternative technologies have crucial role to play
26 Jun
Low carbon future: Alternative technologies have crucial role to play
A director of the European Commission’s DG climate action, Artur Runger-Metzger says that while “no silver bullet” exists in meeting the EU’s CO2 emission reduction targets, alternative technologies will have a “crucial” role to play.
MEPs call on Council summit to come up with common European solution to migration crisis
25 Jun
MEPs call on Council summit to come up with common European solution to migration crisis
A mini-summit in Brussels on Sunday where leaders of 16 EU countries tried to reach agreement on migration issues ended without a formal joint statement.
Overcoming Europe's health challenges requires bold political choices
25 Jun
Overcoming Europe's health challenges requires bold political choices
The upcoming European Health Forum Gastein will be an opportunity to tackle Europe’s health challenges head on, writes Karin Kadenbach.
Making plastics packaging circular Partner Content
25 Jun
Making plastics packaging circular
There is an urgent need to change the way we produce, consume and dispose of our waste, writes Antonino Furfari.
Movers and Shakers | 25 June 2018
25 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 25 June 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 25 June 2018
Radicalisation: 'Everyone must take responsibility for what is happening', Parliament told
22 Jun
Radicalisation: 'Everyone must take responsibility for what is happening', Parliament told
A mother who tragically lost her son in the 2017 Manchester terrorist attacks has spoken out against radicalisation.
UAE denies sex abuse allegations
22 Jun
UAE denies sex abuse allegations
The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the EU has strongly refuted allegations that sexual torture is rampant in “UAE-controlled” prisons in war-torn Yemen.
World Cup: Qatar defends human rights record
22 Jun
World Cup: Qatar defends human rights record
The deputy Prime Minister of Qatar has admitted to MEPs that his country “can still do more” on meeting international standards on labour rights. 
UK details post-Brexit settlement scheme for EU citizens
21 Jun
UK details post-Brexit settlement scheme for EU citizens
The UK Home Office has published much-awaited details of the settlement scheme for EU citizens after Britain exits the EU in March 2019.
MEPs back ECI reform
21 Jun
MEPs back ECI reform
MEPs have backed reform of the European citizens’ initiative, an EU flagship policy which has been widely ridiculed and criticised for being ineffective.
Michel Barnier: UK must accept consequences of Brexit
21 Jun
Michel Barnier: UK must accept consequences of Brexit
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator said that the EU and the UK will cooperate strongly on security post-Brexit. 
5 questions with... Ignazio Corrao
21 Jun
5 questions with... Ignazio Corrao
Ignazio Corrao (EFDD, IT) is a member of Parliament's development committee.
Real recovery requires real reform
21 Jun
Real recovery requires real reform
The EU will not achieve lasting financial stability and growth if its member states don’t stick to the rules, says Gunnar Hökmark.
Refugee crisis: Greece taking on unfair burden, Parliament told
20 Jun
Refugee crisis: Greece taking on unfair burden, Parliament told
Greek migration policy minister Dimitrios Vitsas has told MEPs his country is shouldering a disproportionate burden in handling the latest migrant crisis.
FAIR INTERNET coalition welcomes copyright vote
20 Jun
FAIR INTERNET coalition welcomes copyright vote
The FAIR INTERNET coalition welcomes vote of the legal affairs committee in favour of a new Article -14a ensuring the payment of fair and proportionate remuneration for performers including for online exploitations.