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
In conversation with... Lucinda Creighton Partner Content
22 Nov
In conversation with... Lucinda Creighton
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) works to combat extremist ideologies, including tackling terrorist content online and has actively followed the discussions on the proposed Terror Content Online regulation, says Senior Advisor, Lucinda Creighton.
No room for complacency
22 Nov
No room for complacency
Communities are a core component in our ability to fight HIV/AIDS; we need to recognise their invaluable role and fund them accordingly, writes Tanja Fajon.
 
In conversation with... Carlo Buontempo Partner Content
21 Nov
In conversation with... Carlo Buontempo
“Accurate, quality assured and freely available environmental data from ECMWF’s Copernicus Services supports policymakers and businesses throughout the European Union with the information, evidence and tools to make climate smart decisions,” explains Carlo Buontempo, recently appointed Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Africa: Why the EU must not get left behind Partner Content
21 Nov
Africa: Why the EU must not get left behind
With global interest in the continent growing in recent years, from Japan to Turkey, Russia to India, the EU will have to get in line, argues Dr Lubinda Haabazoka.
EPP Congress: Climate change, populism and enlargement top agenda
21 Nov
EPP Congress: Climate change, populism and enlargement top agenda
Over 2,000 centre-right Christian Democrat policymakers gathered in Zagreb this week for the European People’s Party (EPP) Congress.
EPP Congress: Donald Tusk elected as new EPP President
21 Nov
EPP Congress: Donald Tusk elected as new EPP President
Former Council President viewed as the ‘right man’ to lead centre-right political party.
EU Ombudsman candidates facing MEP grilling
21 Nov
EU Ombudsman candidates facing MEP grilling
Two of the candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring for the European Ombudsman’s job will be quizzed by MEPs this week.
The Ombudsman: bridging the divide
21 Nov
The Ombudsman: bridging the divide
Europe’s citizens are drifting away from the EU and what it should represent; a strong Ombudsman with the right experience can bring both sides back together, writes Nils Muižnieks.
A legal basis for the Istanbul Convention
20 Nov
A legal basis for the Istanbul Convention
The catalogue of crimes stipulated by the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU) should be expanded to include violence against women and domestic violence, writes Sylwia Spurek.
The next Ombudsman should be a judge
19 Nov
The next Ombudsman should be a judge
The Ombudsman plays an essential role in sustaining trust between citizens and EU institutions; a judge has the ideal set of skills for this role, writes Julia Laffranque.
Brexit Steering Group member expresses worry over citizens’ rights post-Brexit
19 Nov
Brexit Steering Group member expresses worry over citizens’ rights post-Brexit
Danuta Hubner has spoken about her ongoing fears for the rights of EU citizens in the UK and Britons in Europe after the UK has exited the bloc.
Counteracting violence against women
19 Nov
Counteracting violence against women
Implementing the Istanbul Convention throughout the EU will demonstrate welcome leadership and send the appropriate message to other countries, writes Arba Kokalari.
5 questions with... Karen Melchior
19 Nov
5 questions with... Karen Melchior
Karen Melchior (DK, RE) is a member of the European Parliament’s JURI and FEMM committees
European Greens welcome new party co-chairs
19 Nov
European Greens welcome new party co-chairs
Former Brussels government minister Evelyne Huytebroeck and Austrian Thomas Waitz have been elected as the new European Green Party co-chairs.
Turkey urged to stop ‘illegal’ drilling activities west of Cyprus
19 Nov
Turkey urged to stop ‘illegal’ drilling activities west of Cyprus
Parliament’s biggest political group, the EPP, said it “stands firmly behind” the Republic of Cyprus and called on Ankara to “end these illegal activities."
The next chapter Partner Content
18 Nov
The next chapter
The senior executives panel at this year’s European Payment Institutions Federation (EPIF) annual conference centred on what was keeping CEOs in the payments industry awake at night. Brian Johnson reports. 
In conversation with... David Clark Partner Content
18 Nov
In conversation with... David Clark
We passionately believe in the power of whole grain, but it's up to all of us to make sure it's part of our daily diet, argues Cereal Partners Worldwide's Chief Executive Officer, David Clark.
MEPs weigh up additional answers from Olivér Várhelyi
18 Nov
MEPs weigh up additional answers from Olivér Várhelyi
The Hungarian commissioner-designate will have until Monday afternoon to answer additional questions from MEPs following his hearing with members of the foreign affairs committee last week.
Socialists urge European Parliament to declare ‘climate emergency’
18 Nov
Socialists urge European Parliament to declare ‘climate emergency’
The S&D group has called on Parliament to “put pressure” on Member States and the European Commission to “take the lead” and propose concrete actions to address climate change.
European Commission sues UK for failing to nominate commissioner
15 Nov
European Commission sues UK for failing to nominate commissioner
On Thursday evening the Commission announced it had launched infringement proceedings against the UK “for breaching its EU Treaty obligations.”
Brexit Steering Group zeroes in on safeguarding citizens’ rights
15 Nov
Brexit Steering Group zeroes in on safeguarding citizens’ rights
Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group (BSG) met this week to discuss the latest Brexit situation.
Movers and Shakers | 15 November 2019
15 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 15 November 2019
Hungarian Commissioner-designate rebuts questioning of impartiality
15 Nov
Hungarian Commissioner-designate rebuts questioning of impartiality
Olivér Várhelyi faced off attacks on his independence during his confirmation hearing in Parliament on Thursday.
Issue 505 | 18 November 2019
15 Nov
Issue 505 | 18 November 2019
As Madrid prepares to host COP25, Spanish Socialist MEP Nicolás González Casares, a member of Parliament’s delegation, talks to us about his hopes and ambitions for the keenly-awaited climate conference and is this issue’s cover star.