Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy

Portuguese voters head the polls — again

Portugal is set to hold its third election in as many years on Sunday amid mounting voter fatigue.
by Eloise Hardy
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
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
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
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
31 Oct EU Institutions
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
Ursula von der Leyen wants to make going by rail more attractive. But her solution may be no match for older and more complicated problems.
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
30 Oct EU Institutions
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
The EU executive says it's eager to enlarge the bloc, despite setbacks in places like Moldova and Georgia. Here's a status report on accession.
An election without a far-right surge: Social Democrats look strong in Lithuania
29 Oct EU Institutions
An election without a far-right surge: Social Democrats look strong in Lithuania
After a second round of voting in Lithuania, the Social Democrats are set to take over government. Here’s what a likely shift in power could mean for the EU.
Op-ed: Ukraine chooses the EU, but many challenges remain
29 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Ukraine chooses the EU, but many challenges remain
Ukrainian lawmakers are moving swiftly to align the country with the EU, to hasten its accession. Russia's war makes that harder — but also vital.
The EU scrambles to secure critical minerals for its green transition
28 Oct Energy & Environment
The EU scrambles to secure critical minerals for its green transition
Rare earth elements present a double-edged sword: They are essential to net-zero targets but come with their own environmental impacts.
Can Bulgaria break its political stalemate?
25 Oct EU Institutions
Can Bulgaria break its political stalemate?
Bulgarians are set to go to the ballot box yet again on Sunday amid widespread concern over the EU member state's democratic future.
Op-ed: Why EU's AI development needs a CERN moment
23 Oct EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why EU's AI development needs a CERN moment
The bloc can still take the lead in developing trustworthy AI models, but it will require substantial cross-border investments and an EU-wide initiative to pool resources, talent and ambition.
What's next for the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact?
22 Oct EU Institutions
What's next for the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact?
Many member states are hardening their borders — before the migration deal they agreed to months ago is even implemented.
Beyond itching: Tackling Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus Partner Content
21 Oct
Beyond itching: Tackling Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus
Significant progress is being made in the fight against Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus but sustaining strong momentum is crucial to making a profound impact on patients’ lives, writes Sandra Ruckstuhl, Head of Corporate and External
Affairs, CSL Vifor
Op-ed: Why Ukraine leads the way on digital integration with the EU
21 Oct EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why Ukraine leads the way on digital integration with the EU
As Ukraine moves closer to the EU, it has demonstrated its ability to make a strong contribution to the bloc’s future. Digital integration is a priority for the candidate country.
Q&A: Is another migration crisis looming for the EU?
18 Oct EU Institutions
Q&A: Is another migration crisis looming for the EU?
Israel’s assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon has stoked fears of a new wave of migration — just as the bloc is tightening its borders.
Op-ed: Europe’s financial sector needs close regulatory co-operation to ride AI revolution
16 Oct Technology
Op-ed: Europe’s financial sector needs close regulatory co-operation to ride AI revolution
The EU must foster an innovative AI landscape in financial services or risk being left behind in the digital race.
Gulf to Europe: We’re just not that into EU
15 Oct EU Institutions
Gulf to Europe: We’re just not that into EU
The first-ever EU-GCC summit this week follows decades of missed opportunities. But do the Gulf countries care?
Rethinking technology for people and planet Partner Content
14 Oct
Rethinking technology for people and planet
As the EU faces pivotal decisions on technology, a network of more than 50 non-profit organisations aims to advocate for a digital future that prioritises social justice and sustainability
Prevention and cure: Fixing Europe’s mental health crisis Partner Content
14 Oct EU Institutions
Prevention and cure: Fixing Europe’s mental health crisis
A comprehensive EU-wide mental health strategy is essential to tackle the region’s growing mental health crisis. Prioritising prevention and addressing social factors that affect mental health will ensure a healthier, happier Europe
A new coalition is addressing Europe’s fertility landscape through inclusive policy and social justice Partner Content
14 Oct EU Institutions
A new coalition is addressing Europe’s fertility landscape through inclusive policy and social justice
How can Europe address the pressing challenge of involuntary childlessness? The newly launched Coalition for Fertility calls for reproductive autonomy and equal access to fertility treatments across the EU
What can the EU learn from the Dutch algorithm scandal?
11 Oct EU Institutions
What can the EU learn from the Dutch algorithm scandal?
Amid the growing use of artificial intelligence by governments, algorithmic bias threatens to undermine fairness and reinforce discrimination in public services.
Unlocking innovation in the fight against cancer Partner Content
09 Oct
Unlocking innovation in the fight against cancer
What more can Europe do to unlock access to new medicines and treatments that are bringing fresh hope to cancer patients? The Parliament sat down with Dr Kandeepan Ganeshalingam, Vice President Oncology International Medical Affairs at Pfizer, to find out why innovation could be key to helping people live longer and live better
Op-ed: Why digital inclusion starts in cities
08 Oct EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why digital inclusion starts in cities
Cities are launching bold initiatives to equip residents with vital digital skills – EU policymakers must tap into these insights or risk their strategies falling short.
Meeting the challenge of rising European healthcare demand Partner Content
08 Oct
Meeting the challenge of rising European healthcare demand
Europe is facing a healthcare workforce crisis with an estimated 8 million job openings in health and care forecast to appear before 2031. In the first of a new series of articles looking at the challenges faced by Europe’s healthcare systems, The Parliament and AbbVie examine how to make better use of existing capacity by harnessing innovation and patient-centred care
Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?
07 Oct Technology
Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?
The EU's DestinE project uses a digital twin of the Earth to predict short-term weather extremes. But can and should it guide long-term climate strategies?
Organized crime and excessive taxation fuels rise in illicit cigarette trade across Europe Partner Content
07 Oct
Organized crime and excessive taxation fuels rise in illicit cigarette trade across Europe
High taxes on cigarettes are a magnet to organized criminals who are moving operations closer to major markets such as France – which now accounts for nearly half of all illicit cigarettes consumed in Europe. A new KPMG report highlights the growing cost of this illegal trade
Youth mobility deal may be key to EU-UK relations
04 Oct EU Institutions
Youth mobility deal may be key to EU-UK relations
For UK PM Starmer to get the post-Brexit "reset" he says it wants, he may need to take the EU's youth mobility deal. That is not going down easy.
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
04 Oct Technology
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
Amid increasing dependence on artificial intelligence across government, industry and society, robust digital policy is becoming increasingly critical. Is the EU prepared for an AI-powered future?