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
Council summit: EU27 sign off on Brexit transition deal
23 Mar
Council summit: EU27 sign off on Brexit transition deal
The leaders of the EU27 have officially signed off on the Brexit transitional deal, and approved the EU negotiating guidelines on the future UK-EU relationship.
Time to consign TB to the history books Partner Content
23 Mar
Time to consign TB to the history books
TB is far from being consigned to the history books, but there is real hope for a TB-free world in the coming decades, write Ivan Solovic and Raquel Duarte.
Brexit: MEPs to discuss citizens' rights next week
23 Mar
Brexit: MEPs to discuss citizens' rights next week
The thorny issue of citizens’ rights after the UK exits the EU will be discussed by MEPs at a meeting in Parliament next week.
FDI screening mechanism: Too litte, but not too late
23 Mar
FDI screening mechanism: Too litte, but not too late
The EU needs an effective foreign investment screening mechanism to avoid discreet political interference from other countries, writes Laima Andrikienė.
Embracing technology is vital for EU agriculture
23 Mar
Embracing technology is vital for EU agriculture
As the future shape of EU agricultural policy begins to be debated once more, industry must have its say for it to be fit-for-purpose, writes Jim Nicholson.
Increasing skills shortages in EU, warn new reports
22 Mar
Increasing skills shortages in EU, warn new reports
Two new reports published on Thursday both express concern about increasing skills shortages in EU member states.
EU leaders descend on Brussels for key Brexit summit
22 Mar
EU leaders descend on Brussels for key Brexit summit
EU leaders were in Brussels on Thursday for a summit where they are expected to rubberstamp the Brexit transition deal outlined earlier in the week.
Brussels Attacks Anniversary: Julian King calls for action on ‘bedroom radicalisation’
22 Mar
Brussels Attacks Anniversary: Julian King calls for action on ‘bedroom radicalisation’
EU security union chief says combatting radicalisation will be difficult, time-consuming and complex.
5 questions with... Peter Kouroumbashev
22 Mar
5 questions with... Peter Kouroumbashev
Peter Kouroumbashev (S&D, BG) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s delegation to the EU-Montenegro stabilisation and association parliamentary committee.
MEP awards 2018: A word from the winners
22 Mar
MEP awards 2018: A word from the winners
Greek deputy Eva Kaili hosted the Parliament Magazine's annual MEP awards ceremony recognising MEPs for their outstanding work over the last year.
Boyko Borissov: If the Western Balkans do not get a clear European perspective now, this could have severe consequences for EU
22 Mar
Boyko Borissov: If the Western Balkans do not get a clear European perspective now, this could have severe consequences for EU
Midway through Bulgaria’s demanding EU Council presidency, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov explains why future Western Balkans accession is important for the security and prosperity of all Europeans.
EU should extend 'smart cities' to 'smart villages'
22 Mar
EU should extend 'smart cities' to 'smart villages'
The ‘smart villages’ approach could ensure a brighter future for Europe’s rural areas, say Franc Bogovič and Tibor Szanyi.
The EU is only a rules-based organisation when it suits the EU leaders
21 Mar
The EU is only a rules-based organisation when it suits the EU leaders
We need to change the establishment and replace it with politicians who are willing to listen to public mood, and respond to it by finding mainstream solutions to their concerns, argues Syed Kamall.
New rules breaking down barriers to innovation in animal health Partner Content
21 Mar
New rules breaking down barriers to innovation in animal health
As trilogue negotiations progress, there are numerous ways in which the new rules on animal medicines can shape up to deliver on objectives to foster innovation for improving the health and wellbeing of animals, while protecting public health, writes Roxane Feller.
EU must get serious about promoting the circular economy Partner Content
21 Mar
EU must get serious about promoting the circular economy
If Europe wants to promote the circular economy, then it needs to get serious about it, argues Jacob Hansen.
CAP reform: There is an opportunity in every crisis
21 Mar
CAP reform: There is an opportunity in every crisis
Bureaucracy is not a compulsory component of a common European agricultural policy, writes Peter Jahr.
Brexit: MEPs write to David Davis demanding clarity on citizens' rights
21 Mar
Brexit: MEPs write to David Davis demanding clarity on citizens' rights
Fourteen British MEPs have written to UK Brexit secretary David Davis saying they fear citizens will be “held hostage” in the ongoing Brexit talks.
Udo Bullmann elected as new S&D group leader
21 Mar
Udo Bullmann elected as new S&D group leader
Veteran German deputy Udo Bullmann has been elected leader of the European Parliament’s S&D group.
Cambridge Analytica revelations are only 'tip of the iceberg', warns EU data protection chief
20 Mar
Cambridge Analytica revelations are only 'tip of the iceberg', warns EU data protection chief
The EU’s data protection watchdog has voiced “real concern” at revelations that Facebook and data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica may have misused confidential information.
MEPs to grill EU Commission over Selmayr appointment
20 Mar
MEPs to grill EU Commission over Selmayr appointment
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will be asked to provide further information on the controversial appointment of his new secretary-general Martin Selmayr.
CoR: Uncertainty over Brexit preventing regions from preparing for impact
20 Mar
CoR: Uncertainty over Brexit preventing regions from preparing for impact
A new report says that “uncertainty” surrounding the nature of the future EU-UK relationship “complicates the process of adjustment” for many EU regions when the UK exits the EU.
EU and UK reach agreement on Brexit transition period
20 Mar
EU and UK reach agreement on Brexit transition period
The UK and EU have agreed on a "large part" of the agreement that will lead to the "orderly withdrawal" of the UK.
Nato annual report: Most member states have increased defence spending
19 Mar
Nato annual report: Most member states have increased defence spending
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that “in an unpredictable world, the alliance is stepping up to keep our nations safe”.
Salisbury attack: EU urged to sanction Putin
19 Mar
Salisbury attack: EU urged to sanction Putin
German MEP Rebecca Harms has called on EU countries to boycott the World Cup due to be held in Russia this summer.