Politics
Cohesion Policy delivers: the story told by beneficiaries and stakeholders
All EU regions have benefited from Cohesion Policy, but what has been the added-value of Cohesion Policy on the ground?
Tweets of the Week: Bono, Timmermans, and Juncker dancing
This week, Bono comes to Brussels to preach, Frans Timmermans thinks the Commission job’s in reach, and Jean Claude’s dance moves make the British Press screech.
Tweets of the Week: CO2 emissions, Alex Stubb, Jeremy Hunt and Theresa May
This week, CO2 emissions bear the brunt, Alex Stubb is out in front, EU offended by Jeremy Hunt and Theresa May pulls dancing stunt.
EP Elections 2019: Europe’s future at stake?
The political climate for the European elections is looking particularly challenging for politicians across Europe. European leaders will need to show how the EU can make a real difference in citizens’ lives.
Tweets of the Week: Corbyn in town, MEP expenses, and Brexit lemons
This week, Jeremy Corbyn comes to town, MEP expenses ruling raises a frown, and MP lemon tweet is totally shot down.
Tweets of the Week: May in Salzburg, Salvini vs. Asselborn, and Macron merchandise
This week, in Salzburg Theresa May makes a splash, on migration Asselborn and Salvini clash, and Macron’s rolling in merchandise cash.
Running the rule over Article 7
It is the strongest punitive measure the EU has against its member states: Article 7. Since disciplinary measures were triggered against Poland for the first time in late 2017, the punitive Article 7 procedure has gained in notoriety.
Tweets of the Week: State of the Union, Orban, and Copyright
This week, the State of the Union puts us to sleep, Viktor Orban is the EU’s black sheep, and the copyright vote makes free-speech activists weep.
State of the Union 2018: As it happened
On Wednesday morning (12 September), Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his final State of the Union address to this European Parliament. Check EURACTIV's coverage on how the speech went down and how everyone is reacting to it.
Tweets of the Week: Selmayrgate, Manfred Weber, dancing Theresa May
This week, the Commission sticks to its Selmayrgate stance, Manfred Weber thinks he’s in with a chance and Theresa May is queen of the dance.
Tweets of the Week: Alexandre Benalla, Juncker in Washington and Chocolate Bar Justice
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Tweets of the Week. This week, Macron’s presidency in question, Juncker looks in Trump's direction, and an iconic chocolate shape misses out on EU copyright protection.
Tweets of the Week: Google fined, EU Japan signed, and Trump outcry
Welcome to EU Tweets of the Week. This week, Google hit with massive fine, Japan and EU sign on the line and Trump-Europe relationship in serious decline.
Over A Coffee with Maros Sefcovic
European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič meets with EURACTIV’s Sam Morgan over a coffee to talk about Europe’s climate policy, Nord Stream 2 and why he thinks he can succeed Jean-Claude Juncker in the top job.
No, EU citizens won’t be exempt from post-Brexit criminal checks
An article in the Daily Telegraph wrongly claimed that European citizens who currently reside in the UK will not be subject to international criminal checks after Brexit. EURACTIV.com looks into the story as part of the “Fact or Fake” series, in partnership with France 24.
Tweets of the Week: Merkel vs. Seehofer, EU Parliament Plenary and the Copyright vote
This week, proper migration solution still a pipe-dream, angry interpreters let off some steam, and the Parliament copyright vote saves the meme… for now.
Lobbyist: In Brussels, the balance of power is in the camp of NGOs
It’s crucial for the industry to move from a defensive to a pro-active attitude and be able to communicate with the public and social networks in order to achieve a science-based policy making.
Brussels flash mob aims to dance away Brexit
British expats and anti-Brexit Europeans gathered in Brussels on Thursday to call for a popular vote on the outcome of the negotiations on the future UK-EU relationship.
Over A Coffee with Tanja Fajon, Slovenian MEP
Tanja Fajon meets Brian Maguire over a coffee to talk about Europe’s handling of the migration crisis and the toxic impact of populism on Europe’s values.
Tweets of the Week: Belgium against England, Macedonia, and Stop Soros
This week, England played Belgium, oh what a game! FYR Macedonia changes its name, and Stop Soros law is Hungary’s shame.
Oettinger’s Italy gaffe under the microscope
The EU’s budget Commissioner, Günther Oettinger, triggered a wave of outrage last month after reportedly suggesting that markets will “teach” Italian people how to vote. EURACTIV.com looks into the story as part of the 'Fact or Fake' series, in partnership with France 24.
Over A Coffee with Paulo Rangel, Portuguese MEP
Paulo Rangel meets Brian Maguire over a coffee to talk about reshaping the Eurozone, and how the lessons of the economic crisis are driving a serious reform agenda, designed to protect Europe from future melt-downs.
Quo vadis, EU evidence-based policy making? Addressing the “evidence – policy” gap
In theory, the EU policy decision-making process is based on the principal that excellence, independence, accountability and efficiency in science or evidence-based advice should inform political choices.
The modest impact of ‘fake news’ on the 2018 Italian elections
A Brussels-based NGO has monitored the 2018 Italian election and came to the conclusion that "fake news" have been relatively rare. EURACTIV.com looks into the story as part of the “Fact or Fake” series, in partnership with France 24.