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Elections 09-12-2019

Austrian Greens likely to join government coalition, shape priorities

Global Europe 09-12-2019

Russia banned from Olympic Games for altering doping data

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday (9 December) after sporting officials decided to punish it for tampering with doping-related laboratory data in another blow to Russia’s already tarnished sporting reputation.
Future EU 23-10-2019


Elections 09-10-2019

Austria’s Kurz on quest to form government coalition

EU Elections 2019 17-06-2019

Strache prepares his political comeback following Austrian corruption scandal

The guessing games have come to an end as Austria's former Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache announced on Monday (17 June) he will remain politically active in Vienna and won't take up his MEP seat in Brussels. An analysis by Herbert Vytiska for EURACTIV Germany.
EU Elections 2019 20-05-2019

European mainstream politicians see hope in downfall of Austrian far right leader

Cybersecurity 19-12-2018

EU suffers major cyber-security scandal with publication of 1,100 secret cables

A trove of hacked EU diplomatic cables made available to the New York Times revealed no major secrets, but displayed the remarkably poor protection of routine exchanges among EU officials.
Future EU 17-04-2018

Juncker’s Commission on thin ice as MEPs take it out on Selmayr

In a surprising turn of events, the European Parliament's powerful Budget control committee prepared the ground for a vote in plenary tomorrow (18 April) that could deal a huge blow to the Juncker Commission.
Elections 28-02-2018

Power grid sale upsets Bulgarian, Czech governments

Bulgarian Prime Mininster Boyko Borissov said yesterday (27 February) he would not resign over an unfolding scandal involving the sale of CEZ Bulgaria to an obscure company, saying the sale was a plot to topple him while he was in Brussels for an EU summit last week.
Health 06-02-2018

Pharma scandal whips up political storm in Greek opposition ranks

Public Affairs 09-12-2016

MEPs need a long hard look in the mirror

MEPs have been quick to point out the reforms needed to improve accountability in the Commission but have not turned the same critical eye on themselves, writes Myriam Douo.
Central Europe 03-11-2014

Ponta leads in first round of Romanian presidential election

Prime Minister Victor Ponta led the first round of Romania's presidential election yesterday (2 November), a step towards a victory that would consolidate his leftist Social Democrat party's hold on power but which raised questions about judicial independence.
Klaus Iohannis
Central Europe 31-10-2014

Romanians elect a new president in atmosphere of scandal

On Sunday, Romanian citizens will chose their next President from 14 candidates, many of which have done little, if anything, to promote themselves or their proposals and programs. EURACTIV Romania reports.
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Health 06-05-2013

EU to impose bigger fines for food fraud after horsemeat scandal

In the wake of the horse meat scandal, the European Commission unveiled plans on Monday to impose bigger fines on food producers who commit fraud. The proposal comes after horse DNA was found in up to 5% of EU products labelled as beef, after the Commission carried out food tests across the continent.
Brexit 26-03-2012

Cameron hit by fundraising scandal

British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged yesterday (25 March) to investigate why a senior Conservative party fundraiser offered exclusive access to him in return for donations of £250,000 (€300,000) a year.
Competition 19-07-2011

UK press scandal to test competition rules

A proposed overhaul of UK competition rules set to follow the outcome of the fast-moving News International scandal buffeting the coalition government of Prime Minister David Cameron could have implications in Brussels.
Elections 18-02-2011

Plagiarism scandal hits Merkel’s political heir

Chancellor Angela Merkel's heir-apparent pulled out of an election rally yesterday (17 February) amid a plagiarism scandal that could cost him his credibility, his PhD title and possibly even his job.