Commission must rethink Mercosur approach to ease farmer unrest
After 25 years of discussions, a deal between the EU and the Mercosur bloc looks imminent. The European Commission should soften the blow for Europe’s farmers.
Local Elections: Canvassing in Britain’s poshest ward
With a potential by-election in Johnson’s constituency coming up - what lessons are there from an earlier foray into the UK’s poshest ward?
Britain’s Last Day in Brussels: A Populist Punch-up
In their last ever appearance in the European Parliament, British MEPs on both sides of the Brexit divide may only be remembered for their populist rants.
Polish chemical weapons cover-up threatens US interests in Europe
It’s not just the EU that Poland has outraged, but US politicians are starting to feel queasy as well.
Poland, Mustard Gas & The Rule of Law: The Battle for Illiberal Democracy
With the second round of their presidential election this Sunday 12 July, Poles have a chance to save the rule of law.
Poland rankles Brussels over Disappearance of World War II chemical weapons
A state-wide cover-up over thousands of tonnes of mustard gas found in the Baltic Sea could be Europe’s next ticking time bomb.
Cummings & Covid: The Beginning of the End for Brexit?
The British right-wing press have turned on Boris Johnson, casting his No.1 pledge of delivering Brexit in serious doubt.
Deal Mixology
Regardless of whether a deal is reached this year, Britain may still revert to WTO terms.
Don't Follow in Britain's Footsteps
I urge Portuguese MP Constança Urbano de Sousa not to stoop to Britain’s level of gleefully removing opportunities and citizens’ rights.
Why I left the Tories and became a Lib Dem
It wasn’t Brexit that made me leave, but a stark realisation that there was something deeply wrong with the Tory party.
My personal journey back to a European passport
After two years, £1,000 and zero lawyers I have officially become a Portuguese citizen. As a Remainer, previously jealous of my counterparts I was leaving behind in the rest of the EU after Brexit, I couldn’t be happier.
Hope for Jewish Remainers: A Portuguese Passport
Blaise Baquiche explains his unusual route to regaining EU citizenship, through a ‘law of return’ in reparation for the horrors of the Inquisition.
Plenary Apoplexy: The Top 10 British MEP moments
As British MEPs appear for the last time in Brussels, we look back at the best interventions made by UK politicians on the European stage. Ranging from outrageous perorations to witty ripostes, here’s my list of the top 10 contributions by Brits in the European Parliament, based on sheer jaw-droppery.
What a Time to be a Finn!
As Finland ends its Presidency of the European Council, the country enters a bright new dawn of politics.
All I want for Christmas is a new Commission
As the delayed start date for the new Commission draws closer, there are still no guarantees that Ursula Von der Leyen will get to work on 1 December.
A big win for the Brexit Party would be bad for Britain's Jews
Ahead of Sunday's European election results, Blaise Baquiche reflects on what the March of the Living taught him about Europe
Why now, more than ever, we need to stand up for Europe
The Lib Dems can lead the fight against populist forces in Europe.
Navigating Brexit
In the run up to the House of Commons ‘Meaningful Vote’ on the Prime Minister’s negotiated deal with the EU, to be held on 11 December, here’s a briefing outlining the various outcomes if the deal is rejected.
Our British ‘Bloc-Heads’ in Brussels
By kicking out Remianers and welcoming old school fascists, the Tory Party’s presence in the European Parliament has gone from bad to farcical.