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Malaysia’s 2018 general election
On 9 May 2018, Malaysians go to the polls to elect federal and state parliaments. Although a financial scandal and rising living costs have dented the popularity of the government, the opposition faces an uphill battle to end the governing Barisan Nasional coalition’s six-decade rule, and it is not widely expected to win. Continue reading
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In the aftermath of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), following the referendum of June 2016, the EU launched a profound reflection on the Future of Europe, which continues in various fora and institutions. Continue reading
As a citizen of Europe, you are naturally interested in what results the EU has delivered for you, your family, your business, and your wellbeing. This series of 60 SECONDS podcasts is designed to answer the question you probably asked: what has the EU done for me? Continue reading
Nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles need to be understood if the risks and challenges they entail are to be grasped. This understanding starts with two processes discovered in the last century – nuclear fission and nuclear fusion – that have the ability to release a significant quantity of energy from a very limited amount of matter. Continue reading
The Juncker Commission has now been in office for more than three years. With only one full calendar year to go until the end of its mandate, many consider that 2018 will be judged as ‘the year of delivery’. Continue reading
‘Ten issues to watch in 2018’ was presented in the Library of the European Parliament on 11 January, in the context of a roundtable discussion that attracted an audience of more than 130 people. The significant attendance demonstrated the high interest in the publication – the second edition of an annual EPRS publication designed to identify key issues and policy areas that are likely to feature prominently on the political agenda of the European Union over the coming year. Continue reading
We begin 2018 with an exciting new European Parliamentary Research Service product! As of this week, you can download our brand new app to keep up-to-date with EPRS publications, and read them anywhere at any time on your smartphone or tablet. Continue reading
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Full listing of all research publications by the European Parliament
- At a Glance - Malaysia's 2018 general election - 26-04-2018 April 25, 2018
- At a Glance - Media freedom trends 2018: Turkey - 26-04-2018 April 25, 2018
- Briefing - Systems and e-Procurement—Improving Access and Transparency of Public Procurement - 16-04-2018 April 25, 2018
- In-Depth Analysis - Update of the study on The impact of Brexit in relation to the right to petition and on the competences, responsibilities and activities of the Committee on Petitions - 16-04-2018 April 25, 2018
EPRS Plenary Podcasts (Audio Files)
- The 2017 Sakharov Prize December 8, 2017
- PANA committee of inquiry December 8, 2017
- Professional qualifications in inland navigation November 22, 2017
- New priorities for EU–Africa cooperation November 22, 2017
- Smart borders: EU Entry/Exit System November 22, 2017
EPRS Policy Podcasts (Audio Files)
- New civil aviation safety rules April 13, 2018
- A new directive on work-life balance March 9, 2018
- Organic farming legislation: Revision of EU Regulation on organic production and labelling of organic products March 9, 2018
- How the EU budget is spent: Galileo and EGNOS February 2, 2018
- Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons ─ the 'Ban Treaty February 2, 2018
