Julia Kaiser

Julia Kaiser

Julia is a reporter at The Parliament Magazine

The alternative to the alternative? How Germany's far left could limit far-right gains in the European elections
26 Apr Analysis
The alternative to the alternative? How Germany's far left could limit far-right gains in the European elections
A new party set up by former leftist Sahra Wagenknecht will likely claim some of Germany’s 96 seats in the European Parliament when voters go to the polls in June.
Georgia protests: Why the country’s EU membership ambitions are at risk
25 Apr Interview
Georgia protests: Why the country’s EU membership ambitions are at risk
Demonstrations have erupted in Tbilisi over Moscow-inspired legislation targeting alleged foreign influence. If Georgia's parliament were to pass the proposed law, the country’s EU aspirations could face a major setback, according to Tinatin Akhvlediani of the Centre for European Policy Studies.
From Pfizer to Pieper: With VDL on the defensive, who stands to gain?
19 Apr Analysis
From Pfizer to Pieper: With VDL on the defensive, who stands to gain?
Two recent controversies – Pfizergate and Piepergate – have thrown a wrench into Ursula von der Leyen’s re-election bid for the European Commission presidency.
‘This is a choice between bad and worse’: Why Ukrainian and EU farmers are disappointed by a new trade deal
11 Apr Analysis
‘This is a choice between bad and worse’: Why Ukrainian and EU farmers are disappointed by a new trade deal
The agreement will allow for the continued suspension of duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural goods sold to the EU through June 2025 – but with a caveat.
Von der Leyen’s controversial pick for SME envoy: ‘This should trigger a proper investigation’
08 Apr Interview
Von der Leyen’s controversial pick for SME envoy: ‘This should trigger a proper investigation’
Civil society organisations like Transparency International have called on the European Commission to rescind the appointment of MEP Markus Pieper following allegations of an unfair recruitment process.
12 points from The Parliament: Our picks for this year’s Eurovision entries
29 Mar Culture
12 points from The Parliament: Our picks for this year’s Eurovision entries
Here are our five favourites, along with Frans Timmermans’ choice for the top spot.
How Cyprus could offer a blueprint for Moldova’s path to EU membership
27 Mar Analysis
How Cyprus could offer a blueprint for Moldova’s path to EU membership
The close association between Russia and Moldova’s breakaway state of Transnistria is complicating the country’s bid to join the EU. Is there a solution to be found in the Cyprus model?
Europe’s farming lobby shows its muscle, as leaders delay a deal to support Ukraine’s food industry
22 Mar Feature
Europe’s farming lobby shows its muscle, as leaders delay a deal to support Ukraine’s food industry
EU member states failed to reach an agreement on extending tariff waivers for Ukraine’s agricultural sector, giving European farmers a win – at least for now.
Yulia Navalnaya takes centre stage at parliament
29 Feb Analysis
Yulia Navalnaya takes centre stage at parliament
As the widow of Alexei Navalny tries to carry on her husband’s legacy in the wake of his death, is EU support a double-edged sword?
Bloody culture: How the EU keeps bullfighting alive
23 Feb Feature
Bloody culture: How the EU keeps bullfighting alive
Each year, thousands of spectators watch toreros triumph over bulls in the arenas of southern Europe – a spectacle that might not survive without EU largess.
Here's what's at stake for Belarus as Europe's 'last dictatorship' goes to the polls
21 Feb Feature
Here's what's at stake for Belarus as Europe's 'last dictatorship' goes to the polls
Belarusians are set to vote in parliamentary elections Sunday – four years after a disputed presidential election ended with Lukashenko solidifying power, as violence and arrests ensued. Will his regime ever crumble?
Why a contentious EU trade deal with South America could benefit European farmers   
26 Jan Feature
Why a contentious EU trade deal with South America could benefit European farmers   
From France to Romania, European farmers are taking to the streets over competition, taxes, climate regulations and red tape. One major sticking point is the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.
Hot temperatures, few safeguards: wildfires could rekindle in Greece
18 Jan Feature
Hot temperatures, few safeguards: wildfires could rekindle in Greece
When Greece was hit by hundreds of wildfires last summer, the EU carried out its biggest ever firefighting operation. With temperatures rising and fire prevention measures remaining scarce, hopes aren’t high for this year, reports Julia Kaiser
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
07 Dec Feature
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
The country continues to grapple with high tuberculosis rates, but joining the EU could help fight the disease, reports Julia Kaiser from Moldova, where she travelled with The Global Fund
EU AMA: Can an EU citizen become mayor in any EU country?
24 Oct Feature
EU AMA: Can an EU citizen become mayor in any EU country?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, we look into whether EU citizens can run for mayor in any member state
Bad news for journalists: Why ‘Daphne’s law’ might not be as strong after all
16 Oct Feature
Bad news for journalists: Why ‘Daphne’s law’ might not be as strong after all
Draft anti-Slapp measures are expected to be finalised soon. But will ‘Daphne’s law’ be robust enough to protect journalists and rights watchdogs from oppressive lawsuits?
From an oil and gas company to the climate portfolio: Who is Wopke Hoekstra?
27 Sep Feature
From an oil and gas company to the climate portfolio: Who is Wopke Hoekstra?
The EU’s climate czar, Frans Timmermans, decided to swap Brussels for The Hague. He was replaced by Wopke Hoekstra