European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
20 Oct Agriculture & Food

European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans

MEPs fend off strong agri-industry lobbying and claim new strategy will deliver more sustainable, healthy, animal-friendly and local food production
by Andreas Rogal
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market
21 Oct Industry & Finance
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market
Rule of Law dispute between Poland and EU sees both sides further entrench their positions
19 Oct EU Institutions
Rule of Law dispute between Poland and EU sees both sides further entrench their positions
MEPs must put the protection of Europe’s workers from asbestos at the top of the European Commission’s agenda, argues Nikolaj Villumsen
19 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs must put the protection of Europe’s workers from asbestos at the top of the European Commission’s agenda, argues Nikolaj Villumsen
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This week in the European Parliament
18 Oct Agriculture & Food
This week in the European Parliament
The European Parliament’s second October Strasbourg session is not only packed with key issues coming to fruition, but also comes with quite a few potential moments of reckoning and could turn out to be action packed
Slovenian PM’s ‘tasteless’ twitter spat with MEPs roundly condemned by EU policymakers
18 Oct EU Institutions
Slovenian PM’s ‘tasteless’ twitter spat with MEPs roundly condemned by EU policymakers
Janez Janša tweets picture of 13 portraits of MEPs labelling them ‘Soros’ puppets’
New EU journalism prize in honour of Daphne Caruana Galizia awarded to Pegasus Project journalism team
14 Oct EU Institutions
New EU journalism prize in honour of Daphne Caruana Galizia awarded to Pegasus Project journalism team
Maltese journalist’s death has brought about 'resurgence of investigative journalism' committed to continuing her work, says European Parliament President David Sassoli
Movers and Shakers | 15 October 2021
14 Oct EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 15 October 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: A new German MEP, two MEPs change national parties, new Judges of the General Court, new FRA vice-chairperson, national news, and more!
Polish court ruling deepens EU’s Rule of Law crisis
13 Oct
Polish court ruling deepens EU’s Rule of Law crisis
EU closes ranks, warning Warsaw it will use all its powers to ‘uphold’ bloc’s founding principles
This week in the European Parliament
11 Oct EU Institutions
This week in the European Parliament
The European Parliament’s Committees and Political Groups will be meeting in Brussels this week with important decisions due on both fronts, and against the background of a Rule of Law crisis triggered by the Polish Constitutional Tribunal ruling against the primacy of EU law on Friday
One particular aspect of the digital transformation that relies almost entirely on access to data is Artificial Intelligence
11 Oct Tech & Research
One particular aspect of the digital transformation that relies almost entirely on access to data is Artificial Intelligence
Europe’s data strategy foresees huge opportunities, reports Colin Mackay
European Parliament debates Pandora Papers; condemns EU governments’ watering down of tax haven blacklist
08 Oct Industry & Finance
European Parliament debates Pandora Papers; condemns EU governments’ watering down of tax haven blacklist
MEPs angry that despite a succession of damning reports, not enough is being done at EU level to tackle tax avoidance, tax evasion and money laundering
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Why the EU and US shouldn’t follow the green groups advice on PFAS Partner Content
13 Oct Energy & Climate
Why the EU and US shouldn’t follow the green groups advice on PFAS
While these man-made chemicals have their risks, current alternatives pose a greater health to our health and wellbeing.
Was the 2020 “COVID emissions dip” a myth? Partner Content
13 Oct Industry & Finance
Was the 2020 “COVID emissions dip” a myth?
The short answer is no – but that statement is immediately followed by an important 'but'.
EU-Turkey relations: a vicious cycle of regional conflict and forced migration Partner Content
12 Oct International & Trade
EU-Turkey relations: a vicious cycle of regional conflict and forced migration
Greater collaboration rather than divergence is needed to address the root causes of migration and conflict at their borders.
A Europe without the sharing economy: scary tale or real future? Partner Content
04 Oct Tech & Research
A Europe without the sharing economy: scary tale or real future?
The latest legal challenges to Uber are yet another example of policymakers giving sharing economy platforms an unnecessarily hard time despite the flexibility and independence they offer both workers and consumers.
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The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
19 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
Time has come to rid Europe of the dark legacy of asbestos once and for all, says EPP shadow rapporteur on report on protecting workers from asbestos
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
18 Oct Tech & Research
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
EU must not take past achievements on roaming for granted and should continue to fight for Europe's citizens and businesses, says rapporteur
Access to data an essential part of modern life; therefore citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
18 Oct Tech & Research
Access to data an essential part of modern life; therefore citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
International roaming at domestic prices is, for Europeans one of the most tangible and widely appreciated benefits of EU membership, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revise, revitalise and streamline existing customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
14 Oct International & Trade
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revise, revitalise and streamline existing customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
IMCO Committee sought to provide a centralised solution and single-entry point for customs and non-customs declarations and to reduce administrative burdens, says rapporteur
Pivotal in reaching a broad mandate on the trans-European networks in energy (TEN-E) revision was the cross-group belief that the climate cannot wait, explains Erik Bergkvist
14 Oct Energy & Climate
Pivotal in reaching a broad mandate on the trans-European networks in energy (TEN-E) revision was the cross-group belief that the climate cannot wait, explains Erik Bergkvist
TEN-E negotiations were tough, but S&D Group shadow rapporteur says ITRE committee delivered a balanced approach to ending fossil fuel funding
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
13 Oct Tech & Research
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
Creating a well-functioning, strong and effective system for the protection of IPR is a win-win for the single market and for European citizens, argues German EPP MEP
The EU must do more to help Europe's cultural and creative sectors and industries get back on their feet, says Monica Semedo
13 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
The EU must do more to help Europe's cultural and creative sectors and industries get back on their feet, says Monica Semedo
Performers and artists have been exceptionally hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, explains Luxembourgish Renew MEP
Polexit ruling could be defining moment of Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission Presidency, argues Daniel Freund
12 Oct EU Institutions
Polexit ruling could be defining moment of Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission Presidency, argues Daniel Freund
Rule of Law in Europe is in crisis, and little has been done by the Commission to defend it, writes German Greens/EFA MEP
Features
5 Questions with... Gilles Boyer
15 Oct EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Gilles Boyer
Gilles Boyer (FR, RE) is a member of Parliaments ENVI Committee and SEDE Subcommittee.
Roberta Metsola: Pro-European Visionary
12 Oct EU Institutions
Roberta Metsola: Pro-European Visionary
Not content with working to improve gender equal representation, helping devise a European migration policy and tackling the growing threat to media freedom, Roberta Metsola tells Andreas Rogal why she believes Parliament should be front and centre of a new, pro-European vision.
Issue 542 | 11 October 2021
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Issue 542 | 11 October 2021
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