European elections an 'opportunity' for Bulgarian voters
The EU elections are a chance for Bulgarian voters to have their say in the future policies of Europe, explains Mariya Gabriel.
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PM+: EU 'substantially weakens' informed consent in clinical trials regulation
As the clinical trials regulation reaches implementation, Katrin Fjeldsted highlights the importance of both 'informed consent' and 'medical ethics'.
EU elections to set stage for debate on future of Spain
The economic crisis, discredited politics and a restructuring of the state are likely to dominate Spain's European election agenda, writes Izaskun Bilbao Barandica.
European parliament 'making important changes' with new powers
Despite parliament's 'low credibility' among the public, it continues 'working for a greener, safer, better' EU, says Edward McMillan-Scott
MEPs counter critisism of ‘One of Us’ European citizens’ initiative
Anna Zaborska leads a chorus of MEP condemnation against Edite Estrela's 'misinformed and undemocratic' attitude towards the One of Us citizens' initiative.
MEPs demand 80 per cent reduction in lightweight plastic bag use
Parliament has voted to halve the number of single-use plastic bags used in the EU by 2017, and to reduce their use by at least an 80 per cent by 2019.
New rules for EU sea-border patrols
MEPs have voted to adopt a new regulation which includes concrete rules to ensure that member states fulfil their search and rescue obligations to boats in distress.
Plant breeding can help meet food challenges
With the world facing food security and climate change challenges, there must be a frank debate on how to provide for a continuously increasing population, writes Marit Paulsen.
EU development policies must be 'strongly geared' to disaster
The European commission must invest in 'disaster risk reduction' as the frequency of climate related disasters and crises increases, says Gay Mitchell
UK can 'expect more jobs' upon EU exit
Despite the three major UK political parties conveying the 'risks' involved, Roger Helmer believes Britain can benefit from an EU exit.
Food aid in Europe at scale 'not seen since the second world war'
European citizens' growing reliance on food banks is 'unacceptable', and the EU must ensure its populations are able to enjoy a healthy and affordable diet, argues Edward McMillan-Scott.
European citizens’ initiative
Is the European citizens’ initiative the Cinderella of citizen government relations, asks Natasha Marie Levanti.
Indian elections
India's 2014 parliamentary election is mainly about change, argues Gauri Khandekar. Change in leadership, in political discourse, and in general attitudes and aspirations.
Crimea
In the long-run, Russia's annexation of Crimea may turn out to have been a very poor decision by president Putin, writes Ecaterina Matcov.
Crimean referendum
Martin Banks shares his experiences covering the weekend's historic and controversial Crimean referendum vote.
Kristalina Georgieva speaks to the Parliament Magazine on humanitarian efforts in Syria, the crisis Central Africa and how the EU has improved its aid effectiveness
On April 15-16 2014, the European Parliament debated and voted on reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags. The report by rapporteur Margrete Auken (Greens/EFA, DK) was adopted with 539 votes in favour and 51 against.
David Martin explains how updated internal rules can help shape trade policy for "fair growth and job creation".