Reducing bottlenecks for a circular economy transition
New waste legislation rules do not go far enough, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
Electronic cigarettes are safer than smoking tobacco, writes Riccardo Polosa.
Syria conference highlights urgent need for humanitarian aid
A two-day international conference on Syria, attended by representatives of NGOs working in the war-torn country, kicked off on Tuesday in Brussels.
MEPs urge EU countries to boycott World Cup
EU member states are coming under increased pressure to pull their teams out of this summer’s football World Cup in Russia.
Survey: UK citizens in favour of international trade
The British are particularly favourable towards growing international trade, according to a new survey.
Commission presents new EU rules to protect whistle-blowers
The European Commission has announced new EU-wide rules to protect whistle-blowers.
New report highlights limited of success of Europe Citizens' Initiative
A new report says the EU’s European Citizens’ Initiative has had only a limited success.
Movers and Shakers | 23 April 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Thailand is making significant progress in its fight against illegal fishing
Towards IEE-free fisheries: Thailand is making significant progress in its fight against illegal fishing, argues Chatchai Sarikulya.
EU must get serious about promoting the circular economy
If Europe wants to promote the circular economy, then it needs to get serious about it, argues Jacob Hansen.
Fire safety: Every fire victim is one too many
Every fire victim is one too many, writes Quentin de Hults.
Everyone wants comparable, honest, easy-to-understand information on alcoholic beverages
Consumers want to know what’s in their drinks, explains Pierre-Olivier Bergeron.
Sustainable healthcare systems help ensure access to innovative therapies
Sustainable healthcare systems help ensure access to innovative therapies, writes Pascal Apostolides.
Arianespace is well suited to the needs of EU institutions
Arianespace is well suited to the needs of Europe’s institutions, writes Stéphane Israël.
5 questions with... Biljana Borzan
Biljana Borzan (S&D, HR) is a member of Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee
Pakistan’s gender discrimination in law is a violation of GSP+
Pakistan's constant gender discrimination is in direct violation of its GSP+ obligations, explains Jude-Kirton Darling, so why is the Commission turning a blind eye to the country's lack of equality?
Policymakers call for greater investment in fight against malaria
On World Malaria Day, MEPs have called on the international community to increase their efforts to tackle this oldest of diseases.
How the EU is leading the polio endgame
With the continued support and leadership of the European Union, the eradication polio is within our sights, writes Sajjad Karim.
Blockchain: A catalyst for change in digital media
Blockchain has emerged as a potential solution that balances innovation with rights protection, says Emma McClarkin.
Bitcoin and blockchain: Risks and opportunities
While bitcoin and blockchain may sound similar, they serve different purposes and each presents its own risks and opportunities, writes Eva Maydell.
The first - and currently only - MEP from an ideologically feminist party, Soraya Post talks about the impact of #MeToo, intersectionality and why we should all be feminists.
Midway through Bulgaria’s demanding EU Council presidency, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov explains why future Western Balkans accession is important for the security and prosperity of all Europeans.
As the EU takes on further competences, including tackling the migration crisis and involving itself in security and defence, it is also facing the financial challenge of Brexit. Siegfried Mureşan outlines the possible challenges in the negotiations for the next MFF post-2020.
Jyrki Katainen talks about his plans to tackle youth unemployment, deal with plastic pollution, ensure we have digital skills, successfully trade globally and have closer EU defence.
A familiar face in Brussels circles, Jerzy Buzek talks about the importance of EU space policy, the clean energy package and his appreciation for water filters.
Is Berlin running the Brussels show?
Germany's ever-expanding influence within the Brussels bubble is cause for concern, writes Henri Malosse.
For the good of Europe, Juncker must step down
It’s time European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker stepped down, writes Madi Sharma.
Frank de Winne: Space exploration requires international cooperation
ISS Commander Frank De Winne talks building villages on the moon, cooperation with China and more.
Will the SPD last in Germany's new grand coalition?
Germany's recent political turmoil has prompted renewal among the country's main parties - except for the SPD, writes Yuriy Sheyko.
Remembering Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe
Geoffrey Van Orden, who knew Tsvangirai, reflects on his legacy and on Zimbabwe's future.
The British are particularly favourable towards growing international trade, according to a new survey.
French President Emmanuel Macron was in plenary on Tuesday to debate the future of Europe with MEPs.
The British House of Lords is expected to vote in favour of an amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill calling for UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s government to negotiate a deal which “enables the UK to continue participating in a customs union with the EU.”
A campaign group says the current EU and UK positions on post-Brexit citizens’ rights are as “clear as mud.”
The future of sustainable and successful fisheries and a healthy marine environment needs ordinary fishermen to be involved at every level, writes Liadh Ní Riada.
The internal market is integral to the EU’s prosperity, but it depends on a well-functioning logistics sector to thrive, reports Colin MacKay
Whistleblower’s revelations may put legitimacy of UK’s Brexit vote in doubt
Anti-Brexiteers have claimed that a “range of human rights issues are under threat” for both EU and UK citizens when the UK leaves the EU.
Biljana Borzan (S&D, HR) is a member of Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee
Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (S&D, FI) is a member of Parliament’s industry, research and energy committee.
Peter Kouroumbashev (S&D, BG) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s delegation to the EU-Montenegro stabilisation and association parliamentary committee.
Greek deputy Eva Kaili hosted the Parliament Magazine's annual MEP awards ceremony recognising MEPs for their outstanding work over the last year.
Terry Reintke (Greens/EFA, DE) is a member of Parliament’s women’s rights and gender equality committee.
Julie Ward (S&D, UK) is a member of Parliament’s culture and education committee.
The European Parliament endorsed the provisional agreement reached on new rules on type approval of motor vehicles.
On January 19 2018, DG CNECT organised a public hearing regarding the review of the public sector information directive.
On October 10, the IMCO Working Group on the Digital Single Market held its thirteenth meeting. The topic of debate was the Single Digital Gateway.
On September 25, the European Parliament Committee on International Trade (INTA) held a first exchange of views on the European Commission’s proposal for an EU screening mechanism of foreign investment in strategic sectors.
On September 11, a debate took place on the EU Emissions Trading System at the European Parliament Plenary session in Strasbourg.
On August 31, the EP DEVE and INTA Committees organised jointly a hearing on the revision of the EU Strategy on Aid for Trade.
On June 12, the European Commission organised an event entitled Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund.
On May 3, the TRAN Committee discussed a first draft on the cross-border parcel delivery services by rapporteur Lucy Anderson (S&D, UK).