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
by Andreas Rogal
Why the EU and US shouldn’t follow the green groups advice on PFAS
13 Oct Energy & Climate
Why the EU and US shouldn’t follow the green groups advice on PFAS
Movers and Shakers | 15 October 2021
14 Oct EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 15 October 2021
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
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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
Movers and Shakers | 8 October 2021
07 Oct EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 8 October 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The approval of the joint assembly between British and EU lawmakers, Renew Europe’s chair resigns, Germany’s coalition talks, new commission appointments, and more!
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
06 Oct Tech & Research
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
European Parliament calls for a ban on police and judicial authorities using facial recognition technology in the EU, at least in the form of mass surveillance in public spaces
PCR tests vs Covid-19 sniffer dogs Partner Content
06 Oct Tech & Research
PCR tests vs Covid-19 sniffer dogs
The newly formed Pet Alliance Europe recently showed how trained dogs are being used to detect Covid-19 in airports, hospitals and culture events, demonstrating the potential benefits of training pets as partners in society. Marta Pacheco reports.
China, multilateralism and NATO dominate European Parliament’s lively debate on EU-US relationship
05 Oct International & Trade
China, multilateralism and NATO dominate European Parliament’s lively debate on EU-US relationship
European Parliament plenary debate on the future of EU-US relations made clear that there is still hope and that the transatlantic partnership can continue to grow, despite recent upsets
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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.
Why the European Union is failing to build peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia Partner Content
28 Sep International & Trade
Why the European Union is failing to build peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Although steps have been taken to find lasting peace in the South Caucasus region, more can be done by the EU to support its eastern partners, argues Parviz Yarmammad.
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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
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
08 Oct International & Trade
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
German Greens/EFA MEP says EU’s Global Gateway initiative should extend its reach beyond Eurasia to Africa
Cohesion Policy provides the ideal platform for realising the long-term vision for rural areas, and offers a win-win combination, writes Constanze Krehl
07 Oct Regions & Cities
Cohesion Policy provides the ideal platform for realising the long-term vision for rural areas, and offers a win-win combination, writes Constanze Krehl
German MEP says Regional Development Committee (REGI) will continue to pay special attention to rural areas
Better care for carers is badly needed, argues Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan
06 Oct Health
Better care for carers is badly needed, argues Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan
The impact of the pandemic on many societal groups has been recognised, but we risk informal care slipping through the safety net, writes European Parliament Informal Carers Interest Group co-chair
At its heart, sustainable development is about justice and equality, writes Udo Bullmann
05 Oct Energy & Climate
At its heart, sustainable development is about justice and equality, writes Udo Bullmann
We need to keep our planet liveable, clean and fair for all to live in, says founding member of MEPs for SDGs
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
11 Oct Tech & Research
Issue 542 | 11 October 2021
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