Parliament calls for stronger Russian sanctions
MEPs have adopted a resolution calling for the EU to strengthen the second phase of sanctions against Russia.
Max Bank explains why MEPs must fight against 'excessive lobbying influence' of banks and...
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.
EU must 'take leadership' to ensure inclusive Syrian aid
Radical change is needed for disabled, injured and older Syrian refugees, says Aleema Shivji.
EU urged to support ‘nine million’ Syrian refugees
We cannot afford to lose a generation of Syrian children, writes Marius Wanders.
Copyright laws turn 'young people into criminals'
Europe's copyright legislation is 'out of balance and out of tune with the times', argues Christian Engström.
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.
Conservatives and reformists propose new 'paradigm'
The EU is facing a 'profound competitiveness crisis' which is why a new economic programme is essential, argues Jan Zahradil.
Green 'new deal' can deliver a strong and sustainable Europe
Ska Keller and José Bové propose an alternative to austerity and political disunity by pursuing sustainable social and environmental policies.
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.
New EU rules look to tackle 'growing problem' of fraud affecting the union's financial interest, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar.