You don't need to be a Catalan separatist to support the referendum on self-determination
20 July 2017
While the Spanish government chose to bury its head in the sand, the pro-independence movement in Catalonia blossomed, writes Jordi Solé.
EU institutions must ensure fair conditions for all their interns
18 July 2017
The European Parliament has repeatedly called for social progress and the protection of EU...
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Jobs and Growth: Can innovative structural reforms help the EU shift into a higher gear?
27 April 2017
New EU wide programme will support member states in implementing structural reforms, writes Lambert...
Committee Guide: AFCO has enormous responsibility in Brexit process
20 April 2017
The constitutional affairs committee will have a crucial role to play in how Brexit unfolds and...
Committee guide: PETI providing a voice to EU citizens
19 April 2017
Parliament's petitions committee strives to address citizens' concerns and foster constructive...
Committee guide: FEMM fighting the global backlash against women
18 April 2017
In these increasingly challenging and unstable times, Parliament's women's rights and gender...
Committee guide: Brexit to bring fresh challenges for JURI
18 April 2017
Parliament's legal affairs committee has achieved considerable success in the first half of this...
Committee guide: Culture has a key role to play in overcoming Europe's challenges
14 April 2017
Culture has been overlooked in EU policymaking, but it has a crucial role to play in overcoming...
Committee guide: REGI providing scrutiny on implementation of cohesion policy
14 April 2017
It's important not just to ensure cohesion policy works, but also that citizens are aware of its...
Committee guide: Proper implementation of EU banking union a priority for ECON
13 April 2017
Exerting intense scrutiny on the EU's banking activities and policies is a top priority for...
EU standards are fundamental to today's high-tech world
13 April 2017
Incentives to innovate and contribute to standardisation must be encouraged, writes Ildikó Gáll-...
Scottish EU membership could help diminish negative impact of Brexit
12 April 2017
Scotland is determined to do all it can to remain part of the EU, argues External Affairs Secretary...
Committee guide: Commission and member states failing to deliver on Social Europe
12 April 2017
It's not about communicating better, it's about actually delivering for citizens, says Thomas...
Committee guide: CONT fighting to protect the EU's financial interests
12 April 2017
Parliament's budgetary control committee will continue to protect citizens' financial interests,...
EU standards encourage innovation
11 April 2017
Standards are of paramount importance and must be developed in close partnership with all...
Committee guide: LIBE ensures respect of fundamental rights
11 April 2017
The civil liberties, justice and home affairs committee will ensure that protecting Europe's...
Committee guide: Without common fisheries policy, there would be no more fishermen in EU
11 April 2017
Parliament's fisheries committee is firmly committed to making the common fisheries policy work,...
Committee guide: Climate is an absolute priority for TRAN
10 April 2017
The transport committee’s work has a direct impact on people’s everyday lives, and is therefore...
Committee guide: IMCO committed to ensuring future-proof EU markets
10 April 2017
Members of Parliament’s internal market and consumer protection are committed to ensuring the...
Committee guide: INTA committee working hard to hold the Commission to account on trade deals
10 April 2017
Parliament’s international trade committee is hard at work on holding the Commission to account on...
The car industry needs to clean up and reinvent itself - with our support
7 April 2017
The aftershocks of dieselgate are still being felt, but together the Commission and Parliament are...
Committee guide: ITRE committee committed to long-term prosperity of EU citizens
7 April 2017
The long-term prosperity of EU citizens is at the heart of the ITRE committee's agenda, explains...
Committee guide: CAP reform requires extensive public consultations
6 April 2017
Simplifying the CAP without decreasing its funding will be a key focus for Parliament's agriculture...
CETA is an opportunity the EU cannot miss
5 April 2017
Once the benefits of CETA are tangible, people will realise its worth, says Jacek P. Krawczyk.
5 questions with... Andrey Novakov
5 April 2017
Winston Churchill, young entrepreneurs and taking inspiration from past leaders.
Committee guide: It's time to rethink the EU budget
5 April 2017
When considering the future EU budget, we must figure out what kind of EU it is that we want, says...