Inside Antwerp's battle to save the natural diamond trade
17 Sep Member States

Inside Antwerp's battle to save the natural diamond trade

Squeezed by a boom in lab diamonds, sanctions, and fresh tariffs, the Belgian city is fighting back to persuade people the shiny natural rocks are irreplaceable.
by Federica Di Sario
Trump’s oil ultimatum squeezes EU holdouts, but tightens US grip
16 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Trump’s oil ultimatum squeezes EU holdouts, but tightens US grip
Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality
15 Sep EU Institutions
Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
12 Sep Member States
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
The far reaching consequences of illegal trade Partner Content
23 Nov 22
The far reaching consequences of illegal trade
Illicit trade is funding criminal networks involved in drug trafficking, people trafficking and terrorism. Unless action is taken, this will continue – to the detriment of the most vulnerable in society
Fully circular beverage packaging is already a reality: Don’t destroy it Partner Content
22 Nov 22
Fully circular beverage packaging is already a reality: Don’t destroy it
Issue 554 | December 2022
22 Nov 22
Issue 554 | December 2022
The December edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake? Partner Content
21 Nov 22
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake?
If adopted, the ECHA’s Proposal to restrict the placing on the market and use of lead ammunition for hunting and sport shooting will compromise the EU’s security and defence sector. A moratorium is needed to safeguard supply chain integrity and avoid making the EU import dependent.
Is the Energy Charter Treaty at odds with a green future?
18 Nov 22
Is the Energy Charter Treaty at odds with a green future?
Under the contentious treaty, which was originally intended to protect and expand fossil fuel investments, EU Member States are struggling to balance ambitious climate targets with their obligations to energy investors
How retrofitting can transform road transport Partner Content
17 Nov 22
How retrofitting can transform road transport
Retrofiting activities can be a solution for the future whose contributions coincide perfectly with the objectives of the EU's decarbonisation strategy says Arnaud Pigounides
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
17 Nov 22
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
Ukrainian photographer Olga Ivashchenko documents how the country’s off-road driving enthusiasts and civilian mechanics are doing their part to keep defence efforts up and running, with words by Karyna Samokhvalova
Data is crucial in the joint fight against antimicrobial resistance Partner Content
17 Nov 22
Data is crucial in the joint fight against antimicrobial resistance
Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together is the theme of the 2022 antibiotic awareness campaigns in Europe and globally. The ‘together’ part of this theme is key, and it must become the central focus of actions to address antimicrobial resistance moving forward, says Cat McLaughin.
Nutrition access is the cornerstone of healthy convenient nutrition Partner Content
16 Nov 22
Nutrition access is the cornerstone of healthy convenient nutrition
The key to healthy eating is informed decisions based on education: understanding information on labels is one way to achieve this, says Kent Bradley
Parlement crew looks for extras among real-life Eurocrats
16 Nov 22
Parlement crew looks for extras among real-life Eurocrats
Don't miss your chance to be cast as an extra in season three of the TV series Parlement, television's funny take on life at the EU institutions
5 Questions with... Rasa Juknevičienė
10 Nov 22
5 Questions with... Rasa Juknevičienė
Rasa Juknevičienė (EPP, LT) is Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence
Rail is key to achieving zero emissions in transport Partner Content
10 Nov 22
Rail is key to achieving zero emissions in transport
MEP Tom Berendsen and Regional Minister for mobility for Drenthe in the Netherlands Nelleke Vedelaar, explain how rail can help regions to be better connected and contribute towards business development, and promote cross border labour mobility.
Biofuels: Protecting the climate and keeping Europe competitive Partner Content
09 Nov 22
Biofuels: Protecting the climate and keeping Europe competitive
MEP Barbara Thaler and Director General of ePURE David Carpintero, explain how unleashing the potential of biofuels can help both decarbonise transport and fight climate change
EU talkin’ to me? TV’s Brussels send-up readies for season three
09 Nov 22
EU talkin’ to me? TV’s Brussels send-up readies for season three
Parlement star Xavier Lacaille talks pan-European casting and playing an MEP’s assistant with Laura Lamberti
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone Partner Content
09 Nov 22
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone
To allow the transport sector to innovate, Laurent Dartoux believes legislation and scepticism around data sharing must change to boost and accelerate the transformation toward a sustaining and safer society
Driver shortage is devastating for the EU economy, warn business and politicians Partner Content
08 Nov 22
Driver shortage is devastating for the EU economy, warn business and politicians
Whether it is getting children to school or delivering food to our supermarket shelves, business and politicians came to together at an event organised by IRU to sound the alarm that Europe needs drivers – a lot more drivers.
Milan prioritises pedal power
08 Nov 22
Milan prioritises pedal power
With “Cambio,” Milan’s plan to build hundreds of kilometres of cycling corridors, the fashion capital aims to bring biking back in style
Issue 553 | November 2022
07 Nov 22
Issue 553 | November 2022
The November edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free
Europe on the Move: Access to vehicle data legislation is urgently needed Partner Content
07 Nov 22
Europe on the Move: Access to vehicle data legislation is urgently needed
To ensure effective market competition within the auto industry, Laurianne Krid says the European Commission must give consumers and service providers a robust regulatory framework to access vehicle data.
Unearthing Europe's underground war against Hitler
04 Nov 22
Unearthing Europe's underground war against Hitler
Halik Kochanksi tells us about her latest book, Resistance, which chronicles the opposition movements in every country occupied by Germany and Italy during the Second World War
Delivering the digital European sky Partner Content
03 Nov 22
Delivering the digital European sky
Investing in innovation and technology will make European aviation greener and fit for the digital age, explains Andreas Boschen, new Executive Director of the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking
Head-to-head: No, public transport should not be free
03 Nov 22
Head-to-head: No, public transport should not be free
Free public transport sounds ideal, but would it actually tempt drivers out of their cars? Lydia Peeters, Mobility and Public Works Minister of Flanders, makes the argument against it
Why the EU should support Kazakhstan’s drive for reform and democracy Partner Content
02 Nov 22
Why the EU should support Kazakhstan’s drive for reform and democracy
Head-to-head: Yes, public transport should be free
02 Nov 22
Head-to-head: Yes, public transport should be free
Free public transport sounds ideal, but would it actually tempt drivers out of their cars? François Bausch, Mobility and Public Works Minister of Luxembourg, makes the argument for it