Addressing workplace mental health in the digital era Partner Content
20 Jan Economics
Addressing workplace mental health in the digital era
As digitalisation transforms workplaces across Europe, new challenges to mental health are emerging that demand urgent attention. A recent event at the European Parliament in Brussels explored how Europe can safeguard worker wellbeing in the digital age
Musk: Symptom or cause of European malaise?
17 Jan EU Institutions
Musk: Symptom or cause of European malaise?
As Elon Musk sets political fires across X, the EU is being forced to reckon with its own choices amid rising anti-establishment and populist sentiment.
A competitive Europe – with or without plastics? Partner Content
16 Jan Energy & Environment
A competitive Europe – with or without plastics?
As the EU grapples with the challenge of balancing economic competitiveness with sustainability, the plastics sector finds itself at a pivotal moment. Despite being a global leader in recycling, progress on circularity is faltering. We organised an event in the European Parliament to explore the urgent need for innovation, regulatory clarity, and investment to boost plastic recycling
From Generation Greta to the Bande de Bardella: Why Europe’s youth are shifting political loyalties
13 Jan Member States
From Generation Greta to the Bande de Bardella: Why Europe’s youth are shifting political loyalties
Europe’s young voters are increasingly turning to far-right parties, driven by frustration with mainstream politics, democratic disenchantment and an appeal to alternative policies.
15 years of ENTSO-E: from cooperation to energy transition Partner Content
13 Jan Energy & Environment
15 years of ENTSO-E: from cooperation to energy transition
The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.
Trump’s return could dash EU’s enlargement ambitions in the Balkans
08 Jan EU Institutions
Trump’s return could dash EU’s enlargement ambitions in the Balkans
As Donald Trump makes his return to the White House, his political stylings could galvanise nationalist movements in Serbia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, hindering the EU’s hopes to incorporate them into the bloc.
Trump 2.0: A test for the EU’s global climate leadership
07 Jan EU Institutions
Trump 2.0: A test for the EU’s global climate leadership
Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ agenda may threaten the EU’s precarious energy situation, but it could also present an opportunity for the bloc to lead on clean tech.
Could Trump's second term be a win for the EU?
06 Jan EU Institutions
Could Trump's second term be a win for the EU?
With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the European Union might see unexpected benefits. If the bloc plays its cards right, trade and defence policies could get a boost.
The indispensable role of Europe’s cleaning and maintenance products industry Partner Content
03 Jan
The indispensable role of Europe’s cleaning and maintenance products industry
Hygiene is vital for good health, and the first line of defence to protect our health is to live in a clean space. That’s why The Parliament Magazine recently partnered with the European detergents and maintenance products industry association A.I.S.E. to explore the role of hygiene in public health.
Unleashing the power of a patient-centred life science ecosystem to drive innovation, economic growth and prosperity across the EU Partner Content
17 Dec
Unleashing the power of a patient-centred life science ecosystem to drive innovation, economic growth and prosperity across the EU
Placing research and innovation at the core of the EU’s economy
Estonia’s move to strip Russians of their right to vote rehashes complicated questions of belonging
11 Dec Member States
Estonia’s move to strip Russians of their right to vote rehashes complicated questions of belonging
The government says Russian and Belarusian citizens are a security risk, which has some of them rethinking their place in Estonian society. 
Protecting Europe’s water resources Partner Content
11 Dec
Protecting Europe’s water resources
With unpredictable weather patterns intensifying across the continent, Europe’s water management strategies need to adapt. What steps can policy-makers and stakeholders take to build resilience?
Building a circular economy – with steel at its core Partner Content
11 Dec
Building a circular economy – with steel at its core
The upcoming Circular Economy Act, alongside the recent PPWR, are set to transform resource management, as the Commission aims to make all packaging across the EU fully recyclable or reusable by 2030. The Parliament magazine and Steel for Packaging Europe gathered MEPs, policymakers and industry figures for a discussion on how to make this a reality
Tires under pressure - safeguarding the future of the EU’s tire industry Partner Content
10 Dec
Tires under pressure - safeguarding the future of the EU’s tire industry
The European tire industry, a key sector underpinning the continent’s economy, is facing escalating costs and regulatory challenges. At a recent event in the European Parliament, industry leaders warned that urgent support is needed to ensure the industry remains competitive
Von der Leyen's new mandate is one of contradictions and competing interests 
10 Dec EU Institutions
Von der Leyen's new mandate is one of contradictions and competing interests 
The European Commission president's efforts to appeal to the left and far right have her allies calling her savvy. Her critics would call it duplicitous. Getting her agenda through will be a difficult balancing act. 
Why Raffaele Fitto was Meloni’s best bet for the new Commission
09 Dec EU Institutions
Why Raffaele Fitto was Meloni’s best bet for the new Commission
Raffaele Fitto’s appointment as an executive vice-president marks a significant shift in the European Commission, securing ECR presence in Europe’s new political landscape.
Tackling the burden of malnutrition in cancer with medical nutrition: A call for EU policy change Partner Content
06 Dec EU Institutions
Tackling the burden of malnutrition in cancer with medical nutrition: A call for EU policy change
Nearly three million patients with cancer in Europe are facing malnutrition. Jean-Marc Magnaudet, President, Specialized Nutrition at Danone, and MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis, the former European Commissioner for Health, set out why nutritional care must be a central part of our approach to treatment and recovery
Whole grains: a simple solution for healthier generations Partner Content
05 Dec
Whole grains: a simple solution for healthier generations
When it comes to improving public health, we are all familiar with the usual suspects: exercising, eating more veggies, avoiding “junk food”. But there is one that doesn’t get enough attention: whole grain. And guess what? It is a key ingredient in tackling obesity, diabetes and even cancer. So, why are we still not eating enough?
‘An imperfect leader’: Weakened Macron set to limp on at helm of EU
05 Dec EU Institutions
‘An imperfect leader’: Weakened Macron set to limp on at helm of EU
The French president's minority government has collapsed, but the EU may still look to Macron for leadership.
Marta Kos has five years to unblock EU enlargement
05 Dec EU Institutions
Marta Kos has five years to unblock EU enlargement
The new Slovenian Commissioner is tasked with making progress on bringing new members into the EU, but not everyone is enthusiastic.
Will Frontex’s expansion lead to more oversight and accountability?
04 Dec EU Institutions
Will Frontex’s expansion lead to more oversight and accountability?
As the EU expands the powers and resources of its border and coast guard agency, concerns are growing about accountability and transparency over alleged human rights violations.
The EU wants to boost its sluggish economy. Could Spain offer a roadmap?
02 Dec Member States
The EU wants to boost its sluggish economy. Could Spain offer a roadmap?
Von der Leyen’s new mandate is likely to be consumed by an old problem: Promoting growth and innovation despite resistance to more spending.
A better way to drive EU de-fossilisation Partner Content
02 Dec
A better way to drive EU de-fossilisation
With Europeans still hesitant about the switch to all-electric vehicles, it’s clear the EU must adopt a more flexible, hybrid approach to transport decarbonisation
A new mandate to champion Rare Diseases: enhancing diagnosis and care for HAE patients in Europe Partner Content
02 Dec EU Institutions
A new mandate to champion Rare Diseases: enhancing diagnosis and care for HAE patients in Europe
A recent debate, sponsored by CSL Behring and hosted by MEPs Andriukaitis and Bosse, brought together hereditary angioedema experts, advocates, and policymakers to advocate for stronger EU action on diagnosis, care, and innovation in rare diseases.