The Mark Gitenstein interview:- '[Putin] totally underestimated the unity between the two largest democratic systems in the world'
11 Jul International & Trade

The Mark Gitenstein interview:- "[Putin] totally underestimated the unity between the two largest democratic systems in the world"

The US ambassador to the EU spoke to The Parliament Magazine about his close friendship with US President Joe Biden, his time as ambassador to Romania and the high level of collaboration between the EU and the US
by Adam Payne
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May EU Institutions
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
5 Questions with... Ilhan Kyuchyuk
22 Jun EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Ilhan Kyuchyuk
5 Questions with... Eva Maydell
14 Jun EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Eva Maydell
Anna Júlia Donáth on the value of civil society, fighting back against Hungary’s “propaganda machine”, and the EU’s eastern neighbourhood
08 Jun Security & Defence
Anna Júlia Donáth on the value of civil society, fighting back against Hungary’s “propaganda machine”, and the EU’s eastern neighbourhood
MEP Anna Júlia Donáth talks to The Parliament Magazine about her upbringing in a family of prominent politicians, making the switch from grassroots activism to politics to effect change in Hungary, and her hopes for Europe and her home country.
5 Questions with… Heidi Hautala
11 May EU Institutions
5 Questions with… Heidi Hautala
Heidi Hautala (FI, Greens/EFA) is a Vice-President of Parliament and member of the INTA Committee and DROI Subcommittee
Sandra Kalniete on Latvian independence, her time as foreign minister and battling foreign interference in democratic processes
11 Apr International & Trade
Sandra Kalniete on Latvian independence, her time as foreign minister and battling foreign interference in democratic processes
With the war in Ukraine recalibrating practically every policy field, it has become paramount to identify and counter disinformation and foreign malign influence in Europe, Sandra Kalniete tells Parliament Magazine
5 Questions with... Izaskun Bilbao Barandica
24 Mar EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Izaskun Bilbao Barandica
Izaskun Bilbao Barandica (ES, RE) is a member of Parliament’s TRAN and PECH Committees
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
25 Feb Tech & Research
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
Brando Benifei tells Andreas Rogal that a trustworthy environment is the precondition for AI to thrive in Europe
Looking towards a green and sustainable future Partner Content
23 Feb Industry & Finance
Looking towards a green and sustainable future
Paweł Cioch, Vice-President for Corporate Affairs at PGE Polska Group, speaks to the Parliament Magazine about their commitment to tackling climate change but also the challenges ahead
Marian-Jean Marinescu interview: Europe's place in space
22 Feb Tech & Research
Marian-Jean Marinescu interview: Europe's place in space
Veteran Romanian MEP Marian-Jean Marinescu believes the EU needs to take urgent action to ensure its strategic autonomy in space. He talks to Andreas Rogal about what needs to be done to prevent Europe from falling behind in the new space race
How Pernod Ricard Sub-Saharan Africa is bridging the gaps in the region Partner Content
22 Feb International & Trade
How Pernod Ricard Sub-Saharan Africa is bridging the gaps in the region
Grégory Leymarie, CEO of Pernod Ricard South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa, speaks to The Parliament Magazine about the company’s latest initiatives on sustainability and its commitments to the region
Interview with the EESC's Christa Schweng: A year of transitions
21 Feb EU Institutions
Interview with the EESC's Christa Schweng: A year of transitions
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) President Christa Schweng outlines the priorities of the organisation on the green and digital transitions as well as recovery from the pandemic, in an interview with Inbar Preiss
Valérie Hayer interview: Own resources champion
04 Jan EU Institutions
Valérie Hayer interview: Own resources champion
Valérie Hayer tells Andreas Rogal that the financing of the EU institutions with a new system of own resources is a huge political win
The Parliament Magazine’s top six interviews of 2021
27 Dec EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine’s top six interviews of 2021
As 2021 comes to an end, here’s a chance to catch up on some of our favourite MEP interviews of this year
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy Partner Content
07 Dec Justice
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy
Natacha Kazatchkine, Head of Internal EU Policy at the Open Society European Policy Institute, speaks to Parliament Magazine about the state of fundamental rights, rule of law, and democracy in the European Union
Working together for a just transition Partner Content
02 Dec
Working together for a just transition
Europe needs an open and transparent reflection on the costs of the energy transition to ensure that it can be done not only as fast as possible, but also as fairly as possible.
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
26 Nov Health
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
For a newly elected MEP, Stelios Kympouropoulos has already made quite an impact in a range of topics, including many close to his heart. Andreas Rogal finds out what makes him tick
Smart chemistry to improve Energy Performance of Buildings in Europe Partner Content
22 Nov Industry & Finance
Smart chemistry to improve Energy Performance of Buildings in Europe
Achieving net zero by 2050 hinges on innovation, some of which will be nearly invisible, hiding in the walls of our houses, in heating and cooling systems, or in the wiring of smart homes. Mark Newman, CEO of The Chemours Company, believes that these invisible solutions (together with their more visible counterparts) provided by smart and sustainable chemistry, are critical in reaching the EU’s climate ambitions
5 Questions with... Carmen Avram
19 Nov EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Carmen Avram
Carmen Avram (RO, S&D) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly and a member of Parliament’s AGRI and ANIT Committees.
Claudia Marinetti Interview: Positive Thinking
18 Nov Health
Claudia Marinetti Interview: Positive Thinking
It’s time to change the discourse around mental health. Claudia Marinetti tells Brian Johnson that we need to value mental health equally to physical health.
Time for Europe to rethink vaping? Partner Content
18 Nov
Time for Europe to rethink vaping?
Vaping has been high on the European Union’s agenda the last few months, with the European Parliament finalising its version of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. However, vaping can be part of the solution and save many lives, argues Bernd Mayer, professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Graz in Austria
Tomas Tobé interview: Bridge builder
12 Nov International & Trade
Tomas Tobé interview: Bridge builder
Tomas Tobé says he’s confident of winning over his MEP colleagues and forging a large parliamentary majority behind his proposals for the EU’s new Migration Pact. He tells Andreas Rogal that this approach could well be enough to break the current Council stalemate on asylum and migration.
MedTech Europe: Lessons from COVID-19 and how to prepare for health emergencies Partner Content
08 Nov
MedTech Europe: Lessons from COVID-19 and how to prepare for health emergencies
Medical technologies, from diagnostic tests to medical apps, played a vital role during the pandemic. MedTech Europe CEO Serge Bernasconi explains how medical technologies contributed to the pandemic response and how to prepare for health emergencies
No Green Deal without access to critical raw materials
28 Oct Industry & Finance
No Green Deal without access to critical raw materials
Critical raw materials are so much more than batteries and semiconductors; they are to an extent the new ‘oil’ of the green industry, Hildegard Bentele tells Brian Johnson
Katarina Barley interview: The Spirit of the Law
26 Oct International & Trade
Katarina Barley interview: The Spirit of the Law
As an expert in international law and Germany – UK dual citizen, Katarina Barley’s talents are in much demand. Fortunately for the European Parliament, areas of expertise are also her passions. Andreas Rogal tries to find out what drives her.
5 Questions with... Gilles Boyer
15 Oct EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Gilles Boyer
Gilles Boyer (FR, RE) is a member of Parliament's ECON & FISC committees.
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.