Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality
15 Sep

Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality

The Commission’s overhaul of the Common Agricultural Policy is billed as climate-proofing Europe’s farms, but critics say it guts green ambition, cuts funding, and risks creating a patchwork of national agendas.
by Natasha Foote
Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep
Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
12 Sep
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
10 Sep
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
Movers and Shakers | 7 April 2022
07 Apr 22
Movers and Shakers | 7 April 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: MEP News, Commission News, National Party Elections and more!
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
07 Apr 22
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
The 2020 EU Roma Strategic Framework represents a necessary new beginning in the fight against antigypsyism in Europe. But it remains a toothless tiger without an equality law for Romani people, writes Romeo Franz
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment Partner Content
07 Apr 22
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment
The recently published Commission consultation on REACH includes biased questions. With ‘New Approach Methodologies’ filling important knowledge gaps, the EU must support these scientific innovations for the purpose of better regulation.
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
06 Apr 22
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
AI can have transformative effects on healthcare and the environment, but we need to be smart about it, writes Susana Solís Pérez
Parliament will try to liven things up with a ‘question time’ session today: Here’s what you need to know
05 Apr 22
Parliament will try to liven things up with a ‘question time’ session today: Here’s what you need to know
MEPs will attempt an unscripted, rapid-fire “catch the eye” question-and-answer session with the Commission in Strasbourg today
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
05 Apr 22
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
Successfully confronting Putin means considering bold steps, like reintroducing mandatory military conscription in some Member States, increasing military budgets and pushing for a fast-tracked process for Ukraine’s EU membership.
An F-gas free future in power grids? Partner Content
05 Apr 22
An F-gas free future in power grids?
As European action ramps up against harmful F-gases and toxic PFAS substances, the industry is using clean F-gas free alternatives for electrical switchgear that will allow the EU to achieve its climate objectives
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
31 Mar 22
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
Awareness is fine, argues Julie Ward, but without acceptance it risks being contaminated by ableist paternalism
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
31 Mar 22
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
The war in Ukraine is threatening stability and security in Europe. In response, the EU must take concrete steps to minimise the costs of the war and bold actions to shore up the European economy, argues Siegfried Mureşan
Issue 549 | 28 March 2022
29 Mar 22
Issue 549 | 28 March 2022
Issue 549 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Time to take stock of university values Partner Content
29 Mar 22
Time to take stock of university values
The European University Association reflects on how the higher education sector has responded to the war in Ukraine and the attack on Europe’s fundamental values
Is a new Kazakhstan emerging? Partner Content
28 Mar 22
Is a new Kazakhstan emerging?
President Tokayev’s proposed reforms will genuinely alter the country’s political culture
Preparing Europe for cyberwarfare Partner Content
28 Mar 22
Preparing Europe for cyberwarfare
DIGITALEUROPE is urging NATO Members to dedicate 1% of their national GDP to Emerging and Disruptive Technologies
Closing the loop on steel packaging Partner Content
28 Mar 22
Closing the loop on steel packaging
Can steel recycle forever? We report on APEAL's recent event in Brussels highlighting the best practices to make steel packaging more sustainable
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
24 Mar 22
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
EU politicians have given Putin a pass for years, while some even copied his political “innovations”. The war in Ukraine is a wake-up call to acknowledge and learn from our own blatant misjudgment of Putin’s readiness to toss Europe back into the age of wars and terror.
Movers and Shakers | 25 March 2022
24 Mar 22
Movers and Shakers | 25 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Parliament’s three new Committees, Commissioner Cabinet News, DG ENV’s new Advisers and more!
5 Questions with... Izaskun Bilbao Barandica
24 Mar 22
5 Questions with... Izaskun Bilbao Barandica
Izaskun Bilbao Barandica (ES, RE) is a member of Parliament’s TRAN and PECH Committees
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
21 Mar 22
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
Any outcome of Russia’s war in Ukraine will lead to fundamental economic, political and ideological transformations in the post-Soviet space, argues Volodymyr Ishchenko
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
19 Mar 22
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
The EU wants women to make up at least a third of board members on publicly-listed companies in the bloc by 2027
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
18 Mar 22
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: The Cabinet of Nicolas Schmit’s New Policy Adviser, Commission News, MEP news and more!
Securing our future though our children
17 Mar 22
Securing our future though our children
One year on, the European Child Guarantee is bringing fresh perspectives on how to deliver a child-friendly Europe, writes Caterina Chinnici
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
16 Mar 22
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
MEPs just voted through the very first European-level legislation on cryptocurrency regulation. But divisions remain when it comes to regulating crypto’s environmental impact
Instead of banning all PFAS, let’s assess them individually Partner Content
16 Mar 22
Instead of banning all PFAS, let’s assess them individually
Growing calls to end the use of so-called “forever chemicals”, used in everything from non-stick frying pans to medical equipment, risk causing unnecessary supply chain disruption and illicit trade
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
15 Mar 22
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
Europe can't afford to only weaken Russia's economy and industrial base. It must also build up its own defence capability. The time of taking out the peace dividend is over, argues Sven Mikser