The Parliament Magazine's November Issue
31 Oct EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine's November Issue
The November issue of The Parliament is now available to read online
The EU-Tunisia deal – a blueprint for what?
31 Oct EU Institutions
The EU-Tunisia deal – a blueprint for what?
“The deal is not working; it has the legal status of a beer coaster”, says MEP Sophie in ’t Veld
MEPs call for EU to ramp up search and rescue efforts in the Mediterranean
30 Oct EU Institutions
MEPs call for EU to ramp up search and rescue efforts in the Mediterranean
Thousands die trying to cross into Europe from Africa, through the Mediterranean Sea, every year. But while Europe mourns each tragedy, policymakers say the EU’s response has not improved much in the last decade
EU ethics body: Let’s restore citizens’ trust!
26 Oct EU Institutions
EU ethics body: Let’s restore citizens’ trust!
“We want to externalise the control of our institutions," argues MEP Gilles Boyer
Make national vetoes a thing of the past
25 Oct
Make national vetoes a thing of the past
"The goal: more democracy, more citizen participation, more European security, and less blackmailing by autocrats”
Taking on illicit trade Partner Content
24 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Taking on illicit trade
Trade in illicit tobacco is rising at an alarming rate in some European states, but declining in others, including in Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal and Romania. How can policy-makers learn from the approach taken in these member states to take on organised crime and tackle the problem?
EU AMA: Can an EU citizen become mayor in any EU country?
24 Oct EU Institutions
EU AMA: Can an EU citizen become mayor in any EU country?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, we look into whether EU citizens can run for mayor in any member state
Greece’s climate challenges call for more European collaboration
23 Oct Energy & Environment
Greece’s climate challenges call for more European collaboration
Several EU-funded initiatives offer hope for the future
Parasite Parking: A guerrilla art project in Berlin reclaims parking space
19 Oct
Parasite Parking: A guerrilla art project in Berlin reclaims parking space
A Berlin artist has spent a week and a half living in different parking spaces to inspire the city’s residents to reimagine public areas
Finland plans to become Europe's first carbon negative economy
18 Oct Energy & Environment
Finland plans to become Europe's first carbon negative economy
A combination of natural advantages, technical know-how and smart investment are helping Finland reach its clean energy goals, going beyond climate neutrality
Failure to launch: EU faces steep climb in its race for a spot in low-Earth orbit
17 Oct
Failure to launch: EU faces steep climb in its race for a spot in low-Earth orbit
Competition is stiff for the EU as it works on plans to deploy its first homegrown constellation of satellites and catch up to space-faring nations and venture capitalists alike
Bridging the gap: How Stephanie Manasseh made new audiences accessible to Belgium's artists
12 Oct
Bridging the gap: How Stephanie Manasseh made new audiences accessible to Belgium's artists
With the Accessible Art Fair, Stephanie Manasseh has been helping artists reach new audiences in Belgium for over two decades
What's the EU's role in the space race?
11 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
What's the EU's role in the space race?
"The EU still has the potential to catch up," says MEP Niklas Nienass
Is nuclear technology the next space frontier?
09 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Is nuclear technology the next space frontier?
Our generation’s space race is well under way, driven not only by the spirit of exploration, but also the desire to dominate in a new theatre of war
Driving the twin transition: Europe’s automotive aftermarket counts on the EU to deliver on new digital and greener mobility solutions now Partner Content
09 Oct Technology
Driving the twin transition: Europe’s automotive aftermarket counts on the EU to deliver on new digital and greener mobility solutions now
Two important pieces of the puzzle are missing to bring Europe's twin transition to a successful completion for the automotive sector but there remains potential for these pieces to be completed ahead of the 2024 European elections.
The art of central banking: Belgium's National Bank opens new exhibit
28 Sep
The art of central banking: Belgium's National Bank opens new exhibit
A participatory art project is serving up a new take on the private art collection of the National Bank of Belgium
From an oil and gas company to the climate portfolio: Who is Wopke Hoekstra?
27 Sep EU Institutions
From an oil and gas company to the climate portfolio: Who is Wopke Hoekstra?
The EU’s climate czar, Frans Timmermans, decided to swap Brussels for The Hague. He was replaced by Wopke Hoekstra
Bikes, bamboo and biodiversity: An eco adventure in the Andes
26 Sep Energy & Environment
Bikes, bamboo and biodiversity: An eco adventure in the Andes
Author Kate Rawles cycled the length of the Andes on a bamboo bike to raise awareness about the loss of biodiversity. Her book charting her eco adventure is part travelogue, part call to arms – and completely inspiring
Is technology our friend or our foe? 'Power and Progress' dives in
22 Sep Technology
Is technology our friend or our foe? 'Power and Progress' dives in
The book provides a timely look at how technology can either enrich a narrow elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
21 Sep Technology
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
“The digital euro would make the EU more competitive on a global scale”
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
21 Sep Technology
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
"It is a solution looking for a problem, and one that will only confuse consumers and the already vulnerable financial markets"
Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad
20 Sep
Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad
Alin Mituța (RENEW Group, RO) shares his recipe for a grilled aubergine salad, the perfect summer dish
5 questions with… Marc Angel
18 Sep EU Institutions
5 questions with… Marc Angel
Get to know Marc Angel, a Luxembourgish MEP from the S&D party and a Vice-President of the European Parliament
EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
18 Sep EU Institutions
EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out what happens in the trilogue meetings