Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
28 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
"We need to remain vigilant and be ready for all scenarios," Stella Kyriakides told The Parliament
A traveling exhibit of Ukrainian modernism keeps art safe in wartime
27 Nov 23 Foreign & Security Policy
A traveling exhibit of Ukrainian modernism keeps art safe in wartime
An exhibit of Ukrainian art making its way through several European capitals presents both a way to safeguard art during wartime and an exercise in cultural diplomacy
Europe’s shame: how to confront rising racism
23 Nov 23
Europe’s shame: how to confront rising racism
Racism is gaining ground in the EU. This is a wake-up call for Europe, Michael O’Flaherty, director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, argues
Book review: A story of refugees and the things they carry
21 Nov 23
Book review: A story of refugees and the things they carry
A fascinating portrait of Iraqi and Syrian refugees and the things – material or intangible – they chose to save and carry with them
Don’t give up on the potential for humane, sustainable migration reforms
16 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Don’t give up on the potential for humane, sustainable migration reforms
IRC's Harlem Désir urges the Parliament to keep up the pressure to ensure fundamental rights are at the heart of the EU migration pact
Book review: A guide on how to do nothing
15 Nov 23
Book review: A guide on how to do nothing
Today’s always-on, franticly busy lifestyle isn’t working, suggests philosopher Byung-Chul Han. We should all learn how to do nothing
EU to join European Convention on Human Rights
14 Nov 23 EU Institutions
EU to join European Convention on Human Rights
While some see the chance to close an accountability gap, others remain doubtful.
Southern Italy’s small-town revival fuelled by migration
09 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Southern Italy’s small-town revival fuelled by migration
Declining population levels had left the small towns of southern Italy struggling to survive. But by opening their doors to migration, they have breathed new life into their communities
Prioritising the protection of people in crisis situations
08 Nov 23
Prioritising the protection of people in crisis situations
Parliament should narrow the criteria that activate crisis measures, says the director of the Red Cross EU Office
Migration crises are not inevitable
07 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Migration crises are not inevitable
The longer we wait to implement a more realistic and less idealistic migration approach, the more it will undermine citizens’ trust in their governments, argues Manfred Weber
Belgium’s asylum crisis
06 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Belgium’s asylum crisis
Belgium’s failure to meet its obligations to asylum seekers is not just a political and humanitarian issue but also a crisis of the rule of law, reports Sarah Schug
Exhibition review: Turkish artist Burhan Doğançay in Geneva
02 Nov 23
Exhibition review: Turkish artist Burhan Doğançay in Geneva
Grimy posters stripped from city walls provided the inspiration for the modern artist
The Parliament Magazine's November Issue
31 Oct 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23
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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23
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 23 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 23
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 23
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