30 Dec 21
2021 saw progress on EU legislation against hate speech
We revisit our special feature on curbing hate speech and hate crimes, with comment from MEPs Alice Kuhnke, Marc Angel, Eugenia Rodríguez Palop and more
29 Dec 21
Policy Focus: Migration and Asylum
EU Migration policy featured heavily in 2021 as MEPs considered the merit of the European Commission’s Asylum and Migration Pact proposals
28 Dec 21
Policy Focus: Europe’s offshore energy Strategy
Ahead of the Plenary debate and vote in January, we look back at our special feature on offshore renewable energy, featuring three Danish MEPs, Morten Petersen, Pernille Weiss and Niels Fuglsang
24 Dec 21
2022 shaping up to be a dramatic year in the battle between the EU and Poland over the Rule of Law
The EU’s ability to push back against damage to the Rule of Law in countries such as Hungary and Poland will define whether the EU can live up to its noble commitments, writes Jakub Jaraczewski
23 Dec 21
MEPs welcome European Commission proposals on establishing EU’s own resources
European Parliament’s co-rapporteur on Own Resources proposals, Valérie Hayer says Commission’s announcement ‘a major step forward for social and tax justice’
22 Dec 21
Poland comes under fire over renewed media law push and new Pegasus spyware revelations
New revelations about Polish government lead to renewed criticism and calls for the European Commission to act more forcefully against Rule of Law breaches by Warsaw
21 Dec 21
There is a clear need for more European tax coordination and harmonisation, argues Markus Ferber
In a Single Market based on cross-border economic activity, tax policy decisions taken by one Member State can have major implications for other Member States, says FISC Committee vice chair
20 Dec 21
Germany’s new coalition government comes with an ambitious agenda, explains Sandra Parthie
A strong pro-European agenda dominates Olaf Scholz’ Traffic Light coalition, says Employers' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee member
20 Dec 21
The revolution in HIV demands an EU response, explains Frédérique Ries
We should celebrate the stunning progress in HIV survival rates, while putting health-related quality of life at the centre of policy, says Belgian Renew Europe Group MEP
17 Dec 21
MEPs debate new resolution on #MeToo and sexual harassment
Parliament debate highlights that sexual harassment within the European institutions is an unwon battle
17 Dec 21
Final plenary debate of 2021 sees MEPs clash with European Commission on free movement of goods restrictions
Austrian regional government of Tyrol banning of HGV night crossings over Brenner Pass costing hundreds of millions of euros, warn MEPs
17 Dec 21
Horizon Europe will be key to delivering the solutions Europe needs to achieve its green and digital transitions, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho
Working alone is rarely as effective as working together. This is why we must support the European partnerships of Horizon Europe, says Joint Undertakings Rapporteur
16 Dec 21
European Parliament inclusive language debate mired in Christmas row
Strasbourg plenary debate evokes ideological battle on European values following rumour that European Commission wanted to ‘ban Christmas’
16 Dec 21
Movers and Shakers | 17 December 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The departure of a German MEP, a new Swedish MEP, Bulgaria’s new government and more!
16 Dec 21
Non-tax and non-tariff barriers report adopted a progressive approach to tackling cross-border restrictions, writes Marc Angel
New report strikes the right balance on rights and freedoms, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
16 Dec 21
Non-tariff and non-tax barriers hindering effectiveness of EU single market and must be tackled urgently, argues Kosma Złotowski
The removal of restrictions on the cross-border movement of goods and services has been a key factor in creating prosperity and economic growth, says INI report's rapporteur
15 Dec 21
Alexei Navalny awarded European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought
“Pacification of dictators and tyrants never works,” Daria Navalnaya says to the European Parliament as she accepts the Prize on behalf of her incarcerated father
15 Dec 21
MEPs and European Commission clash over cash payouts from EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility
The NextGenerationEU programme and its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) have broken new ground for the Union, and MEPs are keen not to blunder their role in it: proper scrutiny and sound legislation
15 Dec 21
The EU has a huge role to play in Jordan and The Lebanon - but both countries must help us, help them, explains Isabel Santos
Jordan’s role in the Mashreq region is pivotal, says Chair of The European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries
15 Dec 21
European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
Rapporteur says her report sends strong message to the European Commission on its failure to act against gender-based violence
14 Dec 21
The EU should practise what it preaches and embrace its character as a constitutional democracy, writes Jaap Hoeksma
The paradox of the EU’s present predicament around its identity is that the world regards it as a democratic organisation of states and citizens, whereas the EU itself continues to be confused about its nature
14 Dec 21
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
The EU has reached a turning point in its policies with Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans in general, says Chair of Parliament's Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
14 Dec 21
Digital Markets Act: MEP Comment
DMA Shadow Rapporteurs, Evelyne Gebhardt, Andrus Ansip and Martin Schirdewan talk to the Parliament Magazine about how the new legislation will help unlock Big Tech's gates
13 Dec 21
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
BECA Committee MEPs look to strengthen EU's role in fighting cancer and drive move towards a European Health Union