Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
21 Dec
Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
The EU has some of the weakest rules and procedures for migration among safe countries, writes Lukas Mandl. Once the bloc implements necessary changes, Bulgaria and Romania can be admitted to the Schengen area
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
20 Dec
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
Both countries must address outstanding issues in order to advance on their respective European paths
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
19 Dec
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
Agrobiodiversity is crucial for global food security, but conservation is insufficient. We must draw from existing genetic wealth to preserve biodiversity.
What game is Viktor Orbán playing?
16 Dec
What game is Viktor Orbán playing?
Hungary’s Prime Minister is known for his love of football, and his government has spent lavishly on the game. But for what purpose? Tomasz Mortimer explores how Viktor Orbán uses football to score political goals
Ville Niinistö, the MEP fighting to preserve biodiversity at COP15
15 Dec
Ville Niinistö, the MEP fighting to preserve biodiversity at COP15
Ville Niinistö has long been at the fore of debates on biodiversity and wildlife preservation, first as Finland’s environment minister and now as Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s delegation to COP15. Will the world heed his calls?
Effective front-of-pack nutritional labelling must be mandatory, harmonised and consumer-friendly
14 Dec
Effective front-of-pack nutritional labelling must be mandatory, harmonised and consumer-friendly
Front-of-pack nutritional labelling, which makes it easier for consumers to select healthy options, can go a long way to help the EU fight obesity
Going with your gut: the intersection of food and politics
13 Dec
Going with your gut: the intersection of food and politics
Fabio Parasecoli tells Emma Harper about his latest book, Gastronativism, which digs into how politicians and policymakers can use food as an ideological weapon
Science lets us grow more with less, putting us closer to ending hunger
12 Dec
Science lets us grow more with less, putting us closer to ending hunger
Since we are not on track to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, governments must start relying on science and innovation to produce more with less
Sustainability on the chopping block?
09 Dec
Sustainability on the chopping block?
The European Commission’s sustainable food systems initiative is a key ingredient in its wider Farm to Fork Strategy under the Green Deal. But it will need to balance long-term environmental goals with more immediate concerns over food security and prices
EU AMA: What are the hottest items at the Parlamentarium gift shop?
08 Dec
EU AMA: What are the hottest items at the Parlamentarium gift shop?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle those questions about the European Union and its institutions that have intrigued and perplexed us. Here, Laura Lamberti gets to the bottom of what sells best in the Parlamentarium gift shop
On the road from Farm to Fork
07 Dec
On the road from Farm to Fork
Social fairness is meant to be a guiding principle of the EU Green Deal and the strategies associated with it, but is it actually? Laura Lamberti explores whether the Farm to Fork strategy does enough to protect agri-food workers' rights
The answer to the agri-food sector’s fragility is a move towards sustainability
06 Dec
The answer to the agri-food sector’s fragility is a move towards sustainability
The war in Ukraine has put food security and the resilience of the global food system back at the centre of the EU’s political agenda. The best path forward is to invest in the sustainability of the agri-food sector
Why the EU needs better rules to protect animals during transport
05 Dec
Why the EU needs better rules to protect animals during transport
The European Commission has added the topic of live animal transport to its 2023 agenda. The European Parliament and NGOs must continue to push for a bold reform
Pumping the breaks on an era of progress
02 Dec
Pumping the breaks on an era of progress
In his new book, The Age of Resilience, the popular social theorist and prolific author Jeremy Rifkin examines humanity’s transition from an age of progress to one of resilience
Litigating with the fishes
01 Dec
Litigating with the fishes
Environmental law charity ClientEarth sued in Ireland to stop overfishing in the European Union, hoping to end up in the bloc’s highest court. Along the way, a second path opened to challenge the EU over such decisions
There is no need to put a filter on a cow
30 Nov
There is no need to put a filter on a cow
The Commission's proposal to include farms with more than 150 cows in the scope of the Industrial Emissions Directive is a step too far
The edible insect revolution has arrived in Europe
29 Nov
The edible insect revolution has arrived in Europe
If the thought of worm burgers with cricket crisps on the side makes your mouth water, you're not alone. Bugs and creepy crawlies are increasingly becoming a foodie trend in the EU
A more resilient European semiconductor supply requires a different approach
28 Nov
A more resilient European semiconductor supply requires a different approach
The strong focus in the European Chips Act on subsidies for foundries is misguided. Europe should instead leverage and deepen its unique technological capabilities to strengthen the semiconductor value chain
The Instagram account spotlighting worker exploitation in Brussels
25 Nov
The Instagram account spotlighting worker exploitation in Brussels
Anonymous Instagram meme page Brussels Affirmations shines a light on exploitation in the workplace in the heart of the European Union’s capital, tapping into workers’ appetite for change
Will Netanyahu’s re-election alter Israel's Iran policy?
24 Nov
Will Netanyahu’s re-election alter Israel's Iran policy?
With Benjamin Netanyahu back in power, Israel seeks to intensify efforts to undermine the Iran nuclear deal
The MEP fighting for the rights of platform workers
23 Nov
The MEP fighting for the rights of platform workers
Leïla Chaibi (GUE/NGL, FR) was an activist before becoming an elected politician; as Sean Craig discovers, her advocacy in Parliament for delivery drivers straddles the line between both
Is the Energy Charter Treaty at odds with a green future?
18 Nov
Is the Energy Charter Treaty at odds with a green future?
Under the contentious treaty, which was originally intended to protect and expand fossil fuel investments, EU Member States are struggling to balance ambitious climate targets with their obligations to energy investors
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
17 Nov
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
Ukrainian photographer Olga Ivashchenko documents how the country’s off-road driving enthusiasts and civilian mechanics are doing their part to keep defence efforts up and running, with words by Karyna Samokhvalova
Parlement crew looks for extras among real-life Eurocrats
16 Nov
Parlement crew looks for extras among real-life Eurocrats
Don't miss your chance to be cast as an extra in season three of the TV series Parlement, television's funny take on life at the EU institutions