Christel Schaldemose tells the Parliament Magazine, in an exclusive interview, about her hopes for the EU’s groundbreaking Digital Services Act
25 Jan Tech & Research

Christel Schaldemose tells the Parliament Magazine, in an exclusive interview, about her hopes for the EU’s groundbreaking Digital Services Act

European Parliament’s lead rapporteur says EU policymakers have an obligation to ‘take back control’ of the internet
by Andreas Rogal
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market
21 Oct Industry & Finance
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market
Movers and Shakers | 21 January 2022
21 Jan EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 21 January 2022
A tribute to David Sassoli in Strasbourg
18 Jan EU Institutions
A tribute to David Sassoli in Strasbourg
Creative Europe framework can play 'significant role' in economy
26 Feb Tech & Research
Creative Europe framework can play 'significant role' in economy
The EU must invest in 'research, innovation and creativity' if it is to 'deploy the creative potential' of young Europeans, argues Kinga Göncz.
MEP wants to see Bosnia-Herzegovina take 'decisive step towards integration'
26 Feb International & Trade
MEP wants to see Bosnia-Herzegovina take 'decisive step towards integration'
Bosnia-Herzegovina becoming the EU's 'un-success' story, warns Eduard Kukan.
Faire de la France le pays de l’hospitalité industrielle
26 Feb Industry & Finance
Faire de la France le pays de l’hospitalité industrielle
C'est le cheval de bataille du ministre du Redressement productif : valoriser le Made in France, soutenir l'économie nationale à l'heure où les industries connaissent de grandes difficultés.
Pressure grows on EU to tackle wildlife crime
26 Feb Energy & Climate
Pressure grows on EU to tackle wildlife crime
MEPs are calling on the European commission to get tough on the illegal wildlife trade.
Commission must act 'jointly with stakeholders' to find alternatives to animal testing
26 Feb Tech & Research
Commission must act 'jointly with stakeholders' to find alternatives to animal testing
Collaboration between the EU, industry and researchers is needed to keep up the momentum in finding alternatives to animal testing, write Tzutzuy Ramirez-Hernandez and Renate Weissenhorn.
EU must 'take concrete action' to protect patients' right to confidentiality
26 Feb Health
EU must 'take concrete action' to protect patients' right to confidentiality
The Hippocratic oath and professional confidentiality of physicians must be protected from the threat of electronic mass surveillance, writes Katrín Fjeldsted.
Strasbourg round-up: 2020 target to reduce CO2 emissions from new passenger cars
26 Feb Energy & Climate
Strasbourg round-up: 2020 target to reduce CO2 emissions from new passenger cars
The European parliament has voted to revise EU rules on CO2 emissions limits for passenger cars for 2020. Rapporteur Thomas Ulmer and shadows Mario Pirillo, Chris Davies and Rebecca Harms share their views on the outcome.
25 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs asked to consider both sides of the moral debate in prostitution vote
Marije Cornelissen and Marina Yannakoudakis raise the question of 'voluntary prostitution' as MEPs choose between prostitution resolutions.
More involvement with Europe can 'invigorate and inspire' Bosnia, says Tonio Picula
25 Feb International & Trade
More involvement with Europe can 'invigorate and inspire' Bosnia, says Tonio Picula
Tonino Picula is calling for EU 'fast track' programme for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
New programme aims to ensure a better structure for Europe's creative industry
25 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
New programme aims to ensure a better structure for Europe's creative industry
According to Marietje Schaake cultural diversity is 'integral' to Europe's 'global competitiveness'.
Le Made in France devrait mieux s'exporter, estime Nicole Bricq
25 Feb Industry & Finance
Le Made in France devrait mieux s'exporter, estime Nicole Bricq
Le Made in France devrait mieux s'exporter, estime Nicole Bricq. Pour cela, une stratégie de soutien à l'export et la bannière France International ont été mis en place par la ministre du Commerce extérieur.
2030 energy and climate package risks 'losing Europe's competitive advantages'
25 Feb Energy & Climate
2030 energy and climate package risks 'losing Europe's competitive advantages'
Policymakers must ensure that they plan for Europe's future competitiveness, as well as for today's, argues Henry Derwent.
Animal testing is outdated and 'fundamentally flawed'
25 Feb Tech & Research
Animal testing is outdated and 'fundamentally flawed'
The biological effects of products tested on animals differs in human clinical trials, says Emily McIvor.
Turkey 'indispensable', but further progress unlikely during Greek presidency
25 Feb International & Trade
Turkey 'indispensable', but further progress unlikely during Greek presidency
Maria Eleni Koppa says the period of Greece's EU council presidency is unlikely to see significant progress on the Turkey situation.
Bosnian people must 'peacefully' hold their politicians to account
20 Feb International & Trade
Bosnian people must 'peacefully' hold their politicians to account
Price of 'political impasse' being paid by Bosnian people, writes Sarah Ludford.
Constitutional reform 'crucial' for Bosnia-Herzegovina
20 Feb International & Trade
Constitutional reform 'crucial' for Bosnia-Herzegovina
Political 'stalemate' preventing Bosnia-Herzegovina's growth, says Doris Pack.
EU's 2030 energy and climate targets are 'unrealistic'
18 Feb Energy & Climate
EU's 2030 energy and climate targets are 'unrealistic'
New renewables targets are 'business as usual' says Herbert Reul as he rues missed opportunity.
Energy efficiency and renewable targets key to a cost-effective EU 2030 framework
18 Feb Energy & Climate
Energy efficiency and renewable targets key to a cost-effective EU 2030 framework
Lack of 'binding targets' in commission proposal is 'perplexing', according to Fiona Hall.
Binding ‘2030 climate and energy’ target will benefit EU
18 Feb Energy & Climate
Binding ‘2030 climate and energy’ target will benefit EU
European parliament votes to 'improve energy situation', Britta Thomsen explains.
Commission must not 'take risk' with 'untested' GM crop
18 Feb Agriculture & Food
Commission must not 'take risk' with 'untested' GM crop
The European commission are pushing ahead with the introduction of genetically modified maize despite public and political opposition, writes Mute Schimpf.
Commission finds 'right balance' with EU climate targets
17 Feb Energy & Climate
Commission finds 'right balance' with EU climate targets
By supporting the 40 per cent emissions reduction target, parliament has given a 'clear signal' to EU governments, explains Connie Hedegaard
'Work not over' for 'ambitious' Stockholm programme
17 Feb Justice
'Work not over' for 'ambitious' Stockholm programme
Significant progress has been made in areas which are important to citizens, but the EU will continue to face new challenges, warns Cecilia Malmström.
Stockholm programme can help EU ‘meet future challenges’
17 Feb Justice
Stockholm programme can help EU ‘meet future challenges’
The wide gap between adopted EU rules and their implementation at national level must be a political priority, says Luigi Berlinguer.
Parliament must be involved in ‘freedom, security and justice’
17 Feb Justice
Parliament must be involved in ‘freedom, security and justice’
Carlo Casini is calling on the European council to include parliament in its plans for the strategic direction in the area of freedom, security and justice.