Parliament’s AFET and SEDE committees to send joint delegation for fact finding mission to Ukraine
18 Jan Security & Defence

Parliament’s AFET and SEDE committees to send joint delegation for fact finding mission to Ukraine

EU High Representative Borrell tells MEPs that Europe is “hoping for the best but preparing for the worst” with regards to Russian military build-up at Ukrainian border.
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
A tribute to David Sassoli in Strasbourg
18 Jan EU Institutions
A tribute to David Sassoli in Strasbourg
MEPs renew demand for Covid-19 vaccine patents to be lifted
14 Jan Health
MEPs renew demand for Covid-19 vaccine patents to be lifted
EU climate targets under the microscope
17 Feb Energy & Climate
EU climate targets under the microscope
Martina Anderson says ambitious climate targets can drive growth and tackle global warming.
‘Awareness and interest’ in global climate change at its peak
17 Feb Industry & Finance
‘Awareness and interest’ in global climate change at its peak
The #climate4
growth initiative aims to ‘break down rhetorical gridlock’ to ‘encourage discussion of issues’, writes Róża Gräfin von Thun und Hohenstein.
Cultural and creative sectors facing ‘common challenges’
17 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Cultural and creative sectors facing ‘common challenges’
The creative Europe programme will pump €1.5bn of sorely needed funding into the EU’s cultural and media sectors, writes Silvia-Adriana Ţicău.
Carbon price must reflect 'societal costs'
14 Feb Industry & Finance
Carbon price must reflect 'societal costs'
Global warming is an 'extraordinary challenge' which needs 'extraordinary solutions', says Anna Rosbach.
 
Former MEP backs campaign to provide education for refugee children
14 Feb International & Trade
Former MEP backs campaign to provide education for refugee children
Action must be taken to avoid the crisis in Syria from creating a 'lost generation' of youth, writes Mariela Baeva.
'Huge and growing' interest in the EU say European parliament and BusinessEurope presidents
13 Feb Industry & Finance
'Huge and growing' interest in the EU say European parliament and BusinessEurope presidents
Martin Schulz and Emma Marcegaglia are urging Europe's citizens to get out and use their votes in the upcoming European elections.

 
EU has 'highest' level of alcohol use and related harm
13 Feb Health
EU has 'highest' level of alcohol use and related harm
Europe has the perception that there is a safe level of alcohol consumption, but the truth is there’s no such thing, argues Lars Møller.

 
Parliament sends a 'clear message' to commission on CCS
13 Feb Industry & Finance
Parliament sends a 'clear message' to commission on CCS
The 'tools are on the table' for CCS, explains Andrés Rodriguez, and it's 'time for member states to use them'.
EU must be more 'ambitious' on rolling-out CCS
13 Feb Industry & Finance
EU must be more 'ambitious' on rolling-out CCS
The commission's 2030 climate and energy package 'underscores' the value of carbon capture and storage (CCS), but measures must be taken to make it financially viable, says Graeme Sweeney.
New anti-money laundering rules a 'step in the right direction'
12 Feb Industry & Finance
New anti-money laundering rules a 'step in the right direction'
Widespread support for creation of EU-wide public of beneficial ownership, writes Krišjanis Karinš.

 
EFSA striking 'correct balance' in safeguarding impartiality of scientific advice
12 Feb Agriculture & Food
EFSA striking 'correct balance' in safeguarding impartiality of scientific advice
The European food safety authority's recently strengthened policy on independence and scientific decision-making ensures that the authority delivers impartial and objective advice, writes Sue Davies.
CCS at 'crossroads in Europe'
12 Feb Industry & Finance
CCS at 'crossroads in Europe'
The wide support for the Davies report proves that Europe can't 'write off CCS as a tool'.
Council must now 'fix' commission's energy efficiency policy
12 Feb Energy & Climate
Council must now 'fix' commission's energy efficiency policy
The European parliament's stance on energy efficiency marks the victory of logic and rational thinking over unclear political interests and legacy, writes Bertrand Cazes.
CCS can boost 'energy security and diversity'
11 Feb Industry & Finance
CCS can boost 'energy security and diversity'
Without CCS, 'turning off the lights' will be the only way to reduce CO2 emissions, writes Vicky Ford.
 
CCS is 'expensive, uncertain and energy intensive'
10 Feb Energy & Climate
CCS is 'expensive, uncertain and energy intensive'
CCS is not the solution to our fossil fuel addiction, argues Bas Eickhout.

 
Food industry accused of 'massive infiltration' of EFSA pesticides panel
10 Feb Agriculture & Food
Food industry accused of 'massive infiltration' of EFSA pesticides panel
The European food safety authority (EFSA) should put in place a science integrity officer to counter unfair industry lobbying and restore its independence, argues Hans Muilerman.
Strasbourg round-up: Undocumented women migrants in EU facing abuse and exploitation
07 Feb Health
Strasbourg round-up: Undocumented women migrants in EU facing abuse and exploitation
MEPs have narrowly approved a call for undocumented women migrants in the EU to receive better protection. Key rapporteurs from across the political spectrum give the Parliament Magazine their views following the plenary vote.
EU representation of women requires a 'new approach'
06 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
EU representation of women requires a 'new approach'
The European method of engagement through compromise has its benefits but more needs to be done to improve female representation at the highest level, writes Tokia Saïfi
Comment soutenir et encourager le « made in France » ?
06 Feb Industry & Finance
Comment soutenir et encourager le « made in France » ?
Avec les crises récentes, surtout alimentaires, l'Europe change enfin de position sur le marquage d'origine des produits, se satisfait Robert Rochefort
Strasbourg round-up: EU urged to develop roadmap to combat homophobia
06 Feb Justice
Strasbourg round-up: EU urged to develop roadmap to combat homophobia
With MEPs voting to call for an EU Roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, key rapporteurs Ulrike Lunacek, Michael Cashman and Dennis de Jong give us their views.
New rules on public procurement to aid economic recovery
05 Feb Industry & Finance
New rules on public procurement to aid economic recovery
Marc Tarabella believes that government contracts can be a 'key tool' to Europe's economic recovery providing member states take action.
TTIP offers a 'unique opportunity' to boost EU and US economies
31 Jan International & Trade
TTIP offers a 'unique opportunity' to boost EU and US economies
Talks on the EU-US free trade pact now entering their "most difficult" phase, says EU's chief negotiator.
EU 'legally obliged' to promote disability inclusion
28 Jan Health
EU 'legally obliged' to promote disability inclusion
As a signatory to the UN convention, the EU has a responsibility to 'lead by example' and promote disability inclusion both home and abroad, writes Luk Zelderloo.
Climate and energy package: MEPs and member states must 'rework' commission's 2030 proposals
27 Jan Energy & Climate
Climate and energy package: MEPs and member states must 'rework' commission's 2030 proposals
The commission's binding 2020 target for renewables proved successful, however the recent 2030 proposal is a 'disappointing lame duck', argues Frauke Thies.