Your summer reading list, from Parliament Magazine and Librebook
08 Aug International & Trade

Your summer reading list, from Parliament Magazine and Librebook

Summer’s not over yet, bookworms. Together with the folks behind Librebook, a beloved Brussels bookshop focusing on contemporary European literature and thought, we bring you six reads to carry you through these last weeks of the season.
by Emma Harper
In post-Brexit London, the European Parliament Liaison Office looks to Washington, DC, for guidance
29 Jun EU Institutions
In post-Brexit London, the European Parliament Liaison Office looks to Washington, DC, for guidance
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
18 Jul Tech & Research
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
Albanian academic and author Lea Ypi’s memoir recalls a childhood under Uncle Enver and how communism’s collapse turned her life and worldview upside down
14 Jul Regions & Cities
Albanian academic and author Lea Ypi’s memoir recalls a childhood under Uncle Enver and how communism’s collapse turned her life and worldview upside down
Serbia's pride march ban casts shadow over EU accession process
07 Oct International & Trade
Serbia's pride march ban casts shadow over EU accession process
For the third year in a row, the Serbian government has banned Belgrade's pride march, citing "serious threats to the peace and public order", write Jelko Kacin and Marije Cornelissen.
EU cannot compete globally without 'level playing field' for raw materials
07 Oct Tech & Research
EU cannot compete globally without 'level playing field' for raw materials
Europe's raw materials industry must have a "level playing field" if it is going to compete against the likes of China, a debate in parliament has been told.
Regional policy chief explains the importance of EU funded growth strategies
07 Oct Industry & Finance
Regional policy chief explains the importance of EU funded growth strategies
Europe's social and economic actors are looking forward to the next phase of EU structural programming, argues Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso.
EU must 'streamline and modernise' its customs procedures
07 Oct Security & Defence
EU must 'streamline and modernise' its customs procedures
Bringing the EU's customs procedures up to speed means meeting the double challenge of improving the effectiveness of border operations, while increasing economic competitiveness, writes Constance Le Grip.
Tackling climate change requires more than a reduction in emissions
07 Oct Energy & Climate
Tackling climate change requires more than a reduction in emissions
The fight against climate change will require new and innovative models of financing, behaviour and policymaking, argues Bas Verkerk.
Regional and cross-border cooperation can attract foreign investment
07 Oct
Regional and cross-border cooperation can attract foreign investment
Brod-Posavina is a Croatian county with strong development potential, writes new CoR member Danijel Marušic.
Sakharov prize: Malala 'inspiration to us all', says Watson
07 Oct International & Trade
Sakharov prize: Malala 'inspiration to us all', says Watson
Malala Yousafzai's bravery and dogged determination at such a young age should be an inspiration to us all, says Graham Watson.
Ambitious thinking needed for EU's sustainable energy investments
07 Oct Energy & Climate
Ambitious thinking needed for EU's sustainable energy investments
The European investment bank’s local sustainable energy investments can give a lift to the EU’s regions and cities, writes Pé Verhoeven.
Sakharov prize: Lobau, Statkevich, Bialiatski believe in 'free and democratic' Belarus
07 Oct International & Trade
Sakharov prize: Lobau, Statkevich, Bialiatski believe in 'free and democratic' Belarus
Marek Migalski says the tragic events of December 2010 and the many people still suffering under the Belarusian regime cannot be forgotten.
Sakharov prize: Snowden's sacrifice uncovered 'biggest scandal of our times'
07 Oct International & Trade
Sakharov prize: Snowden's sacrifice uncovered 'biggest scandal of our times'
Marie-Christine Vergiat says Edward Snowden's nomination for the Sakharov prize honours all whistleblowers.
Challenges facing single European sky are 'political' in nature
07 Oct Mobility
Challenges facing single European sky are 'political' in nature
Marian-Jean Marinescu calls for member states, associations and stakeholders to find common ground for discussion.
MEPs must base EU tobacco products directive vote on 'unambiguous scientific evidence'
07 Oct Health
MEPs must base EU tobacco products directive vote on 'unambiguous scientific evidence'
There should be no compromise on health and that is why there should be only one way forward for the tobacco products directive, argues CPME's Birgit Beger.
Medical devices directive may lead to lower patient safety
04 Oct Health
Medical devices directive may lead to lower patient safety
The European parliament's vote on the medical devices directive shows an imbalance in the approach towards patients, argues John Bowis.
European non-state languages under 'threat of extinction'
04 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
European non-state languages under 'threat of extinction'
Despite the requirements of the Lisbon treaty, respect and support for Europe's multilingualism is in danger of being left by the wayside, warns François Alfonsi.
Europe must take threat of 'destructive alien species' seriously
04 Oct Agriculture & Food
Europe must take threat of 'destructive alien species' seriously
Tackling invasive threats to indigenous wildlife and agriculture can only be dealt with at international level, says Catherine Bearder.
MEP accuses US and Israel of 'grandstanding' over occupied territories
04 Oct International & Trade
MEP accuses US and Israel of 'grandstanding' over occupied territories
US and Israeli attempts to dictate the European Union's policy on the occupied territories is overshadowing the peace process, warns David Martin.
Elections round-up: Merkel considering options ahead of talks with Socialists and Greens
04 Oct
Elections round-up: Merkel considering options ahead of talks with Socialists and Greens
There are three choices for Angela Merkel in forming a government following last month's elections, with the German chancellor facing key negotiations with the socialists and Greens.
MEP calls for creation of European animal welfare commissioner
04 Oct Agriculture & Food
MEP calls for creation of European animal welfare commissioner
Compliance and enforcement of EU animal welfare legislation is painfully inadequate - quite literally so - for millions of animals across Europe, argues Dan Jørgensen.
MEP calls for stricter EU measures to protect unborn babies
03 Oct Health
MEP calls for stricter EU measures to protect unborn babies
More needs to be done to ensure that unborn babies are not exposed to alcohol during pregnancy, explains Radvile Morkunaite-Mikuleniene.
Cybercrime 'rising rapidly' up the political agenda
03 Oct Tech & Research
Cybercrime 'rising rapidly' up the political agenda
With the number of cyber attacks increasing significantly each year, the EU is putting computer network protection under the spotlight. 
Tackling cataracts can 'empower' the elderly and prevent falls
03 Oct Health
Tackling cataracts can 'empower' the elderly and prevent falls
Improved eyesight for the elderly can prevent falls, resulting in a lower economic burden and a more active ageing population, say Heinz K. Becker and Stephen Hughes.
Europe must 'fundamentally reform' its climate policy
03 Oct Energy & Climate
Europe must 'fundamentally reform' its climate policy
With Europe's dependence on energy and raw materials increasing, there is an urgent need to overhaul the EU's climate policies, writes Konrad Szymanski.
Opening up export markets should be a key EU 'strategic priority'
02 Oct Industry & Finance
Opening up export markets should be a key EU 'strategic priority'
Despite annual exports worth €8.8bn and a €6.4bn surplus contribution to the EU’s trade balance, Europe's wine industry is still facing a 'myriad' of prohibitive import tariffs and discriminatory trade practices, warns José Ramon Fernandez.
Opening up export markets should be a key EU 'strategic priority'
02 Oct International & Trade
Opening up export markets should be a key EU 'strategic priority'
Despite annual exports worth €8.8bn and a €6.4bn surplus contribution to the EU’s trade balance, Europe's wine industry is still facing a 'myriad' of prohibitive import tariffs and discriminatory trade practices, warns José Ramon Fernandez.