Bikes, bamboo and biodiversity: An eco adventure in the Andes
26 Sep Books

Bikes, bamboo and biodiversity: An eco adventure in the Andes

Author Kate Rawles cycled the length of the Andes on a bamboo bike to raise awareness about the loss of biodiversity. Her book charting her eco adventure is part travelogue, part call to arms – and completely inspiring
by Philippa Nuttall
Milan prioritises pedal power
08 Nov Feature
Milan prioritises pedal power
Is technology our friend or our foe? 'Power and Progress' dives in
22 Sep Books
Is technology our friend or our foe? 'Power and Progress' dives in
Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad
20 Sep Culture
Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad
EU Brexit would turn UK from 'bad tenants' to 'good neighbours'
07 Jan
EU Brexit would turn UK from 'bad tenants' to 'good neighbours'
What Eurosceptics want is to withdraw from the EU's political structures while retaining trade links, argues Daniel Hannan.
EU must give 'response' to Ukraine situation
18 Dec
EU must give 'response' to Ukraine situation
Ukraine's response to a possible EU association agreement showcases the need for a more individual approach for the eastern partnership, says Pawel Robert Kowal.
Improving air quality is 'win-win situation', argues MEP
18 Dec
Improving air quality is 'win-win situation', argues MEP
The EU is proud to have taken the international lead in emission reduction - but at what cost?  Asks Eija-Riitta Korhola.
EU institutions prepared to fight lobbyists and protect citizens from 'harm and suffering caused by tobacco'
18 Dec
EU institutions prepared to fight lobbyists and protect citizens from 'harm and suffering caused by tobacco'
Tobacco industry 'Goliath' has not yet won the war over the tobacco products directive, argues Florence Berteletti.
UK press and politicians urged to end 'xenophobic attacks'
29 Nov
UK press and politicians urged to end 'xenophobic attacks'
Hysterical reaction to the freeing of restrictions on Romanian and Bulgarian workers belongs to the politics of the past, argues Daciana Sarbu.
Creating Opportunities through Education: Huawei's Undergraduate Work Experience Scheme Partner Content
20 Nov
Creating Opportunities through Education: Huawei's Undergraduate Work Experience Scheme
The Parliament Magazine held an event in association with Huawei to discuss their undergraduate work scheme and the importance of young people in ICT.
Zagreb's 'ideas and experience' can assist other EU candidate countries
11 Oct
Zagreb's 'ideas and experience' can assist other EU candidate countries
Zagreb is taking its experience as capital city of an EU candidate country and passing it on to its regional contemporaries, says Jelena Pavicic Vukicevic.
Policymakers show 'lack of political will' to tackle root cause of sex trafficking
09 Oct
Policymakers show 'lack of political will' to tackle root cause of sex trafficking
Prostitution is a form of violence against women and must be treated as such, writes Cécile Gréboval.
Future of European flight safety in MEPs' hands
09 Oct
Future of European flight safety in MEPs' hands
It is an historic moment for millions of air passengers and thousands of pilots and cabin crew, with MEPs voting on a controversial proposal for EU-wide flight duty and rest times, writes professional pilot Nico Voorbach.
Lampedusa incident must be a 'wakeup call', insists commissioner
09 Oct
Lampedusa incident must be a 'wakeup call', insists commissioner
Home affairs commissioner Cecilia Malmström has expressed the need to "act at European level" to prevent tragedies such as the recent Lampedusa incident.
Greening spending is a 'fundamental tool' for efficient use of common resources
09 Oct
Greening spending is a 'fundamental tool' for efficient use of common resources
Green public spending is a cheaper long-term option that allows government authorities to actively pursue climate and efficiency targets, writes Carina Vopel.
TPD reaction: MEP tobacco vote 'puts health first'
09 Oct
TPD reaction: MEP tobacco vote 'puts health first'
Despite an 'intense lobbying effort' from the tobacco industry, the European parliament has voted for stricter measures on tobacco products, to protect health and discourage young people from smoking.
Promoting sustainable, clean and energy efficient transport can strengthen EU economy
08 Oct
Promoting sustainable, clean and energy efficient transport can strengthen EU economy
Integrated, low emission, cross-border transport systems can make a major contribution to promoting green growth in Europe, says José Palma Andres.
Local challenges to jobs and growth to be debated at EU level
08 Oct
Local challenges to jobs and growth to be debated at EU level
Employment policies across Europe must look to incorporate the local perspective if they are to achieve wide success, says John Gourd.
European solution needed to tackle 'globalised' prostitution industry
08 Oct
European solution needed to tackle 'globalised' prostitution industry
Europe must lead from the front on prostitution - with gender equality the ultimate target, says Mary Honeyball.
EU tobacco products directive would have 'serious consequences for jobs, the economy and tax revenues'
08 Oct
EU tobacco products directive would have 'serious consequences for jobs, the economy and tax revenues'
The review of the EU's tobacco products directive must strike a balance between economy, health and jobs, writes José Isaías Rodríguez García-Caro.
International tax dodging exposes 'two-handedness' of EU overseas policies
08 Oct
International tax dodging exposes 'two-handedness' of EU overseas policies
The EU's incoherent tax dodging approach enables transnational corporations to exploit developing countries for billions each year, writes Joanna Maycock.
TPD reaction: European parliament tobacco vote a 'bittersweet victory'
08 Oct
TPD reaction: European parliament tobacco vote a 'bittersweet victory'
The close vote on the EU's tobacco products directive demonstrates that the influence and reach of the tobacco industry in Europe needs to become a priority for regulators at national and European level, argues EPHA's Monika Kosinska.
Policymakers must end 'modern slavery' of exploitative internships
08 Oct
Policymakers must end 'modern slavery' of exploitative internships
Although internships can provide valuable experience, young people are also being exploited as a cheap labour force, argues Rok Primozic.
Creative tourism can create much-needed jobs across Europe
08 Oct
Creative tourism can create much-needed jobs across Europe
Creative tourism can help boost jobs and growth while highlighting the rich and diverse heritage of Europe, argues Uno Silberg.
Progress towards single European sky 'too low and too slow'
08 Oct
Progress towards single European sky 'too low and too slow'
Competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, growth and sustainability of Europe's entire air transport system is reliant on the single sky project, says Siim Kallas.
TPD reaction: Europe's doctors 'disappointed' with outcome of tobacco vote on 'several key issues'
08 Oct
TPD reaction: Europe's doctors 'disappointed' with outcome of tobacco vote on 'several key issues'
Katrín Fjeldsted hopes that the tobacco products directive will not be weakened any further than it has been during the upcoming negotiations with EU member states.
Croatia's 'dreams became reality' when it joined the EU
08 Oct
Croatia's 'dreams became reality' when it joined the EU
Croatia's accession to the European Union heralds a time of great hope and possibility for its citizens, writes Bruno Hranic.
UK Tories press MEPs 'not to over-regulate' electronic cigarettes
08 Oct
UK Tories press MEPs 'not to over-regulate' electronic cigarettes
ECR group leader Martin Callanan has warned MEPs that proposed plans to classify e-cigarettes as medicinal products will simply drive people "straight back on to real cigarettes".