Jon Benton

Jon Benton is Political Engagement Manager at The Parliament Magazine

MEPs condemn plans for European football super league Partner Content
20 Apr
MEPs condemn plans for European football super league
EU policymakers have said they will work with sports authorities, leagues, clubs, players and fans to prevent football “becoming the preserve of a few”.
Taking concrete action Partner Content
01 Apr
Taking concrete action
The construction sector’s ability to adapt and transition to more sustainable practices could prove instrumental in helping Europe meet its Green Deal objectives, a recent webinar heard. Jon Benton reports.
An alternative solution for climate neutrality? Partner Content
30 Jan
An alternative solution for climate neutrality?
Low-carbon fuels made from anything from wood pellets to garbage could hold the key to reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector. Jonathan Benton reports on a European Parliament event looking at the potential benefits.
Pro-EU parties sweep to victory in Austrian general election
30 Sep
Pro-EU parties sweep to victory in Austrian general election
The scandal-ridden Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) haemorrhaged a third of its votes while the Greens chalked up impressive gains in Sunday’s poll.
Consumers set to benefit from new EU insurance laws
02 Jul
Consumers set to benefit from new EU insurance laws
The EU has reached a deal on new rules aimed at preventing the miss-selling of insurance products and services.
Nigel Farage defeated in UK election
08 May
Nigel Farage defeated in UK election
UKIP leader Nigel Farage failed in his bid to become a British MP.
Commission to 'finish the job soon' on Google antitrust case
02 Mar
Commission to 'finish the job soon' on Google antitrust case
The EU's mobilisation against Silicon Valley is not part of an anti-US agenda, says Ramon Tremosa i Balcells.
Spain cannot continue to ignore Catalan independence
24 Feb
Spain cannot continue to ignore Catalan independence
The Madrid government's refusal to negotiate is boosting the Catalonian independence vote, says Ramon Tremosa i Balcells.
Commission guide: Technology will bring 'new array of opportunities' to transport sector
20 Feb
Commission guide: Technology will bring 'new array of opportunities' to transport sector
Transport can play a key role in the commission’s €315bn investment fund Violeta Bulc tells the Parliament Magazine.
Commission guide: EU targeting improved gender balance by 2019
10 Feb
Commission guide: EU targeting improved gender balance by 2019
Kristalina Georgieva says she will ensure that talent is recruited, recognised and deployed effectively to support the commission's goals and objectives.
Russian seizing of Crimea poses 'strategic' threat to EU and Nato
22 Jan
Russian seizing of Crimea poses 'strategic' threat to EU and Nato
Ioan Mircea Pașcu has presented a report to the European parliament arguing that in the long run cooperation with Russia is more preferable than confrontation.
Boko Haram: 'A global threat requiring a global reaction'
15 Jan
Boko Haram: 'A global threat requiring a global reaction'
MEPs have condemned the destruction of the Nigerian town of Baga by radical Islamist group Boko Haram.
Parliament round-up: MEPs divided over commission's ISDS report
14 Jan
Parliament round-up: MEPs divided over commission's ISDS report
The EU's public consultation on TTIP has revealed almost unanimous public opposition to the trade deal.
Parliament round-up: MEPs give mixed response to release of TTIP documents
12 Jan
Parliament round-up: MEPs give mixed response to release of TTIP documents
MEPs have argued that transparency is still lacking in EU-US trade deal negotiations following the publication of negotiating texts.
European commission lifts lid on TTIP negotiations
08 Jan
European commission lifts lid on TTIP negotiations
Trade commissioner Cecilia Malmström has responded to critics of the EU-US free trade deal by honouring her commitment to transparency and openness with the release of Europe's negotiation proposals.
Ukrainian crisis a 'conflict between two states'
05 Dec
Ukrainian crisis a 'conflict between two states'
Ukrainian leaders have drawn the EU's attention to human rights abuses occurring in Crimea.
MEPs warmly receive pro-EU Moldovan election results
03 Dec
MEPs warmly receive pro-EU Moldovan election results
The EU has been encouraged by Moldovan reforms and is keen to work with the new government.
EU calls for ambitious action at UN climate conference
02 Dec
EU calls for ambitious action at UN climate conference
MEPs have urged the EU COP 20 delegation to be decisive in climate change talks.
European parliament welcomes increased TTIP transparency
26 Nov
European parliament welcomes increased TTIP transparency
EU commission has decided to release transatlantic trade deal discussion texts to MEPs.
Google 'endangering the internal market for European consumers'
21 Nov
Google 'endangering the internal market for European consumers'
The EU has been urged to address the issue that Google has become a 'critical infrastructure'.
EU must support Ukraine's 'European vocation'
18 Nov
EU must support Ukraine's 'European vocation'
Ukrainian foreign minister Pavlo Klimkin has warned of the threat posed by Russia to European security.
MEP praises 'orderly elections' in Mozambique
17 Nov
MEP praises 'orderly elections' in Mozambique
Judith Sargentini has praised the election process in Mozambique, but was critical of the country's 'unbalanced' political campaigns.
Schulz says Luxembourg tax situation 'not new' to him
12 Nov
Schulz says Luxembourg tax situation 'not new' to him
Parliament president Martin Schulz and Slovenian prime minister Miro Cerar have raised concerns over the impact of the 'Luxleaks' revelations.
IPCC calls for climate mitigation to prevent 'serious disruption to human activities'
11 Nov
IPCC calls for climate mitigation to prevent 'serious disruption to human activities'
New UN report should 'act as a basis for real action to deal with the challenge of climate change', says IPCC chair.
Parliament round-up: UK withdrawal from EU Mediterranean rescue operation
05 Nov
Parliament round-up: UK withdrawal from EU Mediterranean rescue operation
Britain has refused to participate in the Frontex Mediterranean refugee operation, claiming it is "encouraging more migrants to attempt the dangerous sea crossing".
EU budget commissioner defends payment adjustments
27 Oct
EU budget commissioner defends payment adjustments
It is member states, not the commission, that are responsible for budget contributions, argues Jacek Dominik.
European parliament cautiously approves Juncker commission
23 Oct
European parliament cautiously approves Juncker commission
An alliance of parliament's three largest groups has pushed through the new commission.
Violeta Bulc approved as EU transport commissioner
22 Oct
Violeta Bulc approved as EU transport commissioner
Parliament has welcomed the EU's new Slovenian commissioner-designate.
Committee guide: TRAN striving for 'ambitious EU transport policy'
16 Oct
Committee guide: TRAN striving for 'ambitious EU transport policy'
Europe needs to 'reconcile mobility needs, climate protection and job creation', says Michael Cramer.