Matt Lynes

Matt Lynes

Matt Lynes is opinion & policy report editor at The Parliament Magazine.

Q&A: Defence spending, migration on Denmark’s EU presidency agenda
01 Jul Member States
Q&A: Defence spending, migration on Denmark’s EU presidency agenda
As Denmark steps into the Council of the European Union's rotating presidency, Ambassador Carsten Grønbech-Jensen outlines the country's priorities.
Interview: Marie Bjerre on Denmark redefining its EU role
30 Jun Member States
Interview: Marie Bjerre on Denmark redefining its EU role
As Denmark takes over the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency, its European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre explains why the EU matters more than ever and how a small country plans to lead in uncertain times.
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
26 Jun EU Institutions
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
As the European Commission doubles down on deregulation and investment to boost competitiveness, neglecting the workers meant to power the bloc’s future could derail the agenda.
Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
05 Jun EU Institutions
Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
As the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness amid mounting economic headwinds, the European Commission's Stéphane Séjourné calls for deepening the single market and a 'Buy European' approach.
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
As the CID aims to align climate goals with manufacturing growth, MEP Christian Ehler wants to make sure Europe’s industry has its voice heard in the legislative process.
EU’s Energy Union carries hopes of cutting Russian dependency
29 Apr Energy & Environment
EU’s Energy Union carries hopes of cutting Russian dependency
As the bloc pushes to cut its reliance on fossil fuels and eventually bolster its clean energy networks, a decade-old idea is coming back to the fore.
Interview: Europe’s automotive transition with Apostolos Tzitzikostas
03 Apr EU Institutions
Interview: Europe’s automotive transition with Apostolos Tzitzikostas
Following the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector, Commissioner for Sustainable Apostolos Tzitzikostas speaks about the future of Europe’s automotive industry.
Interview: The EU's green gear shift
03 Apr EU Institutions
Interview: The EU's green gear shift
Unrealistic targets under the Green Deal harmed European carmakers and helped foreign rivals, says MEP Jens Gieseke. But upcoming changes in EU policy are a chance to make amends.
How tariffs work — or are supposed to
03 Apr Economics
How tariffs work — or are supposed to
Tariffs have become more common as governments look for ways to protect their economies and gain leverage over others. So, what are they and how do they work?
EU's defence push puts its neutral members in tough spot
24 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
EU's defence push puts its neutral members in tough spot
In the EU, out of NATO: Austria, Ireland and Malta rethink what neutrality means in an era of militarisation and renewed defence spending.
UK-EU 'reset’ starts — and maybe ends — with defence
03 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
UK-EU 'reset’ starts — and maybe ends — with defence
For Europeans on both sides of the English Channel, the Russian threat feels closer and the US presence further away. The post-Brexit urgency to cooperate on defence could lead to better EU-UK relations.
From Generation Greta to the Bande de Bardella: Why Europe’s youth are shifting political loyalties
13 Jan Member States
From Generation Greta to the Bande de Bardella: Why Europe’s youth are shifting political loyalties
Europe’s young voters are increasingly turning to far-right parties, driven by frustration with mainstream politics, democratic disenchantment and an appeal to alternative policies.
From security to Schengen: Poland’s presidency priorities
08 Jan Member States
From security to Schengen: Poland’s presidency priorities
As Poland steps into the rotating presidency of the European Council, Agnieszka Bartol, ambassador of the Polish Permanent Representation to the EU, discusses the country’s presidency priorities.
Poland’s evolution in the European Union: From Euroscepticism to leadership
08 Jan Member States
Poland’s evolution in the European Union: From Euroscepticism to leadership
Poland’s leadership of the EU Council takes centre stage following Donald Tusk’s return as Prime Minister. Following years of Euroscepticism, the country looks set to embrace a stronger EU partnership, backed by economic growth, support for Ukraine and a bold vision for Europe’s future.
Q+A: Ireland's general election stays in the centre, with no far right in sight
03 Dec
Q+A: Ireland's general election stays in the centre, with no far right in sight
Ireland’s general election will likely return the country's centrist coalition to power. They have a surplus to spend, but also a housing crisis and other challenges to confront.
Crisis causes EU power balance to tilt towards the Commission, but can they cling on?
28 Nov EU Institutions
Crisis causes EU power balance to tilt towards the Commission, but can they cling on?
Von der Leyen’s leadership reshaped the European Commission during an era of pandemic, war, and energy instability, but at what cost to democratic balance and the role of the European Parliament?
MEP Lange: Parliamentary power essential to strengthening EU
13 Nov EU Institutions
MEP Lange: Parliamentary power essential to strengthening EU
MEP Bernd Lange, Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs, discusses the importance of the European Parliament's committees and his role in streamlining EP decision-making.
Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?
07 Oct Technology
Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?
The EU's DestinE project uses a digital twin of the Earth to predict short-term weather extremes. But can and should it guide long-term climate strategies?