Articles tagged with: Ukraine war
Growing pains: What would it take for Ukraine to join the European Union?
04 Apr Analysis
Growing pains: What would it take for Ukraine to join the European Union?
Despite Brussels stepping up efforts to accelerate the country’s route to EU membership, the path to joining the bloc remains rocky.
Europe’s farming lobby shows its muscle, as leaders delay a deal to support Ukraine’s food industry
22 Mar Feature
Europe’s farming lobby shows its muscle, as leaders delay a deal to support Ukraine’s food industry
EU member states failed to reach an agreement on extending tariff waivers for Ukraine’s agricultural sector, giving European farmers a win – at least for now.
Exit Interview: Ukraine’s railway boss looks back on an extraordinary year
06 Apr Feature
Exit Interview: Ukraine’s railway boss looks back on an extraordinary year
Oleksandr Kamyshin has kept Ukraine’s trains running on time since Russia's invasion. As he gets ready to step into a new role, he spoke to The Parliament about 12 months he could never have imagined
Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
05 Sep Feature
Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
Higher gas prices are part of the cost of supporting Ukraine, argues Oleksii Makeiev, Ukraine’s Special Envoy on Sanctions, because without sanctions, Ukraine will not be able to defend itself against the Russian invasion
At a time of conflict, religious leaders are coming together to stand for peace Partner Content
05 Sep
At a time of conflict, religious leaders are coming together to stand for peace
Next week religious leaders from around the world will gather in the Kazakhstan capital, Nur-Sultan, for a global forum to search for answers to the daunting challenges of our time. Here, Maulen Ashimbayev, the Speaker of the Kazakh Senate, explains why it’s time to work together for peace
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun Opinion
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
Russia’s war in Ukraine will end, and when it does, we have a historic chance to build a more democratic and modern Ukraine that can successfully integrate into the EU, writes Ukrainian parliamentarian Vadym Halaichuk
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
31 May Opinion
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
The effects of the Russian war in Ukraine, not least a massive influx of refugees, might bring Moldova – a country already struggling with the pandemic and a gas crisis – to its knees. The EU has begun providing macro-financial support and such efforts must continue, says Markéta Gregorová.
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
09 May Opinion
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
Austria’s neutrality occupies a unique space: it mainly concerns military and security issues but still allows for the country to be heavily engaged in international affairs. Heinz Gärtner explains this policy of neutrality and how it could be a model for Ukraine
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May Interview
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
In light of Russia’s authoritarian creep, Europe has to “de-Putinise” itself, defend democracy and the Rule of Law and strengthen civil society, both abroad and at home, Sergey Lagodinsky tells The Parliament Magazine
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President advocates for a united front against Russia
01 May Opinion
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President advocates for a united front against Russia
The war in Ukraine requires all EU institutions to work together to condemn, sanction and help, and to accelerate the implementation of decisions that had already been taken before the war, argues Othmar Karas
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
01 May Opinion
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally changed the European security landscape. Now Europe’s approach to security must change too.
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
28 Apr Opinion
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
The continuation of the Russian war in Ukraine is likely to have long-term ramifications in the EU’s eastern neighbourhood, affecting migration patterns, economic output and security policy, explains Stanislav Secrieru.
Mariia's Diary: Life in Kyiv during the Russian invasion
14 Apr Feature
Mariia's Diary: Life in Kyiv during the Russian invasion
Media analyst and social scientist Mariia Kriuchok, 28, lives with her partner Tymofii and cat in an apartment building Kyiv city center. She writes for The House / Parliament Magazine about life in the Ukrainian capital as Russia’s assault on her country continues.
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
31 Mar Opinion
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
The war in Ukraine is threatening stability and security in Europe. In response, the EU must take concrete steps to minimise the costs of the war and bold actions to shore up the European economy, argues Siegfried Mureşan
Issue 549 | 28 March 2022
29 Mar Feature
Issue 549 | 28 March 2022
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Time to take stock of university values Partner Content
29 Mar
Time to take stock of university values
The European University Association reflects on how the higher education sector has responded to the war in Ukraine and the attack on Europe’s fundamental values
Preparing Europe for cyberwarfare Partner Content
28 Mar
Preparing Europe for cyberwarfare
DIGITALEUROPE is urging NATO Members to dedicate 1% of their national GDP to Emerging and Disruptive Technologies
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
24 Mar Opinion
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
EU politicians have given Putin a pass for years, while some even copied his political “innovations”. The war in Ukraine is a wake-up call to acknowledge and learn from our own blatant misjudgment of Putin’s readiness to toss Europe back into the age of wars and terror.