Articles tagged with: European Parliament
How young voters could again drive EU election turnout
23 Apr Feature
How young voters could again drive EU election turnout
The surge in youth turnout in 2019 will likely be repeated in June – but this time it could bolster the far right.
From Pfizer to Pieper: With VDL on the defensive, who stands to gain?
19 Apr Analysis
From Pfizer to Pieper: With VDL on the defensive, who stands to gain?
Two recent controversies – Pfizergate and Piepergate – have thrown a wrench into Ursula von der Leyen’s re-election bid for the European Commission presidency.
Romania's joint electoral list: Strategic move or threat to democracy?
18 Apr Analysis
Romania's joint electoral list: Strategic move or threat to democracy?
The country’s largest political parties – the Social Democrats and the Liberals – have formed an alliance to run in the European Parliament elections as part of a bid to allegedly fend off the far right.
Sexual and reproductive rights must be enshrined in EU Law
10 Apr Opinion
Sexual and reproductive rights must be enshrined in EU Law
The European Parliament will vote this week on a resolution to include abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights at a time when abortion rights are under attack in parts of the EU and globally.
Why an ascendant German AfD will move the next European Parliament further to the right 
12 Feb Opinion
Why an ascendant German AfD will move the next European Parliament further to the right 
A greater presence of the AfD and other far-right parties in Parliament could complicate any legislation that would strengthen the EU’s role in industrial policy or its weight as a geopolitical player, Philipp Lausberg argues.
Orbán doubles down on anti-EU rhetoric following latest slap on the wrist
23 Jan Feature
Orbán doubles down on anti-EU rhetoric following latest slap on the wrist
The Hungarian government was undeterred by a European Parliament resolution that condemned its antidemocratic policies and questioned whether it should lose its EU voting rights.
From policy to plate: advocating for better plant-based food in the European Parliament
23 Jan Opinion
From policy to plate: advocating for better plant-based food in the European Parliament
In the European Parliament, the contracted food providers seem ill-equipped to meet the challenge and demand for well-prepared and nutritionally complete plant-based food, argues MEP Francisco Guerreiro.
Medicines in Europe: We must address affordability and availability
13 Dec Opinion
Medicines in Europe: We must address affordability and availability
The EU market for medicines remains fragmented. Member States don't have the same access to sometimes life-saving medicines. This model is not sustainable, argues MEP Alex Agius Saliba.
5 questions with… Marc Angel
18 Sep Interview
5 questions with… Marc Angel
Get to know Marc Angel, a Luxembourgish MEP from the S&D party and a Vice-President of the European Parliament
5 Questions with... Damian Boeselager
10 May Interview
5 Questions with... Damian Boeselager
The German MEP and co-founder of the pan-European political party Volt talks the benefits of lunch, Stefan Zweig and wanting to learn Russian
EU AMA: What does it take to make into the European Parliament’s art collection?  
28 Apr Feature
EU AMA: What does it take to make into the European Parliament’s art collection?  
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. Here, Laura Lamberti finds out how the European Parliament has built its contemporary art collection over the years
EU talkin’ to me? TV’s Brussels send-up readies for season three
09 Nov Culture
EU talkin’ to me? TV’s Brussels send-up readies for season three
Parlement star Xavier Lacaille talks pan-European casting and playing an MEP’s assistant with Laura Lamberti
Will the Artificial Intelligence Act protect the rights of Europeans?
21 Sep Analysis
Will the Artificial Intelligence Act protect the rights of Europeans?
The European Parliament and Council are entering a period of intense debate on the AI Act with the aim of agreeing on a position by the end of the year. Dods EU Political Intelligence examines how lawmakers plan to address the risks AI could pose to the rights of Europeans.
In post-Brexit London, the European Parliament Liaison Office looks to Washington, DC, for guidance
29 Jun
In post-Brexit London, the European Parliament Liaison Office looks to Washington, DC, for guidance
In the wake of Brexit, the European Parliament Liaison Office in London has been forced to find a new mission and partnership, with the Washington, DC, office serving as a model
Digital Services Act: MEPs are ready to defend tougher regulations
03 Mar Analysis
Digital Services Act: MEPs are ready to defend tougher regulations
The European Parliament and Council must find agreement over points of contention in the DSA. Our Dods EU Monitoring consultant breaks down what's at stake and what's next.
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
11 Jan
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
Following the sad news of the death of David Sassoli, Brian Johnson looks back at an interview with him that highlighted his compassion and unyielding commitment to democracy and the European project.
MEPs react to the death of European Parliament President David Sassoli
11 Jan
MEPs react to the death of European Parliament President David Sassoli
As Sassoli's passing is announced overnight, his colleagues at the European institutions express their grief and condolences.
This week in the European Parliament
06 Sep
This week in the European Parliament
Afghanistan, Women's' Rights, combatting Digital Disinformation and Beating Cancer are among the topline issues being discussed and debated this week by MEPs
This week in the European Parliament
30 Aug
This week in the European Parliament
Returning to Brussels for their first committee week after the summer recess, MEPs are faced with two overarching crises impacting on their usual ‘rentré’ business
European Parliament row over MEP's refusal to wear face mask escalates
29 Jun
European Parliament row over MEP's refusal to wear face mask escalates
Right-wing German deputy Christine Anderson says she’s being wrongly targeted in a ‘pointless abuse of power’.
This week in the European Parliament
22 Jun
This week in the European Parliament
A mini-plenary parliamentary session followed by a summit of EU leaders are highlights for the EU this week.
Socialist leader calls for special committee to learn lessons from pandemic
08 Jun
Socialist leader calls for special committee to learn lessons from pandemic
Iratxe García Pérez said the parliamentary committee would be open to all experts and last up to one year with the possibility of extension.
This week in the European Parliament
17 May
This week in the European Parliament
MEPs from the European Parliament’s biggest political group will this week call on the United States to drop its restrictions on the export of COVID-19 vaccines and ingredients.
European Parliament criticised over use of COVID-19 disposable masks
02 Apr
European Parliament criticised over use of COVID-19 disposable masks
NGO attacks Parliament for promoting use of ‘untraceable, disposable, toxic and unrecyclable’ single-use masks.