5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet
28 Mar Interview

5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet

Urmas Paet (Renew, EE) is the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
by Urmas Paet
Milan prioritises pedal power
08 Nov Feature
Milan prioritises pedal power
EU AMA: Exactly how much energy does the European Parliament consume?
22 Mar Feature
EU AMA: Exactly how much energy does the European Parliament consume?
Royal drama: a new novel revels in the eccentricities of cousins Sisi and Ludwig
20 Mar Books
Royal drama: a new novel revels in the eccentricities of cousins Sisi and Ludwig
Barroso says EU-US trade negotiations can be a 'game changer'
17 Jun
Barroso says EU-US trade negotiations can be a 'game changer'
The launch of comprehensive trade talks with Washington could be a "game changer" for both the EU and US, according to European commission president José Manuel Barroso.
Transatlantic trade can cure EU's 'economic sclerosis'
12 Apr
Transatlantic trade can cure EU's 'economic sclerosis'
Removing barriers through an EU-US trade agreement could be the answer to the two trading blocs' economic woes, writes Peter Skinner.
EU-US trade deal holds 'vast potential'
12 Apr
EU-US trade deal holds 'vast potential'
A free trade agreement between Washington and Brussels has vast potential for the EU, the US and beyond, writes Thomas Spiller.
Excerpts: Interview with Martin Schulz
16 Jan
Excerpts: Interview with Martin Schulz
European parliament president Martin Schulz talks to The Parliament Magazine about Euroscepticism, whether the UK should stay in the EU, the Irish presidency and more.
Advanced materials 'play vital role' in developing EU knowledge based economy
12 Dec
Advanced materials 'play vital role' in developing EU knowledge based economy
Advanced materials can play a vital role in Europe's transition to a low carbon, knowledge-based economy. Gerald Callaghan reports
Europe 2020 is 'comprehensive strategy' to promote 'smart, inclusive and sustainable' growth
10 Dec
Europe 2020 is 'comprehensive strategy' to promote 'smart, inclusive and sustainable' growth
European cities are faced with the challenge of reducing their carbon footprint while remaining competitive. Writes Gerald Callaghan
Commission steps up fight against misleading marketing practices
27 Nov
Commission steps up fight against misleading marketing practices
The European commission has agreed on a roadmap to help protect small businesses against misleading marketing practices. Gerald Callaghan reports
EU to revisit ETS aviation tax
23 Nov
EU to revisit ETS aviation tax
Despite calls for the emissions trading scheme to exclude aviation, the EU is pushing for a global agreement to tackle climate change, reports Gerald Callaghan.
EU leaders call for a ceasefire in latest round of Israel-Hamas violence
20 Nov
EU leaders call for a ceasefire in latest round of Israel-Hamas violence
European leaders have called on Israel and Hamas to agree a "rapid" ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, while voicing their support for Egyptian efforts to mediate, reports Gerald Callaghan.
EU voices support for Syrian opposition
20 Nov
EU voices support for Syrian opposition
EU foreign ministers have voiced their support for a new Syrian opposition coalition, describing them as the "legitimate representatives" of the Syrian people. Reports Gerald Callaghan.
Shark fin soup places 'unsustainable and crippling demand' on populations
12 Nov
Shark fin soup places 'unsustainable and crippling demand' on populations
MEPs are set vote on closing loopholes in fishing legislation to tackle the controversial practice of shark finning. Gerald Callaghan reports
EU urged to do more to support nanoelectronics sector
07 Nov
EU urged to do more to support nanoelectronics sector
Nanoelectronic technologies are vital for Europe's strategic future and the EU must retain the capacity for their production. Desmond Hinton-Beales and Gerald Callaghan report
European space research has positive 'trickle-down effect' on economy
25 Oct
European space research has positive 'trickle-down effect' on economy
Despite the high costs involved, the European space programme has a positive effect on the lives of all EU citizens. Gerald Callaghan reports
Agreement reached on terms for Scottish referendum
25 Oct
Agreement reached on terms for Scottish referendum
Holyrood and Westminster have agreed terms for the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Gerald Callaghan reports
Eurozone leaders urged to push ahead with fiscal reforms
09 Oct
Eurozone leaders urged to push ahead with fiscal reforms
European Central Bank (ECB) president, Mario Draghi has urged eurozone leaders to continue implementing the necessary fiscal reforms in order to protect the economy, as he warned of difficult times ahead. Gerald Callaghan reports
EU growth a priority for incoming Irish presidency
04 Oct
EU growth a priority for incoming Irish presidency
The EU's top priority must be growth, European commission president José Manuel Barroso has said, ahead of Ireland's seventh presidency of the council of ministers. Reports Gerald Callaghan.
Experts call for introduction of EU banking barriers
02 Oct
Experts call for introduction of EU banking barriers
A high-level expert group has delivered a report to the European commission that said risky financial activities must be legally separated from deposit holding banking to ensure consumer safety. Gerald Callaghan reports
Member states told to 'accept responsibility' for illegal CIA renditions
12 Sep
Member states told to 'accept responsibility' for illegal CIA renditions
On the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, MEPs have sent a strong message that the European Union must not sacrifice the human rights of its citizens in the fight against terror. Reports Gerald Callaghan
EU commissioners warn challenges remain 'huge' in Horn of Africa
23 Jul
EU commissioners warn challenges remain 'huge' in Horn of Africa
European commissioners Kristalina Georgieva and Andris Piebalgs have warned that there is still work to be done to reduce the scale and severity of future crises in the horn of Africa.
Commissioner urges opening of EU-Japan trade negotiations
19 Jul
Commissioner urges opening of EU-Japan trade negotiations
The European commission has asked member states to "give the green light" for the opening of negotiations on a free trade deal with Japan, EU trade commissioner Karel De Gucht has announced. Reports Gerald Callaghan
Member states urged to ensure cohesion funds reach regions and cities
13 Jul
Member states urged to ensure cohesion funds reach regions and cities
MEPs from the European parliament's regional development committee (REGI) have called for member states to ensure that EU cohesion funds reach Europe's regions and cities. Gerald Callaghan reports
EU urged to boost investment in renewables
21 Jun
EU urged to boost investment in renewables
Renewable energy partnerships can help Europe's regions make the most of their natural resources, a parliament conference has heard. Gerald Callaghan reports
EU must 'finish the job' in Libyan democratic transition
28 May
EU must 'finish the job' in Libyan democratic transition
Europe must act 'immediately' and form a 'comprehensive strategy' to guide the Libyan people towards a functioning democracy, writes Ana Gomes.
EU responsible for significant proportion of Brussels economy
29 Jun
EU responsible for significant proportion of Brussels economy
A senior Brussels government minister has admitted that the city depends heavily on the presence of EU institutions.