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
Whither the cow?
17 Jan Feature
Whither the cow?
As the European Union looks out for the environment by driving meat out of the human diet, Sean Craig looks at whether animals will also be looked out for or new ethical issues around protection of livestock will arise
Signature Dish: Irène Tolleret’s cod brandade
16 Jan Culture
Signature Dish: Irène Tolleret’s cod brandade
Irène Tolleret (Renew, FR) shares her recipe for cod brandade, a nod to the important place salt cod has occupied in European cuisines
Where are the women in climate politics? 
13 Jan Opinion
Where are the women in climate politics? 
Climate politics must be feminist to tackle the root causes of the climate crisis, while also effectively addressing its manifold impacts
Hot topic: how climate change will reshape Russia
12 Jan Books
Hot topic: how climate change will reshape Russia
The climate crisis is poised to alter the international order, predicts Thane Gustafson, author of Klimat: Russia in the Age of Climate Change. He explains why the global decline in demand for fossil fuels spells trouble for Russia – and beyond
Can mining ever be green?
11 Jan Feature
Can mining ever be green?
As France prepares to dig for lithium in its own backyard, part of the EU's broader push to create strategic reserves of key raw materials needed for the green transition, activists worry about the environmental impact of mining
5 Questions with... Željana Zovko
10 Jan Interview
5 Questions with... Željana Zovko
Željana Zovko (EPP, HR) is Vice-Chair of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo
A ban on short-haul flights is the best first step in tackling aviation’s climate problem
09 Jan Opinion
A ban on short-haul flights is the best first step in tackling aviation’s climate problem
With 2030 fast-approaching we must reduce our carbon footprint by any means necessary. Banning short-haul flights is the way to start
OLAF report shows yet again how Frontex systematically ignores human rights
09 Jan Opinion
OLAF report shows yet again how Frontex systematically ignores human rights
The OLAF investigation uncovered serious misconduct, mismanagement and other irregularities within Frontex, highlighting the need for structural reforms to ensure the agency takes human rights as seriously as border control
Head-to-head: No, the EU should not allow for the use of NGTs in plants
06 Jan Opinion
Head-to-head: No, the EU should not allow for the use of NGTs in plants
While it is widely agreed upon that our food system requires a deep transformation, not everyone believes gene-editing techniques are the way forward. Marta Messa, secretary general of Slow Food International, argues that NGTs are part of the problem rather than the solution
Head-to-head: Yes, the EU should allow for the use of NGTs in plants
05 Jan Opinion
Head-to-head: Yes, the EU should allow for the use of NGTs in plants
Amidst calls for the EU to adopt less cumbersome regulations for certain gene-editing techniques, Diana Lenzi, president of the European Council of Young Farmers, argues that NGTs could benefit the environment and bolster the resilience of Europe's farms
Meet The Press: Finland's Rikhard Husu of Yle
04 Jan Interview
Meet The Press: Finland's Rikhard Husu of Yle
In this new series, The Parliament sets out to meet every foreign correspondent in town. Finland's public broadcaster is up first
Keep a low profile with these non-alcoholic beers
03 Jan Culture
Keep a low profile with these non-alcoholic beers
Non-alcoholic beers have enjoyed a spike in popularity in recent years, with particular interest from consumers in the early months of the year. Here are some interesting suggestions for you to try
EU food sovereignty starts at home
23 Dec Opinion
EU food sovereignty starts at home
Local authorities are leading the fight for food sovereignty. Here are three ways the EU can support their efforts
Signature Dish: Vladimír Bilčík's oven-baked Christmas carp
22 Dec Culture
Signature Dish: Vladimír Bilčík's oven-baked Christmas carp
Vladimír Bilčík (EPP, SK) shares his recipe for oven-baked carp with white wine, a Christmas Eve staple in his house
Drink up: A parliamentary adviser-sommelier's take on Italian wines
21 Dec Culture
Drink up: A parliamentary adviser-sommelier's take on Italian wines
Matteo Adduci, political adviser to MEP Brando Benifei (S&D), has a special skill that sets him apart from other advisers: he's a qualified sommelier. Here, he recommends three wines from his home country
Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
21 Dec Opinion
Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
The EU has some of the weakest rules and procedures for migration among safe countries, writes Lukas Mandl. Once the bloc implements necessary changes, Bulgaria and Romania can be admitted to the Schengen area
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
20 Dec Opinion
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
Both countries must address outstanding issues in order to advance on their respective European paths
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
19 Dec Opinion
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
Agrobiodiversity is crucial for global food security, but conservation is insufficient. We must draw from existing genetic wealth to preserve biodiversity.
What game is Viktor Orbán playing?
16 Dec Feature
What game is Viktor Orbán playing?
Hungary’s Prime Minister is known for his love of football, and his government has spent lavishly on the game. But for what purpose? Tomasz Mortimer explores how Viktor Orbán uses football to score political goals
Ville Niinistö, the MEP fighting to preserve biodiversity at COP15
15 Dec Interview
Ville Niinistö, the MEP fighting to preserve biodiversity at COP15
Ville Niinistö has long been at the fore of debates on biodiversity and wildlife preservation, first as Finland’s environment minister and now as Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s delegation to COP15. Will the world heed his calls?
Effective front-of-pack nutritional labelling must be mandatory, harmonised and consumer-friendly
14 Dec Opinion
Effective front-of-pack nutritional labelling must be mandatory, harmonised and consumer-friendly
Front-of-pack nutritional labelling, which makes it easier for consumers to select healthy options, can go a long way to help the EU fight obesity
Going with your gut: the intersection of food and politics
13 Dec Books
Going with your gut: the intersection of food and politics
Fabio Parasecoli tells Emma Harper about his latest book, Gastronativism, which digs into how politicians and policymakers can use food as an ideological weapon
Science lets us grow more with less, putting us closer to ending hunger
12 Dec Opinion
Science lets us grow more with less, putting us closer to ending hunger
Since we are not on track to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, governments must start relying on science and innovation to produce more with less
Sustainability on the chopping block?
09 Dec Analysis
Sustainability on the chopping block?
The European Commission’s sustainable food systems initiative is a key ingredient in its wider Farm to Fork Strategy under the Green Deal. But it will need to balance long-term environmental goals with more immediate concerns over food security and prices