Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve
19 Jan

Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve

The EU’s new legislation needs to be good enough to be the game-changer needed for citizens and democratic institutions to take back control of our digital future, argues Patrick Breyer.
by Patrick Breyer
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution
07 Dec Tech & Research
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
13 Jan Tech & Research
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
11 Jan EU Institutions
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
Flexibility, equality, modernity and harmonisation are key to delivering a compromise solution on EU VAT rates rules, writes Olivier Chastel
03 Jan Industry & Finance
Flexibility, equality, modernity and harmonisation are key to delivering a compromise solution on EU VAT rates rules, writes Olivier Chastel
EU Member States must ensure right balance and avoid eroding the tax base when using the new reduced VAT rates, says Parliament’s rapporteur on reducing EU VAT gap
European Year of Rail: From propaganda to reality
31 Dec Mobility
European Year of Rail: From propaganda to reality
Portuguese MEP João Pimenta explains why he took undertook a 57 hour train journey from Lisbon to Strasbourg for the final EP Plenary session of 2021
2022 shaping up to be a dramatic year in the battle between the EU and Poland over the Rule of Law
24 Dec EU Institutions
2022 shaping up to be a dramatic year in the battle between the EU and Poland over the Rule of Law
The EU’s ability to push back against damage to the Rule of Law in countries such as Hungary and Poland will define whether the EU can live up to its noble commitments, writes Jakub Jaraczewski
There is a clear need for more European tax coordination and harmonisation, argues Markus Ferber
21 Dec Industry & Finance
There is a clear need for more European tax coordination and harmonisation, argues Markus Ferber
In a Single Market based on cross-border economic activity, tax policy decisions taken by one Member State can have major implications for other Member States, says FISC Committee vice chair
Germany’s new coalition government comes with an ambitious agenda, explains Sandra Parthie
20 Dec EU Institutions
Germany’s new coalition government comes with an ambitious agenda, explains Sandra Parthie
A strong pro-European agenda dominates Olaf Scholz’ Traffic Light coalition, says Employers' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee member
The revolution in HIV demands an EU response, explains Frédérique Ries
20 Dec Health
The revolution in HIV demands an EU response, explains Frédérique Ries
We should celebrate the stunning progress in HIV survival rates, while putting health-related quality of life at the centre of policy, says Belgian Renew Europe Group MEP
Horizon Europe will be key to delivering the solutions Europe needs to achieve its green and digital transitions, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho
17 Dec International & Trade
Horizon Europe will be key to delivering the solutions Europe needs to achieve its green and digital transitions, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho
Working alone is rarely as effective as working together. This is why we must support the European partnerships of Horizon Europe, says Joint Undertakings Rapporteur
Non-tax and non-tariff barriers report adopted a progressive approach to tackling cross-border restrictions, writes Marc Angel
16 Dec Industry & Finance
Non-tax and non-tariff barriers report adopted a progressive approach to tackling cross-border restrictions, writes Marc Angel
New report strikes the right balance on rights and freedoms, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
Non-tariff and non-tax barriers hindering effectiveness of EU single market and must be tackled urgently, argues Kosma Złotowski
16 Dec Industry & Finance
Non-tariff and non-tax barriers hindering effectiveness of EU single market and must be tackled urgently, argues Kosma Złotowski
The removal of restrictions on the cross-border movement of goods and services has been a key factor in creating prosperity and economic growth, says INI report's rapporteur
The EU has a huge role to play in Jordan and The Lebanon - but both countries must help us, help them, explains Isabel Santos
15 Dec International & Trade
The EU has a huge role to play in Jordan and The Lebanon - but both countries must help us, help them, explains Isabel Santos
Jordan’s role in the Mashreq region is pivotal, says Chair of The European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries
European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
15 Dec EU Institutions
European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
Rapporteur says her report sends strong message to the European Commission on its failure to act against gender-based violence
The EU should practise what it preaches and embrace its character as a constitutional democracy, writes Jaap Hoeksma
14 Dec EU Institutions
The EU should practise what it preaches and embrace its character as a constitutional democracy, writes Jaap Hoeksma
The paradox of the EU’s present predicament around its identity is that the world regards it as a democratic organisation of states and citizens, whereas the EU itself continues to be confused about its nature
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
14 Dec International & Trade
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
The EU has reached a turning point in its policies with Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans in general, says Chair of Parliament's Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Digital Markets Act: MEP Comment
14 Dec Tech & Research
Digital Markets Act: MEP Comment
DMA Shadow Rapporteurs, Evelyne Gebhardt, Andrus Ansip and Martin Schirdewan talk to the Parliament Magazine about how the new legislation will help unlock Big Tech's gates
Digital Markets Act can protect consumers and stimulate European tech businesses, says Andreas Schwab
13 Dec Tech & Research
Digital Markets Act can protect consumers and stimulate European tech businesses, says Andreas Schwab
New tool needed to tackle problems of fast-growing digital tech, says Parliament's rapporteur.
Renovation wave or ripple? The time to act is now, argues Martha Myers
10 Dec Energy & Climate
Renovation wave or ripple? The time to act is now, argues Martha Myers
Millions in energy poverty are still waiting on the EU tide to turn in their favour, says Friends of the Earth Europe Climate justice campaigner
Innovation will drive the shift towards a more sustainable agricultural production system, writes Veronika Vrecionová
09 Dec Agriculture & Food
Innovation will drive the shift towards a more sustainable agricultural production system, writes Veronika Vrecionová
As climate change increasingly impacts weather and thus agriculture, EU- US cooperation on sustainable production is essential, says AGRI Committee MEP
The EU must regulate third party litigation funding, argues Axel Voss
09 Dec EU Institutions
The EU must regulate third party litigation funding, argues Axel Voss
We must not allow millions of European consumers and Europe's justice systems to become pawns in profit seeking, warns Legal Affairs Committee MEP
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
08 Dec International & Trade
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
Common capabilities, united action on threats and adequate financing are key to defending the EU, argues SEDE Committee MEP
Light and shade: European Defence five years after the EU’s new Global Strategy
07 Dec Security & Defence
Light and shade: European Defence five years after the EU’s new Global Strategy
Ignored and neglected for too long, defence has risen to the very top of the EU’s agenda. But, says Jiří Šedivý, EU Member States’ defence policies still lack a European perspective
There is a now a discernible momentum for the European Union to develop its own military capabilities, explains Antonio López-Istúriz White
07 Dec Security & Defence
There is a now a discernible momentum for the European Union to develop its own military capabilities, explains Antonio López-Istúriz White
The EU must be capable of intervening to stabilise its neighbourhood, says Parliament’s rapporteur on EU-NATO cooperation
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
07 Dec Agriculture & Food
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
Given the increasing prevalence of obesity in Europe, helping consumers eat better with appropriate information is of utmost importance, says Renew Group MEP
The chronicle of a crisis foretold: Price bubbles in the EU's CO2 emissions trading scheme
06 Dec Industry & Finance
The chronicle of a crisis foretold: Price bubbles in the EU's CO2 emissions trading scheme
It's clear that that the EU's Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) is fundamentally flawed, argues the EESC's Marcin Nowacki
New German Government: Europe looks to Germany; but it is now time for Germany to look to Europe, suggests Nicola Beer
06 Dec EU Institutions
New German Government: Europe looks to Germany; but it is now time for Germany to look to Europe, suggests Nicola Beer
As a committed European, I am particularly pleased that we have achieved such a strong European chapter in the coalition agreement, says Renew Group European Parliament Vice-President