Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra
19 Jan EU Institutions

Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra

The debate over the European Parliament’s two seats in Brussels and Strasbourg raises the question of whether agreements should be forever binding, regardless of changing circumstances.
by Alexandr Vondra
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
19 Jan Tech & Research
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
19 Jan Tech & Research
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
19 Jan Justice
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
Europe is leading the field in space technology
30 Jan Tech & Research
Europe is leading the field in space technology
The EU must encourage the pooling of resources and the development of commercial applications to stimulate research, says Dominique Riquet.
EU needs 'competitive and independent' space policy
30 Jan Tech & Research
EU needs 'competitive and independent' space policy
Franck Proust outlines why Europe needs 'a clear and practical policy' for the space industry.
Juncker plan 'lacks both legitimacy and vision'
29 Jan Industry & Finance
Juncker plan 'lacks both legitimacy and vision'
Questions must be asked as to why the Juncker investment plan focuses on big corporations, writes Victor Negrescu.
Space provides EU with 'geopolitical, economic and societal opportunities'
29 Jan Tech & Research
Space provides EU with 'geopolitical, economic and societal opportunities'
Satellite technology will save lives and 'result in one billion working hours being saved', writes Carlo Des Dorides.
'Technological independence' is key to EU space policy
29 Jan Tech & Research
'Technological independence' is key to EU space policy
The European space programme is 'a tool of both internal and external policies', says Anna Elżbieta Fotyga.
EYD must maintain focus on combating malaria
29 Jan International & Trade
EYD must maintain focus on combating malaria
Nirj Deva believes 'diluted budgets and complacency' could impact on the gains made in the fight against malaria.
Galvanising support key to successful EYD
29 Jan Energy & Climate
Galvanising support key to successful EYD
The majority of European citizens support helping people in developing countries, writes Linda McAvan.
Latvian presidency events will emphasise business needs
28 Jan Industry & Finance
Latvian presidency events will emphasise business needs
 A number of events during Latvia's EU council presidency will highlight the need to prioritise business to achieve economic growth, write Gundars Strautmanis and Vitālijs Gavrilovs.
MEPs unite in the fight against cancer
26 Jan Health
MEPs unite in the fight against cancer
The EU has a duty to develop and implement comprehensive policies to protect people from cancer, says Miroslav Mikolášik.
EU energy security 'simply not good enough'
26 Jan Energy & Climate
EU energy security 'simply not good enough'
As Morten Helveg Petersen gears up to host a workshop in parliament on energy efficiency, he explains why the issue is so important for European competitiveness.
ISDS: VIP treatment for corporations?
26 Jan Industry & Finance
ISDS: VIP treatment for corporations?
EU-US trade deal 'Trojan horse' threatening democracy, argues Paul de Clerck.
EU space policy needs innovation to stay in 'race' against US
26 Jan Tech & Research
EU space policy needs innovation to stay in 'race' against US
The European space industry has huge potential but requires more investment if it is to compete with its US counterpart, says Angelika Niebler.
Latvian MEPs react to EU council presidency
23 Jan
Latvian MEPs react to EU council presidency
Sandra Kalniete, Andrejs Mamikins, Roberts Zīle, and Tatjana Ždanoka share their views on the priorities for the EU council presidency.
The Parliament Magazine's week that was
23 Jan Tech & Research
The Parliament Magazine's week that was

PMHQ's take on what really mattered this week in Brussels and beyond.
Copernicus will provide new opportunities for business
20 Jan Tech & Research
Copernicus will provide new opportunities for business
Henri Malosse highlights the benefits Europe's new satellite network will bring.
Gender balance is 'good for business'
19 Jan Justice
Gender balance is 'good for business'
As the commission gears up to introduce new gender quotas for women on boards, Evelyn Regner explains why this type of legislation matters.
ISDS mechanism should be 'consigned to the annals of history'
16 Jan Industry & Finance
ISDS mechanism should be 'consigned to the annals of history'
Europe's citizens have spoken on TTIP, but the commission doesn't want to listen, argues Cecile Toubeau.
The Parliament Magazine's week that was
16 Jan Health
The Parliament Magazine's week that was
PMHQ's take on what really mattered this week in Brussels and beyond.
Spanish reaction to Catalan referendum 'deeply disappointing'
12 Jan Justice
Spanish reaction to Catalan referendum 'deeply disappointing'
On 9 November, 2.4 million people turned out to vote on Catalonia's future, yet the Spanish government refuses to listen, writes Josep-Maria Terricabras.
Europe-wide cancer group calls for action on hormone disruptors
09 Jan Health
Europe-wide cancer group calls for action on hormone disruptors
Christel Schaldemose is calling on the EU to take urgent action in the fight against cancer by identifying and eliminating endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
Energy union can be a 'new start for Europe'
07 Jan Industry & Finance
Energy union can be a 'new start for Europe'
Completion of the internal energy market can revive European industry, bringing growth and innovation, says Jerzy Buzek.
Patient safety 'under-recognised' by EU
07 Jan Health
Patient safety 'under-recognised' by EU
Infection prevention and control measures could save '€5.4bn' in public health costs, says Karin Kadenbach.
Aviation 'major lever' for boosting real economy
07 Jan Tech & Research
Aviation 'major lever' for boosting real economy
EU regions have a lot to gain from the aviation sector, argues Franck Proust.
EU-Pakistan assistance needs a 'proper accountability mechanism'
05 Jan International & Trade
EU-Pakistan assistance needs a 'proper accountability mechanism'
Access of children to education should be a priority for the EU's development and security agenda in Pakistan, writes Madi Sharma.