A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
27 Sep International & Trade

A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders

The European Commission’s proposal on banning goods made by forced labour is a step in the right direction. But these products must be stopped at the border as opposed to withdrawing them after they have already entered the EU market
by Heidi Hautala
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets Partner Content
27 Sep Tech & Research
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets
The EU energy market is in deep trouble. How should we respond?
22 Sep Energy & Climate
The EU energy market is in deep trouble. How should we respond?
How to stamp out cigarettes for good
07 Sep Energy & Climate
How to stamp out cigarettes for good
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.
Women's participation 'integral' to development of stable states
19 Dec International & Trade
Women's participation 'integral' to development of stable states
Women are essential to peacebuilding processes and the EU must do more to include them, writes Marie Arena.
Europe must invest in energy security
18 Dec Industry & Finance
Europe must invest in energy security
Reinforcing Europe's security of energy supply will require strong economic and political support, writes François Trévoux.