Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
05 Jun EU Institutions

Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness

As the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness amid mounting economic headwinds, the European Commission's Stéphane Séjourné calls for deepening the single market and a 'Buy European' approach.
by Matt Lynes
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
06 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
06 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
04 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald sets out stall to become Ireland’s next EU commissioner
03 Sep
Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald sets out stall to become Ireland’s next EU commissioner
The role has become vacant after Phil Hogan stood down as Trade Commissioner over the so-called “Golfgate” scandal in which he was said to have broken Coronavirus quarantine rules in Ireland.
EU warns Hungary not to discriminate against EU citizens during ongoing health crisis
02 Sep
EU warns Hungary not to discriminate against EU citizens during ongoing health crisis
The move comes after Hungary imposed travel restrictions on foreigners on Tuesday.
‘Vital’ schools reopen as soon as possible, EU disease prevention chief tells MEPs
02 Sep
‘Vital’ schools reopen as soon as possible, EU disease prevention chief tells MEPs
School closures should be the ‘last measure you take’ to fight COVID-19, says Dr Andrea Ammon.
EU insists that one of the two nominees for the post of new Irish commissioner must be a woman
02 Sep
EU insists that one of the two nominees for the post of new Irish commissioner must be a woman
‘Ball is in Irish court’ over who it wants to nominate, but one candidate must be a woman, says European Commission.
A crucial G20 Summit Partner Content
01 Sep
A crucial G20 Summit
With the increased challenges from Covid-19, we need to push on with an agenda that aims to recover and shape the future, writes Ambassador Saad Bin Mohammed Alarify.
Pressure mounting on Irish government to nominate female candidate for EU trade post
31 Aug
Pressure mounting on Irish government to nominate female candidate for EU trade post
European Parliament vice-president Mairead McGuinness is seen as ‘strong and safe’ replacement for Phil Hogan by MEPs.
Who will replace Phil Hogan?
28 Aug
Who will replace Phil Hogan?
The Parliament Magazine canvassed opinion from MEPs and influencers across Europe on the Irish commissioner's departure and who they think is best suited to replace him.
The 10 Brexits Boris Johnson must consider
27 Aug
The 10 Brexits Boris Johnson must consider
Former Europe Minister Denis MacShane lays out the various scenarios that the Prime Minister should bear in mind before making his final decision on the UK’s withdraw.
Phil Hogan quits over Irish 'Golfgate' coronavirus breach
27 Aug
Phil Hogan quits over Irish 'Golfgate' coronavirus breach
EU trade commissioner says he regrets concern, unease and upset he’s caused.
Phil Hogan at the centre of a huge row about his political future
26 Aug
Phil Hogan at the centre of a huge row about his political future
EU trade commissioner facing numerous calls to quit after he allegedly broke quarantine rules in his native Ireland.
'Belarus: not a choice between Russia and the EU'
26 Aug
"Belarus: not a choice between Russia and the EU"
Helga Schmid, Secretary General of the EEAS, briefed members of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee on the EU response to the ongoing situation in Belarus.
Belarusian opposition leader calls on EU to support country’s ‘peaceful revolution’
25 Aug
Belarusian opposition leader calls on EU to support country’s ‘peaceful revolution’
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya made an impassioned plea during her address to the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs committee.
Why the EU’s double standards on peatlands endanger our planet Partner Content
25 Aug
Why the EU’s double standards on peatlands endanger our planet

The bloc’s destructive policies on peatlands raise serious questions about its environmental commitments, argues Ibrahim Özdemir.
Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing
25 Aug
Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing
A deal would avoid tariffs, unlock supplementary benefits, allow for EU and UK customs co-operation, ensure the Northern Ireland protocol is implemented sustainably and provide a platform on which to build a deeper relationship in the future.
EU Trade Chief’s job on the line after Covid-19 lockdown rules breach
24 Aug
EU Trade Chief’s job on the line after Covid-19 lockdown rules breach
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has asked EU trade Commissioner Phil Hogan to “fully explain” the circumstances surrounding his controversial attendance at a golf club dinner in Ireland.
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
24 Aug
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
David McAllister, who chairs the European Parliament’s UK coordination group, told this website that time is running out on reaching an agreement by end of October deadline.
EU says Brexit talks are ‘going backwards’
21 Aug
EU says Brexit talks are ‘going backwards’
Michel Barnier says UK showing ‘no willingness’ to take on board EU's priorities as latest round ends without a breakthrough.
Senior MEPs condemn violence and torture in Belarus and demand ‘new and free’ elections
21 Aug
Senior MEPs condemn violence and torture in Belarus and demand ‘new and free’ elections
European Parliament group leaders call for EU to appoint ‘special representative’ for Belarus to support peaceful transition of power.
Poland's rule of law breaches putting EU’s future at stake, argue Filipe Marques and Roger Casale
21 Aug
Poland's rule of law breaches putting EU’s future at stake, argue Filipe Marques and Roger Casale
Call for European Commission to ‘walk the talk’ on upholding rule of law.
EU leaders reject Belarus presidential election result
20 Aug
EU leaders reject Belarus presidential election result
The August 9 poll has been condemned by the EU, with sanctions announced against Belarusian officials involved in election fraud and abuse of protesters.
Dieselgate: Calls for European car manufacturers to end legal delays and agree compromise settlement Partner Content
20 Aug
Dieselgate: Calls for European car manufacturers to end legal delays and agree compromise settlement
Coronavirus crisis, climate change and economic recovery highlight imperative of industry moving on from exhaust emissions scandal.
5 Questions with... Pierre Karleskind
13 Aug
5 Questions with... Pierre Karleskind
Pierre Karleskind (FR, RE) is Chair of Parliament’s Fisheries Committee.
Facing the immediate and long-term risks of COVID-19 on both sides of the Atlantic
12 Aug
Facing the immediate and long-term risks of COVID-19 on both sides of the Atlantic
By favouring re-opening over suppressing the Coronavirus, the US population – and the economy – may emerge from the pandemic in poorer health than most European countries, write John Springford and Simon Tilford.
Setting Europe on course for sustainable shipping
12 Aug
Setting Europe on course for sustainable shipping
The maritime sector kept the global economy going when much of the world was locked down earlier this year. Now this vital sector needs our support, argues Adina Valean.