Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
22 Aug Foreign & Security Policy

Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks

‘NATO-like’ promises, Trump’s push for a Putin–Zelenskyy summit, and Europe’s show of unity — a week of hasty talks has set the stage for Ukraine’s next chapter.
by Eloise Hardy
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
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21 Aug Member States
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EU–Israel relations strained as Frederiksen singles out Netanyahu
20 Aug Member States
EU–Israel relations strained as Frederiksen singles out Netanyahu
19 Mar 20
Harnessing the momentum
A European Union that gives women equal opportunities to reach their full potential will be more resilient and powerful. The newly launched EU Gender Equality Strategy takes a huge stride in this direction, writes Cindy Franssen.
19 Mar 20
Michel Barnier tests positive for COVID-19
With the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator now in self-isolation, having contracted Coronavirus, questions now abound over a possible extension of the Brexit transition period.
19 Mar 20
A new chapter in EU gender equality
After many years of deadlock in the area of gender equality, the launch of the new EU Gender Equality Strategy shows that we have finally turned a page. But it’s just the beginning, writes Maria Noichl.
18 Mar 20
Europe battens down hatches as new Coronavirus epicentre
With most of Europe now in lockdown, MEPs and national politicians are under enormous pressure to deliver a response that can save lives and safeguard the economy.
18 Mar 20
Belgium enters Coronavirus lockdown
People in Belgium have been told to stay at home from midday today until April 5.
18 Mar 20
Stigma and chronic pain
Chronic pain is a huge problem; not just because of its debilitating effects on those afflicted but also because of the associated stigma, writes Jeroen Lenaers.
18 Mar 20
Prioritising brain research
The EU needs a vision that addresses brain research as one key priority, argue MEPs Tomislav Sokol, Petra De Sutter and Frédérique Ries.
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The noncommunicable disease pandemic
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18 Mar 20
In conversation with... Solange Peters
Europe must combine the resources of all cancer stakeholders as part of its comprehensive strategy to beat cancer, says Solange Peters, President of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
17 Mar 20
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
Some research centres and vaccine developers in Europe have been “overlooked” and are “missing out” in desperate efforts to curb the rapid spread of Coronavirus, it has been claimed.
17 Mar 20
Digital autonomy
We need to invest in our own digital sovereignty, writes Axel Voss.
17 Mar 20
European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
Under the proposals, entry to the European Union at its external borders will be restricted for any non-EU national for an initial period of 30 days.
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17 Mar 20
A European workforce fit for the digital age
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17 Mar 20
In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger
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16 Mar 20
EU and Member States urged to ensure businesses survive Coronavirus
With the virus causing havoc in Europe and globally, there are growing concerns about the impact the outbreak will have on the business sector.
16 Mar 20
Making children’s voices heard
Children are entitled to the same rights as any other citizen; it is our duty as MEPs and society to remain vigilant and ensure that those rights are protected and promoted at all times, writes David Lega.
16 Mar 20
EU urged to re-examine 2016 Turkey migration deal
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13 Mar 20
EU announces €37 billion Coronavirus investment initiative
The European Commission has adopted proposals to provide liquidity to the European economy as it tackles the “deep crisis” of the Coronavirus outbreak.
13 Mar 20
Belgium escalates coronavirus response
Belgium has become the latest country to close schools as part of its response to growing fears about the spread of the coronavirus.
13 Mar 20
EU leaders criticise Trump's Coronavirus travel ban
US President Donald Trump said travel from 26 Schengen countries to the US would be impossible for 30 days starting at midnight on 13 March due to Coronavirus.
13 Mar 20
Issue 511 | 16 March 2020
This issue features Swedish Greens/EFA MEP Alice Kuhnke as our cover star. The equality campaigner tells us that the EU should do more to tackle violence against women, racism and must show solidarity with Greece in finding a solution to the refugee crisis.
12 Mar 20
European Commission receives mixed response to Circular Economy Action Plan
The new Circular Economy Action Plan is one of the main “building blocks” of the Commission’s much-vaunted European Green Deal.
12 Mar 20
The Parliament Magazine's MEP Awards postponed
In light of the growing measures being introduced to counter the spread of COVID-19, this year’s MEP Awards ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, 25 March 2020 has been postponed.
12 Mar 20
European Parliament on lockdown over Coronavirus
Parliament’s President David Sassoli has extended the current shutdown until 30 March.