Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
19 May Foreign & Security Policy

Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election

Centrist Nicușor Dan triumphed over nationalist George Simion in Romania's presidential election on Sunday, reaffirming the country’s role in the EU and NATO.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
19 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
Peter Pollák: Giving a voice to the vulnerable
17 Dec
Peter Pollák: Giving a voice to the vulnerable
As the first Slovak MEP of Roma origin, Peter Pollák is a man on a mission, determined to use his European platform to raise awareness of the plight of Roma people and strengthen their rights across the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 16 December 2019
16 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 16 December 2019
COP25 ends on disappointing note
16 Dec
COP25 ends on disappointing note
The 25th UN climate conference (COP25) in Madrid drew to a close without an agreement on binding rules for the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
EU leaders congratulate Boris Johnson on UK election result
13 Dec
EU leaders congratulate Boris Johnson on UK election result
The leaders of the European Parliament and Council as well as Parliament group leaders have welcomed the “clarity” the UK election brings in the long-running Brexit saga.
‘The price of populism’: UK MEPs react to Boris Johnson election victory
13 Dec
‘The price of populism’: UK MEPs react to Boris Johnson election victory
On Friday morning UK MEPs digested the news of Boris Johnson’s triumph in the UK general election and shared their thoughts with The Parliament Magazine.
Women in finance: pushing water uphill Partner Content
13 Dec
Women in finance: pushing water uphill
Fighting for gender equality is an arduous struggle for women across all fields and the financial sector is no exception. Lorna Hutchinson reports on the perspectives of female powerhouses from the world of EU finance.
Issue 507 | 16 December 2019
13 Dec
Issue 507 | 16 December 2019
This issue we have Peter Pollák, the first Slovak MEP of Roma origin, as our cover star. He gives us an insight into his opinions on Roma integration in the EU and tells us about how he plans to use his European platform to raise awareness of the plight of Roma people and strengthen their rights across the EU.
Senior MEP laments ‘hateful’ UK election
12 Dec
Senior MEP laments ‘hateful’ UK election
As the UK went to the polls on Thursday, senior UK Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies admitted his party leader had “failed to make a positive impact” in the election campaign.
Voting underway in crunch UK ‘Brexit election’
12 Dec
Voting underway in crunch UK ‘Brexit election’
Voting is well underway in the first December election in the UK for almost a century, with the divisive issue of Brexit and the political futures of both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn all on the line.
‘Europe’s man on the moon moment’: Von der Leyen unveils EU Green Deal
11 Dec
‘Europe’s man on the moon moment’: Von der Leyen unveils EU Green Deal
“Now it’s time to act”, announced European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she laid out the executive’s plans for tackling climate change.
Don’t assume technology is racially neutral
11 Dec
Don’t assume technology is racially neutral
Without adequate and effective safeguards, the increasing reliance on technology in law enforcement risks reinforcing existing prejudices against racialised communities, writes Karen Taylor.
AI: The Brave New World
11 Dec
AI: The Brave New World
Though AI can generate economic growth, and help solve the world’s biggest challenges, the new Commission accepts it also needs to deal with the ‘risks’ the new technology brings, writes Rajnish Singh.
Safety in numbers
11 Dec
Safety in numbers
European defence cooperation through PESCO is becoming increasingly better integrated and is adapting to the changing demands and threats it is likely to face in the future. Martin Banks reports.
Flying the flag for aviation
11 Dec
Flying the flag for aviation
The aviation industry has brought myriad benefits in connecting people, boosting trade and developing new technology - let’s not demonise it, says Caroline Nagtegaal.
Investing in security
11 Dec
Investing in security
The European Defence Fund will not only send the right message to our security partners, it will provide a boost for Europe’s defence industries, writes Zdzisław Krasnodębski. 
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
10 Dec
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
Marek Belka explains why cyber security in financial institutions must be treated more seriously.
Opportunities and expectations
10 Dec
Opportunities and expectations
The new EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement will open up new opportunities and increase Europe’s presence in Southeast Asia, explains Pedro Silva Pereira.
Big data: Safeguarding our fundamental rights
10 Dec
Big data: Safeguarding our fundamental rights
Data is ubiquitous, but its value cannot be underestimated so let’s be careful on how it’s used, writes Eva Kaili.
5 questions with... Liesje Schreinemacher
10 Dec
5 questions with... Liesje Schreinemacher
Liesje Schreinemacher (NL, RE) is a member of Parliament’s INTA and JURI committees.
EU football authorities urged to tackle racism as incidents mount
10 Dec
EU football authorities urged to tackle racism as incidents mount
Some 140 MEPs have sent a letter to the European football association, UEFA, calling on the organisation to tackle racism in European stadiums “more vigorously.”
In partnership across borders Partner Content
10 Dec
In partnership across borders
Whatever the future UK-EU relationship, the City of London Corporation is determined to become a global hub for green investment, an engine of the transition to a low carbon economy and to play its part in championing sustainable green finance. Brian Johnson reports.
Issue 506 | 2 December 2019
09 Dec
Issue 506 | 2 December 2019
After conquering the worlds of sport and local politics in his native Sweden, newly-elected MEP David Lega now wants to change the world for the better on a European level. He talks to us about the issues that drive his passion for policymaking and is this issue’s cover star.
Happy holidays: family, friends, food and anaphylactic shock? Partner Content
09 Dec
Happy holidays: family, friends, food and anaphylactic shock?
At this time of year, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the potential dangers of food allergens. Proper implementation of EU food allergen regulation saves lives, explains Charles Kinney from the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Associations (EFA)
EU-Oman Special Supplement
09 Dec
EU-Oman Special Supplement
A Parliament Magazine EU-Oman Special Supplement