Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions

Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal

The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
by Federica Di Sario
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
12 Sep Member States
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
10 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
09 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
13 Dec 19
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.
12 Dec 19
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.
12 Dec 19
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.
11 Dec 19
‘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.
11 Dec 19
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.
11 Dec 19
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.
11 Dec 19
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.
11 Dec 19
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.
11 Dec 19
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. 
10 Dec 19
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
Marek Belka explains why cyber security in financial institutions must be treated more seriously.
10 Dec 19
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.
10 Dec 19
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.
10 Dec 19
5 questions with... Liesje Schreinemacher
Liesje Schreinemacher (NL, RE) is a member of Parliament’s INTA and JURI committees.
10 Dec 19
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.”
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10 Dec 19
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.
09 Dec 19
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.
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09 Dec 19
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)
09 Dec 19
EU-Oman Special Supplement
A Parliament Magazine EU-Oman Special Supplement
09 Dec 19
‘Reshuffling of the pack’ in EU health needed after Brexit, conference hears
The conference on personalised medicine was attended by a range of high-level health experts and EU officials.
06 Dec 19
EU Ombudsman candidates make last-minute pitch to MEPs
Each candidate told members of the petitions committee at a parliamentary hearing why they should be elected.
06 Dec 19
A prosperous and secure fishing industry
Despite past failures of the Common Fisheries Policy, the EU can lead the way on restoring the health of our oceans and safeguarding their biodiversity, argues Chris Davies.
06 Dec 19
Citizens’ rights ‘the great unvoiced issue’ in UK general election
Campaigners say the lives of 3.4 million EU citizens in the UK and 1.6 million Britons in Europe have been “in limbo” since the 2016 Brexit referendum.
05 Dec 19
UN official calls for ‘independent and impartial’ probe into Caruana Galizia murder
The call comes as a European Parliament fact-finding delegation to Malta wound up its work.  
05 Dec 19
Jamal Khashoggi killing was ‘message’ to deter Saudi regime opposition
The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says she believes his brutal killing was authorised by the “highest levels” of the Saudi regime.