‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety
13 Aug Member States

‘Half-dead’ Schengen limps on amid increased migration anxiety

Europe’s open borders are being replaced by ‘temporary’ checkpoints that are often anything but. With anti-migration politics on the rise and a broken asylum system, the loss of trust will be hard to restore.
by Eloise Hardy
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
11 Aug Member States
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
14 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
07 Aug EU Institutions
Is the EU ready to face its mounting plastic waste problem?
15 Mar 19
Parliament political groups under fire for ‘blocking’ Greta Thunberg invitation
Five political groups in the European Parliament have been criticised for allegedly “blocking” an invitation to 16-year-old environmentalist Greta Thunberg to speak in the assembly earlier this week.
15 Mar 19
UK could avoid EU election participation if Treaty protocol ratified 'in record time'
Senior UK MEP Richard Corbett says that the UK could avoid having to participate in the European elections in May - if the extension to Article 50 is longer than three months - only via a protocol to the Treaty ratified by every other national EU parliament "in record time."
14 Mar 19
EU should prepare for 'worst case scenario' on Brexit, warn senior MEPs
EPP leader Manfred Weber has described the UK’s rejection of the withdrawal agreement as a “disaster”, saying the “only logical step” now is to hold a second referendum.
13 Mar 19
EU leaders voice frustration at UK's Brexit deal rejection
It’s UK’s responsibility to tell EU what it wants, say Brussels' chiefs, as no deal exit concerns increase
12 Mar 19
Issue 490 | 04 March 2019
Veteran MEP Evelyne Gebhardt graces this issue's cover as we focus on this year's International Women's Day.

Also inside, Austrian deputy Paul Rübig explains why he believes Europe needs to be at the forefront of scientific research and innovation, Parly Mag's own Martin Banks looks at why online platforms dominated the recent EU Copyright debate and reports on the recent World Congress Against the Death Penalty, held in Brussels.  Meanwhile EU Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella outlines the EU's response to the problem of plastic Waste.

Plus comment and analysis from MEPs Maria Grapini & Maria Arena, Gender Equality Commissioner Věra Jourová, coverage of the recent Petcore Europe circular ecomomy event, hosted by Greek deputy Maria Spyraki, 5 Questions with Croatian EPP MEP Marijana Petir and more...

12 Mar 19
EU preparing for UK extension to Article 50
European Parliament’s president Antonio Tajani says current Brexit agreement to be voted on by British MPs on Tuesday is EU’s 'last position'.
12 Mar 19
Jacqueline Foster urges UK MPs to back new Brexit deal
The Conservative MEPs' deputy leader Jacqueline Foster has urged MPs in the UK to vote in favour of the newly-adapted Brexit deal brokered by Prime Minister Theresa May.
12 Mar 19
Copyright Alliance tells MEPs that vote in favour of trilogue text is vote for future of independent press
MEPs have been urged to adopt the EU’s controversial copyright directive when it comes up for final its vote in plenary at the end of this month.
12 Mar 19
A fundamental right to vote: Removing barriers for people with disabilities
The next European elections are just around the corner, but many EU citizens with disabilities will not be casting their ballots this spring, writes Krzysztof Pater.
11 Mar 19
No-deal Brexit could ‘jeopardise’ EU aviation safety standards
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has warned that a no-deal Brexit could “jeopardise” aviation safety standards in Europe.
08 Mar 19
EU-Africa relations: Shared Ambitions
A Parliament Magazine special supplement
08 Mar 19
International Women's Day: Recognising the true value of women
Every day, not just International Women’s Day, should be an opportunity to encourage women to take a role in politics, argues Maria Grapini.
08 Mar 19
Evelyne Gebhardt: Still seeing a bright future for the EU
An MEP for 25 years, Evelyne Gebhardt has seen it all. As vice president of the European Parliament and member of the High-level Group on Gender Equality and Diversity and IMCO committee, she tells Colin Mackay her thoughts on gender equality and quotas, the digital single market and globalisation.
08 Mar 19
International Women's Day: Seizing the momentum behind gender equality
On International Women’s Day, we can be proud of what has been achieved, but there is no reason to be complacent, writes Vĕra Jourová.
08 Mar 19
Romano Prodi: EU confronted by existential crisis
Former Commission President Romano Prodi says the European Union is “confronted with an existential crisis” with “unhappiness among populations and distrust of politicians.”
08 Mar 19
Europe’s contraception deficit
Almost half of all pregnancies in Europe are unplanned. More needs to be done to improve access to - and online information on - modern contraception methods, reports Lorna Hutchinson.
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07 Mar 19
A European industrial strategy based on cooperation and curiosity
A stronger EU industrial policy is in the cards, including more investments in innovation, writes Rolf Tarrach.
07 Mar 19
UK tax reform must be condition of EU post-Brexit trade accord, say MEPs
MEPs say that the EU must make reform of the tax system in the UK a “condition” of any post-Brexit trade agreement with Britain.
06 Mar 19
Reducing health inequalities for vulnerable mothers and babies
With an increasing number of avoidable deaths in mothers and babies from vulnerable and minority backgrounds, the incoming Commission and Parliament should make this a priority, writes Professor Marian Knight.
06 Mar 19
#Metoo: Dragging dark acts into the light
In the corridors of power, abuse continues while prosecutions are conspicuously absent, writes Barbara Matera
06 Mar 19
#MeTooEP: Actions speak louder than words
MEP candidates should commit to reform and sign the #MeTooEP election pledge, write Jeanne Ponte and Alfiaz Vaiya
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05 Mar 19
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Plastics in the environment, need to be better collected and sorted in order make recycling them viable
05 Mar 19
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye
With the deadline for the UK’s exit from the EU fast approaching, British MEPs have spoken of their regret about having to step down from elected office.
05 Mar 19
Party leaders to join ECR group after EU elections
The leaders of two political parties have announced their intention to join the ECR group in Parliament following the European elections in May.