Trump's foreign policy seeks to undermine the EU — and strengthen Europe's nationalists
16 Dec EU Institutions

Trump's foreign policy seeks to undermine the EU — and strengthen Europe's nationalists

The new US National Security Strategy could signal the end of the post-war transatlantic relationship, as Washington pursues a policy of intervention on the continent.
by Peder Schaefer
The EU's X fine shows its tech rules still have teeth
11 Dec EU Institutions
The EU's X fine shows its tech rules still have teeth
Op-ed: Europe does not need a 'single defence market'
12 Dec Member States
Op-ed: Europe does not need a 'single defence market'
Op-ed: Europe must arm for reality
10 Dec Member States
Op-ed: Europe must arm for reality
18 Mar 19
Tajani hauled over the coals for Mussolini gaffe
Parliament’s President Antonio Tajani has found himself under fire for the third time in less than two months, with fresh calls for him to quit the assembly’s top post.
18 Mar 19
‘Compromise’ deal set to be touted to MPs to break Brexit deadlock
A “compromise” deal, first put forward by a grassroots citizens’ campaign group, looks set to be put to MPs in the UK on Tuesday as a possible way out of the Brexit impasse.
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18 Mar 19
Ericsson: Europe’s 5G Partner
Digital transformation promises to unleash a new era of productivity that will touch all our lives, explains Erik Ekudden.
18 Mar 19
Issue 491 | 18 March 2019
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18 Mar 19
EU action on radicalisation needs to be targeted at grassroots level
Three years after the Brussels attacks, democracy and grassroots activities offer an antidote to radicalisation, writes Francesco Farinelli
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.