‘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?
21 Sep 18
European #Biotechweek 2018: 7 days showcasing creativity, passion and expertise in transformative technology
European Biotech Week 2018 begins on Monday 24 September, with more than 120 events taking place across 18 European countries. The events, hosted at national and local level by a variety of organisations, companies and other biotech enthusiasts, aim to raise awareness, to fuel curiosity and to engage communities in exploring the benefits of biotechnology and discussing its potential for the future.
21 Sep 18
Bridging the gap
An innovative new alliance is set to strengthen the voice of Europe’s engineers while deepening engagement with policymakers, industry and academia.
21 Sep 18
Issue 481 | 24 September 2018
Karin Kadenbach interview, European Health Forum Gastein Preview, Brain Health, Carcinogens & Work Related Cancer, Fundamental Rights, Bio-based Industries, Engineers Europe Advisory Group, Clean Vehicles, European Day of Languages, 5 Questions with the Parliament Magazine's very own Julie Levy-Abegnoli and more...
20 Sep 18
Salzburg summit ends with little progress on Brexit
The informal summit of EU leaders in Austria has ended with cold water being poured on UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed new economic partnership with the EU.
19 Sep 18
McDonald's did not breach state aid rules, says Commission
The European Commission has ruled that McDonald’s tax deal with Luxembourg did not breach EU state aid rules.
18 Sep 18
Emerging cyber-threats: Challenges ahead
Cybersecurity experts must keep a constant eye on the many different emerging digital threats, say Loudovikos Marinos and Steve Purser.
18 Sep 18
How the EU is building a robust and secure digital environment
Cybersecurity poses a real, serious threat that must be addressed at EU level, says Mariya Gabriel.
17 Sep 18
Busy week of travel ahead for MEPs
The scheduling of a six-strong parliamentary delegation to Malta and Slovakia this week threatens to be thrown into disarray because of a clash with other events.
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17 Sep 18
Creating a level playing field for new forms of work
As ways of working evolve, we need to continually adapt legislation and social protection schemes to accommodate them, explains Michael Freytag.
14 Sep 18
EU outlines plans to end daylight savings
The Commission has spelled out why it is proposing to end daylight savings.
14 Sep 18
Time for a strategic partnership with Indonesia
Ties between the EU and Indonesia have strengthened over the years, but the work is far from over, writes David McAllister.
14 Sep 18
Verhofstadt denies 'flip-flopping' over Spitzenkandidaten
Parliament’s ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has moved to defend himself against accusations that he has “flip-flopped” over the election of the next European Commission President.
14 Sep 18
Why EU transport needs a modal shift
When seeking solutions to clean up urban transport, Europe should look to multi-modality, writes Dominique Riquet.
14 Sep 18
Secure and healthy ageing in EU: A myth or a reality?
Older people should not be perceived as a burden on society, writes Ivo Vajgl.
13 Sep 18
Macedonian Prime Minister: Our future is in the EU
The Prime Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Zoran Zaev has told MEPs he believes his country is ready to start negotiations on EU accession.
13 Sep 18
5 questions with... Martina Dlabajová
Martina Dlabajová (ALDE, CZ) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s budgetary control committee.
13 Sep 18
State of the Union 2018: MEP reactions
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has triggered a wide range of reaction from MEPs to his last ever State of the Union in Strasbourg.
13 Sep 18
Parliament approves controversial EU copyright reform
MEPs have approved controversial EU copyright reform, which includes a proposal for a publishers’ neighbouring right.
12 Sep 18
EU Parliament backs sanctions against Hungary
A large majority of MEPs has approved plans to trigger Article 7 against Hungary, which is accused of seriously breaching EU values.
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12 Sep 18
Prevention and Care: European Atopic Eczema Awareness Day 14 September 2018
People living with atopic eczema need effective solutions for disease management and treatment, explains Carla Jones.
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12 Sep 18
Europe is heading towards a new era of smart air mobility
Europe is heading towards a new era of smart air mobility, explains Florian Guillermet.
12 Sep 18
Clean mobility: Embracing multimodality
European Mobility Week encourages us to experience the benefits of clean and active transport, explains Henrik Hololei.
12 Sep 18
Juncker's State of the Union: Europe must say no to nationalism, yes to patriotism
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that an unstable world needs a “strong, united Europe.”
12 Sep 18
Why the copyright directive is crucial for a creative Europe
The EU copyright directive represents an invaluable chance to ensure that our artists, designers and musicians are able to continue creating in a fair and balanced environment in the future, writes Emma McClarkin.