Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy

Portuguese voters head the polls — again

Portugal is set to hold its third election in as many years on Sunday amid mounting voter fatigue.
by Eloise Hardy
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
15 May EU Institutions
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy
Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
Lobbying for change in the European Parliament
24 Jan EU Institutions
Lobbying for change in the European Parliament
As the chorus of ‘I told you so’ rings out in the wake of the Qatari bribery scandal, the EU institutions face the challenges of improving lobbying regulations and transparency, particularly for third countries
Issue 556 | February 2023
23 Jan EU Institutions
Issue 556 | February 2023
The February edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
Art attack: contextualising the latest trend in climate activism
20 Jan Culture & Arts
Art attack: contextualising the latest trend in climate activism
Climate activists have embraced a new polarising form of protest: vandalising art. Anthropologist Tijo Salverda talks about the goals and perceptions of these protests and the role of radical action in activist movements
Platforms for change: How new technology can drive innovation Partner Content
18 Jan
Platforms for change: How new technology can drive innovation
European integration needs digital integration Partner Content
17 Jan
European integration needs digital integration
Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to deliver a digital transformation of the European Commission’s work. Can policy-makers rise to the challenge?
Signature Dish: Irène Tolleret’s cod brandade
16 Jan Culture & Arts
Signature Dish: Irène Tolleret’s cod brandade
Irène Tolleret  (Renew, FR) shares her recipe for cod brandade, a nod to the important place salt cod has occupied in European cuisines
Where are the women in climate politics? 
13 Jan
Where are the women in climate politics? 
Climate politics must be feminist to tackle the root causes of the climate crisis, while also effectively addressing its manifold impacts
Resolutions for 2023: Getting negotiations right - The International Pandemic Accord Partner Content
12 Jan
Resolutions for 2023: Getting negotiations right - The International Pandemic Accord
Hot topic: how climate change will reshape Russia
12 Jan
Hot topic: how climate change will reshape Russia
The climate crisis is poised to alter the international order, predicts Thane Gustafson, author of Klimat: Russia in the Age of Climate Change. He explains why the global decline in demand for fossil fuels spells trouble for Russia – and beyond
Can mining ever be green?
11 Jan
Can mining ever be green?
As France prepares to dig for lithium in its own backyard, part of the EU's broader push to create strategic reserves of key raw materials needed for the green transition, activists worry about the environmental impact of mining
5 Questions with... Željana Zovko
10 Jan
5 Questions with... Željana Zovko
Željana Zovko (EPP, HR) is Vice-Chair of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo
A ban on short-haul flights is the best first step in tackling aviation’s climate problem
09 Jan
A ban on short-haul flights is the best first step in tackling aviation’s climate problem
With 2030 fast-approaching we must reduce our carbon footprint by any means necessary. Banning short-haul flights is the way to start
OLAF report shows yet again how Frontex systematically ignores human rights
09 Jan
OLAF report shows yet again how Frontex systematically ignores human rights
The OLAF investigation uncovered serious misconduct, mismanagement and other irregularities within Frontex, highlighting the need for structural reforms to ensure the agency takes human rights as seriously as border control
Head-to-head: No, the EU should not allow for the use of NGTs in plants
06 Jan
Head-to-head: No, the EU should not allow for the use of NGTs in plants
While it is widely agreed upon that our food system requires a deep transformation, not everyone believes gene-editing techniques are the way forward. Marta Messa, secretary general of Slow Food International, argues that NGTs are part of the problem rather than the solution
Head-to-head: Yes, the EU should allow for the use of NGTs in plants
05 Jan
Head-to-head: Yes, the EU should allow for the use of NGTs in plants
Amidst calls for the EU to adopt less cumbersome regulations for certain gene-editing techniques, Diana Lenzi, president of the European Council of Young Farmers, argues that NGTs could benefit the environment and bolster the resilience of Europe's farms
Meet The Press: Finland's Rikhard Husu of Yle
04 Jan
Meet The Press: Finland's Rikhard Husu of Yle
In this new series, The Parliament sets out to meet every foreign correspondent in town. Finland's public broadcaster is up first
Keep a low profile with these non-alcoholic beers
03 Jan
Keep a low profile with these non-alcoholic beers
Non-alcoholic beers have enjoyed a spike in popularity in recent years, with particular interest from consumers in the early months of the year. Here are some interesting suggestions for you to try
EU food sovereignty starts at home
23 Dec
EU food sovereignty starts at home
Local authorities are leading the fight for food sovereignty. Here are three ways the EU can support their efforts
Signature Dish: Vladimír Bilčík's oven-baked Christmas carp
22 Dec
Signature Dish: Vladimír Bilčík's oven-baked Christmas carp
Vladimír Bilčík (EPP, SK) shares his recipe for oven-baked carp with white wine, a Christmas Eve staple in his house
Drink up: A parliamentary adviser-sommelier's take on Italian wines
21 Dec
Drink up: A parliamentary adviser-sommelier's take on Italian wines
Matteo Adduci, political adviser to MEP Brando Benifei (S&D), has a special skill that sets him apart from other advisers: he's a qualified sommelier. Here, he recommends three wines from his home country
Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
21 Dec
Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
The EU has some of the weakest rules and procedures for migration among safe countries, writes Lukas Mandl. Once the bloc implements necessary changes, Bulgaria and Romania can be admitted to the Schengen area
A looming PFAS ban threatens Europe’s economic and energy security. Partner Content
20 Dec
A looming PFAS ban threatens Europe’s economic and energy security.
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
20 Dec
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
Both countries must address outstanding issues in order to advance on their respective European paths
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
19 Dec
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
Agrobiodiversity is crucial for global food security, but conservation is insufficient. We must draw from existing genetic wealth to preserve biodiversity.