Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
19 May Foreign & Security Policy

Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election

Centrist Nicușor Dan triumphed over nationalist George Simion in Romania's presidential election on Sunday, reaffirming the country’s role in the EU and NATO.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
19 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
Driver shortage is devastating for the EU economy, warn business and politicians Partner Content
08 Nov
Driver shortage is devastating for the EU economy, warn business and politicians
Whether it is getting children to school or delivering food to our supermarket shelves, business and politicians came to together at an event organised by IRU to sound the alarm that Europe needs drivers – a lot more drivers.
Milan prioritises pedal power
08 Nov
Milan prioritises pedal power
With “Cambio,” Milan’s plan to build hundreds of kilometres of cycling corridors, the fashion capital aims to bring biking back in style
Issue 553 | November 2022
07 Nov
Issue 553 | November 2022
The November edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free
Europe on the Move: Access to vehicle data legislation is urgently needed Partner Content
07 Nov
Europe on the Move: Access to vehicle data legislation is urgently needed
To ensure effective market competition within the auto industry, Laurianne Krid says the European Commission must give consumers and service providers a robust regulatory framework to access vehicle data.
Unearthing Europe's underground war against Hitler
04 Nov
Unearthing Europe's underground war against Hitler
Halik Kochanksi tells us about her latest book, Resistance, which chronicles the opposition movements in every country occupied by Germany and Italy during the Second World War
Delivering the digital European sky Partner Content
03 Nov
Delivering the digital European sky
Investing in innovation and technology will make European aviation greener and fit for the digital age, explains Andreas Boschen, new Executive Director of the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking
Head-to-head: No, public transport should not be free
03 Nov
Head-to-head: No, public transport should not be free
Free public transport sounds ideal, but would it actually tempt drivers out of their cars? Lydia Peeters, Mobility and Public Works Minister of Flanders, makes the argument against it
Why the EU should support Kazakhstan’s drive for reform and democracy Partner Content
02 Nov
Why the EU should support Kazakhstan’s drive for reform and democracy
Head-to-head: Yes, public transport should be free
02 Nov
Head-to-head: Yes, public transport should be free
Free public transport sounds ideal, but would it actually tempt drivers out of their cars? François Bausch, Mobility and Public Works Minister of Luxembourg, makes the argument for it
Why the EU should take a tougher stance on Iran
01 Nov
Why the EU should take a tougher stance on Iran
While the Council of the European Union has sanctioned 11 individuals and four entities for their role in the death of Mahsa Amini and the violent response to the recent protests in Iran, the bloc must take more aggressive action
Greening the economy through transition finance Partner Content
31 Oct
Greening the economy through transition finance
Ahead of the upcoming COP27 climate change negotiations, we report on an event organised by the City of London Corporation, bringing together key experts to discuss how private finance can accelerate the transition to ‘net-zero’.
Jörgen Warborn on his journey from EU campaigner to EU shipping legislator
31 Oct
Jörgen Warborn on his journey from EU campaigner to EU shipping legislator
Swedish MEP Jörgen Warborn steered new legislation to curb shipping emissions, hailed as a breakthrough for both climate and trade. Does it go far enough to meet the European Union’s 2050 eco goals?
EU AMA: Where do the banners on the Berlaymont building go to die?
28 Oct
EU AMA: Where do the banners on the Berlaymont building go to die?
In our new Ask Me Anything column, we seek the answers to some of the EU’s most pressing questions. First up, Laura Lamberti is given the low-down on the Berlaymont banners by Jean-Luc Théate, managing director of DESIGNpoint
Europe on the Move: Setting a more sustainable future of flight, together Partner Content
27 Oct
Europe on the Move: Setting a more sustainable future of flight, together
Reducing CO2 emissions is a must, but to create the revolutionary technologies for aircraft and engines to reach net-zero, Europe must play its role and contribute to global solutions, says Riccardo Procacci
New EU vehicle emission standards represent a pivotal moment for electric cars
27 Oct
New EU vehicle emission standards represent a pivotal moment for electric cars
As negotiations for a new CO2 emissions law come to a head, EU lawmakers are facing resistance to plans to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles in Europe
Winter is coming: how can Europe ensure heating and energy security Partner Content
26 Oct
Winter is coming: how can Europe ensure heating and energy security
As the cold weather rapidly approaches and Europe faces rising energy price, Wojciech Dąbrowski, president of the management board of PGE S.A, discusses how we can balance the need for heating with the need for energy security
Widespread misinformation about vaping hurts public health Partner Content
26 Oct
Widespread misinformation about vaping hurts public health
Quitting cigarettes is one of the hardest things to do, as many former and current smokers know from painful personal experience. Public health and politicians must do better to help smokers quit. 700,000 deaths per year in the EU should be enough of an incentive to make us rethink our current approach.
Ensuring a fair and inclusive digital future Partner Content
25 Oct
Ensuring a fair and inclusive digital future
Murielle Lorilloux, EU Cluster and Enterprise Americas & Asia Pacific Director, Vodafone Business, and Eva Kaili, Vice President of the European Parliament share their priorities to secure an inclusive, sustainable, and economically successful society
Germany is going full steam ahead on critical railway improvements
25 Oct
Germany is going full steam ahead on critical railway improvements
To make railways an attractive alternative, Germany is ramping up efforts to implement an optimised timetable and upgrade heavily used lines
The quickest way to facilitate international rail travel is to coordinate timetables and improve booking systems
24 Oct
The quickest way to facilitate international rail travel is to coordinate timetables and improve booking systems
European rail operators are unlikely to meet demand for new international services. But there are seemingly small actions they can take to improve cross-border travel
To innovate tomorrow’s urban transport solutions, we all need to do more with less
21 Oct
To innovate tomorrow’s urban transport solutions, we all need to do more with less
With many Europeans at risk of energy transport poverty this winter, we need to take an integrated approach to urban transport and optimise existing infrastructure, vehicles and space use
The European Union needs a cycling strategy
20 Oct
The European Union needs a cycling strategy
There are Keynesians and there are Monetarists, there are Social Democrats and Libertarians. But Europe’s future liveability, climate and finances need a jolt of “Bikenomics”
Millions of informal carers in Europe: lessons learned from the pandemic Partner Content
19 Oct
Millions of informal carers in Europe: lessons learned from the pandemic
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany calls on governments and employers to take their roles seriously in developing the correct mechanisms to address the needs of carers in times of crisis and in times of stability.
Signature Dish: Evin Incir's nîsk
19 Oct
Signature Dish: Evin Incir's nîsk
Evin Incir (S&D, SE) shares her recipe for nîsk, a lentil soup that takes her back to her childhood in Diyarbakir