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

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Digital regulation that works for research and education Partner Content
01 Feb
Digital regulation that works for research and education
Education’s digital transition has allowed students to study and researchers to work remotely throughout the pandemic, however we need to ensure technology is not abused and access is open to all
Addio David!
31 Jan
Addio David!
A farewell to David Sassoli, a great friend and a true citizen of Europe, writes former colleague, Anna Maria Corazza Bildt
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
31 Jan
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
Issue 547 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Engineers: our sustainable development partners Partner Content
31 Jan
Engineers: our sustainable development partners
The European Federation of Engineering Associations explains how their members are helping policymakers meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Time for closer collaboration in food safety assessment? Partner Content
31 Jan
Time for closer collaboration in food safety assessment?
After 20 years of successful implementation of the EU General Food Law, Dr Bernhard Url reflects on how to best address the increasing complexity underlying food safety assessment
New Poll suggests majority of UK MPs believe there’s been no benefit for Britain from Brexit
30 Jan
New Poll suggests majority of UK MPs believe there’s been no benefit for Britain from Brexit
A new snapshot poll of Westminster MPs shows more than half believe Brexit has brought no tangible benefits so far
European Parliament calls on EU to strengthen defences against disinformation and elite capture
28 Jan
European Parliament calls on EU to strengthen defences against disinformation and elite capture
INGE Special Committee investigation finds lack of risk awareness against malign foreign interference in European democracy and society
The EU has developed its own distinct model of democracy, but it seems, it hasn’t quite realised this, writes Jaap Hoeksma
28 Jan
The EU has developed its own distinct model of democracy, but it seems, it hasn’t quite realised this, writes Jaap Hoeksma
A quarter of a century after the 1997 Amsterdam Summit, the first pan-European political party is set to participate in the city’s municipal elections
Accelerating the Use of Space in Europe
28 Jan
Accelerating the Use of Space in Europe
The Matosinhos Manifesto puts users and citizens at the heart of Europe’s space activities, explains Josef Aschbacher.
France’s AUKUS revenge can help fight global terrorism Partner Content
28 Jan
France’s AUKUS revenge can help fight global terrorism
Paris’ change of geopolitical priorities to the Middle East could bring stability to the region, says Simon Schofield
Movers and Shakers | 28 January 2022
28 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 28 January 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Committee changes, French MEP changes political groups, Permanent Representation news, and more!
Why we need an EU Childhood Cancer Advisory Board Partner Content
28 Jan
Why we need an EU Childhood Cancer Advisory Board
The European childhood cancer community is calling for the creation of a multi-stakeholder body to help cure more children, cure them better and reduce inequalities say Carmelo Rizzari President of the European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOP Europe) and Gilles Vassal Board Member of SIOP Europe and Chair of ACCELERATE
Can EU boldly go at February space summit?
27 Jan
Can EU boldly go at February space summit?
EU policymakers should use an upcoming special summit under the French EU Council Presidency to prevent Europe from falling behind in the new global space race, writes Artiom Ialama.
European Parliament and presidents of Council and Commission hold remembrance ceremony for Holocaust victims
27 Jan
European Parliament and presidents of Council and Commission hold remembrance ceremony for Holocaust victims
77 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, MEPs hear plea from Shoa survivor for current political generation to take up the mantle of bearing witness to Holocaust’s crimes
Restoring EU influence in the South Caucasus
26 Jan
Restoring EU influence in the South Caucasus
The EU’s role and influence in the South Caucasus has been undermined and is threatened by other players - it needs to play to its strengths, explains Stefan Meister.
Christel Schaldemose tells the Parliament Magazine, in an exclusive interview, about her hopes for the EU’s groundbreaking Digital Services Act
25 Jan
Christel Schaldemose tells the Parliament Magazine, in an exclusive interview, about her hopes for the EU’s groundbreaking Digital Services Act
European Parliament’s lead rapporteur says EU policymakers have an obligation to ‘take back control’ of the internet
European Parliament adopts position on Digital Services Act
21 Jan
European Parliament adopts position on Digital Services Act
Crucial update of decades old e-commerce directive takes on Big Tech, promising to “take back control of the internet”.
Movers and Shakers | 21 January 2022
21 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 21 January 2022
Today’s Special Edition Movers & Shakers is about: European Parliament’s new President and Vice-presidents, a new Dutch MEP, Commission changes and more!
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
20 Jan
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
EPP Group Shadow Rapporteur says that by providing clear rules, the Digital Services Act can deliver a regulated, business-friendly environment that will encourage digital growth
DSA: Paying the consequences
20 Jan
DSA: Paying the consequences
Despite the best efforts of MEPs in the IMCO Committee, the Digital Services Act has been a wasted opportunity, argues Alessandra Basso
DSA: Delivering a digital level playing field
20 Jan
DSA: Delivering a digital level playing field
The Digital Services Act will provide new rules for a better functioning digital single market, while providing a safer online environment, says Henna Virkkunen
DSA: A look under the hood
20 Jan
DSA: A look under the hood
The Digital Services Act brings some much-needed control over the influence and excesses of the very large online platforms - but it’s just a start, writes Alexandra Geese
Macron confirms push to boost European Parliament's legislative powers
20 Jan
Macron confirms push to boost European Parliament's legislative powers
French President outlines priorities of his country’s six-month EU Council Presidency to MEPs, but debate gets dragged into national election campaign.
Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve
20 Jan
Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve
The amendments to the Digital Services Act have improved the protection for citizens, but these have not fully addressed the risks posed; we must remain vigilant in defending our freedoms, believes Patrick Breyer