‘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: Asylum must not be a casualty of border politics
12 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Asylum must not be a casualty of border politics
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?
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act Partner Content
18 May 22
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act
As part of our new series exploring how to build ‘A Europe of Equals', MEPs explain how they want the EU to recognise the diversity of European society and introduce a new directive to ensure equal opportunities for all
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
18 May 22
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
Ireland’s long-standing policy of being neutral does not have to mean being vulnerable. The country can take its defence much more seriously within the confines of neutrality, explains Seán Kelly
Achieving a future of equality Partner Content
17 May 22
Achieving a future of equality
As part of our new series exploring how to build ‘A Europe of Equals’, Atidzhe Alieva-Veli calls on all EU institutions and Member States to promote the human rights of marginalised and vulnerable groups who suffer from discrimination
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
17 May 22
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
Ireland’s traditional policy of military neutrality seems outdated in a changing Europe. Here are five steps the country should take to strengthen its defence policy, argues Barry Andrews
Movers and Shakers | 13 May 2022
13 May 22
Movers and Shakers | 13 May 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: PEGA’s new Vice-Chair, DG ENV’s new Directors, Austria’s Ministers, and more!
5 Questions with… Heidi Hautala
11 May 22
5 Questions with… Heidi Hautala
Heidi Hautala (FI, Greens/EFA) is a Vice-President of Parliament and member of the INTA Committee and DROI Subcommittee
Journalist Sally Hayden's new book documents the stories of African migrants at Europe’s borders
10 May 22
Journalist Sally Hayden's new book documents the stories of African migrants at Europe’s borders
Sally Hayden talks to The Parliament Magazine about her new book, My Fourth Time, We Drowned: Seeking Refuge on the World’s Deadliest Migration Route
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
09 May 22
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
Austria’s neutrality occupies a unique space: it mainly concerns military and security issues but still allows for the country to be heavily engaged in international affairs. Heinz Gärtner explains this policy of neutrality and how it could be a model for Ukraine
Movers and Shakers | 6 May 2022
06 May 22
Movers and Shakers | 6 May 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Parliament updates, Commission news, and more!
A closer look at the Commission’s proposed Regulation on deforestation-free products
05 May 22
A closer look at the Commission’s proposed Regulation on deforestation-free products
Here's your quick guide to the EU's draft deforestation legislation, what's at stake and what's coming up next
The clock is ticking for digital skills for a digital Europe Partner Content
05 May 22
The clock is ticking for digital skills for a digital Europe
Launched at a joint event on 27 April co-organised by Huawei, ALL DIGITAL and EY, a new study maps Europe’s digital skills challenges and how to solve them
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May 22
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
In light of Russia’s authoritarian creep, Europe has to “de-Putinise” itself, defend democracy and the Rule of Law and strengthen civil society, both abroad and at home, Sergey Lagodinsky tells The Parliament Magazine
How Italy and Croatia are fighting against marine pollution Partner Content
04 May 22
How Italy and Croatia are fighting against marine pollution
Thanks to the EU’s Interreg PEPSEA project, Italy and Croatia are working closely together to protect the marine ecosystems in the Adriatic Sea
A year after they were sanctioned by China, these MEPs tell us how their lives have been impacted
02 May 22
A year after they were sanctioned by China, these MEPs tell us how their lives have been impacted
“It’s become almost a badge of honour.” Three MEPs sanctioned by China a year ago reflect on the surprising ways their new status has – and has not – made a difference in their professional and personal lives.
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
01 May 22
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally changed the European security landscape. Now Europe’s approach to security must change too.
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President advocates for a united front against Russia
01 May 22
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President advocates for a united front against Russia
The war in Ukraine requires all EU institutions to work together to condemn, sanction and help, and to accelerate the implementation of decisions that had already been taken before the war, argues Othmar Karas
Movers and Shakers | 29 April 2022
28 Apr 22
Movers and Shakers | 29 April 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Commission news, France and Slovenia’s Election results and more!
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
28 Apr 22
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
The continuation of the Russian war in Ukraine is likely to have long-term ramifications in the EU’s eastern neighbourhood, affecting migration patterns, economic output and security policy, explains Stanislav Secrieru.
Niels Fuglsang on how energy efficiency fuels a more secure world
27 Apr 22
Niels Fuglsang on how energy efficiency fuels a more secure world
Energy efficiency is an important way to save resources, lower energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Russia’s shocking invasion of Ukraine has, however, also made energy efficiency important in the context of energy security.
Finland is getting ready to join Nato: A look back its unique history and how we got here
26 Apr 22
Finland is getting ready to join Nato: A look back its unique history and how we got here
Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine has changed something substantial in Finland: the people are clamouring to join Nato, says Nils Torvalds
In times of high energy prices, it’s even more crucial to pursue the issue on decarbonisation in heating and transport
26 Apr 22
In times of high energy prices, it’s even more crucial to pursue the issue on decarbonisation in heating and transport
The war in Ukraine has shown us that we need to reduce our dependency on Russian fossil fuels. To do that, we need to continue to implement the ‘Fit for 55’ package and approve the new Emissions Trading System (ETS 2) for heating and transport, argues Peter Liese
Copernicus Supports Europe's Renewable Energy Goals Partner Content
25 Apr 22
Copernicus Supports Europe's Renewable Energy Goals
Renewables, such as wind and solar, will play a key role in achieving the European Green Deal targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and becoming climate-neutral by 2050. However, green energy comes with its own challenges, not least of which is the variable nature of the resource. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) help to assess the variability of renewable energy resources, such as wind power, with authoritative information about the past, present and potential future climate in Europe.
Issue 550 | 25 April 2022
25 Apr 22
Issue 550 | 25 April 2022
Issue 550 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Shedding light on Europe’s drugs problem Partner Content
22 Apr 22
Shedding light on Europe’s drugs problem
The tragic effects of illegal drug use may be less visible than in the past, but they are still with us, warns EMCDDA Director Alexis Goosdeel