‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy

‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening

As Serbia cracks down on dissent, investigative reporter Saša Dragojlo talks about state violence, media suppression, and why he thinks the EU bears part of the blame.
by Eloise Hardy
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
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
Alexei Navalny awarded European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought
15 Dec
Alexei Navalny awarded European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought
“Pacification of dictators and tyrants never works,” Daria Navalnaya says to the European Parliament as she accepts the Prize on behalf of her incarcerated father
MEPs and European Commission clash over cash payouts from EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility
15 Dec
MEPs and European Commission clash over cash payouts from EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility
The NextGenerationEU programme and its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) have broken new ground for the Union, and MEPs are keen not to blunder their role in it: proper scrutiny and sound legislation
The EU has a huge role to play in Jordan and The Lebanon - but both countries must help us, help them, explains Isabel Santos
15 Dec
The EU has a huge role to play in Jordan and The Lebanon - but both countries must help us, help them, explains Isabel Santos
Jordan’s role in the Mashreq region is pivotal, says Chair of The European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries
European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
15 Dec
European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
Rapporteur says her report sends strong message to the European Commission on its failure to act against gender-based violence
The EU should practise what it preaches and embrace its character as a constitutional democracy, writes Jaap Hoeksma
14 Dec
The EU should practise what it preaches and embrace its character as a constitutional democracy, writes Jaap Hoeksma
The paradox of the EU’s present predicament around its identity is that the world regards it as a democratic organisation of states and citizens, whereas the EU itself continues to be confused about its nature
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
14 Dec
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
The EU has reached a turning point in its policies with Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans in general, says Chair of Parliament's Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Digital Markets Act: MEP Comment
14 Dec
Digital Markets Act: MEP Comment
DMA Shadow Rapporteurs, Evelyne Gebhardt, Andrus Ansip and Martin Schirdewan talk to the Parliament Magazine about how the new legislation will help unlock Big Tech's gates
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
13 Dec
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
BECA Committee MEPs look to strengthen EU's role in fighting cancer and drive move towards a European Health Union
Digital Markets Act can protect consumers and stimulate European tech businesses, says Andreas Schwab
13 Dec
Digital Markets Act can protect consumers and stimulate European tech businesses, says Andreas Schwab
New tool needed to tackle problems of fast-growing digital tech, says Parliament's rapporteur.
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history Partner Content
13 Dec
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history
The international community must take necessary action now, urges Campaign for Uyghurs Executive Director Rushan Abbas
What happens in Lebanon should be a warning for us all Partner Content
10 Dec
What happens in Lebanon should be a warning for us all
French MP Nathalie Goulet calls on the international community to support the rebuilding and reforming of the country
EU and national policymakers clash during European Parliament Rule of Law debate
10 Dec
EU and national policymakers clash during European Parliament Rule of Law debate
Situation of the Rule of Law in the EU at heart of most troubling EU constitutional confrontation since French ‘Empty Chair Crisis’ of 1965
Renovation wave or ripple? The time to act is now, argues Martha Myers
10 Dec
Renovation wave or ripple? The time to act is now, argues Martha Myers
Millions in energy poverty are still waiting on the EU tide to turn in their favour, says Friends of the Earth Europe Climate justice campaigner
Movers and Shakers | 10 December 2021
09 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 10 December 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: Two MEPs change political groups, Mercosur Delegation’s new chair, DG GROW’s new directors, Germany’s government, and more!
Innovation will drive the shift towards a more sustainable agricultural production system, writes Veronika Vrecionová
09 Dec
Innovation will drive the shift towards a more sustainable agricultural production system, writes Veronika Vrecionová
As climate change increasingly impacts weather and thus agriculture, EU- US cooperation on sustainable production is essential, says AGRI Committee MEP
The EU must regulate third party litigation funding, argues Axel Voss
09 Dec
The EU must regulate third party litigation funding, argues Axel Voss
We must not allow millions of European consumers and Europe's justice systems to become pawns in profit seeking, warns Legal Affairs Committee MEP
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
08 Dec
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
Common capabilities, united action on threats and adequate financing are key to defending the EU, argues SEDE Committee MEP
MEPs hear from cities and regions on how well COVID recovery instruments are being utilised
08 Dec
MEPs hear from cities and regions on how well COVID recovery instruments are being utilised
Mayors praise speed and flexibility of handling by Member States, though France criticised for delays in making funding available
What is circular lighting? How to make a closed loop system Partner Content
08 Dec
What is circular lighting? How to make a closed loop system
How circular lighting is a regenerative approach to production, with the long term in mind.
Light and shade: European Defence five years after the EU’s new Global Strategy
07 Dec
Light and shade: European Defence five years after the EU’s new Global Strategy
Ignored and neglected for too long, defence has risen to the very top of the EU’s agenda. But, says Jiří Šedivý, EU Member States’ defence policies still lack a European perspective
Enlargement Ennui? EU inaction threatening Western Balkans accession prospects
07 Dec
Enlargement Ennui? EU inaction threatening Western Balkans accession prospects
EU’s hopes of enlargement in the Western Balkans appear to be as distant as ever, writes EU Monitoring Consultant Eleanor Doorley
There is a now a discernible momentum for the European Union to develop its own military capabilities, explains Antonio López-Istúriz White
07 Dec
There is a now a discernible momentum for the European Union to develop its own military capabilities, explains Antonio López-Istúriz White
The EU must be capable of intervening to stabilise its neighbourhood, says Parliament’s rapporteur on EU-NATO cooperation
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
07 Dec
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
Given the increasing prevalence of obesity in Europe, helping consumers eat better with appropriate information is of utmost importance, says Renew Group MEP
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy Partner Content
07 Dec
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy
Natacha Kazatchkine, Head of Internal EU Policy at the Open Society European Policy Institute, speaks to Parliament Magazine about the state of fundamental rights, rule of law, and democracy in the European Union