Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia
27 Aug Member States

Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia

Residents of Estonia crossing into Russia might be coerced into spying against their country, the foreign ministry has warned. Recent cases show the FSB preying on travellers to build networks in European countries.
by Eloise Hardy
Op-ed: Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition shows resilience in the face of geopolitical threats
28 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition shows resilience in the face of geopolitical threats
Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU
25 Aug Member States
Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
21 Aug Member States
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
Child poverty belongs in the past
10 Mar 22
Child poverty belongs in the past
The need to fight child poverty must be a priority for all policymakers because we owe it to Europe’s coming generations, argues Katrin Langensiepen
Her name was Ashling
10 Mar 22
Her name was Ashling
Ashling Murphy is not the first woman to meet a violent death in 2022, but her death must show it is time to eradicate gender-based violence, writes Frances Fitzgerald
This International Women's Day, it's time to break the bias
08 Mar 22
This International Women's Day, it's time to break the bias
Gender mainstreaming in education is more important than ever to enhance the notion of equality not only superficially but radically, writes Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
07 Mar 22
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
As Russian economy plummets, EU and industry experts split over whether cryptocurrency regulation can prevent Russians circumventing sanctions
How to make alternative fuels and 'Fit-for-55' work for a better transport policy
07 Mar 22
How to make alternative fuels and 'Fit-for-55' work for a better transport policy
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation and the ‘Fit-for-55’ package are complementary – both will shape the EU’s future climate and mobility ambitions, writes Jens Gieseke
The war in Ukraine highlights the failures of the EU’s Eastern Partnership
03 Mar 22
The war in Ukraine highlights the failures of the EU’s Eastern Partnership
The fallout of Russia’s attack on Ukraine will be massive in the Western Balkans, and Europe and her allies need to prepare for it
Movers and Shakers | 4 March 2022
03 Mar 22
Movers and Shakers | 4 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Virginijus Sinkevičius’ new Head of Cabinet, DG DIGIT’s new Director-General, MEP news and more!
Digital Services Act: MEPs are ready to defend tougher regulations
03 Mar 22
Digital Services Act: MEPs are ready to defend tougher regulations
The European Parliament and Council must find agreement over points of contention in the DSA. Our Dods EU Monitoring consultant breaks down what's at stake and what's next.
Alternative fuels can make for a cleaner future on the roads, but we can do even better
03 Mar 22
Alternative fuels can make for a cleaner future on the roads, but we can do even better
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation can make future cleaner road transport in the EU a reality, but there is still room for improvement, writes Ismail Ertug
The European Strategy for Universities: a catalyst for national reforms and investments? Partner Content
03 Mar 22
The European Strategy for Universities: a catalyst for national reforms and investments?
The European University Association reflect on the Commission’s latest package of higher education proposals
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
01 Mar 22
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
MEPs praise Ukrainian resistance in face of Russian military aggression, pledge more help in historic session
The EU is legislating for a safer work environment
01 Mar 22
The EU is legislating for a safer work environment
The EU legislation for health and safety at work aims to eliminate work-related deaths in Member States by 2030 and to improve workers’ conditions
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
01 Mar 22
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
Several requests by Ukraine not yet met by EU as Russian advance on Kyiv continues unabated
Uneven progress in contraception protection across Europe Partner Content
01 Mar 22
Uneven progress in contraception protection across Europe
Europe has among the highest use of contraceptives and the lowest abortion rates in the world, but progress is still uneven among member states especially in Eastern Europe
Covid is no barrier to gender equality
28 Feb 22
Covid is no barrier to gender equality
We have been promised a union of equality, but the pandemic has allowed certain interests to try to maintain the status quo. Gender equality must – and will – prevail, writes Maria Noichl
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
28 Feb 22
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
The Orphan Medicinal Products regulation delivered impressive results for rare disease patients, but the pending revision can move it up a gear, argues Stelios Kympouropoulos
Rare Diseases Day: How the French Presidency can change the rare disease landscape Partner Content
28 Feb 22
Rare Diseases Day: How the French Presidency can change the rare disease landscape
The Parliament Magazine spoke to French and European policymakers to find out.
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination Partner Content
28 Feb 22
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination
European Reference Networks, support for research, and the revision of EU medicines legislation, is key to the Commission’s plans for helping people suffering from rare diseases
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
25 Feb 22
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
Brando Benifei tells Andreas Rogal that a trustworthy environment is the precondition for AI to thrive in Europe
Learning from the rare disease community Partner Content
25 Feb 22
Learning from the rare disease community
Europe’s pharmaceutical entrepreneurs are taking the lessons learned from this community to develop health innovation which would not have been dreamt of a few decades ago
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
24 Feb 22
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Leaders will hold special summit meeting to agree on new sanctions against Russia and aid to Ukraine
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
24 Feb 22
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
Emergency meetings of major EU institutions and the G7 today , as well as first package of sanctions
This is a decisive year for Eurozone stability
24 Feb 22
This is a decisive year for Eurozone stability
As Europe emerges from the economic impact of the pandemic lockdown, it’s important the recovery is steered in the best way possible, not by dogma, writes Margarida Marques
Why Europe must lead the digital transformation
24 Feb 22
Why Europe must lead the digital transformation
If we are to achieve an inclusive, balanced and fair digital transformation, then the lessons from the report on the role of cohesion policy must be taken onboard, argues Cristina Maestre