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
The European Union–African Union Summit – a routine political gesture or an opportunity to change traditional global interplay? Partner Content
09 Feb 22
The European Union–African Union Summit – a routine political gesture or an opportunity to change traditional global interplay?
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation explain why leaders on both sides should use the summit to strengthen the region and address inequalities
A Safer Internet is crucial
08 Feb 22
A Safer Internet is crucial
This Safer Internet Day, we bring you words from Ivan Štefanec, co-chair of the European Internet Forum's Programming Committee
The Eastern Partnership: Driving change in the South Caucasus
08 Feb 22
The Eastern Partnership: Driving change in the South Caucasus
With the volatile political conditions in Armenia, Europe must be more proactive in its Eastern Partnership, says Andrey Kovatchev
The Eastern Partnership: How the EU and its eastern neighbours can work together
07 Feb 22
The Eastern Partnership: How the EU and its eastern neighbours can work together
An optimistic Eastern Partnership Summit in December bodes well for the future of the EU’s relationship with these post-Soviet countries, writes Željana Zovko
MEPs debate how to respond to instability in Africa’s Sahel region
04 Feb 22
MEPs debate how to respond to instability in Africa’s Sahel region
Ahead of the EU summit with the African Union, the Parliament’s debate brings up mixed responses to escalations in Burkina Faso and Mali
Eliminating cervical cancer is a global priority
04 Feb 22
Eliminating cervical cancer is a global priority
If we are to eliminate cervical cancer - and the inequalities that allow it to persist - then we need a coordinated, global approach, writes Loucas Fourlas.
Movers and Shakers | 4 February 2021
04 Feb 22
Movers and Shakers | 4 February 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: A new German MEP, new Deputy Director-Generals, Portugal’s new Ministers, and more!
Not just a woman’s disease
04 Feb 22
Not just a woman’s disease
The fight against cervical cancer is making progress, but we must ensure we keep the momentum going, urges Sara Cerdas.
Joint ad-hoc delegation to Ukraine reports back to Foreign Affairs Committee
03 Feb 22
Joint ad-hoc delegation to Ukraine reports back to Foreign Affairs Committee
Solidarity with Ukraine is underlined but domestic political infighting and the government’s lack of preparation cause concern
Needed: A European space strategy
03 Feb 22
Needed: A European space strategy
Space has immense potential to benefits Europe’s citizen in a range of areas, but it urgently need a coherent and joined-up legal approach, thinks Niklas Nienass
Karim Massimov: the canary in the coalmine for Kazakhstan Partner Content
03 Feb 22
Karim Massimov: the canary in the coalmine for Kazakhstan
The fate of the former Kazakh Prime Minister will tell MEPs everything they need to know about the future of EU-Kazakhstan relations
The unintended consequences of CBAM on the EU Industrial Strategy Partner Content
03 Feb 22
The unintended consequences of CBAM on the EU Industrial Strategy
The proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism risks enabling a depressive industrial strategy that jeopardises the European economy and the environment
Afghan women warn European Parliament of the dangers of negotiating with Taliban
02 Feb 22
Afghan women warn European Parliament of the dangers of negotiating with Taliban
The EU must prioritise Afghanistan’s women and pressure the de-facto leaders to comply with human rights, Sakharov Prize finalists urge
EU Space Policy: New challenges, new opportunities
02 Feb 22
EU Space Policy: New challenges, new opportunities
Europe has the leadership, industrial capacity and experience be a global space leader, argues Timo Pesonen.
New digital legislation and fight against disinformation encouraged by 2021 Nobel Peace laureate
01 Feb 22
New digital legislation and fight against disinformation encouraged by 2021 Nobel Peace laureate
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa tells MEPs that if “virus of lies” goes unchecked, humanity will lose ability to share reality
Endgame in sight in longest-running breach on record of the Treaty's parity of treatment provision
01 Feb 22
Endgame in sight in longest-running breach on record of the Treaty's parity of treatment provision
Following a last minute amendment to Italy’s Finance Act, closure on the dispute about non-national university teaching staff (Lettori) seems within reach
Digital regulation that works for research and education Partner Content
01 Feb 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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