‘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
Gender Equality Week highlighted the need for a whole-of-Parliament approach to a pressing issue, writes Frances Fitzgerald
11 Nov
Gender Equality Week highlighted the need for a whole-of-Parliament approach to a pressing issue, writes Frances Fitzgerald
European Parliament has taken a clear stance in promoting gender mainstreaming by opening up its committee structures to take account of equality, says Senior MEP
Where are the women? Gender Equality makes life better for everyone, so let’s work together to deliver it, argues Evelyn Regner
10 Nov
Where are the women? Gender Equality makes life better for everyone, so let’s work together to deliver it, argues Evelyn Regner
Women must be involved in decision-making; on corporate boards, be present at climate negotiation tables and in parliaments; In short women must be heard, writes FEMM Committee Chair
The fatal flaw in the EU’s attack on Big Tech Partner Content
10 Nov
The fatal flaw in the EU’s attack on Big Tech
The European Commission win against Google in the General Court does not mark the end of the Google Shopping saga, as a flawed remedy continues to penalise consumers and businesses
EU’s Digital Services Act has potential to be a global gold standard, Frances Haugen tells MEPs
09 Nov
EU’s Digital Services Act has potential to be a global gold standard, Frances Haugen tells MEPs
Facebook whistleblower says EU should reach out to former ‘Big Tech’ employees to help provide expert input into ongoing European legislative process
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
09 Nov
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
Issue 544 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Delivering a toxic-free environment Partner Content
09 Nov
Delivering a toxic-free environment
The EU’S upcoming REACH revision will not be complete without new approach methodologies (NAMs)
European electoral reform: A pan-European constituency
08 Nov
European electoral reform: A pan-European constituency
Reforms to the European electoral laws to make constituencies pan-European could increase legitimacy and bring Europe closer to its citizens, believes Domènec Ruiz Devesa
MEPs make history with Taiwan delegation visit
05 Nov
MEPs make history with Taiwan delegation visit
Seven-strong MEP visit follows adoption of European Parliament report calling for more cooperation with ‘key partner and democratic ally’
How inclusive is the Conference on the Future of Europe?
05 Nov
How inclusive is the Conference on the Future of Europe?
It is a pretty safe bet that most Europeans outside the Brussels bubble have never heard of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE). To those of us who care about a more participatory democratic culture in Europe this is a significant challenge – we need to help make sure the Conference is a success, writes Roger Casale.
COP26: By all means necessary
05 Nov
COP26: By all means necessary
The eyes of the world are on COP26 and for good reason; the preparation in all its many forms underlines that counteracting climate change is a global undertaking, says Anna Zalewska.
COP26: The mechanics of climate change mitigation
04 Nov
COP26: The mechanics of climate change mitigation
The EU’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will assist in greening industrial processes and help the world become less carbon intensive, explains Gerassimos Thomas.
European Parliament delegation completes ‘intense agenda’ following migration fact-finding trip to Greece
04 Nov
European Parliament delegation completes ‘intense agenda’ following migration fact-finding trip to Greece
‘We’re not here to help Greece do better, we’re here to make sure that the EU does better’, says delegation head, Juan Fernando López Aguilar
COP26: The EU must show renewed leadership to the world, urges Pär Holmgren
04 Nov
COP26: The EU must show renewed leadership to the world, urges Pär Holmgren
Swedish Greens/EFA MEP says reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement are essential, but risk slipping from our grasp
COP26: Global Methane Pledge will see new era of fast-track greenhouse gas emission reductions, says Maria Spyraki
03 Nov
COP26: Global Methane Pledge will see new era of fast-track greenhouse gas emission reductions, says Maria Spyraki
EP’s rapporteur on EU methane emissions strategy argues that time to act for a quick climate win is now
COP26: Climate change the most important challenge facing current political generation, says Peter Liese
03 Nov
COP26: Climate change the most important challenge facing current political generation, says Peter Liese
Veteran German MEP warns that, 'climate change doesn't recognise national borders'
Europe needs to get tough to meet emission reduction targets Partner Content
03 Nov
Europe needs to get tough to meet emission reduction targets
Signify calls for tough action from EU states to meet emission reduction targets by making the switch to smart LED lighting
COP26: Glasgow should be an opportunity for European leadership to stand out, argues Javi López
02 Nov
COP26: Glasgow should be an opportunity for European leadership to stand out, argues Javi López
Spanish Socialist MEP says strengthening the commitments within the Paris Agreement can, and must, go hand in hand with a green global recovery
EU needs to show leadership and clear ambition at COP26, say MEPs
01 Nov
EU needs to show leadership and clear ambition at COP26, say MEPs
Glasgow climate conference must be a turning point in ‘concrete emission reduction’, argues Jytte Guteland, as EP’s 15-strong delegation prepares for participation in next week’s final negotiation phase
MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
29 Oct
MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
New legislation will help make EU a safer place to work and do business, says rapporteur Bart Groothuis
Common approach to China key to easing EU-US trade tensions
29 Oct
Common approach to China key to easing EU-US trade tensions
Shared concerns about China’s economic and business practices could provide a useful conduit for Washington and Brussels to reset the transatlantic relationship, explains Christopher Ball.
COP26: A clear path
29 Oct
COP26: A clear path
COP26 could be the moment to get the world truly on track to address climate change and build a cleaner, brighter future, says Head of UK's Mission to the European Union, Ambassador Lindsay Appleby
Georgia: Foreign Direct Investment in private businesses is key to fulfilling its potential Partner Content
29 Oct
Georgia: Foreign Direct Investment in private businesses is key to fulfilling its potential
Being a gateway between East and West, new investment opportunities have arisen, making the country one of the most attractive markets for foreign capital in a post-pandemic world.
No Green Deal without access to critical raw materials
28 Oct
No Green Deal without access to critical raw materials
Critical raw materials are so much more than batteries and semiconductors; they are to an extent the new ‘oil’ of the green industry, Hildegard Bentele tells Brian Johnson
The key to regulating digital platforms Partner Content
28 Oct
The key to regulating digital platforms
Europe must leverage the tools it already has to ensure transparency and fair competition.