Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
05 Jun EU Institutions

Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness

As the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness amid mounting economic headwinds, the European Commission's Stéphane Séjourné calls for deepening the single market and a 'Buy European' approach.
by Matt Lynes
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
06 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
06 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
04 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market Partner Content
21 Oct
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market
The Single Market is one of the EU’s greatest achievements, but fragmentation at national level is undermining the implementation of a successful circular economy for packaging. Marta Pacheco reports on how the packaging value chain sector, consumers and policymakers can address this challenge.
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
20 Oct
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
MEPs fend off strong agri-industry lobbying and claim new strategy will deliver more sustainable, healthy, animal-friendly and local food production
Rule of Law dispute between Poland and EU sees both sides further entrench their positions
19 Oct
Rule of Law dispute between Poland and EU sees both sides further entrench their positions
Constitutional crisis ‘on the road right into the abyss’, warns senior MEP Ska Keller
MEPs must put worker protection from asbestos at the top of the Commission’s agenda, argues Nikolaj Villumsen
19 Oct
MEPs must put worker protection from asbestos at the top of the Commission’s agenda, argues Nikolaj Villumsen
MEPs must stand together and vote in favour of the best possible protection for Europe's construction workers, says rapporteur for the report on protecting workers from asbestos
The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
19 Oct
The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
Time has come to rid Europe of the dark legacy of asbestos once and for all, says EPP shadow rapporteur on report on protecting workers from asbestos
Slovenian PM’s ‘tasteless’ twitter spat with MEPs roundly condemned by EU policymakers
18 Oct
Slovenian PM’s ‘tasteless’ twitter spat with MEPs roundly condemned by EU policymakers
Janez Janša tweets picture of 13 portraits of MEPs labelling them ‘Soros’ puppets’
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
18 Oct
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
EU must not take past achievements on roaming for granted and should continue to fight for Europe's citizens and businesses, says rapporteur
Access to data is essential; therefore, citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
18 Oct
Access to data is essential; therefore, citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
International roaming at domestic prices is, for Europeans one of the most tangible and widely appreciated benefits of EU membership, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
5 Questions with... Gilles Boyer
15 Oct
5 Questions with... Gilles Boyer
Gilles Boyer (FR, RE) is a member of Parliament's ECON & FISC committees.
New EU journalism prize in honour of Daphne Caruana Galizia awarded to Pegasus Project journalism team
14 Oct
New EU journalism prize in honour of Daphne Caruana Galizia awarded to Pegasus Project journalism team
Maltese journalist’s death has brought about 'resurgence of investigative journalism' committed to continuing her work, says European Parliament President David Sassoli
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revitalise customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
14 Oct
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revitalise customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
IMCO Committee sought to provide a centralised solution and single-entry point for customs and non-customs declarations and to reduce administrative burdens, says rapporteur
Pivotal in reaching agreement on the TEN-E revision was the belief that climate cannot wait, explains Erik Bergkvist
14 Oct
Pivotal in reaching agreement on the TEN-E revision was the belief that climate cannot wait, explains Erik Bergkvist
TEN-E negotiations were tough, but S&D Group shadow rapporteur says ITRE committee delivered a balanced approach to ending fossil fuel funding
Polish court ruling deepens EU’s Rule of Law crisis
13 Oct
Polish court ruling deepens EU’s Rule of Law crisis
EU closes ranks, warning Warsaw it will use all its powers to ‘uphold’ bloc’s founding principles
Why the EU and US shouldn’t follow the green groups advice on PFAS Partner Content
13 Oct
Why the EU and US shouldn’t follow the green groups advice on PFAS
While these man-made chemicals have their risks, current alternatives pose a greater health to our health and wellbeing.
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
13 Oct
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
Creating a well-functioning, strong and effective system for the protection of IPR is a win-win for the single market and for European citizens, argues German EPP MEP
The EU must do more to help Europe's cultural and creative sectors and industries get back on their feet, says Monica Semedo
13 Oct
The EU must do more to help Europe's cultural and creative sectors and industries get back on their feet, says Monica Semedo
Performers and artists have been exceptionally hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, explains Luxembourgish Renew MEP
Was the 2020 “COVID emissions dip” a myth? Partner Content
13 Oct
Was the 2020 “COVID emissions dip” a myth?
The short answer is no – but that statement is immediately followed by an important 'but'.
Polexit ruling could be defining moment of Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission Presidency, argues Daniel Freund
12 Oct
Polexit ruling could be defining moment of Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission Presidency, argues Daniel Freund
Rule of Law in Europe is in crisis, and little has been done by the Commission to defend it, writes German Greens/EFA MEP
One particular aspect of the digital transformation that relies almost entirely on access to data is Artificial Intelligence
11 Oct
One particular aspect of the digital transformation that relies almost entirely on access to data is Artificial Intelligence
Europe’s data strategy foresees huge opportunities, reports Colin Mackay
Issue 542 | 11 October 2021
11 Oct
Issue 542 | 11 October 2021
Issue 542 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
08 Oct
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
German Greens/EFA MEP says EU’s Global Gateway initiative should extend its reach beyond Eurasia to Africa
European Parliament debates Pandora Papers; condemns EU governments’ watering down of tax haven blacklist
08 Oct
European Parliament debates Pandora Papers; condemns EU governments’ watering down of tax haven blacklist
MEPs angry that despite a succession of damning reports, not enough is being done at EU level to tackle tax avoidance, tax evasion and money laundering
Cohesion Policy provides the ideal platform for realising the long-term vision for rural areas, writes Constanze Krehl
07 Oct
Cohesion Policy provides the ideal platform for realising the long-term vision for rural areas, writes Constanze Krehl
German MEP says Regional Development Committee (REGI) will continue to pay special attention to rural areas
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
06 Oct
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
European Parliament calls for a ban on police and judicial authorities using facial recognition technology in the EU, at least in the form of mass surveillance in public spaces