Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia
26 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
Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
22 Aug Foreign & Security Policy
Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
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
12 Nov 21
MEP COP26 Delegation welcomes French decision to join declaration on Clean Energy Transition
French announcement on eve of Glasgow climate conference climax, ‘very good news’, says European Parliament’s delegation leader, Pascal Canfin
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12 Nov 21
The obscure UN conflab that seeks to cut off the world from vaping and harm reduction
11 Nov 21
EU Court’s Google ruling highlights urgency of need to tackle monopoly position of ‘Big Tech’ say MEPs
European Parliament lawmakers back EU Executive’s antitrust crackdown
11 Nov 21
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
10 Nov 21
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
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10 Nov 21
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
09 Nov 21
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
09 Nov 21
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
Issue 544 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
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09 Nov 21
Delivering a toxic-free environment
The EU’S upcoming REACH revision will not be complete without new approach methodologies (NAMs)
08 Nov 21
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
05 Nov 21
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’
05 Nov 21
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.
05 Nov 21
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.
04 Nov 21
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.
04 Nov 21
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
04 Nov 21
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
03 Nov 21
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
03 Nov 21
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'
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03 Nov 21
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
02 Nov 21
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
01 Nov 21
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
29 Oct 21
MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
New legislation will help make EU a safer place to work and do business, says rapporteur Bart Groothuis
29 Oct 21
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.
29 Oct 21
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