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
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29 Oct 21
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.
28 Oct 21
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
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28 Oct 21
The key to regulating digital platforms
Europe must leverage the tools it already has to ensure transparency and fair competition.
27 Oct 21
MEPs clash over new EU asylum and migration proposals
LIBE committee shadow rapporteurs call for deadline extension for the submission of amendments to Swedish centre-right MEP Tomas Tobé’s report
26 Oct 21
Parliament Sketch: CONT’s power to redeem
A close look at the MEPs steering the report on the revision of the Financial Regulation - Monika Hohlmeier and Nils Ušakovs - reveal two legislators who would, on most subjects, normally be diametrically opposed
25 Oct 21
Issue 543 | 25 October 2021
Issue 543 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
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25 Oct 21
EFSA: Better animal welfare for all
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is providing policymakers with the foundation they need to redefine the human-animal health relationship.
22 Oct 21
The EU must begin working on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
Taiwan is EU’s natural and like-minded partner, says Parliament’s rapporteur, following report’s successful adoption in plenary
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21 Oct 21
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.
20 Oct 21
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
19 Oct 21
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
19 Oct 21
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
19 Oct 21
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
18 Oct 21
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’
18 Oct 21
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
18 Oct 21
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
15 Oct 21
5 Questions with... Gilles Boyer
Gilles Boyer (FR, RE) is a member of Parliament's ECON & FISC committees.
14 Oct 21
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
14 Oct 21
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
14 Oct 21
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
13 Oct 21
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
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13 Oct 21
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.
13 Oct 21
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
13 Oct 21
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