Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
Op-ed: Trump’s return reveals EU weaknesses
10 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Trump’s return reveals EU weaknesses
As Trump’s second term approaches, the EU must take stock of where it is falling short — and finally act decisively.
Op-ed: Maroš Šefčovič may have the toughest job in the EU
09 Jan EU Institutions
Op-ed: Maroš Šefčovič may have the toughest job in the EU
As the new trade and economic security commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič will have to confront the threat of trade wars, sluggish EU economies and stiff global competition.
Tusk aims to lead Europe with swagger – and a focus on security
08 Jan
Tusk aims to lead Europe with swagger – and a focus on security
As Poland takes centre stage in the EU, President Tusk will focus the bloc’s efforts on migration, security and bolstering transatlantic co-operation.
From security to Schengen: Poland’s presidency priorities
08 Jan
From security to Schengen: Poland’s presidency priorities
As Poland steps into the rotating presidency of the European Council, Agnieszka Bartol, ambassador of the Polish Permanent Representation to the EU, discusses the country’s presidency priorities.
Op-ed: Security and economy will be Poland’s watchwords
08 Jan
Op-ed: Security and economy will be Poland’s watchwords
Bold leadership is needed for Europe to tackle the challenges of a fast-changing world.
Trump’s return could dash EU’s enlargement ambitions in the Balkans
08 Jan EU Institutions
Trump’s return could dash EU’s enlargement ambitions in the Balkans
As Donald Trump makes his return to the White House, his political stylings could galvanise nationalist movements in Serbia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, hindering the EU’s hopes to incorporate them into the bloc.
Op-ed: Europe urgently needs security and stability
08 Jan
Op-ed: Europe urgently needs security and stability
Facing Russian aggression and hybrid threats, Poland’s European Council presidency must prioritise physical defence and member state unity to secure Europe’s future.
Poland’s evolution in the European Union: From Euroscepticism to leadership
08 Jan
Poland’s evolution in the European Union: From Euroscepticism to leadership
Poland’s leadership of the EU Council takes centre stage following Donald Tusk’s return as Prime Minister. Following years of Euroscepticism, the country looks set to embrace a stronger EU partnership, backed by economic growth, support for Ukraine and a bold vision for Europe’s future.
Op-ed: Healthcare must form part of new security strategy
08 Jan
Op-ed: Healthcare must form part of new security strategy
From mental health to the supply of critical medicines, the Polish presidency must work to deliver a common EU approach to the continent’s healthcare challenges.
The Parliament's Guide to the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU
08 Jan
The Parliament's Guide to the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU
What will be Poland's focus as the country takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU?
Op-ed: Security slogan must be matched by bold action
08 Jan
Op-ed: Security slogan must be matched by bold action
Europe faces a range of economic and geopolitical threats. The Polish presidency should change course to meet them.
Op-ed: Learning from Poland’s experience
08 Jan
Op-ed: Learning from Poland’s experience
The Polish presidency should work towards strengthening the rule of law and civil society across Europe, drawing on its own recent history.
Trump 2.0: A test for the EU’s global climate leadership
07 Jan EU Institutions
Trump 2.0: A test for the EU’s global climate leadership
Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ agenda may threaten the EU’s precarious energy situation, but it could also present an opportunity for the bloc to lead on clean tech.
Could Trump's second term be a win for the EU?
06 Jan EU Institutions
Could Trump's second term be a win for the EU?
With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the European Union might see unexpected benefits. If the bloc plays its cards right, trade and defence policies could get a boost.
Op-ed: Outsourcing asylum creates a dangerous precedent
03 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Outsourcing asylum creates a dangerous precedent
Wealthy countries are looking to offload asylum-seekers on poorer partner states. The human toll is devastating – and it's undermining the foundations of the global refugee system.
The indispensable role of Europe’s cleaning and maintenance products industry Partner Content
03 Jan
The indispensable role of Europe’s cleaning and maintenance products industry
Hygiene is vital for good health, and the first line of defence to protect our health is to live in a clean space. That’s why The Parliament Magazine recently partnered with the European detergents and maintenance products industry association A.I.S.E. to explore the role of hygiene in public health.
Op-ed: Why the next five years are decisive for EU telecoms
02 Jan Technology
Op-ed: Why the next five years are decisive for EU telecoms
Strategic legislation that fosters innovation and secures funding for robust infrastructure is needed to ensure sustainability, competitiveness and security in the EU telecoms sector.
In a right-leaning EU, Meloni poised to be bridge to Trump
31 Dec EU Institutions
In a right-leaning EU, Meloni poised to be bridge to Trump
In Trump's second term, Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni has a good chance of keeping the EU in his good graces — if she can think beyond her own interests.
Op-ed: Recalibrate carbon policies to balance business and climate goals
30 Dec Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Recalibrate carbon policies to balance business and climate goals
ETS, CBAM and other frameworks must adapt to address environmental targets and business competitiveness.
Georgian protesters stand up to increasingly authoritarian crackdown
27 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Georgian protesters stand up to increasingly authoritarian crackdown
As the contested government of the Georgian Dream party digs in against protesters, the spiral of violence is growing.
A fragmented defence industrial base is holding back EU armament
24 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
A fragmented defence industrial base is holding back EU armament
As long as EU members go their separate ways on military procurement, the bloc will never reach its bolstered defence goals.
Op-ed: Green Deal’s social costs threaten the most vulnerable
23 Dec Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Green Deal’s social costs threaten the most vulnerable
Adequate funding and targeted measures are needed to support those who lack the financial resources to adapt to the transition.
After Assad fall, EU finds itself in awkward position
20 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
After Assad fall, EU finds itself in awkward position
EU members have been quick to announce a freezing of asylum applications from Syria, but sending Syrians home will be easier said than done.
Op-ed: Lack of racial diversity continues to blight EU affairs
19 Dec EU Institutions
Op-ed: Lack of racial diversity continues to blight EU affairs
As the new European Commission forms, a few well-placed people of colour can’t disguise the overall lack of diversity in EU affairs.