Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future
24 Jun Foreign & Security Policy

Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future

Most Belarusians want to break free of their Russian-backed government and align with Europe, opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said in an interview.
by Federico Baccini
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
26 Jun EU Institutions
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
Op-ed: International aid is a strategic investment in Europe’s future
25 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: International aid is a strategic investment in Europe’s future
Estonia takes final steps to split church from Russia
24 Jun Member States
Estonia takes final steps to split church from Russia
Scientists, activists and consumers warn about the consequences of refusing innovation in the nicotine segment Partner Content
16 Jul
Scientists, activists and consumers warn about the consequences of refusing innovation in the nicotine segment
As new generations of smoke-free products become available, so does the research in nicotine science. The public debate and consumers’ understanding keep evolving, but the regulatory framework for these alternative products struggles to keep up with innovation. Attendees at the recent Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) in Warsaw discussed how innovation, flexibility, and intelligent regulation could be key to reducing the burden that smoking still represents for Europe’s health services.
AFEMS and IEACS welcome the new European Parliament Partner Content
15 Jul
AFEMS and IEACS welcome the new European Parliament
As the new mandate of MEPs begins, representatives of the civil firearms and ammunition industry explain the importance of maintaining an open dialogue with elected officials
EU’s top jobs: What you need to know about Von der Leyen, Metsola, Costa and Kallas
11 Jul EU Institutions
EU’s top jobs: What you need to know about Von der Leyen, Metsola, Costa and Kallas
The top jobs for the European Commission, European Parliament, European Council and the EU's foreign affairs are all up for grabs. We've profiled the big-name politicians set to lead the bloc's most important institutions.
What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections
10 Jul EU Institutions
What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections
The left surprises, Macron hangs on and the far right falls short: France’s parliamentary election produced no clear majority. Brussels-based French policy analyst Eric Maurice explains what that might mean for the country.
Seizing the opportunity for a smoke-free Europe Partner Content
10 Jul
Seizing the opportunity for a smoke-free Europe
Europe is making significant strides towards the goal of having a smoke-free Europe by 2040, but how can new MEP’s help the bloc meet its target?
Meet the political cartoonist bursting the Brussels bubble
09 Jul EU Institutions
Meet the political cartoonist bursting the Brussels bubble
A Q&A with the author of ‘The Tower of Babel,’ a new graphic novel that exposes the inner workings of the EU.
Advancing public health in the EU through harm reduction strategies Partner Content
09 Jul
Advancing public health in the EU through harm reduction strategies
A recent discussion hosted by The Parliament, in partnership with the Tholos Foundation, gathered experts and politicians to debate the effectiveness of regulations aimed at eliminating smoking. Recent proposals from the European Commission include banning flavored tobacco products, enhancing ingredient reporting, and introducing new safety standards for heated tobacco products, but during the public consultation on the “Legislative Framework for Tobacco Control”, some citizens and public health experts advocated for focusing on harm reduction strategies and the role of alternative products in reducing smoking prevalence
From Vivaldi to Arizona: Belgium’s election results explained
08 Jul EU Institutions
From Vivaldi to Arizona: Belgium’s election results explained
Coalition talks are making rapid progress, by Belgian standards at least. After last month’s election, which saw a strong Flemish right and the socialists ousted from their southern stronghold, what does Belgium’s political future hold?
European Standards: the tool to recommit to, transform, and strengthen the Single Market Partner Content
08 Jul
European Standards: the tool to recommit to, transform, and strengthen the Single Market
Standards are set to play a crucial role over the next five years as Europe looks to ensure long-term competitiveness with the Single Market
Industrial policy and what it means for the healthcare sector Partner Content
05 Jul
Industrial policy and what it means for the healthcare sector
Putting a strong focus on competitiveness and industrial policy is a vital lesson Europe must learn from its recent challenges
Orbán’s Kyiv visit was more style than substance, analysts say
04 Jul EU Institutions
Orbán’s Kyiv visit was more style than substance, analysts say
Viktor Orbán’s visit to Kyiv this week took everyone by surprise, given his repeated efforts to block EU aid to Ukraine. But people on the ground weren’t convinced that he had changed his spots – a caution that analysts say is warranted.
Euroconsumers' post-election pulse: Unraveling consumers' high hopes, great expectations and clear wish list Partner Content
04 Jul
Euroconsumers' post-election pulse: Unraveling consumers' high hopes, great expectations and clear wish list
How can Europe’s politicians fight for a future fit for consumers? Euroconsumers latest Election Fever report and Affordability Barometer dive into the details
Climate ambition falls off the Council’s agenda
02 Jul EU Institutions
Climate ambition falls off the Council’s agenda
The Council’s new five-year Strategic Agenda makes little mention of the Green Deal, nor any acknowledgement of difficult trade-offs.
Improving lives: spotlight on metabolic health in Europe Partner Content
02 Jul EU Institutions
Improving lives: spotlight on metabolic health in Europe
As a new set of MEPs enter the European Parliament, there must be continuation of the hard work done already reshaping the EU’s approach to non-communicable diseases
Navigating the impossible trinity between sustainability, health and affordability Partner Content
02 Jul
Navigating the impossible trinity between sustainability, health and affordability
A major report commissioned by Herbalife explores how Europe can achieve a balanced relationship between sustainability, health and affordability in our food systems
Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo
01 Jul Economics
Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo
With a few days to go before EU tariffs on Chinese EVs kick in, the two sides are in talks to resolve the dispute. The Parliament spoke to Matthias Bauer, director at the European Centre for International Political Economy, about what to expect from the talks.
Building a competitive and resilient Europe Partner Content
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
Building a competitive and resilient Europe
Semiconductors will be crucial to Europe's future growth, and Intel is ready to lead the charge
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
27 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
Our July edition unpacks the results of the EU elections, while looking ahead to key policy priorities for the upcoming mandate.
‘Make Europe Great Again’: What to expect from the Hungarian EU presidency
26 Jun EU Institutions
‘Make Europe Great Again’: What to expect from the Hungarian EU presidency
Viktor Orbán’s government, the black sheep of the European Union, will take over the rotating Council presidency on 1 July. That’s bad news for Ukraine’s bid to join the bloc – and possibly for EU policymaking more generally.
Gaza protests take hold inside EU institutions
26 Jun EU Institutions
Gaza protests take hold inside EU institutions
Staffers from European institutions have been voicing their discontent over how the EU is handling Israel’s war in Gaza through regular protests. More than 1,500 have signed a letter calling out 'the EU’s continued failure to take a stance against this humanitarian catastrophe.'
Giorgia Meloni's tightrope walk: Can Italy's PM leverage her influence in the post-election power struggle?
25 Jun EU Institutions
Giorgia Meloni's tightrope walk: Can Italy's PM leverage her influence in the post-election power struggle?
The Italian prime minister has long been considered the likely kingmaker in the post-election scramble to determine the EU’s top jobs, a result of the growing influence of her Brothers of Italy party within the European Conservatives and Reformists group.
Eight new members of the European Parliament to watch
20 Jun EU Institutions
Eight new members of the European Parliament to watch
From climate activists to race car drivers, here is a selection of first-time MEPs with colourful past careers.
From military support to EU membership: What the new European Parliament means for Ukraine
19 Jun EU Institutions
From military support to EU membership: What the new European Parliament means for Ukraine
While Ukrainians welcomed the electoral victory of Ursula von der Leyen’s European People’s Party, the rise of the far right could still cause them a headache.
What’s next for EU policy after the elections?
18 Jun EU Institutions
What’s next for EU policy after the elections?
Following this month's vote for the European Parliament, debates around defence, migration and climate are set to dominate the upcoming mandate. Here’s a closer look at six crucial policy areas.