In Europe’s energy price crisis those with disabilities must be considered
21 Mar Opinion

In Europe’s energy price crisis those with disabilities must be considered

The EU should prioritise energy access for households of people with disabilities who are users of energy-consuming assistive technologies
by Lars Bosselmann
Balancing environmental needs with respiratory healthcare Partner Content
09 Mar Interview
Balancing environmental needs with respiratory healthcare
Royal drama: a new novel revels in the eccentricities of cousins Sisi and Ludwig
20 Mar Books
Royal drama: a new novel revels in the eccentricities of cousins Sisi and Ludwig
5 Questions with... Lina Gàlvez Muñoz
17 Mar Interview
5 Questions with... Lina Gàlvez Muñoz
Innovation is delivering therapies for people with rare diseases – but R&D needs support Partner Content
22 Feb Opinion
Innovation is delivering therapies for people with rare diseases – but R&D needs support
Investment in R&D in Europe is vital if we are to tackle unmet medical needs, says Nathalie Moll
Data sharing fuels the transformation of mobility Partner Content
22 Feb Opinion
Data sharing fuels the transformation of mobility
If we miss this opportunity to build a secure data-sharing environment for the mobility sector, we would cut off the power source to the engine of innovation
The EU and the African Union should align in the flight against climate change
21 Feb Opinion
The EU and the African Union should align in the flight against climate change
The best way forward when it comes to EU-African Union relations is cooperation on climate change. To align our agendas and find compromises, it is crucial to listen to our partners’ needs and vision
Boosting orphan drugs' development and accessibility in Europe Partner Content
21 Feb Opinion
Boosting orphan drugs' development and accessibility in Europe
Just 5% of people living with a rare disease have received a transformative treatment approved for the entire EU. The upcoming revision of the Orphan Medicinal Products Regulation is the EU’s chance to change that, writes Frederique Ries MEP
Signature Dish: Salvatore De Meo’s zavardella
21 Feb Culture
Signature Dish: Salvatore De Meo’s zavardella
Salvatore De Meo (EPP, IT) shares his recipe for zavardella, a hearty yet humble vegetable soup rich in taste and tradition
Fuel Cell Micro-CHP: A smart energy solution for homes, businesses and power grids Partner Content
21 Feb Opinion
Fuel Cell Micro-CHP: A smart energy solution for homes, businesses and power grids
The Parliament Issue 557 | March 2023 | The Energy Edition
20 Feb Feature
The Parliament Issue 557 | March 2023 | The Energy Edition
The March edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
Rare Disease Day 2023 - Finding Solutions in Partnership Partner Content
20 Feb Feature
Rare Disease Day 2023 - Finding Solutions in Partnership
Ahead of Rare Disease Day 2023, Takeda partnered with Efpia, Eurordis and Eucope to highlight the urgent for a new framework for rare diseases that is innovative, patient-centred and needs-led.
The next level in EU rare diseases research and innovation: This is the time to do more Partner Content
17 Feb Opinion
The next level in EU rare diseases research and innovation: This is the time to do more
By MEP István Ujhelyi and MEP Stelios Kympouropoulos, Political Co-Chairs of the Partnering4PNH, a multistakeholder policy initiative, which aims to ensure that the challenges faced by people living with the rare disease paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) are championed for and not overlooked.
Kosovo is firmly on the European path. There’s no need to set up new roadblocks
17 Feb Opinion
Kosovo is firmly on the European path. There’s no need to set up new roadblocks
Integrating the Western Balkans into the EU is not the end of the road, it’s the beginning of a new era in Europe
What if the EU regulated trains the way it does genetic engineering? Partner Content
16 Feb
What if the EU regulated trains the way it does genetic engineering?
Meet The Press: Finbarr Bermingham of the South China Morning Post
14 Feb Interview
Meet The Press: Finbarr Bermingham of the South China Morning Post
Our Meet the Press column introduces you to the Brussels bubble’s foreign correspondents. This month, Hong Kong’s newspaper of record is up
CAP’s social conditionality clause could be a game changer for agricultural workers
14 Feb Opinion
CAP’s social conditionality clause could be a game changer for agricultural workers
Enshrining respect for workers’ rights in the Common Agricultural Policy was a crucial victory, but now the social conditionality clause must be implemented in an effective manner
The EU’s quest to save the world’s forests
13 Feb Opinion
The EU’s quest to save the world’s forests
Thanks to a huge outcry from Europeans and close collaboration between all political parties in the Parliament, the bloc now leads the way in developing standards for the protection of forests around the globe
5 Questions with... João Albuquerque
13 Feb Interview
5 Questions with... João Albuquerque
João Albuquerque (S&D, PT) is Vice-Chair of the Delegation for relations with Brazil and a member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
EU AMA: What type of gifts do MEPs get?
10 Feb Feature
EU AMA: What type of gifts do MEPs get?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, in the wake of the ‘Qatargate’ corruption scandal, Sean Craig looks at the presents MEPs receive.
Reading between the lines: Europe’s increased security engagement in the Indo-Pacific
10 Feb Opinion
Reading between the lines: Europe’s increased security engagement in the Indo-Pacific
Despite the EU’s emphasis on upholding the international rule of law and avoiding provocative behaviour, trade and investment remain at the heart of the bloc’s external actions in this arena
The state of the Iran nuclear deal
09 Feb Feature
The state of the Iran nuclear deal
Both the US and Iran have turned their backs on the JCPOA, once a triumph of compromise, while the EU is left hoping they’ll return to the negotiating table
Learning from the successful trade agreement between the EU and Japan
09 Feb Opinion
Learning from the successful trade agreement between the EU and Japan
Four years on, the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement is a success story in the making and sets a good example for other trading partners
Enhancing health system resilience in the EU and globally: How can the EU lead by example? Partner Content
09 Feb Feature
Enhancing health system resilience in the EU and globally: How can the EU lead by example?
What does sustainability mean for the cruise industry?
08 Feb Opinion
What does sustainability mean for the cruise industry?
The Covid-19 pandemic brought cruise tourism to a halt. Yet as demand picks up again and mega-ships fire up their engines, concerns over health standards are now accompanied by worries about environmental impacts
Why green and global are two sides of the same coin
07 Feb Books
Why green and global are two sides of the same coin
If the European Green Deal is to succeed, the EU must foster a global approach and help other regions to achieve their own energy transitions, argues Nathalie Tocci in her new book, A Green and Global Europe
Supporting the renewable energy sector can help address Europe’s spiralling energy costs Partner Content
07 Feb Feature
Supporting the renewable energy sector can help address Europe’s spiralling energy costs
Across Europe, spiralling energy prices are placing pressure on households and businesses alike. But some politicians, energy generators, and suppliers believe that the current crisis should provide a catalyst for policymakers to build a secure, sustainable, and affordable future energy supply for Europe.
Germany’s balancing act in East Asia
06 Feb Feature
Germany’s balancing act in East Asia
With a historic ministerial visit imminent, Germany is treading the tightrope between establishing ties with Taiwan and maintaining economic links with China