Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy

Portuguese voters head the polls — again

Portugal is set to hold its third election in as many years on Sunday amid mounting voter fatigue.
by Eloise Hardy
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
15 May EU Institutions
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
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
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
18 Jun
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
Issue 538 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Conference on the Future of Europe a time to ‘reconnect the European project’ says Sergei Stanishev
18 Jun
Conference on the Future of Europe a time to ‘reconnect the European project’ says Sergei Stanishev
Party of European Socialists leader says inaugural plenary session in Strasbourg on Saturday is ‘an important moment’ for Europe’s future.
We stand with refugees, ready to do more
18 Jun
We stand with refugees, ready to do more
Ahead of World Refugee Day 2021, Birgit Sippel argues that the EU needs to take a step back and get a new perspective on what she describes as ‘a never-ending’ issue.
New report warns of ‘worrying degree of democratic backsliding’ across Europe
18 Jun
New report warns of ‘worrying degree of democratic backsliding’ across Europe
Council of Europe chief Marija Pejčinović Burić, says European governments need to work together to reverse democratic deficit.
Greener together: Delivering Zero Pollution in practice Partner Content
17 Jun
Greener together: Delivering Zero Pollution in practice
ICT solutions, if fully integrated, can help us optimise environmental and agricultural management and deliver the European Green Deal. Marta Pacheco reports on Huawei’s EU Green Week kick-off meeting which looked at “greening” agriculture
European Commission approves Coronavirus recovery plans for several Member States
17 Jun
European Commission approves Coronavirus recovery plans for several Member States
The financing, it is hoped, will unlock millions under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to help revive battered economies in Europe.
LGBTIQ community has become the new scapegoat in Hungary, says MEP
17 Jun
LGBTIQ community has become the new scapegoat in Hungary, says MEP
The comments by Greens/EFA deputy Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield come in the wake of what many see as Hungary’s latest breach of EU norms.
European Parliament calls for the end of all animal cages in Europe by 2027
17 Jun
European Parliament calls for the end of all animal cages in Europe by 2027
MEPs also want the European Commission to speed up its review of EU animal welfare legislation.
Gender Balance on Boards: High time for gender quality
16 Jun
Gender Balance on Boards: High time for gender quality
The ‘Women on Boards’ Directive has been delayed long enough, argues Evelyn Regner.
Online Harassment: Breaking cyber violence
16 Jun
Online Harassment: Breaking cyber violence
More than ever, Europe needs a legal definition for online harassment and other forms of cyber bullying, urges Maria Walsh.
Plasma-derived Medicinal Products: It’s in us all to save a life
16 Jun
Plasma-derived Medicinal Products: It’s in us all to save a life
EU policymakers must do more to ensure better patient access to plasma-derived medicinal products, writes Manuel Pizarro.
EU Energy Transition: Made in Europe
16 Jun
EU Energy Transition: Made in Europe
Our transition to emission-free energy generation is an opportunity to make Europe a global economic leader, but only if we take bold action now, writes Michael Bloss.
EU Industrial Strategy: Building a more resilient Europe
16 Jun
EU Industrial Strategy: Building a more resilient Europe
We should acknowledge the achievements of the EU during the pandemic, but the Industrial Strategy is a reminder of how much still needs to be done, writes Christophe Grudler.
EPP and S&D dominate European Parliament’s representation on CoFoE
15 Jun
EPP and S&D dominate European Parliament’s representation on CoFoE
A total of 108 MEPs will take part in the key Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) plenary meetings, with the EPP, Parliament's biggest political group, being represented by 28 members and S&D with 23 members.
EU civil society committee warns of a “cancer tsunami” unless urgent action is taken to tackle the deadly disease
14 Jun
EU civil society committee warns of a “cancer tsunami” unless urgent action is taken to tackle the deadly disease
EESC's warning comes as the EU officially adopts new Coronavirus vaccine certificate - designed to ease travel within the bloc for people who have been fully vaccinated.
Relations with Russia at ‘lowest point’ in many years, says NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg
14 Jun
Relations with Russia at ‘lowest point’ in many years, says NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg
Comments come as US President Joe Biden flies in to Brussels for ‘pivotal’ Alliance summit.
New Environment Action Programme: The direction of travel
14 Jun
New Environment Action Programme: The direction of travel
The 8th Environment Action Programme aims to build on the European Green Deal and set out the direction for EU environmental and climate policy action up to 2030, explains Demetris Papadakis.
Carbon Capture & Use technologies: Capturing the potential
14 Jun
Carbon Capture & Use technologies: Capturing the potential
If Europe wants to achieve its climate targets, we must explore all scientific and technological options - including carbon capture and use technologies, writes Álvaro Amaro.
5 Questions with... Tsvetelina Penkova
13 Jun
5 Questions with... Tsvetelina Penkova
Tsvetelina Penkova (BG, S&D) is a member of Parliament’s CONT, ITRE & REGI committees and its delegation to Serbia.
European Parliament calls for new EU biodiversity law
11 Jun
European Parliament calls for new EU biodiversity law
MEPs also want a ‘Paris agreement’ style deal for biodiversity at an upcoming UN conference in October, that will set global biodiversity priorities to 2030 and beyond.
Less than 50 percent of EU citizens ‘in favour’ of EU as currently realised
11 Jun
Less than 50 percent of EU citizens ‘in favour’ of EU as currently realised
Two new surveys paint alarming picture of declining levels of public confidence in the EU.
SMEs & the Recovery: A brighter future for Europe’s SMEs
11 Jun
SMEs & the Recovery: A brighter future for Europe’s SMEs
Europe can only be successful if its economy is successful. Therefore, we have to do more to support SMEs in coming out of this crisis stronger and more resilient, argues Angelika Winzig.
SMEs & the Recovery: A strategic approach to helping Europe’s SMEs
11 Jun
SMEs & the Recovery: A strategic approach to helping Europe’s SMEs
Despite their essential importance to the Internal Market, the competitiveness of SMEs has been severely limited, argues Paolo Borchia.
Von der Leyen says 50 percent of EU’s adult population now vaccinated at least once
10 Jun
Von der Leyen says 50 percent of EU’s adult population now vaccinated at least once
Speaking on Thursday, the European Commission President also said that 100m people in Europe are now fully vaccinated.