EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
18 Sep Feature

EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?

In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out what happens in the trilogue meetings
by Linda A Thompson
Europe's patients are counting on us. Together we can live up to their expectations Partner Content
14 Sep
Europe's patients are counting on us. Together we can live up to their expectations
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
21 Sep Opinion
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
21 Sep Opinion
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
This week in the European Parliament
15 Nov
This week in the European Parliament
Parliament began its mixed Committee and Political Groups meetings week with another monetary dialogue between the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde on Monday morning
The complexity, scale and threat of sunken munitions and chemical residues requires action at European level, argues Anna Fotyga
15 Nov
The complexity, scale and threat of sunken munitions and chemical residues requires action at European level, argues Anna Fotyga
Munitions dumping from decades ago continues to be a concern, says Polish MEP
European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: EU needs to recognise severity of threat posed by prostate cancer, argues Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
15 Nov
European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: EU needs to recognise severity of threat posed by prostate cancer, argues Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
Policymakers should extend scope of EU's Beating Cancer plan to include Prostate Cancer and the use of PSA screenings, says Greek EPP Group MEP
MEP COP26 Delegation welcomes French decision to join declaration on Clean Energy Transition
12 Nov
MEP COP26 Delegation welcomes French decision to join declaration on Clean Energy Transition
French announcement on eve of Glasgow climate conference climax, ‘very good news’, says European Parliament’s delegation leader, Pascal Canfin
Tomas Tobé interview: Bridge builder
12 Nov
Tomas Tobé interview: Bridge builder
Tomas Tobé says he’s confident of winning over his MEP colleagues and forging a large parliamentary majority behind his proposals for the EU’s new Migration Pact. He tells Andreas Rogal that this approach could well be enough to break the current Council stalemate on asylum and migration.
The obscure UN conflab that seeks to cut off the world from vaping and harm reduction Partner Content
12 Nov
The obscure UN conflab that seeks to cut off the world from vaping and harm reduction
Movers and Shakers | 12 November 2021
11 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 12 November 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: Renew Europe’s first Polish MEP, the new Czech government, Committees and Delegations changes, Commission news, and more!
EU Court’s Google ruling highlights urgency of need to tackle monopoly position of ‘Big Tech’ say MEPs
11 Nov
EU Court’s Google ruling highlights urgency of need to tackle monopoly position of ‘Big Tech’ say MEPs
European Parliament lawmakers back EU Executive’s antitrust crackdown
Gender Equality Week highlighted the need for a whole-of-Parliament approach to a pressing issue, writes Frances Fitzgerald
11 Nov
Gender Equality Week highlighted the need for a whole-of-Parliament approach to a pressing issue, writes Frances Fitzgerald
European Parliament has taken a clear stance in promoting gender mainstreaming by opening up its committee structures to take account of equality, says Senior MEP
Where are the women? Gender Equality makes life better for everyone, so let’s work together to deliver it, argues Evelyn Regner
10 Nov
Where are the women? Gender Equality makes life better for everyone, so let’s work together to deliver it, argues Evelyn Regner
Women must be involved in decision-making; on corporate boards, be present at climate negotiation tables and in parliaments; In short women must be heard, writes FEMM Committee Chair
The fatal flaw in the EU’s attack on Big Tech Partner Content
10 Nov
The fatal flaw in the EU’s attack on Big Tech
The European Commission win against Google in the General Court does not mark the end of the Google Shopping saga, as a flawed remedy continues to penalise consumers and businesses
EU’s Digital Services Act has potential to be a global gold standard, Frances Haugen tells MEPs
09 Nov
EU’s Digital Services Act has potential to be a global gold standard, Frances Haugen tells MEPs
Facebook whistleblower says EU should reach out to former ‘Big Tech’ employees to help provide expert input into ongoing European legislative process
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
09 Nov
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Delivering a toxic-free environment Partner Content
09 Nov
Delivering a toxic-free environment
The EU’S upcoming REACH revision will not be complete without new approach methodologies (NAMs)
European electoral reform: A pan-European constituency
08 Nov
European electoral reform: A pan-European constituency
Reforms to the European electoral laws to make constituencies pan-European could increase legitimacy and bring Europe closer to its citizens, believes Domènec Ruiz Devesa
This week in the European Parliament
08 Nov
This week in the European Parliament
MEPs are back in Brussels for a busy week - or at least most of them, while some deputies will be busy in Glasgow, representing the European Parliament at the crucial second week of the COP26 climate conference
Why Europe needs a Cultural Deal Partner Content
08 Nov
Why Europe needs a Cultural Deal
By embedding culture into policymaking at all levels we can make sure the EU recovers economically, socially and emotionally from the pandemic into a more inclusive and cohesive union
MedTech Europe: Lessons from COVID-19 and how to prepare for health emergencies Partner Content
08 Nov
MedTech Europe: Lessons from COVID-19 and how to prepare for health emergencies
Medical technologies, from diagnostic tests to medical apps, played a vital role during the pandemic. MedTech Europe CEO Serge Bernasconi explains how medical technologies contributed to the pandemic response and how to prepare for health emergencies
MEPs make history with Taiwan delegation visit
05 Nov
MEPs make history with Taiwan delegation visit
Seven-strong MEP visit follows adoption of European Parliament report calling for more cooperation with ‘key partner and democratic ally’
How inclusive is the Conference on the Future of Europe?
05 Nov
How inclusive is the Conference on the Future of Europe?
It is a pretty safe bet that most Europeans outside the Brussels bubble have never heard of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE). To those of us who care about a more participatory democratic culture in Europe this is a significant challenge – we need to help make sure the Conference is a success, writes Roger Casale.
COP26: By all means necessary
05 Nov
COP26: By all means necessary
The eyes of the world are on COP26 and for good reason; the preparation in all its many forms underlines that counteracting climate change is a global undertaking, says Anna Zalewska.
COP26: The mechanics of climate change mitigation
04 Nov
COP26: The mechanics of climate change mitigation
The EU’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will assist in greening industrial processes and help the world become less carbon intensive, explains Gerassimos Thomas.
European Parliament delegation completes ‘intense agenda’ following migration fact-finding trip to Greece
04 Nov
European Parliament delegation completes ‘intense agenda’ following migration fact-finding trip to Greece
‘We’re not here to help Greece do better, we’re here to make sure that the EU does better’, says delegation head, Juan Fernando López Aguilar
COP26: The EU must show renewed leadership to the world, urges Pär Holmgren
04 Nov
COP26: The EU must show renewed leadership to the world, urges Pär Holmgren
Swedish Greens/EFA MEP says reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement are essential, but risk slipping from our grasp