Unlocking resources and hope for patients with rare diseases through practical policy Partner Content
29 Nov

Unlocking resources and hope for patients with rare diseases through practical policy

Some believe a recent legislation update proposal will undermine access to medicines for millions of Europeans suffering from rare diseases by disincentivising research investment. Will ongoing revisions enable continued innovation?
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Europe’s hidden burden: why the EU must do more to tackle skin diseases Partner Content
29 Nov
Europe’s hidden burden: why the EU must do more to tackle skin diseases
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
28 Nov Feature
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
Unmet medical needs and migraine: assessing the added value for patients and society Partner Content
28 Nov
Unmet medical needs and migraine: assessing the added value for patients and society
COP26: Climate change the most important challenge facing current political generation, says Peter Liese
03 Nov
COP26: Climate change the most important challenge facing current political generation, says Peter Liese
Veteran German MEP warns that, 'climate change doesn't recognise national borders'
Europe needs to get tough to meet emission reduction targets Partner Content
03 Nov
Europe needs to get tough to meet emission reduction targets
Signify calls for tough action from EU states to meet emission reduction targets by making the switch to smart LED lighting
This week in the European Parliament
02 Nov
This week in the European Parliament
Brussels and Strasbourg will both be devoid of European legislators this week as MEPs either devote time to their constituencies or embark on missions to Member States and beyond
COP26: Glasgow should be an opportunity for European leadership to stand out, argues Javi López
02 Nov
COP26: Glasgow should be an opportunity for European leadership to stand out, argues Javi López
Spanish Socialist MEP says strengthening the commitments within the Paris Agreement can, and must, go hand in hand with a green global recovery
EU needs to show leadership and clear ambition at COP26, say MEPs
01 Nov
EU needs to show leadership and clear ambition at COP26, say MEPs
Glasgow climate conference must be a turning point in ‘concrete emission reduction’, argues Jytte Guteland, as EP’s 15-strong delegation prepares for participation in next week’s final negotiation phase
MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
29 Oct
MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
New legislation will help make EU a safer place to work and do business, says rapporteur Bart Groothuis
Common approach to China key to easing EU-US trade tensions
29 Oct
Common approach to China key to easing EU-US trade tensions
Shared concerns about China’s economic and business practices could provide a useful conduit for Washington and Brussels to reset the transatlantic relationship, explains Christopher Ball.
COP26: A clear path
29 Oct
COP26: A clear path
COP26 could be the moment to get the world truly on track to address climate change and build a cleaner, brighter future, says Head of UK's Mission to the European Union, Ambassador Lindsay Appleby
Georgia: Foreign Direct Investment in private businesses is key to fulfilling its potential Partner Content
29 Oct
Georgia: Foreign Direct Investment in private businesses is key to fulfilling its potential
Being a gateway between East and West, new investment opportunities have arisen, making the country one of the most attractive markets for foreign capital in a post-pandemic world.
Movers and Shakers | 29 October 2021
28 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 29 October 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: Montenegro’s new Ambassador to the EU, the Polish government’s reshuffle, Committees and Delegations news, and more!
No Green Deal without access to critical raw materials
28 Oct
No Green Deal without access to critical raw materials
Critical raw materials are so much more than batteries and semiconductors; they are to an extent the new ‘oil’ of the green industry, Hildegard Bentele tells Brian Johnson
The key to regulating digital platforms Partner Content
28 Oct
The key to regulating digital platforms
Europe must leverage the tools it already has to ensure transparency and fair competition.
MEPs clash over new EU asylum and migration proposals
27 Oct
MEPs clash over new EU asylum and migration proposals
LIBE committee shadow rapporteurs call for deadline extension for the submission of amendments to Swedish centre-right MEP Tomas Tobé’s report
Managing mental health care
27 Oct
Managing mental health care
MEPs Sara Cerdas and Tilly Metz spoke to Brian Johnson about why they are campaigning for EU action to improve mental health services across Europe.
Parliament Sketch: CONT’s power to redeem
26 Oct
Parliament Sketch: CONT’s power to redeem
A close look at the MEPs steering the report on the revision of the Financial Regulation - Monika Hohlmeier and Nils Ušakovs - reveal two legislators who would, on most subjects, normally be diametrically opposed
Katarina Barley interview: The Spirit of the Law
26 Oct
Katarina Barley interview: The Spirit of the Law
As an expert in international law and Germany – UK dual citizen, Katarina Barley’s talents are in much demand. Fortunately for the European Parliament, areas of expertise are also her passions. Andreas Rogal tries to find out what drives her.
This week in the European Parliament
25 Oct
This week in the European Parliament
MEPs end the month with a busy committee week that includes focus on gender equality
Issue 543 | 25 October 2021
25 Oct
Issue 543 | 25 October 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
EFSA: Better animal welfare for all Partner Content
25 Oct
EFSA: Better animal welfare for all
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is providing policymakers with the foundation they need to redefine the human-animal health relationship.
The EU must begin working on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
22 Oct
The EU must begin working on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
Taiwan is EU’s natural and like-minded partner, says Parliament’s rapporteur, following report’s successful adoption in plenary
Movers and Shakers | 22 October 2021
21 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 22 October 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The departure of a German MEP, Renew Europe’s new leader, commission news, public affairs news, and more!
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market Partner Content
21 Oct
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market
The Single Market is one of the EU’s greatest achievements, but fragmentation at national level is undermining the implementation of a successful circular economy for packaging. Marta Pacheco reports on how the packaging value chain sector, consumers and policymakers can address this challenge.
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
20 Oct
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
MEPs fend off strong agri-industry lobbying and claim new strategy will deliver more sustainable, healthy, animal-friendly and local food production
Rule of Law dispute between Poland and EU sees both sides further entrench their positions
19 Oct
Rule of Law dispute between Poland and EU sees both sides further entrench their positions
Constitutional crisis ‘on the road right into the abyss’, warns senior MEP Ska Keller