First step towards sainthood of Robert Schuman is ‘wonderful’, says senior MEP
13 Apr EU Institutions

First step towards sainthood of Robert Schuman is ‘wonderful’, says senior MEP

It is reported that Pope Francis could recognise the “heroic virtues” of one of the EU’s founding fathers within weeks.
by Martin Banks
The Parlimag Poll: MEP personal safety
16 Mar EU Institutions
The Parlimag Poll: MEP personal safety
Wave of Brexit-related rioting hits Northern Ireland
09 Apr EU Institutions
Wave of Brexit-related rioting hits Northern Ireland
European Commission president leads EU tributes to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
09 Apr EU Institutions
European Commission president leads EU tributes to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine contract to be made public
29 Jan EU Institutions
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine contract to be made public
It emerged on Friday that the pharmaceutical company has agreed to publish the deal signed with the European Commission.
Movers and Shakers | 29 January 2021
29 Jan EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 29 January 2021
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
Stimulating creativity as a structured process to foster sustainable innovation in SMEs PM+
28 Jan EU Institutions
Stimulating creativity as a structured process to foster sustainable innovation in SMEs
The CreaInnovation Project, an EU Interreg MED project has been looking at how to stimulate innovation through creative thinking.
MEPs in talks on holding public hearing with vaccine producers
27 Jan EU Institutions
MEPs in talks on holding public hearing with vaccine producers
Call from European Parliament’s Renew Europe Group follows concerns over vaccine availability and deployment.
Future of Europe: The EU’s Darwinian moment
27 Jan EU Institutions
Future of Europe: The EU’s Darwinian moment
It’s time for the EU to ‘take back control’ and build a more effective and legitimate political union, argues Sandro Gozi.
MEPs call for Scotland and Wales to be included in EU’s Erasmus programme
25 Jan EU Institutions
MEPs call for Scotland and Wales to be included in EU’s Erasmus programme
Appeal follows decision by UK Premier Boris Johnson to withdraw Britain from the flagship student exchange scheme.
EU leaders agree to keep Europe’s borders open
22 Jan EU Institutions
EU leaders agree to keep Europe’s borders open
However, with fresh fears of new strains of the coronavirus, they have warned again non-essential travel.
UK in diplomatic spat with EU over ambassador rights
22 Jan EU Institutions
UK in diplomatic spat with EU over ambassador rights
The UK has been accused of “childish petulance” after it refused to grant the EU’s ambassador to Britain full diplomatic privileges.
Movers and Shakers | 22 January 2021
22 Jan EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 22 January 2021
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MEPS call on EU to help ‘struggling’ Western Balkan countries cope with COVID-19 pandemic
21 Jan EU Institutions
MEPS call on EU to help ‘struggling’ Western Balkan countries cope with COVID-19 pandemic
Demand comes as EU leaders hold virtual summit on ongoing health crisis.
MEPs greet Joe Biden presidency as beginning of 'new era' for transatlantic relations
21 Jan EU Institutions
MEPs greet Joe Biden presidency as beginning of 'new era' for transatlantic relations
European Parliament welcomes host of US executive orders, including rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization.
Future of Europe: The path to prosperity
21 Jan EU Institutions
Future of Europe: The path to prosperity
EU reforms must be built on a broad political consensus and with the widest possible participation of citizens, argues Eva Maydell.
MEPs debate EU’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy
20 Jan EU Institutions
MEPs debate EU’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy
EU must stay unified and ensure equal access to vaccines, says Socialist Group leader Iratxe Garcia.
European Commission president joins senior MEPs in greeting the start of Biden Presidency
20 Jan EU Institutions
European Commission president joins senior MEPs in greeting the start of Biden Presidency
New EU-US relationship needed to address global challenges, says Ursula von der Leyen.
MEPs throw weight behind growing calls for an EU-wide vaccination certificate
19 Jan EU Institutions
MEPs throw weight behind growing calls for an EU-wide vaccination certificate
The idea, first mooted by Greece, is due to be debated by EU leaders at a special virtual summit to discuss the pandemic on Thursday 21 January.
Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra
19 Jan EU Institutions
Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra
The debate over the European Parliament’s two seats in Brussels and Strasbourg raises the question of whether agreements should be forever binding, regardless of changing circumstances.
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche Thought Leader
19 Jan EU Institutions
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
Huawei has been used by the discredited Trump administration as a pawn in a geopolitical game, says former Irish Minister.
Biden presidency an opportunity to strengthen EU’s ‘transatlantic bond’ with US
19 Jan EU Institutions
Biden presidency an opportunity to strengthen EU’s ‘transatlantic bond’ with US
MEPs set to hold debate on EU-US relationship on inauguration day, Wednesday 20 January.
Portugal takes the reins
19 Jan EU Institutions
Portugal takes the reins
Tackling the Coronavirus pandemic inevitably tops the new EU Council Presidency, but as Martin Banks reports, Portugal has plenty of other plans for the next six months.
Portuguese Presidency Priorities 2021
18 Jan EU Institutions
Portuguese Presidency Priorities 2021
Sharing their views on what to expect as Lisbon takes the EU’s helm are Portuguese MEPs Pedro Silva Pereira, Maria Da Graça Carvalho, Maria-Manuel Leitão Marques, Carlos Zorrinho, Sara Cerdas, Nuno Melo, Francisco Guerreiro and Sandra Pereira.
Issue 528 | 18 January 2021
15 Jan EU Institutions
Issue 528 | 18 January 2021
Welcome back and a happy new year to all our readers from The Parliament Magazine team.
Movers and Shakers | 15 January 2021
15 Jan EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 15 January 2021
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MEPs pay tribute to Marielle de Sarnez
14 Jan EU Institutions
MEPs pay tribute to Marielle de Sarnez
De Sarnez, who was an MEP from 1999 until 2017, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 69.
EU orders further 200 million COVID-19 vaccines
08 Jan EU Institutions
EU orders further 200 million COVID-19 vaccines
Ursula von der Leyen says there are now 2.3 billion vaccine doses on order from six different pharma companies.