France–UK migration deal piles more pressure on EU asylum policy
10 Jul Member States

France–UK migration deal piles more pressure on EU asylum policy

A new ‘one in, one out’ plan and expanded French police powers are fuelling political tensions across the EU — and exposing deep cracks in the bloc’s asylum system.
by Eloise Hardy
How the axing of a tiny green law solidifies the EPP's grip on EU politics
08 Jul EU Institutions
How the axing of a tiny green law solidifies the EPP's grip on EU politics
Op-ed: Lessons for the EU from Denmark’s green energy success
10 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Lessons for the EU from Denmark’s green energy success
Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
Sandra Kalniete on Latvian independence, her time as foreign minister and battling foreign interference in democratic processes
11 Apr
Sandra Kalniete on Latvian independence, her time as foreign minister and battling foreign interference in democratic processes
With the war in Ukraine recalibrating practically every policy field, it has become paramount to identify and counter disinformation and foreign malign influence in Europe, Sandra Kalniete tells Parliament Magazine
Movers and Shakers | 7 April 2022
07 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 7 April 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: MEP News, Commission News, National Party Elections and more!
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
07 Apr
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
The 2020 EU Roma Strategic Framework represents a necessary new beginning in the fight against antigypsyism in Europe. But it remains a toothless tiger without an equality law for Romani people, writes Romeo Franz
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment Partner Content
07 Apr
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment
The recently published Commission consultation on REACH includes biased questions. With ‘New Approach Methodologies’ filling important knowledge gaps, the EU must support these scientific innovations for the purpose of better regulation.
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
06 Apr
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
AI can have transformative effects on healthcare and the environment, but we need to be smart about it, writes Susana Solís Pérez
Parliament will try to liven things up with a ‘question time’ session today: Here’s what you need to know
05 Apr
Parliament will try to liven things up with a ‘question time’ session today: Here’s what you need to know
MEPs will attempt an unscripted, rapid-fire “catch the eye” question-and-answer session with the Commission in Strasbourg today
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
05 Apr
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
Successfully confronting Putin means considering bold steps, like reintroducing mandatory military conscription in some Member States, increasing military budgets and pushing for a fast-tracked process for Ukraine’s EU membership.
An F-gas free future in power grids? Partner Content
05 Apr
An F-gas free future in power grids?
As European action ramps up against harmful F-gases and toxic PFAS substances, the industry is using clean F-gas free alternatives for electrical switchgear that will allow the EU to achieve its climate objectives
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
31 Mar
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
Awareness is fine, argues Julie Ward, but without acceptance it risks being contaminated by ableist paternalism
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
31 Mar
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
The war in Ukraine is threatening stability and security in Europe. In response, the EU must take concrete steps to minimise the costs of the war and bold actions to shore up the European economy, argues Siegfried Mureşan
Issue 549 | 28 March 2022
29 Mar
Issue 549 | 28 March 2022
Issue 549 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Time to take stock of university values Partner Content
29 Mar
Time to take stock of university values
The European University Association reflects on how the higher education sector has responded to the war in Ukraine and the attack on Europe’s fundamental values
Is a new Kazakhstan emerging? Partner Content
28 Mar
Is a new Kazakhstan emerging?
President Tokayev’s proposed reforms will genuinely alter the country’s political culture
Preparing Europe for cyberwarfare Partner Content
28 Mar
Preparing Europe for cyberwarfare
DIGITALEUROPE is urging NATO Members to dedicate 1% of their national GDP to Emerging and Disruptive Technologies
Closing the loop on steel packaging Partner Content
28 Mar
Closing the loop on steel packaging
Can steel recycle forever? We report on APEAL's recent event in Brussels highlighting the best practices to make steel packaging more sustainable
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
24 Mar
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
EU politicians have given Putin a pass for years, while some even copied his political “innovations”. The war in Ukraine is a wake-up call to acknowledge and learn from our own blatant misjudgment of Putin’s readiness to toss Europe back into the age of wars and terror.
Movers and Shakers | 25 March 2022
24 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 25 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Parliament’s three new Committees, Commissioner Cabinet News, DG ENV’s new Advisers and more!
5 Questions with... Izaskun Bilbao Barandica
24 Mar
5 Questions with... Izaskun Bilbao Barandica
Izaskun Bilbao Barandica (ES, RE) is a member of Parliament’s TRAN and PECH Committees
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
21 Mar
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
Any outcome of Russia’s war in Ukraine will lead to fundamental economic, political and ideological transformations in the post-Soviet space, argues Volodymyr Ishchenko
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
19 Mar
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
The EU wants women to make up at least a third of board members on publicly-listed companies in the bloc by 2027
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
18 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: The Cabinet of Nicolas Schmit’s New Policy Adviser, Commission News, MEP news and more!
Securing our future though our children
17 Mar
Securing our future though our children
One year on, the European Child Guarantee is bringing fresh perspectives on how to deliver a child-friendly Europe, writes Caterina Chinnici
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
16 Mar
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
MEPs just voted through the very first European-level legislation on cryptocurrency regulation. But divisions remain when it comes to regulating crypto’s environmental impact
Instead of banning all PFAS, let’s assess them individually Partner Content
16 Mar
Instead of banning all PFAS, let’s assess them individually
Growing calls to end the use of so-called “forever chemicals”, used in everything from non-stick frying pans to medical equipment, risk causing unnecessary supply chain disruption and illicit trade