Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy

Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic

As Arctic sea ice melts, Russia is racing to control new trade routes, extract untapped resources, and cement its military influence in a rapidly shifting region.
by Eloise Hardy
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
03 Jul EU Institutions
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
Alternative fuels can make for a cleaner future on the roads, but we can do even better
03 Mar
Alternative fuels can make for a cleaner future on the roads, but we can do even better
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation can make future cleaner road transport in the EU a reality, but there is still room for improvement, writes Ismail Ertug
The European Strategy for Universities: a catalyst for national reforms and investments? Partner Content
03 Mar
The European Strategy for Universities: a catalyst for national reforms and investments?
The European University Association reflect on the Commission’s latest package of higher education proposals
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
01 Mar
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
MEPs praise Ukrainian resistance in face of Russian military aggression, pledge more help in historic session
The EU is legislating for a safer work environment
01 Mar
The EU is legislating for a safer work environment
The EU legislation for health and safety at work aims to eliminate work-related deaths in Member States by 2030 and to improve workers’ conditions
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
01 Mar
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
Several requests by Ukraine not yet met by EU as Russian advance on Kyiv continues unabated
Uneven progress in contraception protection across Europe Partner Content
01 Mar
Uneven progress in contraception protection across Europe
Europe has among the highest use of contraceptives and the lowest abortion rates in the world, but progress is still uneven among member states especially in Eastern Europe
Covid is no barrier to gender equality
28 Feb
Covid is no barrier to gender equality
We have been promised a union of equality, but the pandemic has allowed certain interests to try to maintain the status quo. Gender equality must – and will – prevail, writes Maria Noichl
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
28 Feb
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
The Orphan Medicinal Products regulation delivered impressive results for rare disease patients, but the pending revision can move it up a gear, argues Stelios Kympouropoulos
Rare Diseases Day: How the French Presidency can change the rare disease landscape Partner Content
28 Feb
Rare Diseases Day: How the French Presidency can change the rare disease landscape
The Parliament Magazine spoke to French and European policymakers to find out.
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination Partner Content
28 Feb
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination
European Reference Networks, support for research, and the revision of EU medicines legislation, is key to the Commission’s plans for helping people suffering from rare diseases
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
25 Feb
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
Brando Benifei tells Andreas Rogal that a trustworthy environment is the precondition for AI to thrive in Europe
Learning from the rare disease community Partner Content
25 Feb
Learning from the rare disease community
Europe’s pharmaceutical entrepreneurs are taking the lessons learned from this community to develop health innovation which would not have been dreamt of a few decades ago
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
24 Feb
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Leaders will hold special summit meeting to agree on new sanctions against Russia and aid to Ukraine
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
24 Feb
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
Emergency meetings of major EU institutions and the G7 today , as well as first package of sanctions
This is a decisive year for Eurozone stability
24 Feb
This is a decisive year for Eurozone stability
As Europe emerges from the economic impact of the pandemic lockdown, it’s important the recovery is steered in the best way possible, not by dogma, writes Margarida Marques
Why Europe must lead the digital transformation
24 Feb
Why Europe must lead the digital transformation
If we are to achieve an inclusive, balanced and fair digital transformation, then the lessons from the report on the role of cohesion policy must be taken onboard, argues Cristina Maestre
Movers and Shakers | 24 February 2022
24 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 24 February 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Commissioner Cabinet news, DG ENV’s new Head of Unit, and more!
Rare Diseases: Towards a patient-centred EU Blood Directive Partner Content
24 Feb
Rare Diseases: Towards a patient-centred EU Blood Directive
For rare disease patients who rely on plasma-derived medicinal products, supply has become the major safety issue
An MEP bids farewell after nearly 30 years in Parliament
23 Feb
An MEP bids farewell after nearly 30 years in Parliament
The EU has made Europe a better place, but after nearly 30 years as an MEP, it’s clear that maintaining those gains requires ongoing vigilance, writes Evelyne Gebhardt in her letter bidding farewell to European Parliament
Looking towards a green and sustainable future Partner Content
23 Feb
Looking towards a green and sustainable future
Paweł Cioch, Vice-President for Corporate Affairs at PGE Polska Group, speaks to the Parliament Magazine about their commitment to tackling climate change but also the challenges ahead
Rare Diseases: EU Orphan Regulation, backing innovation to address unmet needs Partner Content
23 Feb
Rare Diseases: EU Orphan Regulation, backing innovation to address unmet needs
Our capacity to keep on developing new treatments for people living with rare disease depends on Europe’s research ecosystem
MEPs condemn Russian move on Ukraine
22 Feb
MEPs condemn Russian move on Ukraine
Putin’s recognition of the break-away territories in Ukraine’s east is met with condemnation across the political spectrum
EU-Africa: We need a values-based and pragmatic approach to EU-Africa relations, one designed to benefit people, explains Carlos Zorrinho
22 Feb
EU-Africa: We need a values-based and pragmatic approach to EU-Africa relations, one designed to benefit people, explains Carlos Zorrinho
Europe and Africa are continents united by their history, diversity, proximity and the value of multilateralism, says Chair of EP’s Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
EU-Africa: Strengthening school systems could help solve other problems in Africa, explains Janina Ochojska
22 Feb
EU-Africa: Strengthening school systems could help solve other problems in Africa, explains Janina Ochojska
One of Africa’s most pressing issues - after access to water and food - is providing quality education across the continent, says new EU-Africa Strategy shadow rapporteur