Trump's latest tariff threat raises stakes for EU ahead of August deadline
14 Jul EU Institutions

Trump's latest tariff threat raises stakes for EU ahead of August deadline

Brussels is holding off on implementing countermeasures even after the US president announced a 30% baseline levy on European goods from 1 August.
by Federica Di Sario
The Baltics look to strengthen NATO's weakest link
11 Jul Member States
The Baltics look to strengthen NATO's weakest link
Op-ed: HIV surge should ring alarm bells for G7 leadership
15 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: HIV surge should ring alarm bells for G7 leadership
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
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
EU-Africa: Let’s end EU’s ‘nanny diplomacy’ and commit to building a real partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko
22 Feb
EU-Africa: Let’s end EU’s ‘nanny diplomacy’ and commit to building a real partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko
If the EU wants to become a true global player, it must take its relationship with Africa seriously, says LIBE Committee MEP
EU-Africa: Time to deliver partnership on an equal footing, argues Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana
22 Feb
EU-Africa: Time to deliver partnership on an equal footing, argues Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana
Europe needs to find new balance and new diplomatic impetus towards Africa, says European Parliament's Development Committee vice-chair
Marian-Jean Marinescu interview: Europe's place in space
22 Feb
Marian-Jean Marinescu interview: Europe's place in space
Veteran Romanian MEP Marian-Jean Marinescu believes the EU needs to take urgent action to ensure its strategic autonomy in space. He talks to Andreas Rogal about what needs to be done to prevent Europe from falling behind in the new space race
How Pernod Ricard Sub-Saharan Africa is bridging the gaps in the region Partner Content
22 Feb
How Pernod Ricard Sub-Saharan Africa is bridging the gaps in the region
Grégory Leymarie, CEO of Pernod Ricard South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa, speaks to The Parliament Magazine about the company’s latest initiatives on sustainability and its commitments to the region
Partnerships are at the Heart of Future Innovation for Rare Diseases Partner Content
22 Feb
Partnerships are at the Heart of Future Innovation for Rare Diseases
Rare disease treatment is entering a new era thanks to new partnerships unlocking innovative ways of working
Interview with the EESC's Christa Schweng: A year of transitions
21 Feb
Interview with the EESC's Christa Schweng: A year of transitions
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) President Christa Schweng outlines the priorities of the organisation on the green and digital transitions as well as recovery from the pandemic, in an interview with Inbar Preiss
Making the ICT sector energy efficient
21 Feb
Making the ICT sector energy efficient
The information and communication technology sector is a major energy consumer, but it also offers the potential for savings... if used properly. Let’s work smarter, writes Pernille Weiss
Issue 548 | 21 February 2022
21 Feb
Issue 548 | 21 February 2022
Issue 548 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.