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

Across the EU, far-right and populist governments are defunding museums, censoring artists and stacking cultural institutions with loyalists, often to advance a political ideology.
by Federica Di Sario
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
27 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
26 Jun EU Institutions
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
Poland comes under fire over renewed media law push and new Pegasus spyware revelations
22 Dec
Poland comes under fire over renewed media law push and new Pegasus spyware revelations
New revelations about Polish government lead to renewed criticism and calls for the European Commission to act more forcefully against Rule of Law breaches by Warsaw
There is a clear need for more European tax coordination and harmonisation, argues Markus Ferber
21 Dec
There is a clear need for more European tax coordination and harmonisation, argues Markus Ferber
In a Single Market based on cross-border economic activity, tax policy decisions taken by one Member State can have major implications for other Member States, says FISC Committee vice chair
Germany’s new coalition government comes with an ambitious agenda, explains Sandra Parthie
20 Dec
Germany’s new coalition government comes with an ambitious agenda, explains Sandra Parthie
A strong pro-European agenda dominates Olaf Scholz’ Traffic Light coalition, says Employers' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee member
The revolution in HIV demands an EU response, explains Frédérique Ries
20 Dec
The revolution in HIV demands an EU response, explains Frédérique Ries
We should celebrate the stunning progress in HIV survival rates, while putting health-related quality of life at the centre of policy, says Belgian Renew Europe Group MEP
MEPs debate new resolution on #MeToo and sexual harassment
17 Dec
MEPs debate new resolution on #MeToo and sexual harassment
Parliament debate highlights that sexual harassment within the European institutions is an unwon battle
Final plenary debate of 2021 sees MEPs clash with European Commission on free movement of goods restrictions
17 Dec
Final plenary debate of 2021 sees MEPs clash with European Commission on free movement of goods restrictions
Austrian regional government of Tyrol banning of HGV night crossings over Brenner Pass costing hundreds of millions of euros, warn MEPs
Should Belgium go its own way to protect its supply chains? Partner Content
17 Dec
Should Belgium go its own way to protect its supply chains?
The lack of progress made by the EU in adopting supply chain due diligence legislation has prompted the EU Member State to ponder its own law, writes Eli Hadzhieva, Director of the Dialogue for Europe
Horizon Europe will be key to delivering the solutions Europe needs to achieve its green and digital transitions, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho
17 Dec
Horizon Europe will be key to delivering the solutions Europe needs to achieve its green and digital transitions, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho
Working alone is rarely as effective as working together. This is why we must support the European partnerships of Horizon Europe, says Joint Undertakings Rapporteur
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health Partner Content
17 Dec
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health
AHF Europe’s Zoya Shabarova reflects on the lessons learned fighting the AIDS/HIV pandemic and how these can be applied to a future international pandemic agreement
European Parliament inclusive language debate mired in Christmas row
16 Dec
European Parliament inclusive language debate mired in Christmas row
Strasbourg plenary debate evokes ideological battle on European values following rumour that European Commission wanted to ‘ban Christmas’
Movers and Shakers | 17 December 2021
16 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 17 December 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: The departure of a German MEP, a new Swedish MEP, Bulgaria’s new government and more!
Meet Germany’s New Traffic-Light Government
16 Dec
Meet Germany’s New Traffic-Light Government
This Dods report, produced by our German-language Political Intelligence team, provides an introduction to the new German government, including its plans for tackling climate change, and approach to the EU and other foreign affairs issues.
Non-tariff and non-tax barriers hindering effectiveness of EU single market and must be tackled urgently, argues Kosma Złotowski
16 Dec
Non-tariff and non-tax barriers hindering effectiveness of EU single market and must be tackled urgently, argues Kosma Złotowski
The removal of restrictions on the cross-border movement of goods and services has been a key factor in creating prosperity and economic growth, says INI report's rapporteur
Non-tax and non-tariff barriers report adopted a progressive approach to tackling cross-border restrictions, writes Marc Angel
16 Dec
Non-tax and non-tariff barriers report adopted a progressive approach to tackling cross-border restrictions, writes Marc Angel
New report strikes the right balance on rights and freedoms, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
EU Regulation on Deforestation: The Case for National Certification Programs Partner Content
16 Dec
EU Regulation on Deforestation: The Case for National Certification Programs
The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification is a model that addresses global deforestation concerns, and one that other countries can follow, argues Robert Hii
Alexei Navalny awarded European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought
15 Dec
Alexei Navalny awarded European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought
“Pacification of dictators and tyrants never works,” Daria Navalnaya says to the European Parliament as she accepts the Prize on behalf of her incarcerated father
MEPs and European Commission clash over cash payouts from EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility
15 Dec
MEPs and European Commission clash over cash payouts from EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility
The NextGenerationEU programme and its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) have broken new ground for the Union, and MEPs are keen not to blunder their role in it: proper scrutiny and sound legislation
The EU has a huge role to play in Jordan and The Lebanon - but both countries must help us, help them, explains Isabel Santos
15 Dec
The EU has a huge role to play in Jordan and The Lebanon - but both countries must help us, help them, explains Isabel Santos
Jordan’s role in the Mashreq region is pivotal, says Chair of The European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries
European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
15 Dec
European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
Rapporteur says her report sends strong message to the European Commission on its failure to act against gender-based violence
The EU should practise what it preaches and embrace its character as a constitutional democracy, writes Jaap Hoeksma
14 Dec
The EU should practise what it preaches and embrace its character as a constitutional democracy, writes Jaap Hoeksma
The paradox of the EU’s present predicament around its identity is that the world regards it as a democratic organisation of states and citizens, whereas the EU itself continues to be confused about its nature
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
14 Dec
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
The EU has reached a turning point in its policies with Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans in general, says Chair of Parliament's Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Digital Markets Act: MEP Comment
14 Dec
Digital Markets Act: MEP Comment
DMA Shadow Rapporteurs, Evelyne Gebhardt, Andrus Ansip and Martin Schirdewan talk to the Parliament Magazine about how the new legislation will help unlock Big Tech's gates
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
13 Dec
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
BECA Committee MEPs look to strengthen EU's role in fighting cancer and drive move towards a European Health Union
Digital Markets Act can protect consumers and stimulate European tech businesses, says Andreas Schwab
13 Dec
Digital Markets Act can protect consumers and stimulate European tech businesses, says Andreas Schwab
New tool needed to tackle problems of fast-growing digital tech, says Parliament's rapporteur.