Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
16 Mar Industry & Finance

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
by Inbar Preiss
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment
07 Apr Industry & Finance
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment
Closing the loop on steel packaging
28 Mar Industry & Finance
Closing the loop on steel packaging
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
25 Feb Industry & Finance
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
This is a decisive year for Eurozone stability
24 Feb Industry & Finance
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 Industry & Finance
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
Looking towards a green and sustainable future In Conversation With…
23 Feb Industry & Finance
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
Issue 548 | 21 February 2022
21 Feb Industry & Finance
Issue 548 | 21 February 2022
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
31 Jan Industry & Finance
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Accelerating the Use of Space in Europe
28 Jan Industry & Finance
Accelerating the Use of Space in Europe
The Matosinhos Manifesto puts users and citizens at the heart of Europe’s space activities, explains Josef Aschbacher.
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
20 Jan Industry & Finance
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
EPP Group Shadow Rapporteur says that by providing clear rules, the Digital Services Act can deliver a regulated, business-friendly environment that will encourage digital growth
Macron confirms push to boost European Parliament's legislative powers
20 Jan Industry & Finance
Macron confirms push to boost European Parliament's legislative powers
French President outlines priorities of his country’s six-month EU Council Presidency to MEPs, but debate gets dragged into national election campaign.
MEPs clash over scope of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
12 Jan Industry & Finance
MEPs clash over scope of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Lead rapporteur, Pascal Durand, warns that because of ‘two contradicting positions’ in the European Parliament, reaching agreement on the proposal will not be easy
Flexibility, equality, modernity and harmonisation are key to delivering a compromise solution on EU VAT rates rules, writes Olivier Chastel
03 Jan Industry & Finance
Flexibility, equality, modernity and harmonisation are key to delivering a compromise solution on EU VAT rates rules, writes Olivier Chastel
EU Member States must ensure right balance and avoid eroding the tax base when using the new reduced VAT rates, says Parliament’s rapporteur on reducing EU VAT gap
MEPs welcome European Commission proposals on establishing EU’s own resources
23 Dec Industry & Finance
MEPs welcome European Commission proposals on establishing EU’s own resources
European Parliament’s co-rapporteur on Own Resources proposals, Valérie Hayer says Commission’s announcement ‘a major step forward for social and tax justice’
There is a clear need for more European tax coordination and harmonisation, argues Markus Ferber
21 Dec Industry & Finance
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
Non-tax and non-tariff barriers report adopted a progressive approach to tackling cross-border restrictions, writes Marc Angel
16 Dec Industry & Finance
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
Non-tariff and non-tax barriers hindering effectiveness of EU single market and must be tackled urgently, argues Kosma Złotowski
16 Dec Industry & Finance
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
Digital Markets Act: MEP Comment
14 Dec Industry & Finance
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
This week in the European Parliament
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The last European Parliament plenary session of the year has traditionally often focused on Human Rights, as Parliament’s spokesperson Jaume Duch reminded the press at Friday’s pre-session briefing
The chronicle of a crisis foretold: Price bubbles in the EU's CO2 emissions trading scheme
06 Dec Industry & Finance
The chronicle of a crisis foretold: Price bubbles in the EU's CO2 emissions trading scheme
It's clear that that the EU's Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) is fundamentally flawed, argues the EESC's Marcin Nowacki
Issue 546 | 06 December 2021
06 Dec Industry & Finance
Issue 546 | 06 December 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
COP26: A glass half-full Thought Leader
06 Dec Industry & Finance
COP26: A glass half-full
MEP Peter Liese and Axel Eggert, Director General of the European Steel Association (EUROFER), reflect on the recent COP26 agreement and its implications for the EU Green Deal
Digital & Green transitions: EU needs mandatory sustainability requirements on reparability, longevity and recyclability, argues Anna Cavazzini
26 Nov Industry & Finance
Digital & Green transitions: EU needs mandatory sustainability requirements on reparability, longevity and recyclability, argues Anna Cavazzini
Maintaining our existing high level of consumer protection requires regular updates to keep abreast of changing behaviours, explains chair of Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee
European Parliament backs plans to secure EU supply of critical raw materials
24 Nov Industry & Finance
European Parliament backs plans to secure EU supply of critical raw materials
MEPs and European Commission ‘very much to be on the same page’ on reducing Union’s dependence on imports of resources needed for digital and green transitions
The dawn of the digital lighting metropolis PM+
24 Nov Industry & Finance
The dawn of the digital lighting metropolis
To make your city smart, why not utilise the city-wide network you already possess?
2022 EU budget deal will lay foundations for a more resilient Europe, says Karlo Ressler
23 Nov Industry & Finance
2022 EU budget deal will lay foundations for a more resilient Europe, says Karlo Ressler
The European Parliament has secured significant budget reinforcement and defended its important role as the budgetary authority, explains co-rapporteur
EU SME week: Strengthening SMEs for Europe’s recovery
23 Nov Industry & Finance
EU SME week: Strengthening SMEs for Europe’s recovery
Europe’s economy will only successfully manage future shocks if its SMEs are resilient and fit for the future, argues Othmar Karas