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
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets Partner Content
27 Sep Industry & Finance
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment Partner Content
07 Apr Industry & Finance
NAMs: Supporting innovation for rigorous management of chemicals and a healthier environment
Closing the loop on steel packaging Partner Content
28 Mar Industry & Finance
Closing the loop on steel packaging
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence Partner Content
06 Jul Industry & Finance
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence
How can Europe become a global hub for Artificial Intelligence and innovation, while protecting people’s rights and privacy? Last week EU40 organised a panel of leading actors and experts to discuss – and explore what comes next
Why Digital Innovation Must Be Part of the Climate Change Solution Partner Content
13 Jun Industry & Finance
Why Digital Innovation Must Be Part of the Climate Change Solution
Climate change is the most pressing challenge that humanity faces. But can new technology help meet that challenge? That was the focus of discussions at a recent event that explored how digital innovation can be harnessed to deliver a more sustainable future for Europe.
REACH revision: Better chemical safety for a Toxic-free environment Partner Content
08 Jun Industry & Finance
REACH revision: Better chemical safety for a Toxic-free environment
Marking the 15th anniversary of the introduction of the EU's REACH Regulation on chemical safety, EU policy makers and experts warn the current regulation is falling short of protecting consumers from the harmful effects of chemicals.
Achieving social justice through financial inclusion Partner Content
06 Jun Industry & Finance
Achieving social justice through financial inclusion
The revision of the Consumer Credit Directive is an opportunity to empower citizens by improving their access to finance.
H2 and heat pumps: a dynamic duo to RepowerEU Partner Content
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H2 and heat pumps: a dynamic duo to RepowerEU
Bosch illustrate how their multi-technology approach is helping Europe achieve its climate goals.
Investment in smart waste management systems can make circularity a reality Partner Content
31 May Industry & Finance
Investment in smart waste management systems can make circularity a reality
Petcore explain how EU industry leaders, policymakers and the public can come together to build a truly circular economy.
Next Parliament vote crucial to achieving green steel and saving jobs Partner Content
23 May Industry & Finance
Next Parliament vote crucial to achieving green steel and saving jobs
European green steel transition and 30,000 jobs are at risk, if the June plenary vote doesn’t fix ETS and CBAM, argues Axel Eggert.
Jump starting European entrepreneurship Partner Content
20 May Industry & Finance
Jump starting European entrepreneurship
How can the EU better support entrepreneurs? We recently held an event with Herbalife Nutrition to explore how to unlock the potential of Europe’s small and independent businesses
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
25 Feb Industry & Finance
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
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 Partner Content
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
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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