Inside Antwerp's battle to save the natural diamond trade
17 Sep Member States

Inside Antwerp's battle to save the natural diamond trade

Squeezed by a boom in lab diamonds, sanctions, and fresh tariffs, the Belgian city is fighting back to persuade people the shiny natural rocks are irreplaceable.
by Federica Di Sario
Trump’s oil ultimatum squeezes EU holdouts, but tightens US grip
16 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Trump’s oil ultimatum squeezes EU holdouts, but tightens US grip
Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality
15 Sep EU Institutions
Europe’s farm policy shake-up pits green ambition against budget reality
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
12 Sep Member States
Op-ed: Bayrou’s fall exposes France’s need for a new political culture
Why simplification must not undermine impact Partner Content
16 Sep Energy & Environment
Why simplification must not undermine impact
Effective sustainability reporting builds trust and is a driver of societal progress. Simpler rules are not weaker ones, as they would support Net Zero goals, and help businesses be a powerful force for good.
Why beer matters for Europe’s agriculture Partner Content
15 Sep Energy & Environment
Why beer matters for Europe’s agriculture
Europe’s brewing heritage is more than just traditional craft, it fuels jobs, sustainability, and economic growth. It’s time for EU policymakers to see it as what it is: a strategic asset.
The Parliament's September print edition is out now
12 Sep Member States
The Parliament's September print edition is out now
From migration and NATO to tradwives and trade, The Parliament's back-to-school September edition explores the issues and trends animating the EU.
Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions
Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
Policy report: Feeding Europe - The future of agriculture
11 Sep
Policy report: Feeding Europe - The future of agriculture
The Parliament's latest policy report explores the future of agriculture in Europe.
Three Years to Prepare: Commissioner Andrius Kubilius on Europe’s Defence Readiness Partner Content
11 Sep
Three Years to Prepare: Commissioner Andrius Kubilius on Europe’s Defence Readiness
In this first episode of the Eastern Frontline Podcast, host MEPs Reinis Pozņaks and Katri Kulmuni are joined by European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, to discuss the urgent challenges facing Europe’s security.
Farming’s future depends on a full toolbox​ Partner Content
11 Sep Energy & Environment
Farming’s future depends on a full toolbox​
Farmers need seeds, digital tools, biopesticides and crop protection side by side because no single solution can meet Europe’s food and sustainability goals.
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
10 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU pledges ‘drone wall’ as Russian threats grow — now it must deliver
Poland’s downing of Russian drones shows how exposed Europe’s eastern flank remains. Von der Leyen has pledged a “drone wall.” Now Brussels must back words with action, argues Arthur de Liedekerke.
SMEs need greater support to harness the Single Market Partner Content
10 Sep Economics
SMEs need greater support to harness the Single Market
Small businesses are the heart of our Single Market, but ten terrible regulatory barriers are holding back their growth potential and limiting opportunities to scale, a report finds.
Op-ed: How the weaponisation of climate could threaten Europe
09 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: How the weaponisation of climate could threaten Europe
Wildfires and heatwaves pose a new kind of security risk — one European countries are ill-prepared for, and can only tackle together.
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
09 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
The Paris summit signalled unity on paper, but questions over troops, frozen assets, and US backing show how fragile Europe’s promises remain.
Why Europe needs to think differently about menopause Partner Content
09 Sep EU Institutions
Why Europe needs to think differently about menopause
The Parliament and Besins Healthcare Germany have partnered to launch a new campaign to raise awareness of the long-ignored costs of menopause. Policymakers are being urged to act to address a European public health issue that has significant implications for economic productivity, workplace equity, and the gender health gap.
Op-ed: Separating fiscal facts from fear is crucial to EU enlargement
08 Sep Member States
Op-ed: Separating fiscal facts from fear is crucial to EU enlargement
Brussels is pouring more money into enlargement, and handing far-right parties fresh ammunition to resist it.
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
08 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
The planned EU-Mercosur deal risks setting back Europe’s farmers through unfair competition, and raises safety concerns for European consumers.
Op-ed: Why the Mercosur deal brings a geopolitical opportunity for the EU
08 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the Mercosur deal brings a geopolitical opportunity for the EU
Concerns from Europe's farmers have held up the signing of an EU-Mercosur trade deal.
Hybrid rye: unlocking the full potential of sustainable agriculture Partner Content
08 Sep Energy & Environment
Hybrid rye: unlocking the full potential of sustainable agriculture
With the EU looking to improve sustainable farming policy, could hybrid rye offer a promising solution to the current challenges faced by farmers ? MEP Benoît Cassart (Belgium, Renew), and KWS' Dr. Imke Hering and Dr. Andreas von Felde discuss.
Driving competitiveness and innovation in Europe is key, says soft drinks industry Partner Content
08 Sep Energy & Environment
Driving competitiveness and innovation in Europe is key, says soft drinks industry
With a strong presence in Europe, the soft drinks sector plays a crucial role in the continent’s competitiveness. Andrew McMillin, President of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe and President of Western Europe Operations at The Coca Cola Company, tells us how enabling innovation is critical for the sector to stay competitive and grow responsibly.
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
The freshly inked Power of Siberia 2 pipeline agreement between Moscow and Beijing could undercut EU sanctions and shift the global energy power balance.
Why Thailand should be exempt from Schengen visa Partner Content
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Why Thailand should be exempt from Schengen visa
Blackmail or realpolitik? Why the EU blinked on Big Tech
04 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Blackmail or realpolitik? Why the EU blinked on Big Tech
Brussels has delayed a Google fine after fresh US threats over EU tech rules. While the move has been widely denounced as capitulation, some analysts call it good strategy.
Unlocking regional solutions for Europe’s net-zero future Partner Content
04 Sep Energy & Environment
Unlocking regional solutions for Europe’s net-zero future
How can the EU unlock the potential of Southeastern Europe as a carbon capture and storage powerhouse? The Parliament Magazine, in partnership with DESFA, organised a policy event at the European Parliament to discuss
Q+A: Flag hopping lets Russia’s shadow fleet slip sanctions
03 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Q+A: Flag hopping lets Russia’s shadow fleet slip sanctions
An old maritime trick known as flag hopping is letting Russia’s “shadow fleet” duck EU sanctions. By switching identity, sanctioned ships can evade enforcement and keep oil money flowing to the Kremlin.
Von der Leyen's Eastern tour signals power shift in EU security
02 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Von der Leyen's Eastern tour signals power shift in EU security
The Commission president's whirlwind visit to Europe's eastern flank signals a pivot as once peripheral states become central to the EU's Russian defence strategy.
FIFA slips through Europe’s fingers as it cosies up to new teammates
01 Sep EU Institutions
FIFA slips through Europe’s fingers as it cosies up to new teammates
This summer’s Club World Cup put FIFA’s power front and centre for the world to see. As the governing body gets cosy with superpowers and autocrats, the EU could see its governance role diminished.