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.
by Andreas Rogal
COP26: A glass half-full
06 Dec Industry & Finance
COP26: A glass half-full
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
13 Jan Industry & Finance
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
MEPs clash over scope of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
12 Jan Industry & Finance
MEPs clash over scope of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
This week in the European Parliament
25 Oct Industry & Finance
This week in the European Parliament
MEPs end the month with a busy committee week that includes focus on gender equality
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market Event Coverage
21 Oct Industry & Finance
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market
The Single Market is one of the EU’s greatest achievements, but fragmentation at national level is undermining the implementation of a successful circular economy for packaging. Marta Pacheco reports on how the packaging value chain sector, consumers and policymakers can address this challenge.
This week in the European Parliament
18 Oct Industry & Finance
This week in the European Parliament
The European Parliament’s second October Strasbourg session is not only packed with key issues coming to fruition, but also comes with quite a few potential moments of reckoning and could turn out to be action packed
Was the 2020 “COVID emissions dip” a myth? PM+
13 Oct Industry & Finance
Was the 2020 “COVID emissions dip” a myth?
The short answer is no – but that statement is immediately followed by an important 'but'.
European Parliament debates Pandora Papers; condemns EU governments’ watering down of tax haven blacklist
08 Oct Industry & Finance
European Parliament debates Pandora Papers; condemns EU governments’ watering down of tax haven blacklist
MEPs angry that despite a succession of damning reports, not enough is being done at EU level to tackle tax avoidance, tax evasion and money laundering
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
30 Sep Industry & Finance
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
MEPs Eva Kaili, Rasmus Andresen and Evžen Tošenovský provide their views on the current legislative situation ahead of the European Parliament’s adoption of the NIS2 Directive
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
30 Sep Industry & Finance
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
The threat posed by cybercrime will only increase in future, so we all need to improve - and the EU institutions need to lead by example, argues NSI2 rapporteur
Christine Lagarde tells MEPs she’s ‘optimistic’ recent rise in inflation is temporary
29 Sep Industry & Finance
Christine Lagarde tells MEPs she’s ‘optimistic’ recent rise in inflation is temporary
European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) met again remotely with the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) on Monday for their third monetary dialogue of this year
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
29 Sep Industry & Finance
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
While online platforms have a role to play in dealing with systemic risks, holistic - not techno-centric - approaches are needed to guarantee our safety and free expression, argues Claire Fernandez
New Europe-wide poll highlights citizens’ preference for national control over cryptocurrencies
28 Sep Industry & Finance
New Europe-wide poll highlights citizens’ preference for national control over cryptocurrencies
Survey suggests financial regulations - including those relating to cryptocurrencies - should be determined by Member State governments rather than at EU level. Brian Johnson reports.
Polystyrene: supporting the EU’s plastic recycling targets PM+
24 Sep Industry & Finance
Polystyrene: supporting the EU’s plastic recycling targets
How this highly recyclable polymer can contribute towards the EU’s 2025 recycling targets.
A European standard model In Conversation With…
21 Sep Industry & Finance
A European standard model
Standardization bodies like CEN and CENELEC continue to play a vital role not only in powering the Single Market, but also in Europe’s recovery and transition to green and digital future, says Director General Elena Santiago Cid
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
11 Aug Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
EU and national policymakers need to combine their economic recovery strategies with policies tackling the historical challenges facing SMEs, explains Josianne Cutajar.
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
10 Aug Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought momentum for a SME-centred EU policy approach. We must ensure that this drive is here to stay, argues Martina Dlabajová.
Next Generation EU: An opportunity in a crisis
06 Aug Industry & Finance
Next Generation EU: An opportunity in a crisis
The EU recovery fund presents the ideal chance to create a more social and sustainable Europe in the future; let’s seize it, writes Dennis Radtke.
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package
21 Jul Industry & Finance
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package
Fresh proposals include creation of new Anti-Money Laundering Agency and single EU-wide rulebook
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
09 Jul Industry & Finance
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
The widespread rollout of 5G will provide a shot in the arm to Europe’s digital transformation and will bring with it meaningful improvements to our daily lives, writes Josianne Cutajar.
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
05 Jul Industry & Finance
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Rural Areas: Smart Villages are the future
24 Jun Industry & Finance
Rural Areas: Smart Villages are the future
Following the pandemic, we have the opportunity to make the most of rural life, if we choose to do so; let’s make this a privilege says Franc Bogovič.
Rural Areas: A faster Europe
24 Jun Industry & Finance
Rural Areas: A faster Europe
The impact of the pandemic has focused on cities, but it has also highlighted the differences between rural areas; we need to bridge these gaps as part of our recovery, urges Niklas Nienass.
Urban Areas: The engines of recovery
24 Jun Industry & Finance
Urban Areas: The engines of recovery
For all its tragedies and challenges, COVID-19 has highlighted the potential for a better future for our urban centres, writes Idoia Villanueva Ruiz.
Circular Economy: No time nor money to waste
21 Jun Industry & Finance
Circular Economy: No time nor money to waste
Europe is currently overshooting its resource consumption. This cannot continue, argues Sirpa Pietikäinen.
Vaping: Part of The Solution Event Coverage
21 Jun Industry & Finance
Vaping: Part of The Solution
Considering the Commission’s recent proposals for its ambitious Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, Rajnish Singh reports on the World Vapers’ Alliance event that discussed how vaping can help people quit smoking.
European Commission approves Coronavirus recovery plans for several Member States
17 Jun Industry & Finance
European Commission approves Coronavirus recovery plans for several Member States
The financing, it is hoped, will unlock millions under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to help revive battered economies in Europe.