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
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.
EU Energy Transition: Made in Europe
16 Jun Industry & Finance
EU Energy Transition: Made in Europe
Our transition to emission-free energy generation is an opportunity to make Europe a global economic leader, but only if we take bold action now, writes Michael Bloss.
EU Industrial Strategy: Building a more resilient Europe
16 Jun Industry & Finance
EU Industrial Strategy: Building a more resilient Europe
We should acknowledge the achievements of the EU during the pandemic, but the Industrial Strategy is a reminder of how much still needs to be done, writes Christophe Grudler.
SMEs & the Recovery: A strategic approach to helping Europe’s SMEs
11 Jun Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: A strategic approach to helping Europe’s SMEs
Despite their essential importance to the Internal Market, the competitiveness of SMEs has been severely limited, argues Paolo Borchia.
SMEs & the Recovery: A brighter future for Europe’s SMEs
11 Jun Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: A brighter future for Europe’s SMEs
Europe can only be successful if its economy is successful. Therefore, we have to do more to support SMEs in coming out of this crisis stronger and more resilient, argues Angelika Winzig.
Digital Taxation: Rethinking global taxation
10 Jun Industry & Finance
Digital Taxation: Rethinking global taxation
The current regime for global taxation does not reflect the reality of how multinational companies operate; we need a fresh wind through the system, and soon, argues Niels Fuglsang.
Digital Taxation: Shaping new digital tax policies
10 Jun Industry & Finance
Digital Taxation: Shaping new digital tax policies
The need for a new approach to digital tax policy is urgently needed; one that presents a united European front, writes Andreas Schwab.
An AI-aided future
07 Jun Industry & Finance
An AI-aided future
The proposed Artificial Intelligence regulation is a reasonable first step, but there’s plenty of hard work on the dossier ahead, writes Dace Melbārde.
How LED and smart school lighting can transform learning PM+
07 Jun Industry & Finance
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As students return to school, there is a strong case for all educational buildings in the EU to switch to LED lighting by 2030. The move will save energy, create jobs, and further Europe’s digital future, say Signify.
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
04 Jun Industry & Finance
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
MEPs hail new rules to tackle tax dodging by multinationals
02 Jun Industry & Finance
MEPs hail new rules to tackle tax dodging by multinationals
Agreement on the public country-by-country reporting, known as pCBCR, was reached late on Tuesday by the European Parliament and Council.
Connected lighting could help Europe meet its green recovery goals PM+
25 May Industry & Finance
Connected lighting could help Europe meet its green recovery goals
Signify argues EU targets can be realised through the widespread adoption of connected lighting.
Issue 536 | 24 May 2021
21 May Industry & Finance
Issue 536 | 24 May 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
European Ombudsman to launch new probe on EU ‘revolving door’ job moves
19 May Industry & Finance
European Ombudsman to launch new probe on EU ‘revolving door’ job moves
Fresh inquiry 'important for maintaining trust' in EU institutions, says Emily O’Reilly.
The future of the Airbus-Boeing dispute PM+
11 May Industry & Finance
The future of the Airbus-Boeing dispute
The EU and US need to come together and reach an agreement on the future of not only the aviation sector but of their trade relationship altogether.