Issue 556 | February 2023
23 Jan Feature

Issue 556 | February 2023

The February edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
by The Parliament Magazine
Shedding light on the shadow of illicit trade Partner Content
13 Dec
Shedding light on the shadow of illicit trade
Kazakhstan consolidates competences of Human Rights Ombudsman. What does it mean? Partner Content
06 Dec Opinion
Kazakhstan consolidates competences of Human Rights Ombudsman. What does it mean?
New survey reveals public concern across EU over impact of illicit trade Partner Content
28 Nov Feature
New survey reveals public concern across EU over impact of illicit trade
Delivering the digital European sky Partner Content
03 Nov Opinion
Delivering the digital European sky
Investing in innovation and technology will make European aviation greener and fit for the digital age, explains Andreas Boschen, new Executive Director of the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking
Jörgen Warborn on his journey from EU campaigner to EU shipping legislator
31 Oct Interview
Jörgen Warborn on his journey from EU campaigner to EU shipping legislator
Swedish MEP Jörgen Warborn steered new legislation to curb shipping emissions, hailed as a breakthrough for both climate and trade. Does it go far enough to meet the European Union’s 2050 eco goals?
Kazakhstan’s industry development is creating new opportunities for EU Partner Content
17 Oct Opinion
Kazakhstan’s industry development is creating new opportunities for EU
China’s influence campaign falls flat
14 Oct Books
China’s influence campaign falls flat
China has spent billions to improve the country’s image in Europe. The efforts have mostly been counterproductive, according to three new books
Collaborating to Tackle Malnutrition in Children Partner Content
03 Oct
Collaborating to Tackle Malnutrition in Children
The effects of the recent pandemic, scarcity of many raw ingredients and the rising cost of living, global concern over food insecurity and the risk of hunger has once again been brought to the forefront.
A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
27 Sep Opinion
A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
The European Commission’s proposal on banning goods made by forced labour is a step in the right direction. But these products must be stopped at the border as opposed to withdrawing them after they have already entered the EU market
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets Partner Content
27 Sep
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets
Climate change is here, and we must act now. That's why Amazon, Daimler Truck, Scania and Volvo are urging Parliamentarians to stand up for what’s needed to turn the tide and decarbonise European road transport.
Plus ça change – or what the EU needs to learn (again) about rogue states and sanctions Partner Content
22 Sep
Plus ça change – or what the EU needs to learn (again) about rogue states and sanctions
As Europe and the US negotiate with Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, Holger Loewendorf warns they should consider the growing relationship between Russia and Iran, and how it could be "a means to weaken the EU”
Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
05 Sep Feature
Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
Higher gas prices are part of the cost of supporting Ukraine, argues Oleksii Makeiev, Ukraine’s Special Envoy on Sanctions, because without sanctions, Ukraine will not be able to defend itself against the Russian invasion
An open EU and close collaboration with the US are the keys to digital sovereignty
18 Aug Opinion
An open EU and close collaboration with the US are the keys to digital sovereignty
European influence on digital policy only exists if we are part of the wider global digital realm, which involves close collaboration with the United States
New EU office meets demand for greater European presence in Silicon Valley
16 Aug Feature
New EU office meets demand for greater European presence in Silicon Valley
The European Commission is opening a San Francisco office in September, a reflection of the bloc’s mounting desire to be a global force in shaping the digital sphere
How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital
12 Aug Opinion
How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital
The Trade and Technology Council has laid the foundation from which the EU and US can continue to deepen cooperation and address challenges in the digital sphere
Your summer reading list, from Parliament Magazine and Librebook
08 Aug Books
Your summer reading list, from Parliament Magazine and Librebook
Summer’s not over yet, bookworms. Together with the folks behind Librebook, a beloved Brussels bookshop focusing on contemporary European literature and thought, we bring you six reads to carry you through these last weeks of the season.
For the EU to bolster foreign and security policy, it must embrace transatlantic digital diplomacy
03 Aug Opinion
For the EU to bolster foreign and security policy, it must embrace transatlantic digital diplomacy
Digital technologies and cyberspace are at the epicentre of today’s global power struggles. The Sino-Russian “no-limits” partnership and the war in Ukraine have made it clear that the EU must bolster its digital diplomacy efforts and do so in close cooperation with the US
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
18 Jul Opinion
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
The Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) are poised to remake the EU’s regulatory environment. Julia Tréhu explains how, and whether these rules will have an impact in the US
How can the EU achieve a “Brussels Effect” on forced labour Partner Content
13 Jul
How can the EU achieve a “Brussels Effect” on forced labour
A trifecta of EU regulations, consumer choices, and reliable trading partners have the potential to eliminate forced labour and elevate sustainability in supply chains says Holger Lowewendorf
The Mark Gitenstein interview:- '[Putin] totally underestimated the unity between the two largest democratic systems in the world'
11 Jul Interview
The Mark Gitenstein interview:- "[Putin] totally underestimated the unity between the two largest democratic systems in the world"
The US ambassador to the EU spoke to The Parliament Magazine about his close friendship with US President Joe Biden, his time as ambassador to Romania and the high level of collaboration between the EU and the US
How the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue strengthens EU-US cooperation
05 Jul Opinion
How the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue strengthens EU-US cooperation
Twice a year, a select group of MEPs and US congressional representatives come together to jointly address transatlantic — and global — challenges. US Representative Jim Costa demystifies the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue and explains why it’s so very important at this moment in time
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
30 Jun Opinion
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
With the DMA and the DSA, the EU has taken the lead on regulating the global digital economy. Now it’s time for the EU and the US to become even more ambitious in aligning their agenda on internet regulation, argues Andreas Schwab
Issue 552 | June 2022
28 Jun Feature
Issue 552 | June 2022
The June edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun Opinion
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
Russia’s war in Ukraine will end, and when it does, we have a historic chance to build a more democratic and modern Ukraine that can successfully integrate into the EU, writes Ukrainian parliamentarian Vadym Halaichuk
TRIPS: Developing countries will not benefit from IP waived vaccines Partner Content
15 Jun
TRIPS: Developing countries will not benefit from IP waived vaccines
Waiving TRIPS will not tackle vaccine hesitancy in the developing world but instead disrupt global innovation
The state-of-the-art Smart Village that offers a model for the EU Partner Content
14 Jun
The state-of-the-art Smart Village that offers a model for the EU
Azerbaijan’s Aghali Smart Village Project is an example of how smart villages across Europe can play a key role in helping to reach the sustainable development goals.
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
31 May Opinion
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
The effects of the Russian war in Ukraine, not least a massive influx of refugees, might bring Moldova – a country already struggling with the pandemic and a gas crisis – to its knees. The EU has begun providing macro-financial support and such efforts must continue, says Markéta Gregorová.