EU facing a challenge in the Balkans that is largely of its own making, writes Toby Vogel
01 Dec International & Trade

EU facing a challenge in the Balkans that is largely of its own making, writes Toby Vogel

The sources of the latest crisis lie in the EU’s unwillingness to confront nationalist leaders determined to cement their power by wrecking the progress the region has made since the end of various armed conflicts in the 1990s
by Toby Vogel
Investment protection is key for growing EU-Kazakhstan cross-border trade
01 Dec International & Trade
Investment protection is key for growing EU-Kazakhstan cross-border trade
A renewed southern partnership
02 Dec International & Trade
A renewed southern partnership
All relationships need worked on - trade relations between the EU and China are no exception, argues Iuliu Winkler
30 Nov International & Trade
All relationships need worked on - trade relations between the EU and China are no exception, argues Iuliu Winkler
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Urges MEPs to act against country’s dictatorship
26 Nov International & Trade
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Urges MEPs to act against country’s dictatorship
Having debated the crisis on the Union’s borders with Belarus on Tuesday the European Parliament on Wednesday turned to the country labelled as “Europe’s last dictatorship” itself
Partnership with the EU will anchor Kazakhstan’s future progress PM+
26 Nov International & Trade
Partnership with the EU will anchor Kazakhstan’s future progress
The President of Kazakhstan explains how his country has proved itself to be an exceptionally reliable partner to the EU and hopes his visit to Brussels will ‘open the door to new opportunities’
European Parliament backs plans to secure EU supply of critical raw materials
24 Nov International & Trade
European Parliament backs plans to secure EU supply of critical raw materials
MEPs and European Commission ‘very much to be on the same page’ on reducing Union’s dependence on imports of resources needed for digital and green transitions
Lifting barriers to the free movement of food supplements PM+
17 Nov International & Trade
Lifting barriers to the free movement of food supplements
The EU's first Opinion on Mutual Recognition could help bridge the gap in European legislation protecting freedom of movement, says Magdalini Selanikli
Tomas Tobé interview: Bridge builder
12 Nov International & Trade
Tomas Tobé interview: Bridge builder
Tomas Tobé says he’s confident of winning over his MEP colleagues and forging a large parliamentary majority behind his proposals for the EU’s new Migration Pact. He tells Andreas Rogal that this approach could well be enough to break the current Council stalemate on asylum and migration.
MEPs make history with Taiwan delegation visit
05 Nov International & Trade
MEPs make history with Taiwan delegation visit
Seven-strong MEP visit follows adoption of European Parliament report calling for more cooperation with ‘key partner and democratic ally’
European Parliament delegation completes ‘intense agenda’ following migration fact-finding trip to Greece
04 Nov International & Trade
European Parliament delegation completes ‘intense agenda’ following migration fact-finding trip to Greece
‘We’re not here to help Greece do better, we’re here to make sure that the EU does better’, says delegation head, Juan Fernando López Aguilar
Common approach to China key to easing EU-US trade tensions
29 Oct International & Trade
Common approach to China key to easing EU-US trade tensions
Shared concerns about China’s economic and business practices could provide a useful conduit for Washington and Brussels to reset the transatlantic relationship, explains Christopher Ball.
Georgia: Foreign Direct Investment in private businesses is key to fulfilling its potential PM+
29 Oct International & Trade
Georgia: Foreign Direct Investment in private businesses is key to fulfilling its potential
Being a gateway between East and West, new investment opportunities have arisen, making the country one of the most attractive markets for foreign capital in a post-pandemic world.
Katarina Barley interview: The Spirit of the Law
26 Oct International & Trade
Katarina Barley interview: The Spirit of the Law
As an expert in international law and Germany – UK dual citizen, Katarina Barley’s talents are in much demand. Fortunately for the European Parliament, areas of expertise are also her passions. Andreas Rogal tries to find out what drives her.
This week in the European Parliament
25 Oct International & Trade
This week in the European Parliament
MEPs end the month with a busy committee week that includes focus on gender equality
Issue 543 | 25 October 2021
25 Oct International & Trade
Issue 543 | 25 October 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
The EU must begin working on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
22 Oct International & Trade
The EU must begin working on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
Taiwan is EU’s natural and like-minded partner, says Parliament’s rapporteur, following report’s successful adoption in plenary
A Single Circular Economy: How to fix the Single Market Event Coverage
21 Oct International & Trade
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.
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
18 Oct International & Trade
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
EU must not take past achievements on roaming for granted and should continue to fight for Europe's citizens and businesses, says rapporteur
Access to data is essential; therefore, citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
18 Oct International & Trade
Access to data is essential; therefore, citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
International roaming at domestic prices is, for Europeans one of the most tangible and widely appreciated benefits of EU membership, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revitalise customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
14 Oct International & Trade
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revitalise customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
IMCO Committee sought to provide a centralised solution and single-entry point for customs and non-customs declarations and to reduce administrative burdens, says rapporteur
EU-Turkey relations: a vicious cycle of regional conflict and forced migration PM+
12 Oct International & Trade
EU-Turkey relations: a vicious cycle of regional conflict and forced migration
Greater collaboration rather than divergence is needed to address the root causes of migration and conflict at their borders.
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
08 Oct International & Trade
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
German Greens/EFA MEP says EU’s Global Gateway initiative should extend its reach beyond Eurasia to Africa
China, multilateralism and NATO dominate European Parliament’s lively debate on EU-US relationship
05 Oct International & Trade
China, multilateralism and NATO dominate European Parliament’s lively debate on EU-US relationship
European Parliament plenary debate on the future of EU-US relations made clear that there is still hope and that the transatlantic partnership can continue to grow, despite recent upsets
The EU must keep its word to the Western Balkans on the prospect of EU membership, says EESC President
05 Oct International & Trade
The EU must keep its word to the Western Balkans on the prospect of EU membership, says EESC President
Upcoming EU-Western Balkans summit in Slovenia should send a strong signal that the countries of the Western Balkans have a future within the EU, writes Christa Schweng
Education equips citizens to deal with the most pressing challenges of our time, says Dace Melbārde
04 Oct International & Trade
Education equips citizens to deal with the most pressing challenges of our time, says Dace Melbārde
And that’s why we must integrate Agenda 2030 and life-long learning into the European Education Area, says European Parliament CULT Committee vice-chair
EU-Australia Trade talks postponed
04 Oct International & Trade
EU-Australia Trade talks postponed
European Commission and senior MEPs play down any link to Canberra’s controversial pull-out from French submarine deal.
Time for 'Team Europe' to lead the way to a world that is inclusive, socially just, green and resilient, says Jutta Urpilainen
04 Oct International & Trade
Time for 'Team Europe' to lead the way to a world that is inclusive, socially just, green and resilient, says Jutta Urpilainen
The price of change must be a fair one, with no one left behind, explains European Commissioner for International Partnerships