Policy Focus: Migration and Asylum
29 Dec International & Trade

Policy Focus: Migration and Asylum

EU Migration policy featured heavily in 2021 as MEPs considered the merit of the European Commission’s Asylum and Migration Pact proposals
by The Parliament Magazine
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health
17 Dec International & Trade
40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health
MEPs debate Belarus border emergency measures
13 Jan International & Trade
MEPs debate Belarus border emergency measures
Final plenary debate of 2021 sees MEPs clash with European Commission on free movement of goods restrictions
17 Dec International & Trade
Final plenary debate of 2021 sees MEPs clash with European Commission on free movement of goods restrictions
Poland comes under fire over renewed media law push and new Pegasus spyware revelations
22 Dec International & Trade
Poland comes under fire over renewed media law push and new Pegasus spyware revelations
New revelations about Polish government lead to renewed criticism and calls for the European Commission to act more forcefully against Rule of Law breaches by Warsaw
Should Belgium go its own way to protect its supply chains? PM+
17 Dec International & Trade
Should Belgium go its own way to protect its supply chains?
The lack of progress made by the EU in adopting supply chain due diligence legislation has prompted the EU Member State to ponder its own law, writes Eli Hadzhieva, Director of the Dialogue for Europe
Horizon Europe will be key to delivering the solutions Europe needs to achieve its green and digital transitions, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho
17 Dec International & Trade
Horizon Europe will be key to delivering the solutions Europe needs to achieve its green and digital transitions, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho
Working alone is rarely as effective as working together. This is why we must support the European partnerships of Horizon Europe, says Joint Undertakings Rapporteur
Meet Germany’s New Traffic-Light Government
16 Dec International & Trade
Meet Germany’s New Traffic-Light Government
This Dods report, produced by our German-language Political Intelligence team, provides an introduction to the new German government, including its plans for tackling climate change, and approach to the EU and other foreign affairs issues.
EU Regulation on Deforestation: The Case for National Certification Programs PM+
16 Dec International & Trade
EU Regulation on Deforestation: The Case for National Certification Programs
The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification is a model that addresses global deforestation concerns, and one that other countries can follow, argues Robert Hii
The EU has a huge role to play in Jordan and The Lebanon - but both countries must help us, help them, explains Isabel Santos
15 Dec International & Trade
The EU has a huge role to play in Jordan and The Lebanon - but both countries must help us, help them, explains Isabel Santos
Jordan’s role in the Mashreq region is pivotal, says Chair of The European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
14 Dec International & Trade
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
The EU has reached a turning point in its policies with Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans in general, says Chair of Parliament's Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history PM+
13 Dec International & Trade
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history
The international community must take necessary action now, urges Campaign for Uyghurs Executive Director Rushan Abbas
What happens in Lebanon should be a warning for us all PM+
10 Dec International & Trade
What happens in Lebanon should be a warning for us all
French MP Nathalie Goulet calls on the international community to support the rebuilding and reforming of the country
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
08 Dec International & Trade
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
Common capabilities, united action on threats and adequate financing are key to defending the EU, argues SEDE Committee MEP
Enlargement Ennui? EU inaction threatening Western Balkans accession prospects
07 Dec International & Trade
Enlargement Ennui? EU inaction threatening Western Balkans accession prospects
EU’s hopes of enlargement in the Western Balkans appear to be as distant as ever, writes EU Monitoring Consultant Eleanor Doorley
A renewed southern partnership
02 Dec International & Trade
A renewed southern partnership
Mounir Satouri (FR, Greens/EFA) and Evin Incir (SE, S&D) are members of Parliament’s Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean, which includes most of the Southern Neighbour countries.
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
Investment protection is key for growing EU-Kazakhstan cross-border trade PM+
01 Dec International & Trade
Investment protection is key for growing EU-Kazakhstan cross-border trade
The Central Asian state, celebrating 30 years of independence this year, is championing the rule of law to take their international partnership to the next level
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
European Parliament watching with concern as China increasingly becomes a rival and strategic competitor, says INTA Committee vice chair
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.