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
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
Taking EU-Moroccan relations to the next level In Conversation With…
01 Oct International & Trade
Taking EU-Moroccan relations to the next level
Chakib Alj, President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, speaks to The Parliament Magazine about the potential benefits of a stronger, deeper relationship.
Juan Fernando López Aguilar interview: A Union in Law
28 Sep International & Trade
Juan Fernando López Aguilar interview: A Union in Law
Migration, Rule of Law, the future of Europe and reshaping the Council. There weren’t many top-line EU issues that Juan Fernando López Aguilar didn’t discuss with Ana Gallego Solana.
Why the European Union is failing to build peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia PM+
28 Sep International & Trade
Why the European Union is failing to build peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Although steps have been taken to find lasting peace in the South Caucasus region, more can be done by the EU to support its eastern partners, argues Parviz Yarmammad.
AUKUS submarine fallout rumbles on as EU backs France
21 Sep International & Trade
AUKUS submarine fallout rumbles on as EU backs France
Canberra, London and Washington heavily criticised for what’s been described as the three nations’ ‘cack-handed approach’ to negotiating new alliance
A European standard model In Conversation With…
21 Sep International & Trade
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
Germany enters last week of election campaign
20 Sep International & Trade
Germany enters last week of election campaign
EU playing little-to-no role in leading candidates election debates
IPI: Europe’s new rules to level the playing field in the geopolitical trade game
08 Sep International & Trade
IPI: Europe’s new rules to level the playing field in the geopolitical trade game
The EU’s new, more assertive trade stance is not only necessary and pragmatic, but also the most intelligent course of action, explains INTA Committee vice chair Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
European Parliament censures EU home affairs ministers for ‘selfish, short-sighted and irrational’ response to Afghanistan situation
06 Sep International & Trade
European Parliament censures EU home affairs ministers for ‘selfish, short-sighted and irrational’ response to Afghanistan situation
MEP reaction to ministers' focus on mitigating potential 'illegal migration', overwhelmingly critical, ranging from disappointment to anger and despair
This week in the European Parliament
30 Aug International & Trade
This week in the European Parliament
Returning to Brussels for their first committee week after the summer recess, MEPs are faced with two overarching crises impacting on their usual ‘rentré’ business