Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
From evidence to action: how the Best-ReMaP project aims to contribute to an improved quality of food supplied to European citizens  Partner Content
28 Jun Energy & Environment
From evidence to action: how the Best-ReMaP project aims to contribute to an improved quality of food supplied to European citizens 
World Health Organisation figures claim that by 2035, 28 million children in 53 European region countries could live with obesity. The Best-ReMaP project explores how good nutrition practices can help overcome the challenge of childhood obesity.
Reaching a smoke-free Europe: lessons from the Swedish experience Partner Content
28 Jun
Reaching a smoke-free Europe: lessons from the Swedish experience
On 31st May 2023, World No Tobacco Day, MEPs and researchers gathered in the European Parliament at an event hosted by We Are Innovation and The Parliament Magazine, to discuss the remarkable success of Sweden in ​achieving a smoke-free status​​.​
Why sustainability must be grounded in science Partner Content
27 Jun Energy & Environment
Why sustainability must be grounded in science
The scale and urgency of the environmental challenges confronting the planet demands new thinking and new relationships. Could innovation grounded in science be part of the solution? We learnt more about how P&G Fabric and Home Care is investing in developing new products that carry the potential to cut European household carbon emissions.
Can Europe fight Iran's hostage diplomacy?
26 Jun EU Institutions
Can Europe fight Iran's hostage diplomacy?
Calls are mounting for the European Commission to implement a strategy to prevent hostile regimes using European citizens for political leverage
Signature Dish: Tomáš Zdechovský’s dukátové buchtičky
22 Jun Culture & Arts
Signature Dish: Tomáš Zdechovský’s dukátové buchtičky
The Czech MEP puts his own twist on a traditional sweet treat from his home country in this recipe for yeast buns with vanilla custard
Empowering patients through medical technologies for a healthier future Partner Content
22 Jun Technology
Empowering patients through medical technologies for a healthier future
By constantly investing in existing and future technologies, the medical technology sector contributes to a healthier Europe. The 2023 MedTech Forum looked at some key trends in legislation and business and the role that EU policymakers can play to bring medical innovations to patients in a timely manner.
Proposed SoHO legislation could transform blood sustainability in Europe and help patients with chronic anaemia Partner Content
21 Jun
Proposed SoHO legislation could transform blood sustainability in Europe and help patients with chronic anaemia
Every year, EU patients are treated with 25 million blood transfusions during surgery or trauma care. World Blood Donor Day reminds us that a blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in enough quantities is key to a resilient health system.
Shaping Europe's beating cancer agenda: science, policy, and innovation Partner Content
21 Jun
Shaping Europe's beating cancer agenda: science, policy, and innovation
Tobacco consumption continues to be the leading cause of preventable cancer in Europe, with 27% of all cancers attributed to smoking so The Parliament teamed up with three think tanks to look at Europe’s beating cancer agenda.
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
19 Jun Energy & Environment
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
Firms using unsubstantiated environmental claims to market their products could face financial penalties under new rules. But while some hail proposals for a green claims directive as empowering for consumers, others warn they are too vague to have an impact on greenwashing
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
16 Jun Energy & Environment
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
Consumers want to be part of the green transition, it is time to support them with a right to repair
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
15 Jun Culture & Arts
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
Three new Turkish novels are putting the spotlight on the impact of global urbanisation on the country's rural communities.
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain Partner Content
15 Jun EU Institutions
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain
The declaration of the end to COVID-19 as a public emergency is a symbolic signpost, but COVID-19 remains a threat and vaccination can play a key role in addressing it.
Delivering a healthier and more sustainable future: the role of the European Soft Drinks Industry Partner Content
15 Jun Energy & Environment
Delivering a healthier and more sustainable future: the role of the European Soft Drinks Industry
The European soft drinks industry is not just a major driver of the economy. It is also at the heart of important debates about public health and obesity. Parliament Magazine met up with Peter Harding, the new President of UNESDA, to learn how the sector is working collaboratively with regulators and policymakers to deliver a healthier and more sustainable future for Europe.
‘Organic’ salt? Not really. Partner Content
13 Jun Energy & Environment
‘Organic’ salt? Not really.
In June, the European Parliament's AGRI committee will vote on a Delegated Regulation on Salt. To learn more about the specifics, EU Salt provided us with an infographic on why they want MEPs to veto.
A cleaner tomorrow: how the detergent industry is harnessing science to reduce household energy use Partner Content
08 Jun Energy & Environment
A cleaner tomorrow: how the detergent industry is harnessing science to reduce household energy use
Laundry accounts for 60% of Carbon emissions on European average but researchers have found a reduction in wash temperature from 40°C to 30°C could save up to 35% of laundry’s CO2 emissions. To do this, industry must create products that balance sustainability, superiority, and safety.
New approaches to kidney care can help Europe meet its Green Deal targets Partner Content
07 Jun Energy & Environment
New approaches to kidney care can help Europe meet its Green Deal targets
This June, a major European conference takes place in Brussels exploring the complex relationship between delivering kidney care and protecting the wider environment. The goal is to build a shared understanding of the problem and to set out practical steps towards a solution.
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved Partner Content
06 Jun Energy & Environment
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved
The PPWR’s goals are laudable, and we share them, but its unintended consequences could devastate
our business. If we are forced to reuse our cardboard, this would erase the impressive gains we have
made in recycling and lead to more CO2 being released into the atmosphere, not less.
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
06 Jun EU Institutions
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
The June edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
06 Jun Economics
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
Involving the public in urban design can help administrators unlock the full potential of participatory planning
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients Partner Content
06 Jun
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients
In April 2023, the European Commission published their proposal for the revision of the EU Pharmaceutical legislation. SIOP Europe and CCI Europe welcome the proposal, which addresses several areas of concern identified by the European childhood cancer community.
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity Partner Content
05 Jun Energy & Environment
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity
The EU’s packaging proposal is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to provide an enabling framework for producers.
Improving European healthcare through biosimilars Partner Content
05 Jun EU Institutions
Improving European healthcare through biosimilars
Biosimilar medicines are fast being seen as a sustainable option to reduce overall medicine expenditure. We sat down with MEP Tomislav Sokol and Biogen's Vice President and Head of the Biosimilars Unit for Europe, Canada and partner markets Dan Cohen to learn more about their potential.
Growing Calls for EU to Reconsider Anti-Smoking Policies and Embrace the Swedish Approach to Beat Smoking Partner Content
02 Jun
Growing Calls for EU to Reconsider Anti-Smoking Policies and Embrace the Swedish Approach to Beat Smoking
The EU has so far failed to implement an effective approach to combat smoking rates but Sweden continues to set an example.
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
30 May EU Institutions
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A Thompson pores over regulations and protocols to identify the highest earner among the EU’s top brass