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
Northern Ireland Protocol: Protect the peace process and limit the damage that Brexit has wrought
02 Aug
Northern Ireland Protocol: Protect the peace process and limit the damage that Brexit has wrought
In the absence of proper leadership from London it is up to the ‘grown-ups in the room’ to step in and do what is right for the people of Northern Ireland, argues Seb Dance
Gibraltar: Why should negotiations be any different now?
29 Jul
Gibraltar: Why should negotiations be any different now?
Despite the UK’s less-than-enthusiastic response to the European Commission’s draft-negotiating mandate on Gibraltar, Nacho Sánchez Amor is confident that a spirit of openness will prevail in the search for practical solutions for those living on the ‘rock’
EU and UK clash over post-Brexit plan for Gibraltar
23 Jul
EU and UK clash over post-Brexit plan for Gibraltar
It looks like a rocky road lies ahead for ‘the Rock’ as the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is affectionately known by locals
Migration & Asylum: Solidarity pact
23 Jul
Migration & Asylum: Solidarity pact
The new Pact on Migration and Asylum needs to be comprehensive, holistic, consistent with European values and law and effective when it comes to enforcement, argues Juan Fernando López Aguilar
Cast-iron resolve
23 Jul
Cast-iron resolve
Thrust into the spotlight over his report on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Predrag Fred Matić has become a champion for women’s bodily autonomy. He tells Lorna Hutchinson that no amount of conservative backlash will steer him off course.
EU balks at UK’s demand to rewrite Northern Ireland Protocol
22 Jul
EU balks at UK’s demand to rewrite Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Commission has firmly stated that it will not renegotiate the Protocol, which is a key element of the Brexit deal concluded between the EU and the UK.
Migration & Asylum: The EU’s duty of care
22 Jul
Migration & Asylum: The EU’s duty of care
Migration is, and will continue to be, a major challenge for Europe; agreeing a common EU response is therefore essential, believes Tomas Tobé
Migration & Asylum: A step in the right direction
21 Jul
Migration & Asylum: A step in the right direction
The EU needs to focus more on addressing the root causes of migration to our continent, argues Beata Kempa
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package
21 Jul
EU unveils new anti-money laundering package
Fresh proposals include creation of new Anti-Money Laundering Agency and single EU-wide rulebook
Migration & Asylum: Breaking the deadlock on EU migration policy
21 Jul
Migration & Asylum: Breaking the deadlock on EU migration policy
Following a recent increase in tragic deaths in the Mediterranean, migration has again rocketed up the EU’s agenda, reports Martin Banks
European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs
19 Jul
European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs
EU should extend the scope of its Global Human Rights sanctions regime and give the European Parliament a stronger supervisory role, say David McAllister and Maria Arena
EU-Africa: No partnership in sight
08 Jul
EU-Africa: No partnership in sight
The planned cooperation between the EU and Africa is stalled at a time when it is needed more than ever; it is time to make real advances, argue Joachim Schuster and Miriam-Lena Horn.
EU-Africa: A force for change
08 Jul
EU-Africa: A force for change
Now, as much as ever, Africa needs help from Europe or its problems may become impossible to resolve, believes Assita Kanko.
From hands-on commissioner to free-speaking MEP... That's Danuta Hübner
06 Jul
From hands-on commissioner to free-speaking MEP... That's Danuta Hübner
She is one of parliament’s most senior MEPs and, as Martin Banks discovered, Danuta Hübner is not afraid of holding back on even the most sensitive of issues.
Bringing the EU and Turkey back together Partner Content
06 Jul
Bringing the EU and Turkey back together
Civil society groups have called for a new impetus for EU-Turkey cooperation in the area of migration and security.
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
05 Jul
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Thousands of Britons living in Europe facing urgent race to keep their rights
02 Jul
Thousands of Britons living in Europe facing urgent race to keep their rights
It is estimated there are tens of thousands of British nationals in some EU Member States who have yet to apply for post-Brexit residence.
Brexit: So close, yet so far…
30 Jun
Brexit: So close, yet so far…
Despite current difficulties, the UK and the EU will, in the long run, forge closer economic and security ties, predicts Charles Grant.
Biden builds bridges after turbulent Trump era
22 Jun
Biden builds bridges after turbulent Trump era
New US President undertook an intensive programme of meetings on his keenly-awaited European trip but, asks Martin Banks, what did Joe Biden's visit actually achieve?
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
18 Jun
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
We stand with refugees, ready to do more
18 Jun
We stand with refugees, ready to do more
Ahead of World Refugee Day 2021, Birgit Sippel argues that the EU needs to take a step back and get a new perspective on what she describes as ‘a never-ending’ issue.
EU Industrial Strategy: Building a more resilient Europe
16 Jun
EU Industrial Strategy: Building a more resilient Europe
We should acknowledge the achievements of the EU during the pandemic, but the Industrial Strategy is a reminder of how much still needs to be done, writes Christophe Grudler.
Relations with Russia at ‘lowest point’ in many years, says NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg
14 Jun
Relations with Russia at ‘lowest point’ in many years, says NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg
Comments come as US President Joe Biden flies in to Brussels for ‘pivotal’ Alliance summit.
Senior Greens MEP sounds warning over Biden’s ‘charm offensive’ towards Europe
10 Jun
Senior Greens MEP sounds warning over Biden’s ‘charm offensive’ towards Europe
Reinhard Bütikofer’s comments come just ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to Brussels later this week.