Cast-iron resolve
23 Jul Jobs & Social Rights

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
by Lorna Hutchinson
Why we cannot leave the personal and household sector behind
10 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Why we cannot leave the personal and household sector behind
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
19 Jul Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
No social dimension without a sound economic foundation
16 Jul Jobs & Social Rights
No social dimension without a sound economic foundation
From hands-on commissioner to free-speaking MEP... That's Danuta Hübner
06 Jul Jobs & Social Rights
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.
Thousands of Britons living in Europe facing urgent race to keep their rights
02 Jul Jobs & Social Rights
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.
Conference on the Future of Europe: Advancing EU citizenship
30 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Conference on the Future of Europe: Advancing EU citizenship
Concept of EU citizenship must be included in CoFoE debate, argues Suzana Carp.
European Parliament's centrist groups accused of a ‘smash and grab’ raid over committee chair election
28 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
European Parliament's centrist groups accused of a ‘smash and grab’ raid over committee chair election
Row centres on election of Lucia Nicholsonová as the new chair of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee.
Katrin Langensiepen interview: Nothing about us without us
22 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Katrin Langensiepen interview: Nothing about us without us
The only woman with a visible disability among 705 MEPs, Katrin Langensiepen tells Lorna Hutchinson that the fight for diversity, inclusion and dignity is an uphill struggle, but one that is worth waging to achieve a Union of Equality for all.
Gender Equality: Bridging the EU’s pay gap
21 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Gender Equality: Bridging the EU’s pay gap
It will take more than binding pay transparency measures to close the gender pay gaps in Europe’s labour markets, say Gabriella Sebardt and Mira-Maria Kontkanen.
Circular Economy: No time nor money to waste
21 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Circular Economy: No time nor money to waste
Europe is currently overshooting its resource consumption. This cannot continue, argues Sirpa Pietikäinen.
Conference on the Future of Europe a time to ‘reconnect the European project’ says Sergei Stanishev
18 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Conference on the Future of Europe a time to ‘reconnect the European project’ says Sergei Stanishev
Party of European Socialists leader says inaugural plenary session in Strasbourg on Saturday is ‘an important moment’ for Europe’s future.
Gender Balance on Boards: High time for gender quality
16 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Gender Balance on Boards: High time for gender quality
The ‘Women on Boards’ Directive has been delayed long enough, argues Evelyn Regner.
Online Harassment: Breaking cyber violence
16 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Online Harassment: Breaking cyber violence
More than ever, Europe needs a legal definition for online harassment and other forms of cyber bullying, urges Maria Walsh.
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
11 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
EU and national policymakers need to combine their economic recovery strategies with policies tackling the historical challenges facing SMEs, explains Josianne Cutajar.
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
11 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought momentum for a SME-centred EU policy approach. We must ensure that this drive is here to stay, argues Martina Dlabajová.
SMEs & the Recovery: A strategic approach to helping Europe’s SMEs
11 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
SMEs & the Recovery: A strategic approach to helping Europe’s SMEs
Despite their essential importance to the Internal Market, the competitiveness of SMEs has been severely limited, argues Paolo Borchia.
SMEs & the Recovery: A brighter future for Europe’s SMEs
11 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
SMEs & the Recovery: A brighter future for Europe’s SMEs
Europe can only be successful if its economy is successful. Therefore, we have to do more to support SMEs in coming out of this crisis stronger and more resilient, argues Angelika Winzig.
Tourism & Hospitality: A sector in need
10 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Tourism & Hospitality: A sector in need
Access to adequate financial support will be critical to the immediate recovery of tourism and hospitality SMEs and in ensuring their post-pandemic competitiveness, writes Elena Kountoura.
Tourism & Hospitality: Creating a catalyst for concrete support
10 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Tourism & Hospitality: Creating a catalyst for concrete support
Europe needs a dedicated taskforce focused on the recovery of the hospitality sector, explains Ivan Štefanec.
Tourism & Hospitality: Winning back people’s trust
10 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Tourism & Hospitality: Winning back people’s trust
Finally, the economic, social and political importance of tourism is being acknowledged at EU-level, writes István Ujhelyi.
An AI-aided future
07 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
An AI-aided future
The proposed Artificial Intelligence regulation is a reasonable first step, but there’s plenty of hard work on the dossier ahead, writes Dace Melbārde.
Europe in Recovery: Europe’s cultural and creative sectors
07 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Europe in Recovery: Europe’s cultural and creative sectors
We need a smart recovery plan to relaunch Europe’s cultural and creative sectors, argues Victor Negrescu.
How LED and smart school lighting can transform learning PM+
07 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
How LED and smart school lighting can transform learning
As students return to school, there is a strong case for all educational buildings in the EU to switch to LED lighting by 2030. The move will save energy, create jobs, and further Europe’s digital future, say Signify.
MEPs pushing for ‘Amazon’ debate following growing concerns over worker safety
04 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs pushing for ‘Amazon’ debate following growing concerns over worker safety
Jeff Bezos refused to take part in a recent workshop on workers’ rights but pressure on him to be quizzed by MEPs has gained traction.
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
04 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
EPP condemns nomination of EU’s first ‘business tsar’
01 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
EPP condemns nomination of EU’s first ‘business tsar’
Vazil Hudák, a former vice-president of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and economy minister in his native Slovakia, is the frontrunner for the post.
Europe in Recovery: An expression of humanity
01 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Europe in Recovery: An expression of humanity
Europe’s cultural and creative workers have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. We must ensure they are actively included in all our recovery and revitalisation efforts, argues Romeo Franz.