Evin Incir: Enough is Enough
06 Jul Jobs & Social Rights

Evin Incir: Enough is Enough

The death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests have thrust racism back into the spotlight. Evin Incir tells Lorna Hutchinson that it’s time for policymakers to move from words to action and make full use of the momentum behind this crucial rights issue
by Lorna Hutchinson
COVID-19 lockdown measures have exacerbated racial profiling and police violence, says report
08 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
COVID-19 lockdown measures have exacerbated racial profiling and police violence, says report
‘Significant number’ of victims of new forms of sexual harassment online, says survey
02 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
‘Significant number’ of victims of new forms of sexual harassment online, says survey
Conference on Future of Europe condemned as federalist attempt to extend EU powers
27 May Jobs & Social Rights
Conference on Future of Europe condemned as federalist attempt to extend EU powers
European Parliament to hold special one day plenary
09 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
European Parliament to hold special one day plenary
The monthly plenary had already been moved to Brussels instead of Strasbourg this week as a precautionary measure against the spread of Coronavirus.
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
09 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
The last three months have seen the EU plunged into full-scale crisis management mode with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Europe and tensions reaching boiling point on the Greek-Turkish border.
Star-struck Parliament
06 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Star-struck Parliament
Soul legend Mary Wilson speaks to Rajnish Singh, describing what it was like taking on The Beatles, a star in segregated America and how she is still inspiring positive change today.
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
05 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
The Strategy, which commits the Commission to including an equality perspective in all EU policy areas, is designed to allow women and men, in all their diversity, to be free, to thrive and to lead.
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
05 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
Attracting international acclaim for his investments in environmental protection, Ali Bongo Ondimba is regarded as one of Central Africa’s most reforming leaders. In an exclusive interview, the Gabonese President explains to Marie Hourtoule why he is so strongly committed to the continent’s peace and development.
European Parliament suspends visitor access in bid to reduce spread of coronavirus
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
European Parliament suspends visitor access in bid to reduce spread of coronavirus
Assembly cancels 130 events and shuts off access to visitors for three weeks.
Bringing Europe into the digital age Thought Leader
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Bringing Europe into the digital age
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl explains how Europe can boost the number of its digital unicorn companies.
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
It’s important that the EU not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk in its partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko.
Digital masters
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Digital masters
Digital technologies can help boost Europe’s competitiveness and economic growth, but only if it invests now. Martin Banks reports on this year’s Masters of Digital conference.
Technology for all PM+
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Technology for all
Women must be leaders in the new technological era, says Huawei’s Abraham Liu.
European Parliament’s iconic Paul Henri Spaak building may be demolished
27 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
European Parliament’s iconic Paul Henri Spaak building may be demolished
Illustrious 25-year old building no longer fits MEPs’ needs, according to Parliament spokesman.
MEP voices frustration over inequalities in access to rare disease treatments
19 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
MEP voices frustration over inequalities in access to rare disease treatments
Slovenian Socialist deputy Tanja Fajon said it was “very frustrating” that some people had access to treatment and drugs for their rare disease while others do not.
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
14 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
Hungarian Renew Europe deputy Katalin Cseh was speaking in a debate on the deadly outbreak in Parliament in Strasbourg.
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
13 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
Spanish MEP Susana Solís Pérez told the DIGITALEUROPE conference that AI was already widely used, creating huge challenges for regulators.

 

Replacement MEPs for departed Brits set to take seats in Strasbourg
11 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Replacement MEPs for departed Brits set to take seats in Strasbourg
All but three of the 27 new MEPs who will replace departed British members are expected to take their seats in Strasbourg this week.
A ‘sad day’ for racial diversity in the EU
10 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
A ‘sad day’ for racial diversity in the EU
With the UK’s departure from the EU, MEPs and the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) say the Brussels institutions have become ‘whiter’ and less representative of Europe’s diverse population. Rajnish Singh reports.
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
07 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
Speaking at a conference in Brussels on Thursday, the European Commissioner said, “This is a question of fairness.”
The Coffee Festivals of Jazan PM+
06 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
The Coffee Festivals of Jazan
Saeed Khan explains why Europe should take note of Saudi Arabia’s coffee.
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
05 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
In a parliamentary vote, Gerry Cross was rejected by a comfortable margin with 335 against to 272 in favour and 48 abstentions.
EU unveils new ‘masterplan’ in fight against cancer
05 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
EU unveils new ‘masterplan’ in fight against cancer
The European Commission has launched an EU-wide public consultation on its Beating Cancer Plan, which it says will help "shape the plan, identify key areas, and explore future action."
Parliament hears Auschwitz survivor testimony
04 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Parliament hears Auschwitz survivor testimony
An 89-year-old Italian senator, speaking in Parliament, has told how she survived Auschwitz, the “evil” Nazi death camp.
EU presidents embrace ‘new chapter’ as UK bows out of bloc
31 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
EU presidents embrace ‘new chapter’ as UK bows out of bloc
Though the Brexit Day gathering of the Parliament, Commission and Council presidents was clearly tinged with sadness, the leaders were keen to focus on the future of the EU.
A strong knowledge base In Conversation With…
30 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
A strong knowledge base
Europe’s universities are transnational in outlook, international in their collaborative endeavours and work across borders. However, maintaining our strong universities requires ambitious investment and enabling policies, explains European University Association (EUA) President Michael Murphy
Au revoir Europe
29 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Au revoir Europe
As almost five decades of UK membership of the EU draw to an end, some of Parliament’s longest-serving British MEPs share their thoughts and memories with Martin Banks.