A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
27 Sep Jobs & Social Rights

A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders

The European Commission’s proposal on banning goods made by forced labour is a step in the right direction. But these products must be stopped at the border as opposed to withdrawing them after they have already entered the EU market
by Heidi Hautala
At a time of conflict, religious leaders are coming together to stand for peace Partner Content
05 Sep Jobs & Social Rights
At a time of conflict, religious leaders are coming together to stand for peace
In countering the torrents of the disinformation “tsunami”, youth should be forefront activists Partner Content
19 Jul Jobs & Social Rights
In countering the torrents of the disinformation “tsunami”, youth should be forefront activists
The clock is ticking for digital skills for a digital Europe Partner Content
05 May Jobs & Social Rights
The clock is ticking for digital skills for a digital Europe
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.
Europe in Recovery: Art for art’s sake
31 May Jobs & Social Rights
Europe in Recovery: Art for art’s sake
Art, culture and creativity are part of our European identity and have played a crucial role in helping us through the current crisis. Let’s ensure it has the support it needs, writes Sabine Verheyen.
Retail giant Amazon condemned for refusal to take part in workers’ rights debate with MEPs
31 May Jobs & Social Rights
Retail giant Amazon condemned for refusal to take part in workers’ rights debate with MEPs
Company of Amazon’s size and importance ‘should not shy away from participating in dialogue with lawmakers’, says Dutch MEP Agnes Jongerius.
Work-life balance in pandemic Europe
26 May Jobs & Social Rights
Work-life balance in pandemic Europe
Employees have proven that working from home is a viable business solution; it’s now crucial that they are rewarded with greater flexibility and control over their work-life balance, argues David Casa.
The sight of UK Border Police arresting young Europeans on arrival in the UK, is not a great look internationally, writes Roger Casale
25 May Jobs & Social Rights
The sight of UK Border Police arresting young Europeans on arrival in the UK, is not a great look internationally, writes Roger Casale
When it emerged that some EU citizens had been wrongfully held, due to ignorance on the part of officials, the British Government also began to look incompetent.
Issue 536 | 24 May 2021
21 May Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 536 | 24 May 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
MEPs welcome outcome of inter-institutional talks on Erasmus scheme
19 May Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs welcome outcome of inter-institutional talks on Erasmus scheme
Under the newly agreed proposals, flagship education, culture and volunteering programmes will have almost twice as much money compared to the previous budgetary period.
European Commission set to halve number of buildings it uses in Brussels
18 May Jobs & Social Rights
European Commission set to halve number of buildings it uses in Brussels
EU executive says it expects more of its staff to work from home in the future.
Current and past MEPs reveal their hopes for Conference on the Future of Europe
17 May Jobs & Social Rights
Current and past MEPs reveal their hopes for Conference on the Future of Europe
Senior MEP David McAllister says he hopes the newly-launched Conference will offer “food for thought on the EU's role in international affairs”.
New European Parliament think tank report calls for more support for EU civil society groups
17 May Jobs & Social Rights
New European Parliament think tank report calls for more support for EU civil society groups
Report comes in the wake of the launch of the conference on the EU's future which aims to put civil society at the heart of decisions on which direction the EU should take.
A new horizon for social progress
13 May Jobs & Social Rights
A new horizon for social progress
The Portuguese Council presidency has made social progress one of its top priorities and the upcoming summit in Porto will reflect citizens’ desire for a more social Europe, explains Agnes Jongerius.
Issue 535 | 10 May 2021
10 May Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 535 | 10 May 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
EU leaders face demands to implement European Pillar of Social Rights when they meet in Porto for a ‘social summit’
07 May Jobs & Social Rights
EU leaders face demands to implement European Pillar of Social Rights when they meet in Porto for a ‘social summit’
At the two day meeting they will be asked to commit to quantitative targets in three areas: employment, skills and poverty.
The glass ceiling: Cracked, but not broken
04 May Jobs & Social Rights
The glass ceiling: Cracked, but not broken
Work culture and structure remain impediments to women achieving their full potential. Tackling preconceived notions is therefore key to changing the status quo, a recent conference heard. Lorna Hutchinson reports.
Coming months will be ‘vital to existence’ of Europe’s arts and culture industry, says industry alliance
30 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Coming months will be ‘vital to existence’ of Europe’s arts and culture industry, says industry alliance
Warning comes in letter to European Commission from organisations representing culture sector, including organisers of large-scale live events.
Time for Europe to close the health inequities gap
30 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Time for Europe to close the health inequities gap
The link between health and social determinants is indisputable; this is why we must act to close the societal inequalities that persist in Europe, urges Sara Cerdas
Issue 534 | 26 April 2021
26 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 534 | 26 April 2021
Gracing this issue’s cover is Hungarian Renew Europe deputy Katalin Cseh, who was drawn to politics having witnessed the deterioration of rule of law in her native Hungary. She talks to deputy editor Lorna Hutchinson about what it means to be European, the power of sanctions on China, and that SofaGate incident.
Hungarian MEP raises questions over his country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan
23 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Hungarian MEP raises questions over his country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan
István Ujhelyi says there’s been no meaningful consultation on the plan by Viktor Orbán’s government.
MEPs condemn plans for European football super league
20 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs condemn plans for European football super league
EU policymakers have said they will work with sports authorities, leagues, clubs, players and fans to prevent football “becoming the preserve of a few”.
Plenary vote on EU-UK Agreement in limbo pending Brexit deal assurances
16 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Plenary vote on EU-UK Agreement in limbo pending Brexit deal assurances
Despite approval from the Foreign Affairs and International Trade committees, the European Parliament has decided not to set a date for the final vote until the UK fully implements the Withdrawal Agreement.
Hungary and Belgium face criticism in Amnesty International report
13 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Hungary and Belgium face criticism in Amnesty International report
In its 2020 annual report on the state of human rights around the world, the charity says the health pandemic has thrown into stark relief, and sometimes aggravated, existing inequalities and patterns of abuse.
Pandemic has underlined need for more legal migration for low-paid work, say MEPs
13 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Pandemic has underlined need for more legal migration for low-paid work, say MEPs
Deputies have demanded new legal ways for people to come and work in the EU, including instruments enabling legal migration for medium and low-paid employment.