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
Rights group calls for “tough sanctions” on Turkey
12 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Rights group calls for “tough sanctions” on Turkey
The StopErdoganNow group says the EEAS is not taking concerns about alleged human rights violations in Turkey seriously enough.
International Romani Day: Time to take off the blinkers
08 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
International Romani Day: Time to take off the blinkers
Despite some positive steps towards the inclusion of Roma in the EU, the Coronavirus crisis has laid bare the stark reality of life for Roma people and this must be urgently addressed, writes Peter Pollák.
Vlad Gheorghe interview: Talkin' 'bout my generation
06 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Vlad Gheorghe interview: Talkin' 'bout my generation
Vlad Gheorghe was just a toddler when Romania’s 50-year experiment with Communism came crashing down in December 1989. He explains to Brian Johnson how the country’s integration back into the EU fold has been a major factor in shaping his politics and worldview.
The snail's pace progress of EU justice
02 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
The snail's pace progress of EU justice
Despite European Commission pilot proceedings against Italy, the snail’s pace progress of EU justice in tackling discrimination against non-national teaching staff in Italian universities means the case is unlikely to be resolved any time soon, explains Henry Rodgers.
Embracing equality in a digital era Partner Content
01 Apr Jobs & Social Rights
Embracing equality in a digital era
Unless urgent action is taken women will become victims of digital discrimination, a recent event heard. Martin Banks reports.
Artificial Intelligence: Reinforcing discrimination
19 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Artificial Intelligence: Reinforcing discrimination
The European Commission’s upcoming proposal may be the last opportunity to prevent harmful uses of AI-powered technologies, many of which are already marginalising Europe’s racialised communities, writes Sarah Chander.
Issue 532 | 15 March 2021
15 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 532 | 15 March 2021
Gracing this issue’s cover is Spanish Renew Europe deputy Jordi Cañas. With the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement negotiations approaching the finish line, Parliament’s rapporteur tells reporter Ana Gallego why this may be the last chance to seal a deal with the South American trade bloc.
Why building a fixed link between Europe and Africa matters Partner Content
08 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Why building a fixed link between Europe and Africa matters
The post-pandemic world needs ambitious projects that respect the environment, generate employment and guarantee social stability, writes Abdelmalek Alaoui.
Commission’s equal pay proposal a “positive step forward”
05 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Commission’s equal pay proposal a “positive step forward”
MEPs have welcomed plans to plug Europe’s gender pay gap.
The Khojaly Genocide: A Crime against Humanity Partner Content
26 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
The Khojaly Genocide: A Crime against Humanity
After almost 30 years, to ensure lasting peace in the Karabakh region, we must not forget such crimes against humanity, writes Konul Nurullayeva.
Issue 531 | 1 March 2021
26 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 531 | 1 March 2021
Gracing the cover this issue is Irish EPP deputy Frances Fitzgerald. A staunch defender of women’s rights, Fitzgerald says she believes we are entering a new era of equality, telling deputy editor Lorna Hutchinson that despite recent setbacks, fresh momentum for change is building.
Plight of Europe’s Roma further exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic
22 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Plight of Europe’s Roma further exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic
The claim has been made by the Open Society Foundations’ Public Health Programme.
Time to put EU's Coronavirus recovery plan in motion says Portuguese presidency chief
15 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Time to put EU's Coronavirus recovery plan in motion says Portuguese presidency chief
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa tells MEPs that EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility is a ‘vitamin’ to aid Europe's economic revival.
Issue 530 | 15 February 2021
12 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 530 | 15 February 2021
Gracing the cover this issue is Hungarian S&D deputy István Ujhelyi. The Transport and Tourism Committee vice-chair tells deputy editor Lorna Hutchinson why he is confident that the future of the Coronavirus-ravaged transport and tourism sectors will see positive and sustainable change.
Many EU workers in UK care homes will fail to register status before deadline, says report
27 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Many EU workers in UK care homes will fail to register status before deadline, says report
The report by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) found that one in three care workers had not heard of the UK Government’s EU Settled Status Scheme and that one in two did not know about the deadline.
COVID-19 crisis will have ‘massive and lasting’ impact on Europe’s culture sector, says report
27 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
COVID-19 crisis will have ‘massive and lasting’ impact on Europe’s culture sector, says report
The study on the state of the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in Europe also says that the industry can be “one of the drivers to help boost and revamp” the EU economy.
Erasmus and the Turing Scheme: A metaphor for Brexit?
19 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Erasmus and the Turing Scheme: A metaphor for Brexit?
Professor Paul James Cardwell takes a look at the UK government’s decision to withdraw from the EU’s Erasmus programme and replace it with its own ‘global’ scheme.
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
19 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
The UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus+ not only closes the door on more than thirty years of fruitful exchanges between students in the EU and the UK, but will also weaken cooperation in the field of education, explains Milan Zver.
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
19 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
The decision to pull out from the renowned student exchange programme comes at an immeasurable cost to both sides, writes Dita Charanzová.
Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
15 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
But EU also faces ‘enormous challenges’ and risks losing ground in the space sector, warns internal market commissioner.
Issue 528 | 18 January 2021
15 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 528 | 18 January 2021
Welcome back and a happy new year to all our readers from The Parliament Magazine team.
Erasmus: A missed opportunity for the UK's young people
05 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Erasmus: A missed opportunity for the UK's young people
Boris Johnson’s decision to withdraw the UK from the EU’s flagship student exchange programme will have damaging effects on Britain's youth, argues Hywel Ceri Jones.
EU outlines adjustment fund for sectors potentially impacted by Brexit
30 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
EU outlines adjustment fund for sectors potentially impacted by Brexit
Reserve will have an overall budget of €5bn and support businesses and workers worst affected by the UK leaving the EU.
2020 vision: A year in review
23 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
2020 vision: A year in review
The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging in generations. Lorna Hutchinson looks back on an extraordinary twelve months.