Women on Boards Directive must be unblocked in Council, MEPs argue
06 Oct Jobs & Social Rights

Women on Boards Directive must be unblocked in Council, MEPs argue

The Directive, which has been stuck in the legislative pipeline since 2013, aims to reach a minimum of 40 percent of women on non-executive boards of EU companies.
by Lorna Hutchinson
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
19 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
European Carers Day: urgent need to shed light on carers and issues they face
13 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
European Carers Day: urgent need to shed light on carers and issues they face
NGO coalition calls for creation of Enforcement Czar to stem EU’s ‘revolving door’ job moves
12 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
NGO coalition calls for creation of Enforcement Czar to stem EU’s ‘revolving door’ job moves
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.
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
28 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Candlelit vigil for citizens' rights outside European Parliament as UK exits EU
The vigil is planned to coincide with a “silent” march and similar vigil in central London on Friday, where campaigners say they will make the case for the protection of citizens' rights post-Brexit.
Qatar World Cup migrant workers toiling under exploitative labour standards PM+
28 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Qatar World Cup migrant workers toiling under exploitative labour standards
When it comes to Qatar’s ‘commitment to reform’, we’ve heard it all before, argues Human Rights Without Frontiers’ Willy Fautré.
Claude Moraes: Brexit should not be at expense of asylum seekers
28 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Claude Moraes: Brexit should not be at expense of asylum seekers
UK MEP Claude Moraes has criticised UK Home Office plans to “send people back to Europe” after Brexit.
Europe braces for coronavirus
27 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Europe braces for coronavirus
European health authorities are preparing to deal with the arrival of infected people from China as the coronavirus spreads beyond Chinese borders.
The Parliament Magazine Committee Guide 2020
24 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
The Parliament Magazine Committee Guide 2020

A Parliament Magazine's Guide to the European Parliament's Committees

 
NGOs announce plans for fringe festival alongside Future of Europe conference
23 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
NGOs announce plans for fringe festival alongside Future of Europe conference
The pan-European “festival of democracy” aims to “harness the energy, imagination and ideas” of citizens.
Conference on Future of Europe should not be ‘tokenistic rubber-stamping exercise’ say MEPs
15 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Conference on Future of Europe should not be ‘tokenistic rubber-stamping exercise’ say MEPs
The conference is due to start on 9 May - Europe Day - and last up to two years. It seeks to address the measures deemed necessary to reform the EU.
British MEPs urge EU to 'get tough' with UK in upcoming trade talks
10 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
British MEPs urge EU to 'get tough' with UK in upcoming trade talks
Outgoing British MEPs have urged the EU to adopt a “get tough” approach with the UK in the upcoming trade talks, which will decide whether or not Britain leaves the EU with or without an agreement.
EU citizens living in UK voice growing concern as Brexit approaches
07 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
EU citizens living in UK voice growing concern as Brexit approaches
EU citizens living and working in the UK have told of their "fears and concerns” about the impact Britain’s looming exit from the bloc will have on their lives and legal status.
Emily O’Reilly re-elected as European Ombudsman
20 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
Emily O’Reilly re-elected as European Ombudsman
Irishwoman Emily O’Reilly has been re-elected as European Ombudsman for the 2019-2024 parliamentary term, backed by 320 MEPs in a secret plenary vote in Strasbourg.
Guy Verhofstadt: Citizens’ rights issues must be resolved before Brexit
19 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
Guy Verhofstadt: Citizens’ rights issues must be resolved before Brexit
The chair of Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group says the Withdrawal Agreement struck between the UK and EU could be vetoed if the issue of citizens' rights is not fully resolved before the UK leaves the bloc.
EU urged to introduce new legislation to monitor rule of law after journalist murder
17 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
EU urged to introduce new legislation to monitor rule of law after journalist murder
Andrew Galizia, the son of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has called for new EU legislation to monitor the rule of law, insisting it has “teeth and is fit for purpose.”
Peter Pollák: Giving a voice to the vulnerable
17 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
Peter Pollák: Giving a voice to the vulnerable
As the first Slovak MEP of Roma origin, Peter Pollák is a man on a mission, determined to use his European platform to raise awareness of the plight of Roma people and strengthen their rights across the EU.
COP25 ends on disappointing note
16 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
COP25 ends on disappointing note
The 25th UN climate conference (COP25) in Madrid drew to a close without an agreement on binding rules for the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.