How to strengthen EU-Interpol cooperation 
30 Aug Opinion

How to strengthen EU-Interpol cooperation 

At a time when criminals regularly operate at international and cross-jurisdictional levels, the EU must develop deeper institutional ties with Interpol, argues Jadwiga Wiśniewska
by Jadwiga Wisniewska
New survey reveals public concern across EU over impact of illicit trade Partner Content
28 Nov Feature
New survey reveals public concern across EU over impact of illicit trade
Journalist Sally Hayden's new book documents the stories of African migrants at Europe’s borders
10 May Books
Journalist Sally Hayden's new book documents the stories of African migrants at Europe’s borders
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May Interview
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars Partner Content
25 May
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars
We report on how criminal and organised crime groups are using illicit trade to fund their activities and how the EU is trying to stop them
European diversity: the strength of our union Partner Content
23 May
European diversity: the strength of our union
As part of our ongoing series 'A Europe of Equals', European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli argues that building a Union of equality requires recognising people face discrimination
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act Partner Content
18 May
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act
As part of our new series exploring how to build ‘A Europe of Equals', MEPs explain how they want the EU to recognise the diversity of European society and introduce a new directive to ensure equal opportunities for all
A year after they were sanctioned by China, these MEPs tell us how their lives have been impacted
02 May
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“It’s become almost a badge of honour.” Three MEPs sanctioned by China a year ago reflect on the surprising ways their new status has – and has not – made a difference in their professional and personal lives.
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President advocates for a united front against Russia
01 May Opinion
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Issue 550 | 25 April 2022
25 Apr Feature
Issue 550 | 25 April 2022
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Sandra Kalniete on Latvian independence, her time as foreign minister and battling foreign interference in democratic processes
11 Apr Interview
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With the war in Ukraine recalibrating practically every policy field, it has become paramount to identify and counter disinformation and foreign malign influence in Europe, Sandra Kalniete tells Parliament Magazine
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
07 Apr Opinion
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
The 2020 EU Roma Strategic Framework represents a necessary new beginning in the fight against antigypsyism in Europe. But it remains a toothless tiger without an equality law for Romani people, writes Romeo Franz
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
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Awareness is fine, argues Julie Ward, but without acceptance it risks being contaminated by ableist paternalism
Issue 549 | 28 March 2022
29 Mar Feature
Issue 549 | 28 March 2022
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Time to take stock of university values Partner Content
29 Mar
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Is a new Kazakhstan emerging? Partner Content
28 Mar
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President Tokayev’s proposed reforms will genuinely alter the country’s political culture
Securing our future though our children
17 Mar Opinion
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Child poverty belongs in the past
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Her name was Ashling
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Her name was Ashling
Ashling Murphy is not the first woman to meet a violent death in 2022, but her death must show it is time to eradicate gender-based violence, writes Frances Fitzgerald
Covid is no barrier to gender equality
28 Feb Opinion
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We have been promised a union of equality, but the pandemic has allowed certain interests to try to maintain the status quo. Gender equality must – and will – prevail, writes Maria Noichl
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25 Feb Interview
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Issue 548 | 21 February 2022
21 Feb
Issue 548 | 21 February 2022
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Fighting online illicit trade Partner Content
21 Feb
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03 Feb
Karim Massimov: the canary in the coalmine for Kazakhstan
The fate of the former Kazakh Prime Minister will tell MEPs everything they need to know about the future of EU-Kazakhstan relations
Afghan women warn European Parliament of the dangers of negotiating with Taliban
02 Feb
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The EU must prioritise Afghanistan’s women and pressure the de-facto leaders to comply with human rights, Sakharov Prize finalists urge
Endgame in sight in longest-running breach on record of the Treaty's parity of treatment provision
01 Feb
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Following a last minute amendment to Italy’s Finance Act, closure on the dispute about non-national university teaching staff (Lettori) seems within reach
2021 saw progress on EU legislation against hate speech
30 Dec
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MEPs debate new resolution on #MeToo and sexual harassment
17 Dec
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Parliament debate highlights that sexual harassment within the European institutions is an unwon battle