MEPs welcome Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement to legislate on violence against women
17 Sep Justice

MEPs welcome Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement to legislate on violence against women

European Parliament also passes report to Include gender-based violence in list of ‘EU’ crimes
by Andreas Rogal
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
05 Jul Justice
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
European Parliament backs resolution condemning worsening Rule of Law situation in Poland
16 Sep Justice
European Parliament backs resolution condemning worsening Rule of Law situation in Poland
High time to act on Rule of Law
10 Sep Justice
High time to act on Rule of Law
Poland-EU Rule of Law dispute enters a new and potentially game-changing phase
10 Sep Justice
Poland-EU Rule of Law dispute enters a new and potentially game-changing phase
Polish Parliament’s Deputy Speaker warns of ‘drastic solutions’ as European Commission gives go-ahead to introduce punitive fines against Warsaw
Lugano Convention: Simplest solution for UK is to join EFTA, says Adrián Vázquez Lázara
06 Sep Justice
Lugano Convention: Simplest solution for UK is to join EFTA, says Adrián Vázquez Lázara
Legal Affairs Committee chair says reaching a deal on legal cooperation agreement mainly a matter of political will and ‘good predisposition’
MEPs grill EU Justice chief Didier Reynders over rule of law breaches
02 Sep Justice
MEPs grill EU Justice chief Didier Reynders over rule of law breaches
European Commission’s latest annual Rule of Law report branded ‘toothless and spineless’ by LIBE committee MEPs
A Never-Ending Story
31 Aug Justice
A Never-Ending Story
European Commission has expressed serious concern over recent data received from Italy in the ongoing Lettori discrimination proceedings, explains Henry Rodgers
European Commission rejects MEPs’ demand to take legal action on rule-of-law violations
26 Aug Justice
European Commission rejects MEPs’ demand to take legal action on rule-of-law violations
Ursula von der Leyen says MEPs had not provided enough evidence of rule-of-law breaches and that EU Executive had ‘not been properly called upon to act’
Poland and the Rule of Law: What next in the battle between the EU and the Polish government?
18 Aug Justice
Poland and the Rule of Law: What next in the battle between the EU and the Polish government?
European Commission ‘analysing’ Polish government’s response to questions over controversial law enabling sanctions against judges, says Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
European Commission recommends ‘No’ for Lugano as Brexit fallout intensifies
12 Aug Justice
European Commission recommends ‘No’ for Lugano as Brexit fallout intensifies
EU Executive argues that Lugano Convention is a ‘Single Market Instrument’ and therefore UK ineligible for membership
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance
09 Aug Justice
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance
Are landmark new EU rules on artificial intelligence sufficient to allay fears of a ‘Big Brother’ takeover of our lives?
Long-running skirmish between EU and Polish government enters new phase
04 Aug Justice
Long-running skirmish between EU and Polish government enters new phase
European Commission has the tools it needs to act on rule of law breaches in Poland and Hungary, it just needs the will to use them, argues Jakub Jaraczewski
MEPs come out in force against Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law at Budapest Pride
27 Jul Justice
MEPs come out in force against Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law at Budapest Pride
Policymakers from across the political spectrum took to the streets of Budapest on Saturday to show support to the Hungarian LGBTIQ community.
Irish Supreme Court seeking ‘clarification’ on validity of Polish European Arrest Warrants
27 Jul Justice
Irish Supreme Court seeking ‘clarification’ on validity of Polish European Arrest Warrants
European Court of Justice asked to consider whether Polish rule of law deficiencies could impact on right to a fair trial
Cast-iron resolve
23 Jul Justice
Cast-iron resolve
Thrust into the spotlight over his report on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Predrag Fred Matić has become a champion for women’s bodily autonomy. He tells Lorna Hutchinson that no amount of conservative backlash will steer him off course.
“We are not living in Europe à la carte” says Jourová on Rule of Law report
20 Jul Justice
“We are not living in Europe à la carte” says Jourová on Rule of Law report
In its second EU-wide report on the Rule of Law, the European Commission highlighted “serious concerns” over judicial independence and media freedom.
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
19 Jul Justice
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
Political agreement reached on the contentious Aarhus dossier, reports Christian Doleschal
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
19 Jul Justice
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
EU launches infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland over LGBTIQ discrimination
16 Jul Justice
EU launches infringement procedures against Hungary and Poland over LGBTIQ discrimination
LGBTIQ Intergroup MEPs ‘wholeheartedly’ welcome European Commission’s decision to act against Budapest and Warsaw.
Poland 'on the path to Polexit' after top court deems ECJ measures unconstitutional
15 Jul Justice
Poland 'on the path to Polexit' after top court deems ECJ measures unconstitutional
MEPs have warned that Poland is heading towards ‘Polexit’ - the Polish version of Brexit - after the country’s highest court ruled that Poland is not obliged to follow the order by the European Court of Justice to suspend part of its judicial reforms.
Journalists call for EU policymakers to deliver ‘robust’ Media Freedom Act in face of increasing state-owned harassment
14 Jul Justice
Journalists call for EU policymakers to deliver ‘robust’ Media Freedom Act in face of increasing state-owned harassment
Growing ‘hostile environment’ for journalists across EU, MEPs told during public hearing
Gender-based violence costs EU €366bn a year
09 Jul Justice
Gender-based violence costs EU €366bn a year
A new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that violence against women makes up 79 percent of this cost, amounting to €289bn.
European Parliament votes overwhelmingly to condemn new Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law
08 Jul Justice
European Parliament votes overwhelmingly to condemn new Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law
In a resolution, adopted with 459 in favour, 147 against and 58 abstentions on Thursday, MEPs describe the Hungarian law as being in clear breach of fundamental rights.
MEPs lament ‘putinisation’ of Hungary as EU urged to take urgent action
07 Jul Justice
MEPs lament ‘putinisation’ of Hungary as EU urged to take urgent action
A fiery plenary debate on Hungary’s new anti-LGBTIQ law saw deputies entreat the European Commission and Council to “do their job” and put a “democratic lock” on the EU budget.
Editorial: People Power
07 Jul Justice
Editorial: People Power
Does the success of the ‘End the Cage Age’ campaign mean the much-maligned European Citizens’ Initiative is finally bringing Europe closer to its citizens? Not quite yet, suggests Brian Johnson.
From hands-on commissioner to free-speaking MEP... That's Danuta Hübner
06 Jul Justice
From hands-on commissioner to free-speaking MEP... That's Danuta Hübner
She is one of parliament’s most senior MEPs and, as Martin Banks discovered, Danuta Hübner is not afraid of holding back on even the most sensitive of issues.
Policymakers decry Turkey’s formal withdrawal from violence against women treaty
01 Jul Justice
Policymakers decry Turkey’s formal withdrawal from violence against women treaty
MEPs and rights groups have denounced Turkey’s decision to quit the groundbreaking Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, calling it “a dark day for women.”