Journalist Sally Hayden's new book documents the stories of African migrants at Europe’s borders
10 May Justice

Journalist Sally Hayden's new book documents the stories of African migrants at Europe’s borders

Sally Hayden talks to The Parliament Magazine about her new book, My Fourth Time, We Drowned: Seeking Refuge on the World’s Deadliest Migration Route
by Lakshmi Sarah
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act Partner Content
18 May Justice
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May Justice
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
A year after they were sanctioned by China, these MEPs tell us how their lives have been impacted
02 May Justice
A year after they were sanctioned by China, these MEPs tell us how their lives have been impacted
MEPs and European Commission clash over cash payouts from EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility
15 Dec Justice
MEPs and European Commission clash over cash payouts from EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility
The NextGenerationEU programme and its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) have broken new ground for the Union, and MEPs are keen not to blunder their role in it: proper scrutiny and sound legislation
European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
15 Dec Justice
European Parlament report demands EU takes 'specific' action to combat gender-based cyberviolence, writes Sylwia Spurek
Rapporteur says her report sends strong message to the European Commission on its failure to act against gender-based violence
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
14 Dec Justice
EU must support democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impose sanctions against Republika Srpska leadership, argues Romeo Franz
The EU has reached a turning point in its policies with Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans in general, says Chair of Parliament's Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
This week in the European Parliament
13 Dec Justice
This week in the European Parliament
The last European Parliament plenary session of the year has traditionally often focused on Human Rights, as Parliament’s spokesperson Jaume Duch reminded the press at Friday’s pre-session briefing
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history Partner Content
13 Dec Justice
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history
The international community must take necessary action now, urges Campaign for Uyghurs Executive Director Rushan Abbas
EU and national policymakers clash during European Parliament Rule of Law debate
10 Dec Justice
EU and national policymakers clash during European Parliament Rule of Law debate
Situation of the Rule of Law in the EU at heart of most troubling EU constitutional confrontation since French ‘Empty Chair Crisis’ of 1965
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
08 Dec Justice
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
Common capabilities, united action on threats and adequate financing are key to defending the EU, argues SEDE Committee MEP
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy Partner Content
07 Dec Justice
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy
Natacha Kazatchkine, Head of Internal EU Policy at the Open Society European Policy Institute, speaks to Parliament Magazine about the state of fundamental rights, rule of law, and democracy in the European Union
Issue 546 | 06 December 2021
06 Dec Justice
Issue 546 | 06 December 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
European Day of Persons with Disabilities: Citizens’ rights should apply to all, including the right to petition, argues Alex Agius Saliba
03 Dec Justice
European Day of Persons with Disabilities: Citizens’ rights should apply to all, including the right to petition, argues Alex Agius Saliba
EU needs need to make these rights as accessible as possible, says 'Protection of Persons with Disabilities through Petitions' Rapporteur
European Parliament told Pegasus Project spyware routinely used against journalists, civil society and political opposition figures
30 Nov Justice
European Parliament told Pegasus Project spyware routinely used against journalists, civil society and political opposition figures
MEPs have begun their work on tackling the fundamental rights’ violations revealed over the summer by the Pegasus Project investigation
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
26 Nov Justice
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
For a newly elected MEP, Stelios Kympouropoulos has already made quite an impact in a range of topics, including many close to his heart. Andreas Rogal finds out what makes him tick
Slovenian MEPs row over Rule of Law report
25 Nov Justice
Slovenian MEPs row over Rule of Law report
Wednesday evening’s European Parliament plenary debate on the Rule of Law in Slovenia had the potential to embarrass the current holder of the European Council’s EU presidency
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: The Istanbul Convention, Our Convention
25 Nov Justice
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: The Istanbul Convention, Our Convention
The European Commission must act to prioritise the EU’s ratification of the Istanbul Convention, argues Dr Sylwia Spurek.
We need an EU-wide approach to tackling hybrid threats, warns Sandra Kalniete
24 Nov Justice
We need an EU-wide approach to tackling hybrid threats, warns Sandra Kalniete
For treating foreign interference and disinformation, we have a diagnosis and a prescription; the rest is up to the patient, says European Parliament's rapporteur
Reject Hate Supplement
24 Nov Justice
Reject Hate Supplement
A special supplement looking at the state of Muslim-Jewish Relations in Europe and how to build relationships for a better world
This week in the European Parliament
22 Nov Justice
This week in the European Parliament
November’s Strasbourg plenary session, to be held once again in a hybrid format due to the worsening COVID situation, is promising a rich and equal mix of policies and politics, suggests Andreas Rogal
Issue 545 | 22 November 2021
22 Nov Justice
Issue 545 | 22 November 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Tomas Tobé interview: Bridge builder
12 Nov Justice
Tomas Tobé interview: Bridge builder
Tomas Tobé says he’s confident of winning over his MEP colleagues and forging a large parliamentary majority behind his proposals for the EU’s new Migration Pact. He tells Andreas Rogal that this approach could well be enough to break the current Council stalemate on asylum and migration.
Gender Equality Week highlighted the need for a whole-of-Parliament approach to a pressing issue, writes Frances Fitzgerald
11 Nov Justice
Gender Equality Week highlighted the need for a whole-of-Parliament approach to a pressing issue, writes Frances Fitzgerald
European Parliament has taken a clear stance in promoting gender mainstreaming by opening up its committee structures to take account of equality, says Senior MEP
Where are the women? Gender Equality makes life better for everyone, so let’s work together to deliver it, argues Evelyn Regner
10 Nov Justice
Where are the women? Gender Equality makes life better for everyone, so let’s work together to deliver it, argues Evelyn Regner
Women must be involved in decision-making; on corporate boards, be present at climate negotiation tables and in parliaments; In short women must be heard, writes FEMM Committee Chair
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
09 Nov Justice
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
European electoral reform: A pan-European constituency
08 Nov Justice
European electoral reform: A pan-European constituency
Reforms to the European electoral laws to make constituencies pan-European could increase legitimacy and bring Europe closer to its citizens, believes Domènec Ruiz Devesa
European Parliament delegation completes ‘intense agenda’ following migration fact-finding trip to Greece
04 Nov Justice
European Parliament delegation completes ‘intense agenda’ following migration fact-finding trip to Greece
‘We’re not here to help Greece do better, we’re here to make sure that the EU does better’, says delegation head, Juan Fernando López Aguilar