#EPGenderEqualityWeek: Still a long way to go until we achieve gender equality
30 Oct Justice

#EPGenderEqualityWeek: Still a long way to go until we achieve gender equality

Twenty-five years after the Beijing Declaration, new threats to women’s rights risk putting hard-won gains into reverse. Instead of going back to the 1950s, we need to make this the century of women, writes Evelyn Regner.
by Evelyn Regner
#EPGenderEqualityWeek: There is no gender equality without economic equality
29 Oct Justice
#EPGenderEqualityWeek: There is no gender equality without economic equality
Poland abortion ban: Stripping women of their fundamental human rights
28 Oct Justice
Poland abortion ban: Stripping women of their fundamental human rights
EU investigating whether Hungarian state aid spending is undermining media freedom
26 Oct Justice
EU investigating whether Hungarian state aid spending is undermining media freedom
EU under fire for response to plight of asylum seekers on Greek islands
04 May Justice
EU under fire for response to plight of asylum seekers on Greek islands
A special online meeting of Parliament’s petitions committee heard there had been a “lack of a coherent response” to the “appalling” conditions facing asylum seekers and refugees during the Coronavirus crisis.
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
04 May Justice
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
With the European Union arguably facing its biggest crisis, European Parliament President David Sassoli tells Lorna Hutchinson that platitudes about solidarity are not enough; the EU will only prove its worth to citizens by acting in unison.
EU gives Poland two months to act on judicial curbs
30 Apr Justice
EU gives Poland two months to act on judicial curbs
New law for judges undermines country’s judicial independence, says European Commission.
Many EU citizens in UK being denied equal treatment, says citizens’ rights group
28 Apr Justice
Many EU citizens in UK being denied equal treatment, says citizens’ rights group
According to the campaign group, the3million, this means people are not able to get the help that they need, including benefits.
MEPs sign letter demanding minimum income to help Europe’s poorest survive Coronavirus
27 Apr Justice
MEPs sign letter demanding minimum income to help Europe’s poorest survive Coronavirus
A total of 23 deputies from four different mainstream political groups have co-signed a letter backing the demand by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN).
Parliament President hopes EU can emerge from Coronavirus crisis with ‘stronger sense of community’
24 Apr Justice
Parliament President hopes EU can emerge from Coronavirus crisis with ‘stronger sense of community’
David Sassoli said the extent to which the Coronavirus crisis is devastating economies and citizens’ lives is becoming clear. 
Call for EU to do more to protect unaccompanied refugee children from Coronavirus
24 Apr Justice
Call for EU to do more to protect unaccompanied refugee children from Coronavirus
Relocating minors from Greek island camps would be ‘hallmark of virtue and prudence’, writes former MEP Mariela Baeva
Didier Reynders: Commission considering action against Poland for rule of law breaches
23 Apr Justice
Didier Reynders: Commission considering action against Poland for rule of law breaches
Earlier this month the European Court of Justice suspended the disciplinary chamber of Poland’s Supreme Court over questions about its independence.
EU Trade Commissioner: Solidarity in tackling Coronavirus must not be restricted to EU
22 Apr Justice
EU Trade Commissioner: Solidarity in tackling Coronavirus must not be restricted to EU
In a debate with members of Parliament’s International Trade Committee, Phil Hogan admitted that the EU would “need to review” its trade policy after the pandemic is over.
Assita Kanko: Delivering value through action
20 Apr Justice
Assita Kanko: Delivering value through action
Europe can emerge from the Coronavirus crisis a stronger, wiser and more unified force, having learned several crucial lessons, Assita Kanko tells Lorna Hutchinson.
A crucial year for future EU-UK relations
17 Apr Justice
A crucial year for future EU-UK relations

Coronavirus crisis makes Brexit transition extension more likely, suggests David McAllister.
Brexit no longer visible on our radar
15 Apr Justice
Brexit no longer visible on our radar
UK’s inaction on Withdrawal Agreement negotiations raising concern, says Danuta Hübner.
Member States hope to start easing Coronavirus restrictions
14 Apr Justice
Member States hope to start easing Coronavirus restrictions
The European Commission is set to announce a “roadmap to exit” the Coronavirus lockdown across the EU.
Member States must tackle rise in domestic violence, says senior MEP
09 Apr Justice
Member States must tackle rise in domestic violence, says senior MEP
Evelyn Regner, chair of Parliament’s FEMM committee, has joined others in urging the EU and Member States to increase support for the growing number of domestic violence victims during the COVID-19 crisis.
MEP letter highlights “alarming” lack of funding for disability care and support services
09 Apr Justice
MEP letter highlights “alarming” lack of funding for disability care and support services
The letter calls for the EU’s Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative to finance support and care services for persons with disabilities during the crisis.
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
09 Apr Justice
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
The EU cannot keep avoiding the refugee and asylum problems on Europe’s external borders, warns the Greens/EFA deputy.
Pressure mounts on EU to take “swift” action against Hungary
08 Apr Justice
Pressure mounts on EU to take “swift” action against Hungary
MEPs and rights groups have heavily criticised the government of Viktor Orbán for passing an emergency bill that grants the government the power to rule by decree indefinitely.
Coronavirus: Can we trust the Chinese government's reporting?
08 Apr Justice
Coronavirus: Can we trust the Chinese government's reporting?
Chinese authorities are well-known for fabricating news reports, so why should the world trust them now, asks Marco Respinti.
International Roma Day: Overcoming prejudices during the Coronavirus crisis
08 Apr Justice
International Roma Day: Overcoming prejudices during the Coronavirus crisis

Now, more than ever, we must all have greater empathy and show more solidarity, writes Romeo Franz.
Children’s rights are human rights
06 Apr Justice
Children’s rights are human rights
The upcoming Children’s Rights Strategy will be an opportunity to mainstream children’s rights in all EU policies, explains Saskia Bricmont.
EU calls for ramp-up in production on vital medical equipment
03 Apr Justice
EU calls for ramp-up in production on vital medical equipment
EU Internal market chief Thierry Breton also warned EU Member States to remove any barriers to free movement of medical supplies.
EU steps up efforts to counter disinformation during COVID-19 crisis
02 Apr Justice
EU steps up efforts to counter disinformation during COVID-19 crisis
The European Commission has launched a special section on its website where people can fact-check information, including so-called “cures” for the virus.
Autism Awareness Day: The right to work
02 Apr Justice
Autism Awareness Day: The right to work
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder have the right to work to gain their economic independence, but greater investment and resources are needed, argues Alicia Homs Ginel.
MEPs urge Commission to put Green Deal on ice amid COVID-19 crisis
01 Apr Justice
MEPs urge Commission to put Green Deal on ice amid COVID-19 crisis
Nearly 40 MEPs have asked that the European Green Deal, a Commission flagship policy, is dropped for the time being due to the coronavirus crisis.