2021 saw progress on EU legislation against hate speech
30 Dec Justice

2021 saw progress on EU legislation against hate speech

We revisit our special feature on curbing hate speech and hate crimes, with comment from MEPs Alice Kuhnke, Marc Angel, Eugenia Rodríguez Palop and more
by The Parliament Magazine
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history
13 Dec Justice
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history
MEPs debate new resolution on #MeToo and sexual harassment
17 Dec Justice
MEPs debate new resolution on #MeToo and sexual harassment
Should Belgium go its own way to protect its supply chains?
17 Dec Justice
Should Belgium go its own way to protect its supply chains?
ISDS: VIP treatment for corporations?
26 Jan Justice
ISDS: VIP treatment for corporations?
EU-US trade deal 'Trojan horse' threatening democracy, argues Paul de Clerck.
The Parliament Magazine's week that was
23 Jan Justice
The Parliament Magazine's week that was

PMHQ's take on what really mattered this week in Brussels and beyond.
Latvian presidency round-up: MEPs and ministers discuss EU priorities
23 Jan Justice
Latvian presidency round-up: MEPs and ministers discuss EU priorities
Ministers representing Latvia's EU council presidency have addressed MEPs at a series of meetings in the European parliament.
More at stake than just Greece's future in Sunday's general election
22 Jan Justice
More at stake than just Greece's future in Sunday's general election
Syriza victory would send strong signal that 'change is coming', argues Kostas Chrysogonos.
Russian seizing of Crimea poses 'strategic' threat to EU and Nato
22 Jan Justice
Russian seizing of Crimea poses 'strategic' threat to EU and Nato
Ioan Mircea Pașcu has presented a report to the European parliament arguing that in the long run cooperation with Russia is more preferable than confrontation.
Gender balance is 'good for business'
19 Jan Justice
Gender balance is 'good for business'
As the commission gears up to introduce new gender quotas for women on boards, Evelyn Regner explains why this type of legislation matters.
EU governments accused of 'Bermuda Triangle' approach to law-making
15 Jan Justice
EU governments accused of 'Bermuda Triangle' approach to law-making
Incoming Latvian EU presidency urged to end national 'blockages' of key legislative proposals.
Boko Haram: 'A global threat requiring a global reaction'
15 Jan Justice
Boko Haram: 'A global threat requiring a global reaction'
MEPs have condemned the destruction of the Nigerian town of Baga by radical Islamist group Boko Haram.
Women on Boards: MEPs frustrated at lack of progress
14 Jan Justice
Women on Boards: MEPs frustrated at lack of progress
EU legislation on a quota for women on company boards was the subject of a heated discussion between MEPs and European council and commission representatives in Strasbourg.
EU 'moving in the right direction' following Italian presidency
14 Jan Justice
EU 'moving in the right direction' following Italian presidency
The economy, the upcoming Greek elections and Mediterranean rescue operations were under the spotlight in a review of Italy's presidency.
MEPs call to address increasing migratory pressures in the Mediterranean
14 Jan Justice
MEPs call to address increasing migratory pressures in the Mediterranean
During a plenary debate yesterday, MEPs unanimously called on the European Commission and on the Member States to address the increasing migratory pressures in the Mediterranean, even though many of them fundamentally disagreed about the next steps to be taken. 
MEPs at odds on EU-wide PNR
13 Jan Justice
MEPs at odds on EU-wide PNR
The Charlie Hebdo attacks have reignited the ongoing debate on an EU-wide passenger name record (PNR) system.
Spanish reaction to Catalan referendum 'deeply disappointing'
12 Jan Justice
Spanish reaction to Catalan referendum 'deeply disappointing'
On 9 November, 2.4 million people turned out to vote on Catalonia's future, yet the Spanish government refuses to listen, writes Josep-Maria Terricabras.
€315bn investment plan 'focal point' of Latvian EU council presidency
09 Jan Justice
€315bn investment plan 'focal point' of Latvian EU council presidency
EU commission president Jean-Claude Juncker and Latvian prime minister Laimdota Straujuma have met in Riga to kick off Latvia's EU council presidency.
No EU data protection deal 'before end of year'
08 Jan Justice
No EU data protection deal 'before end of year'
Rapporteur on the EU data protection regulation says parliament and council are 'heading in two different directions'.
MEPs condemn attack against Charlie Hebdo
08 Jan Justice
MEPs condemn attack against Charlie Hebdo
European parliament president Martin Schulz has described the attack as a 'heinous act'.
MEPs give mixed reaction to Palestinian recognition of ICC
08 Jan Justice
MEPs give mixed reaction to Palestinian recognition of ICC
The United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon has announced that Palestine will join the international criminal court (ICC) from 1 April.
Patient safety 'under-recognised' by EU
07 Jan Justice
Patient safety 'under-recognised' by EU
Infection prevention and control measures could save '€5.4bn' in public health costs, says Karin Kadenbach.
EU-Pakistan assistance needs a 'proper accountability mechanism'
05 Jan Justice
EU-Pakistan assistance needs a 'proper accountability mechanism'
Access of children to education should be a priority for the EU's development and security agenda in Pakistan, writes Madi Sharma.
Women's participation 'integral' to development of stable states
19 Dec Justice
Women's participation 'integral' to development of stable states
Women are essential to peacebuilding processes and the EU must do more to include them, writes Marie Arena.
CEAC welcomes EU Council conclusions on Montenegro
17 Dec Justice
CEAC welcomes EU Council conclusions on Montenegro
CEAC is encouraged that Council's conclusions echo European Commission's October Progress Report, and stresses once again its openness to a negotiated solution.
More justice key to ensuring EU competitiveness
16 Dec Justice
More justice key to ensuring EU competitiveness
The Latvian EU council presidency will work towards more justice for EU citizens, promises Dzintars Rasnačs.
Afrophobia is 'a reality confronting millions of Europeans'
16 Dec Justice
Afrophobia is 'a reality confronting millions of Europeans'
The European parliament needs to engage in a mature and inclusive debate on Afrophobia, Jallow Momodou and Malin Björk argue.
Issue 403 | 15 December 2014
15 Dec Justice
Issue 403 | 15 December 2014
Latvian EU council presidency, Europe's energy union, women on boards and more...