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
by Lorna Hutchinson
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
05 Jul Justice
Issue 539 | 05 July 2021
“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
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
19 Jul Justice
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
EU pushes 'people-centred' response to extreme poverty
10 Feb Justice
EU pushes 'people-centred' response to extreme poverty
Europe's fund for aid to the most deprived can play a vital role in improving the lives of people existing in society's margins, writes Emer Costello.
Food industry accused of 'massive infiltration' of EFSA pesticides panel
10 Feb Justice
Food industry accused of 'massive infiltration' of EFSA pesticides panel
The European food safety authority (EFSA) should put in place a science integrity officer to counter unfair industry lobbying and restore its independence, argues Hans Muilerman.
EU in fight against money laundering and terrorist financing
07 Feb Justice
EU in fight against money laundering and terrorist financing
Given the economic crisis it is crucial that money laundering and terrorist financing are tackled, explains Stefano Manservisi.
Anti-corruption report highlights 'cracks' in EU and member states
07 Feb Justice
Anti-corruption report highlights 'cracks' in EU and member states
Following the publication of the EU anti-corruption report, Transparency International intends to publish an independent report to ensure the EU follows its own recommendations, writes Ronny Patz.
Strasbourg round-up: Undocumented women migrants in EU facing abuse and exploitation
07 Feb Justice
Strasbourg round-up: Undocumented women migrants in EU facing abuse and exploitation
MEPs have narrowly approved a call for undocumented women migrants in the EU to receive better protection. Key rapporteurs from across the political spectrum give the Parliament Magazine their views following the plenary vote.
Strasbourg round-up: EU urged to develop roadmap to combat homophobia
06 Feb Justice
Strasbourg round-up: EU urged to develop roadmap to combat homophobia
With MEPs voting to call for an EU Roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, key rapporteurs Ulrike Lunacek, Michael Cashman and Dennis de Jong give us their views.
Lack of legal 'safeguards' protecting EU citizens' privacy exposed
09 Jan Justice
Lack of legal 'safeguards' protecting EU citizens' privacy exposed
MEP inquiry looks at rebuilding trust between the EU and US following damaging spying allegations, says Claude Moraes.
EU must give 'response' to Ukraine situation
18 Dec Justice
EU must give 'response' to Ukraine situation
Ukraine's response to a possible EU association agreement showcases the need for a more individual approach for the eastern partnership, says Pawel Robert Kowal.
Solidarity and shared responsibility among EU member states 'more imperative than ever'
18 Dec Justice
Solidarity and shared responsibility among EU member states 'more imperative than ever'
Europe needs a united approach to the challenges it is currently facing, argues Nikos Dendias.
Issue 380 | 2 December 2013
02 Dec Justice
Issue 380 | 2 December 2013
EU forest strategy, common security and defence, world human rights...
Policymakers show 'lack of political will' to tackle root cause of sex trafficking
09 Oct Justice
Policymakers show 'lack of political will' to tackle root cause of sex trafficking
Prostitution is a form of violence against women and must be treated as such, writes Cécile Gréboval.
Lampedusa incident must be a 'wakeup call', insists commissioner
09 Oct Justice
Lampedusa incident must be a 'wakeup call', insists commissioner
Home affairs commissioner Cecilia Malmström has expressed the need to "act at European level" to prevent tragedies such as the recent Lampedusa incident.
European solution needed to tackle 'globalised' prostitution industry
08 Oct Justice
European solution needed to tackle 'globalised' prostitution industry
Europe must lead from the front on prostitution - with gender equality the ultimate target, says Mary Honeyball.
Sakharov prize: Malala 'inspiration to us all', says Watson
07 Oct Justice
Sakharov prize: Malala 'inspiration to us all', says Watson
Malala Yousafzai's bravery and dogged determination at such a young age should be an inspiration to us all, says Graham Watson.
Sakharov prize: Malala shows 'courage' to defend fundamental rights
07 Oct Justice
Sakharov prize: Malala shows 'courage' to defend fundamental rights
The nomination of Malala Yousafzai gives a voice to all children whose rights are being ignored, writes José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra.
Sakharov prize: Lobau, Statkevich, Bialiatski believe in 'free and democratic' Belarus
07 Oct Justice
Sakharov prize: Lobau, Statkevich, Bialiatski believe in 'free and democratic' Belarus
Marek Migalski says the tragic events of December 2010 and the many people still suffering under the Belarusian regime cannot be forgotten.
Serbia's pride march ban casts shadow over EU accession process
07 Oct Justice
Serbia's pride march ban casts shadow over EU accession process
For the third year in a row, the Serbian government has banned Belgrade's pride march, citing "serious threats to the peace and public order", write Jelko Kacin and Marije Cornelissen.
Resolving EU's antitrust case against Google 'important for us all'
27 Sep Justice
Resolving EU's antitrust case against Google 'important for us all'
The European commission's approach to resolving the competition issues raised in the case against Google will form the backdrop to a special panel discussion in the European parliament on 1 October, explain MEPs Ramon Tremosa i Balcells and Andreas Schwab.
Issue 370 | 27 May 2013
27 May Justice
Issue 370 | 27 May 2013
Green Week 2013, cybercrime, European week against cancer and more...
5Qs: Monica Macovei on freezing and confiscating proceeds of crime
29 Apr Justice
5Qs: Monica Macovei on freezing and confiscating proceeds of crime
Monica Macovei answers five questions from our reasers on freezing and confiscating proceeds of crime
Issue 363 | 18 Feb 2013
18 Feb Justice
Issue 363 | 18 Feb 2013
EU-China relations, money laundering, MFF and more...
Member states told to 'accept responsibility' for illegal CIA renditions
12 Sep Justice
Member states told to 'accept responsibility' for illegal CIA renditions
On the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, MEPs have sent a strong message that the European Union must not sacrifice the human rights of its citizens in the fight against terror. Reports Gerald Callaghan