Antimicrobial resistance is the next global health challenge
08 Dec Opinion

Antimicrobial resistance is the next global health challenge

“The sooner we act, the more damage we can prevent in the future”, says MEP Nicu Stefanuta
by Nicu Stefanuta
No health without brain health Partner Content
06 Dec
No health without brain health
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
07 Dec Feature
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
Towards a healthier Europe with medical technology Partner Content
06 Dec
Towards a healthier Europe with medical technology
Paradise lost: How overtourism is changing Europe's holiday destinations
29 Jun Feature
Paradise lost: How overtourism is changing Europe's holiday destinations
Europe’s beauty spots are buckling under mass tourism – so some popular destinations are fighting back. Venice has blocked cruise ships and Amsterdam has launched ‘stay away’ ads aimed at badly behaved Brits. But the trade-off between quality of life and much-needed revenue is a tricky one
“Policy choices that aim at reducing environmental harm should be based on sound scientific evaluation using harmonised methods”   Partner Content
29 Jun
“Policy choices that aim at reducing environmental harm should be based on sound scientific evaluation using harmonised methods”  
The Single Use Plastics Directive was designed to reduce the Union’s plastic use, but there now seems to be a risk that the PPWR proposal takes a U-turn and increases our use of plastic.   
The Parliament Magazine's July Issue
28 Jun
The Parliament Magazine's July Issue
The July edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
From Evidence to Action: how the Best-ReMaP project aims to contribute to an improved quality of food supplied to European citizens  Partner Content
28 Jun
From Evidence to Action: how the Best-ReMaP project aims to contribute to an improved quality of food supplied to European citizens 
World Health Organisation figures claim that by 2035, 28 million children in 53 European region countries could live with obesity. The Best-ReMaP project explores how good nutrition practices can help overcome the challenge of childhood obesity.
Reaching a smoke-free Europe: lessons from the Swedish experience Partner Content
28 Jun
Reaching a smoke-free Europe: lessons from the Swedish experience
On 31st May 2023, World No Tobacco Day, MEPs and researchers gathered in the European Parliament at an event hosted by We Are Innovation and The Parliament Magazine, to discuss the remarkable success of Sweden in ​achieving a smoke-free status​​.​
Why sustainability must be grounded in science Partner Content
27 Jun
Why sustainability must be grounded in science
The scale and urgency of the environmental challenges confronting the planet demands new thinking and new relationships. Could innovation grounded in science be part of the solution? We learnt more about how P&G Fabric and Home Care is investing in developing new products that carry the potential to cut European household carbon emissions.
Can Europe fight Iran's hostage diplomacy?
26 Jun Feature
Can Europe fight Iran's hostage diplomacy?
Calls are mounting for the European Commission to implement a strategy to prevent hostile regimes using European citizens for political leverage
Signature Dish: Tomáš Zdechovský’s dukátové buchtičky
22 Jun Culture
Signature Dish: Tomáš Zdechovský’s dukátové buchtičky
The Czech MEP puts his own twist on a traditional sweet treat from his home country in this recipe for yeast buns with vanilla custard
Empowering patients through medical technologies for a healthier future Partner Content
22 Jun
Empowering patients through medical technologies for a healthier future
By constantly investing in existing and future technologies, the medical technology sector contributes to a healthier Europe. The 2023 MedTech Forum looked at some key trends in legislation and business and the role that EU policymakers can play to bring medical innovations to patients in a timely manner.
Proposed SoHO legislation could transform blood sustainability in Europe and help patients with chronic anaemia Partner Content
21 Jun
Proposed SoHO legislation could transform blood sustainability in Europe and help patients with chronic anaemia
Every year, EU patients are treated with 25 million blood transfusions during surgery or trauma care. World Blood Donor Day reminds us that a blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in enough quantities is key to a resilient health system.
Shaping Europe's beating cancer agenda: science, policy, and innovation Partner Content
21 Jun
Shaping Europe's beating cancer agenda: science, policy, and innovation
Tobacco consumption continues to be the leading cause of preventable cancer in Europe, with 27% of all cancers attributed to smoking so The Parliament teamed up with three think tanks to look at Europe’s beating cancer agenda.
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
19 Jun Feature
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
Firms using unsubstantiated environmental claims to market their products could face financial penalties under new rules. But while some hail proposals for a green claims directive as empowering for consumers, others warn they are too vague to have an impact on greenwashing
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
16 Jun Opinion
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
Consumers want to be part of the green transition, it is time to support them with a right to repair
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
15 Jun Books
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
Three new Turkish novels are putting the spotlight on the impact of global urbanisation on the country's rural communities.
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain Partner Content
15 Jun
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain
The declaration of the end to COVID-19 as a public emergency is a symbolic signpost, but COVID-19 remains a threat and vaccination can play a key role in addressing it.
Delivering a healthier and more sustainable future: the role of the European Soft Drinks Industry Partner Content
15 Jun
Delivering a healthier and more sustainable future: the role of the European Soft Drinks Industry
The European soft drinks industry is not just a major driver of the economy. It is also at the heart of important debates about public health and obesity. Parliament Magazine met up with Peter Harding, the new President of UNESDA, to learn how the sector is working collaboratively with regulators and policymakers to deliver a healthier and more sustainable future for Europe.
‘Organic’ salt? Not really. Partner Content
13 Jun
‘Organic’ salt? Not really.
In June, the European Parliament's AGRI committee will vote on a Delegated Regulation on Salt. To learn more about the specifics, EU Salt provided us with an infographic on why they want MEPs to veto.
A cleaner tomorrow: how the detergent industry is harnessing science to reduce household energy use Partner Content
08 Jun
A cleaner tomorrow: how the detergent industry is harnessing science to reduce household energy use
Laundry accounts for 60% of Carbon emissions on European average but researchers have found a reduction in wash temperature from 40°C to 30°C could save up to 35% of laundry’s CO2 emissions. To do this, industry must create products that balance sustainability, superiority, and safety.
New approaches to kidney care can help Europe meet its Green Deal targets Partner Content
07 Jun
New approaches to kidney care can help Europe meet its Green Deal targets
This June, a major European conference takes place in Brussels exploring the complex relationship between delivering kidney care and protecting the wider environment. The goal is to build a shared understanding of the problem and to set out practical steps towards a solution.
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved Partner Content
06 Jun
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved
The PPWR’s goals are laudable, and we share them, but its unintended consequences could devastate
our business. If we are forced to reuse our cardboard, this would erase the impressive gains we have
made in recycling and lead to more CO2 being released into the atmosphere, not less.
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
06 Jun Feature
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
The June edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
06 Jun Opinion
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
Involving the public in urban design can help administrators unlock the full potential of participatory planning
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients Partner Content
06 Jun
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients
In April 2023, the European Commission published their proposal for the revision of the EU Pharmaceutical legislation. SIOP Europe and CCI Europe welcome the proposal, which addresses several areas of concern identified by the European childhood cancer community.
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity Partner Content
05 Jun
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity
The EU’s packaging proposal is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to provide an enabling framework for producers.