How Ukraine is losing the Donbas
07 Nov Foreign & Security Policy

How Ukraine is losing the Donbas

After years of fierce resistance, Ukraine’s Donbas region is falling through attrition. Russia’s relentless advance has turned the country’s industrial heart into a symbol of exhaustion and loss.
by Anna Conkling
Op-ed: Europe must be a climate policy leader for the sake of its society
10 Nov EU Institutions
Op-ed: Europe must be a climate policy leader for the sake of its society
EU defence commissioner calls for ‘rationality to prevail’ in frozen asset dispute
06 Nov Member States
EU defence commissioner calls for ‘rationality to prevail’ in frozen asset dispute
Inside Sweden’s gang war: How digital platforms are fuelling youth violence
04 Nov Member States
Inside Sweden’s gang war: How digital platforms are fuelling youth violence
21 Sep 18
Issue 481 | 24 September 2018
Karin Kadenbach interview, European Health Forum Gastein Preview, Brain Health, Carcinogens & Work Related Cancer, Fundamental Rights, Bio-based Industries, Engineers Europe Advisory Group, Clean Vehicles, European Day of Languages, 5 Questions with the Parliament Magazine's very own Julie Levy-Abegnoli and more...
20 Sep 18
Salzburg summit ends with little progress on Brexit
The informal summit of EU leaders in Austria has ended with cold water being poured on UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed new economic partnership with the EU.
19 Sep 18
McDonald's did not breach state aid rules, says Commission
The European Commission has ruled that McDonald’s tax deal with Luxembourg did not breach EU state aid rules.
18 Sep 18
Emerging cyber-threats: Challenges ahead
Cybersecurity experts must keep a constant eye on the many different emerging digital threats, say Loudovikos Marinos and Steve Purser.
18 Sep 18
How the EU is building a robust and secure digital environment
Cybersecurity poses a real, serious threat that must be addressed at EU level, says Mariya Gabriel.
17 Sep 18
Busy week of travel ahead for MEPs
The scheduling of a six-strong parliamentary delegation to Malta and Slovakia this week threatens to be thrown into disarray because of a clash with other events.
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17 Sep 18
Creating a level playing field for new forms of work
As ways of working evolve, we need to continually adapt legislation and social protection schemes to accommodate them, explains Michael Freytag.
14 Sep 18
EU outlines plans to end daylight savings
The Commission has spelled out why it is proposing to end daylight savings.
14 Sep 18
Time for a strategic partnership with Indonesia
Ties between the EU and Indonesia have strengthened over the years, but the work is far from over, writes David McAllister.
14 Sep 18
Verhofstadt denies 'flip-flopping' over Spitzenkandidaten
Parliament’s ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has moved to defend himself against accusations that he has “flip-flopped” over the election of the next European Commission President.
14 Sep 18
Why EU transport needs a modal shift
When seeking solutions to clean up urban transport, Europe should look to multi-modality, writes Dominique Riquet.
14 Sep 18
Secure and healthy ageing in EU: A myth or a reality?
Older people should not be perceived as a burden on society, writes Ivo Vajgl.
13 Sep 18
Macedonian Prime Minister: Our future is in the EU
The Prime Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Zoran Zaev has told MEPs he believes his country is ready to start negotiations on EU accession.
13 Sep 18
5 questions with... Martina Dlabajová
Martina Dlabajová (ALDE, CZ) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s budgetary control committee.
13 Sep 18
State of the Union 2018: MEP reactions
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has triggered a wide range of reaction from MEPs to his last ever State of the Union in Strasbourg.
13 Sep 18
Parliament approves controversial EU copyright reform
MEPs have approved controversial EU copyright reform, which includes a proposal for a publishers’ neighbouring right.
12 Sep 18
EU Parliament backs sanctions against Hungary
A large majority of MEPs has approved plans to trigger Article 7 against Hungary, which is accused of seriously breaching EU values.
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12 Sep 18
Prevention and Care: European Atopic Eczema Awareness Day 14 September 2018
People living with atopic eczema need effective solutions for disease management and treatment, explains Carla Jones.
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12 Sep 18
Europe is heading towards a new era of smart air mobility
Europe is heading towards a new era of smart air mobility, explains Florian Guillermet.
12 Sep 18
Clean mobility: Embracing multimodality
European Mobility Week encourages us to experience the benefits of clean and active transport, explains Henrik Hololei.
12 Sep 18
Juncker's State of the Union: Europe must say no to nationalism, yes to patriotism
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that an unstable world needs a “strong, united Europe.”
12 Sep 18
Why the copyright directive is crucial for a creative Europe
The EU copyright directive represents an invaluable chance to ensure that our artists, designers and musicians are able to continue creating in a fair and balanced environment in the future, writes Emma McClarkin.
11 Sep 18
Verhofstadt accused of being 'hugely opportunistic' over Spitzenkandidaten flip-flop
Parliament’s ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has been accused of “breaking his word” that voters will indirectly decide the next Commission President.
11 Sep 18
Alexis Tsipras in latest future of Europe debate
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has urged member states to “turn away” from what he sees as a growing trend in “nationalist” tendencies, both in Europe and further afield.