Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU
25 Aug Member States

Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU

Patchy broadband and limited 5G are holding back the adoption of new agricultural technologies across Europe’s rural regions.
by Matt Lynes
Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
22 Aug Foreign & Security Policy
Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
21 Aug Member States
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
Op-ed: Europe’s wine and spirits sector must be helped through the trade war
21 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Europe’s wine and spirits sector must be helped through the trade war
Orbán doubles down on anti-EU rhetoric following latest slap on the wrist
23 Jan 24 EU Institutions
Orbán doubles down on anti-EU rhetoric following latest slap on the wrist
The Hungarian government was undeterred by a European Parliament resolution that condemned its antidemocratic policies and questioned whether it should lose its EU voting rights.
From policy to plate: advocating for better plant-based food in the European Parliament
23 Jan 24 EU Institutions
From policy to plate: advocating for better plant-based food in the European Parliament
In the European Parliament, the contracted food providers seem ill-equipped to meet the challenge and demand for well-prepared and nutritionally complete plant-based food, argues MEP Francisco Guerreiro.
Hydropower in Albania: vanishing rivers strangle rural life
22 Jan 24
Hydropower in Albania: vanishing rivers strangle rural life
Hydroelectricity was meant to be part of the environmental solution. But in Albania, EU-funded hydroplants have created new challenges, Arlis Alikaj and The Parliament staff report
High steaks: how cultivated meat could transform our food systems
19 Jan 24 Economics
High steaks: how cultivated meat could transform our food systems
Cultivated meat offers people the taste they enjoy without the need to slaughter animals. But does the EU see this lab-grown alternative as a mouthwatering prospect? Sarah Schug reports
Hot temperatures, few safeguards: wildfires could rekindle in Greece
18 Jan 24 Energy & Environment
Hot temperatures, few safeguards: wildfires could rekindle in Greece
When Greece was hit by hundreds of wildfires last summer, the EU carried out its biggest ever firefighting operation. With temperatures rising and fire prevention measures remaining scarce, hopes aren’t high for this year, reports Julia Kaiser
The Nature Restoration Law: a vote on our livelihood
17 Jan 24 EU Institutions
The Nature Restoration Law: a vote on our livelihood
“Biodiversity is our survival insurance. Without intact ecosystems, there will be no drinking water, no clean air, no fertile soils", warns MEP Jutta Paulus
Making Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world: The time is now! Partner Content
17 Jan 24
Making Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world: The time is now!
We sat down with MEP Marian-Jean Marinescu (RO, EPP) to learn more about the European Parliament’s work on making Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world
Levelling the EU’s currency conversion playing field: promoting inclusion and consumer choice Partner Content
17 Jan 24 Technology
Levelling the EU’s currency conversion playing field: promoting inclusion and consumer choice
The EU has the chance to create a payments landscape that empowers consumers in a globalised market
Can Ukraine help green the EU’s farming sector?
16 Jan 24 Energy & Environment
Can Ukraine help green the EU’s farming sector?
Experts say Ukraine has the potential to herald a new era of agricultural sustainability if it joins the European Union
Safeguarding the European Salmon Processing Industry: A Plea for Reasonable Regulation Partner Content
16 Jan 24
Safeguarding the European Salmon Processing Industry: A Plea for Reasonable Regulation
The latest regulatory proposal by the European Commission threatens to disrupt the salmon processing industry – with potential repercussions for the entire European supply chain
What does it take to foster balanced diets in Europe? Partner Content
16 Jan 24 Energy & Environment
What does it take to foster balanced diets in Europe?
As the soft drink sector, we are determined to continue doing our part to drive meaningful change for consumers
The Parliament Magazine's January Issue
15 Jan 24 EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine's January Issue
The January issue of The Parliament is now available to read online. This month's policy focus: Food
Donald Tusk has taken office, but is the EU the real winner of Poland’s election?
15 Jan 24 EU Institutions
Donald Tusk has taken office, but is the EU the real winner of Poland’s election?
After eight years in power, Poland’s right-wing populist government has been ousted and Donald Tusk, a pro-European integration prime minister, stepped in. The outcome has wider significance across the Continent
Mental resilience in an era of permacrisis: discovering the health roots of happiness Partner Content
15 Jan 24
Mental resilience in an era of permacrisis: discovering the health roots of happiness
An insightful analysis report from Herbalife delves into what we need to lead a happy and healthy life
The PPWR should help, not hinder businesses seeking sustainability Partner Content
12 Jan 24 Energy & Environment
The PPWR should help, not hinder businesses seeking sustainability
“Ambition must go hand-in-hand with enablers if the PPWR is going to succeed”
Strength through diversity is Europe’s best hope
11 Jan 24
Strength through diversity is Europe’s best hope
What is strength through diversity? What does achieving this entail? You might laugh, but swimming provides us with some useful clues.
A lack of action on 5G rollout risks Europe being left behind Partner Content
11 Jan 24
A lack of action on 5G rollout risks Europe being left behind
The slow rollout of mobile technologies in Europe has seen industry suffer and threatens Europe’s place as a leader on the global stage
Reform of Pharmaceutical Legislation: A Vision for a Competitive and Compassionate EU Partner Content
10 Jan 24
Reform of Pharmaceutical Legislation: A Vision for a Competitive and Compassionate EU
In the face of ongoing global challenges, securing the future of Europe's healthcare systems is paramount to future success
Engelbert Dollfuss: how curators dismantle a controversial museum in Austria
04 Jan 24
Engelbert Dollfuss: how curators dismantle a controversial museum in Austria
Engelbert Dollfuss ruled Austria in the 1930s, modelling his regime on Mussolini's principles. Valeriya Safronova discovers how a controversial museum in his honour is entering its next phase
In Lithuania, national parks protect biodiversity and cultural heritage alike
02 Jan 24
In Lithuania, national parks protect biodiversity and cultural heritage alike
Over the 30 years since Lithuania declared independence from the Soviet Union, the country’s national parks have driven tourism, encouraged conservation and become symbolic of its sovereignty
Migration top of the agenda as Belgium outlines priorities for its Council of the EU presidency
15 Dec 23 EU Institutions
Migration top of the agenda as Belgium outlines priorities for its Council of the EU presidency
Iceland’s Christmas book flood
15 Dec 23
Iceland’s Christmas book flood
Jólabókaflóð is a much-loved festive tradition and the backbone of Iceland’s publishing sector
Signature dish: Markus Ferber's snowflake biscuits
14 Dec 23 EU Institutions
Signature dish: Markus Ferber's snowflake biscuits
German MEP Markus Ferber shares his favourite recipe for the Christmas season
Medicines in Europe: We must address affordability and availability
13 Dec 23
Medicines in Europe: We must address affordability and availability
The EU market for medicines remains fragmented. Member States don't have the same access to sometimes life-saving medicines. This model is not sustainable, argues MEP Alex Agius Saliba.