Issue 556 | February 2023
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Issue 556 | February 2023

The February edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
by The Parliament Magazine
European integration needs digital integration Partner Content
17 Jan
European integration needs digital integration
Are low-carbon liquid fuels part of the answer to Europe’s decarbonisation challenge? Partner Content
28 Nov Feature
Are low-carbon liquid fuels part of the answer to Europe’s decarbonisation challenge?
The far reaching consequences of illegal trade Partner Content
23 Nov Opinion
The far reaching consequences of illegal trade
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake? Partner Content
21 Nov Analysis
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake?
If adopted, the ECHA’s Proposal to restrict the placing on the market and use of lead ammunition for hunting and sport shooting will compromise the EU’s security and defence sector. A moratorium is needed to safeguard supply chain integrity and avoid making the EU import dependent.
Delivering the digital European sky Partner Content
03 Nov Opinion
Delivering the digital European sky
Investing in innovation and technology will make European aviation greener and fit for the digital age, explains Andreas Boschen, new Executive Director of the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking
Why the EU should support Kazakhstan’s drive for reform and democracy Partner Content
02 Nov Opinion
Why the EU should support Kazakhstan’s drive for reform and democracy
Why the EU should take a tougher stance on Iran
01 Nov Opinion
Why the EU should take a tougher stance on Iran
While the Council of the European Union has sanctioned 11 individuals and four entities for their role in the death of Mahsa Amini and the violent response to the recent protests in Iran, the bloc must take more aggressive action
Building effective multilateralism in Kazakhstan Partner Content
10 Oct Opinion
Building effective multilateralism in Kazakhstan
It’s about time we declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
07 Oct
It’s about time we declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
Sanctions are working, but the EU can maximise their impact by recognising Russia as a state responsible for terrorist acts
Plus ça change – or what the EU needs to learn (again) about rogue states and sanctions Partner Content
22 Sep
Plus ça change – or what the EU needs to learn (again) about rogue states and sanctions
As Europe and the US negotiate with Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, Holger Loewendorf warns they should consider the growing relationship between Russia and Iran, and how it could be "a means to weaken the EU”
Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
05 Sep Feature
Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
Higher gas prices are part of the cost of supporting Ukraine, argues Oleksii Makeiev, Ukraine’s Special Envoy on Sanctions, because without sanctions, Ukraine will not be able to defend itself against the Russian invasion
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun Opinion
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
Russia’s war in Ukraine will end, and when it does, we have a historic chance to build a more democratic and modern Ukraine that can successfully integrate into the EU, writes Ukrainian parliamentarian Vadym Halaichuk
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
16 Jun Opinion
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
The EU’s Strategic Compass and the Nato Strategic Concept must be coherent with one another to ensure strengthened collaboration and burden sharing, and to identify ways to reinforce cooperation between the EU and Nato, explains David McAllister.
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
13 Jun Analysis
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
One unexpected consequence of the Russian war in Ukraine is that the European Union must reassess and adopt a more holistic view of its relationship with Iran.
Anna Júlia Donáth on the value of civil society, fighting back against Hungary’s “propaganda machine”, and the EU’s eastern neighbourhood
08 Jun Interview
Anna Júlia Donáth on the value of civil society, fighting back against Hungary’s “propaganda machine”, and the EU’s eastern neighbourhood
MEP Anna Júlia Donáth talks to The Parliament Magazine about her upbringing in a family of prominent politicians, making the switch from grassroots activism to politics to effect change in Hungary, and her hopes for Europe and her home country.
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
02 Jun Opinion
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
Europe has changed significantly since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and there has been considerable consensus among EU countries on sanctions against Russia. But even more important is what happens next, argues Urmas Paet
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
31 May Opinion
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
The effects of the Russian war in Ukraine, not least a massive influx of refugees, might bring Moldova – a country already struggling with the pandemic and a gas crisis – to its knees. The EU has begun providing macro-financial support and such efforts must continue, says Markéta Gregorová.
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
25 May Opinion
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
The Associated Trio of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia are particularly important for the EU because the people of these countries are fighting for a democratic future, argues Dragoş Tudorache.
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars Partner Content
25 May
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars
We report on how criminal and organised crime groups are using illicit trade to fund their activities and how the EU is trying to stop them
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
24 May
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
Now, more than ever, it’s important that Denmark fully joins forces with the rest of Europe. Søren Gade urges all Danish citizens to vote yes to the upcoming chance to overturn the Danish opt-out from EU defence policy on 1 June 2022
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
18 May Opinion
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
Ireland’s long-standing policy of being neutral does not have to mean being vulnerable. The country can take its defence much more seriously within the confines of neutrality, explains Seán Kelly
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
17 May Opinion
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
Ireland’s traditional policy of military neutrality seems outdated in a changing Europe. Here are five steps the country should take to strengthen its defence policy, argues Barry Andrews
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
09 May Opinion
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
Austria’s neutrality occupies a unique space: it mainly concerns military and security issues but still allows for the country to be heavily engaged in international affairs. Heinz Gärtner explains this policy of neutrality and how it could be a model for Ukraine
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May Interview
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
In light of Russia’s authoritarian creep, Europe has to “de-Putinise” itself, defend democracy and the Rule of Law and strengthen civil society, both abroad and at home, Sergey Lagodinsky tells The Parliament Magazine
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
01 May Opinion
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally changed the European security landscape. Now Europe’s approach to security must change too.
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
28 Apr Opinion
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
The continuation of the Russian war in Ukraine is likely to have long-term ramifications in the EU’s eastern neighbourhood, affecting migration patterns, economic output and security policy, explains Stanislav Secrieru.
Finland is getting ready to join Nato: A look back its unique history and how we got here
26 Apr Opinion
Finland is getting ready to join Nato: A look back its unique history and how we got here
Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine has changed something substantial in Finland: the people are clamouring to join Nato, says Nils Torvalds