Politics must not impede the EU's delivery of earthquake aid to Turkey and Syria
30 Mar Opinion

Politics must not impede the EU's delivery of earthquake aid to Turkey and Syria

Brussels can avoid the politicisation of its aid in Turkey and Syria by ensuring its funds reach local authorities and civil society actors
by Dr Hürcan Asli Aksoy
Plant-based nutrition: How to nourish our people and our planet Partner Content
30 Mar Opinion
Plant-based nutrition: How to nourish our people and our planet
The EU must act to keep Tunisia on the path to democratic transition
29 Mar Opinion
The EU must act to keep Tunisia on the path to democratic transition
5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet
28 Mar Interview
5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet
The EU is legislating for a safer work environment
01 Mar Opinion
The EU is legislating for a safer work environment
The EU legislation for health and safety at work aims to eliminate work-related deaths in Member States by 2030 and to improve workers’ conditions
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
01 Mar Feature
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
Several requests by Ukraine not yet met by EU as Russian advance on Kyiv continues unabated
Uneven progress in contraception protection across Europe Partner Content
01 Mar
Uneven progress in contraception protection across Europe
Europe has among the highest use of contraceptives and the lowest abortion rates in the world, but progress is still uneven among member states especially in Eastern Europe
Covid is no barrier to gender equality
28 Feb Opinion
Covid is no barrier to gender equality
We have been promised a union of equality, but the pandemic has allowed certain interests to try to maintain the status quo. Gender equality must – and will – prevail, writes Maria Noichl
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
28 Feb
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
The Orphan Medicinal Products regulation delivered impressive results for rare disease patients, but the pending revision can move it up a gear, argues Stelios Kympouropoulos
Rare Diseases Day: How the French Presidency can change the rare disease landscape Partner Content
28 Feb
Rare Diseases Day: How the French Presidency can change the rare disease landscape
The Parliament Magazine spoke to French and European policymakers to find out.
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination Partner Content
28 Feb
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination
European Reference Networks, support for research, and the revision of EU medicines legislation, is key to the Commission’s plans for helping people suffering from rare diseases
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
25 Feb Interview
Brando Benifei interview: Federalist and proud of it
Brando Benifei tells Andreas Rogal that a trustworthy environment is the precondition for AI to thrive in Europe
Learning from the rare disease community Partner Content
25 Feb
Learning from the rare disease community
Europe’s pharmaceutical entrepreneurs are taking the lessons learned from this community to develop health innovation which would not have been dreamt of a few decades ago
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
24 Feb Feature
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Leaders will hold special summit meeting to agree on new sanctions against Russia and aid to Ukraine
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
24 Feb Feature
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
Emergency meetings of major EU institutions and the G7 today , as well as first package of sanctions
This is a decisive year for Eurozone stability
24 Feb Opinion
This is a decisive year for Eurozone stability
As Europe emerges from the economic impact of the pandemic lockdown, it’s important the recovery is steered in the best way possible, not by dogma, writes Margarida Marques
Why Europe must lead the digital transformation
24 Feb Opinion
Why Europe must lead the digital transformation
If we are to achieve an inclusive, balanced and fair digital transformation, then the lessons from the report on the role of cohesion policy must be taken onboard, argues Cristina Maestre
Movers and Shakers | 24 February 2022
24 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 24 February 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Commissioner Cabinet news, DG ENV’s new Head of Unit, and more!
Rare Diseases: Towards a patient-centred EU Blood Directive Partner Content
24 Feb
Rare Diseases: Towards a patient-centred EU Blood Directive
For rare disease patients who rely on plasma-derived medicinal products, supply has become the major safety issue
An MEP bids farewell after nearly 30 years in Parliament
23 Feb Opinion
An MEP bids farewell after nearly 30 years in Parliament
The EU has made Europe a better place, but after nearly 30 years as an MEP, it’s clear that maintaining those gains requires ongoing vigilance, writes Evelyne Gebhardt in her letter bidding farewell to European Parliament
Looking towards a green and sustainable future Partner Content
23 Feb
Looking towards a green and sustainable future
Paweł Cioch, Vice-President for Corporate Affairs at PGE Polska Group, speaks to the Parliament Magazine about their commitment to tackling climate change but also the challenges ahead
Rare Diseases: EU Orphan Regulation, backing innovation to address unmet needs Partner Content
23 Feb
Rare Diseases: EU Orphan Regulation, backing innovation to address unmet needs
Our capacity to keep on developing new treatments for people living with rare disease depends on Europe’s research ecosystem
MEPs condemn Russian move on Ukraine
22 Feb Feature
MEPs condemn Russian move on Ukraine
Putin’s recognition of the break-away territories in Ukraine’s east is met with condemnation across the political spectrum
EU-Africa: We need a values-based and pragmatic approach to EU-Africa relations, one designed to benefit people, explains Carlos Zorrinho
22 Feb Opinion
EU-Africa: We need a values-based and pragmatic approach to EU-Africa relations, one designed to benefit people, explains Carlos Zorrinho
Europe and Africa are continents united by their history, diversity, proximity and the value of multilateralism, says Chair of EP’s Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
EU-Africa: Strengthening school systems could help solve other problems in Africa, explains Janina Ochojska
22 Feb Opinion
EU-Africa: Strengthening school systems could help solve other problems in Africa, explains Janina Ochojska
One of Africa’s most pressing issues - after access to water and food - is providing quality education across the continent, says new EU-Africa Strategy shadow rapporteur
EU-Africa: Let’s end EU’s ‘nanny diplomacy’ and commit to building a real partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko
22 Feb Opinion
EU-Africa: Let’s end EU’s ‘nanny diplomacy’ and commit to building a real partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko
If the EU wants to become a true global player, it must take its relationship with Africa seriously, says LIBE Committee MEP
EU-Africa: Time to deliver partnership on an equal footing, argues Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana
22 Feb Opinion
EU-Africa: Time to deliver partnership on an equal footing, argues Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana
Europe needs to find new balance and new diplomatic impetus towards Africa, says European Parliament's Development Committee vice-chair
Marian-Jean Marinescu interview: Europe's place in space
22 Feb Interview
Marian-Jean Marinescu interview: Europe's place in space
Veteran Romanian MEP Marian-Jean Marinescu believes the EU needs to take urgent action to ensure its strategic autonomy in space. He talks to Andreas Rogal about what needs to be done to prevent Europe from falling behind in the new space race