Issue 556 | February 2023
23 Jan Feature

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
Brussels attempts to absorb shock of terrorist attacks
23 Mar
Brussels attempts to absorb shock of terrorist attacks
As the government urges citizens to remain calm and continue as normal, Brussels begins process of returning to normal, writes Colin Mackay.
Issue 430 | 21 March 2016
23 Mar
Issue 430 | 21 March 2016
Ana Gomes interview, EU defence policy, World Water Day, EU Medical Corps, relations with Israel, ETS, 5 Questions with Paul Rübig and more
EU foreign policy chief calls for 'international unity' following Brussels terror attacks
23 Mar
EU foreign policy chief calls for 'international unity' following Brussels terror attacks
A "sad day for Europe" says Federica Mogherini.
Brussels in shock after multiple terror attacks
22 Mar
Brussels in shock after multiple terror attacks
Citizens of Belgian capital in shock following multiple explosions at Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro.
Parliament discussions begin on new Border Package
11 Mar
Parliament discussions begin on new Border Package
MEPs take first look at Commission proposals for improving the management of Europe's external borders.
MEPs at war over blocked PNR vote
08 Mar
MEPs at war over blocked PNR vote
Parliamentary groups accuse each other of playing 'dirty political games' after request to include PNR in plenary voting agenda denied.
Investing in space is good business
08 Mar
Investing in space is good business
Space technologies have huge potential, and should be priorities on the European policymaking agenda, says Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski.
Call for urgent rethink on EU policies aimed at tackling extremism Partner Content
19 Jan
Call for urgent rethink on EU policies aimed at tackling extremism
2016 began as 2015 ended, with several Islamist-inspired attacks, both in the Middle East (Egypt, Syria and Iraq), as well as in Europe and the US, writes Magnus Norell.
EU Commission promises Dublin mechanism overhaul
14 Jan
EU Commission promises Dublin mechanism overhaul
European migration Commissioner has told MEPs Dublin reforms would be presented in March, amid ongoing refugee crisis and mounting pressure on Schengen.
MEPs back plans for new EU-wide cybersecurity rules
14 Jan
MEPs back plans for new EU-wide cybersecurity rules
Firms supplying essential services must be better equipped to resist cyberattacks, warn Euro deputies.
Avramopoulos: 'Schengen must be safeguarded'
06 Jan
Avramopoulos: 'Schengen must be safeguarded'
Following emergency talks with Denmark, Sweden and Germany, Commissioner tries to downplay concerns and insists things 'will return to normal as soon as possible'.
EU-Algeria: Strengthened relations can bring stability and security
06 Jan
EU-Algeria: Strengthened relations can bring stability and security
There are many opportunities for closer cooperation between the EU and Algeria, but this will only be possible if all stakeholders are involved, writes Tokia Saïfi.
Baltic bridge border checks increases pressure on Schengen
05 Jan
Baltic bridge border checks increases pressure on Schengen
Reintroduction of border controls between Sweden and Denmark is placing further pressure on sustainability of EU's free movement agreement.
Dutch EU presidency to focus on the big issues
31 Dec
Dutch EU presidency to focus on the big issues
The Dutch EU Council presidency is an opportunity to help Europe move forward in environment, security and transport policy, say MEPs.
MEP comment: Dutch EU Council presidency
30 Dec
MEP comment: Dutch EU Council presidency
MEPs discuss what to expect from the Dutch EU Council presidency.
Commission announces Frontex overhaul
16 Dec
Commission announces Frontex overhaul
The European Commission has presented plans to turn Frontex into a European border and coastguard to help member states deal with refugee influx.
MEPs approve preliminary EU PNR deal
10 Dec
MEPs approve preliminary EU PNR deal
The European Parliament's civil liberties committee has approved a preliminary deal on EU PNR, insisting it would respect air passengers' privacy.
EU PNR could be great tool in fight against major crime
08 Dec
EU PNR could be great tool in fight against major crime
The controversial PNR bill now strikes a perfect balance between security and privacy, says Timothy Kirkhope.
Data protection rules must reflect reality
07 Dec
Data protection rules must reflect reality
The heightened terror threat shows that protecting our citizens is a primary consideration for data protection legislation, argues Axel Voss.
Brussels terror alert lowered
27 Nov
Brussels terror alert lowered
Belgian Prime Minister reduces terror threat from "serious and imminent" to "possible and likely".
Paris terror attacks: 'Time for action, not words' say MEPs
25 Nov
Paris terror attacks: "Time for action, not words" say MEPs
MEPs call for improved anti-terror measures following attacks in Paris last weekend that left 130 dead.

 

Paris attacks: Verhofstadt demands 'real European integration' for security policies
24 Nov
Paris attacks: Verhofstadt demands 'real European integration' for security policies
In a letter to Juncker and home affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, Guy Verhofstadt calls for enhanced cooperation between the member states in the fight against terrorism.
Countering ISIS means standing as one, not sowing Muslim hate
24 Nov
Countering ISIS means standing as one, not sowing Muslim hate
Europe's 'home-grown' terrorists are the result of years of governments' inaction against radicalisation; blaming Muslims and sowing hate is exactly what ISIS want, writes Sajjad Karim.
Brussels faces third day of security lockdown
23 Nov
Brussels faces third day of security lockdown
Terrorist suspects still at large as Belgian capital stays on high alert.