European Parliament backs plans to secure EU supply of critical raw materials
24 Nov Tech & Research

European Parliament backs plans to secure EU supply of critical raw materials

MEPs and European Commission ‘very much to be on the same page’ on reducing Union’s dependence on imports of resources needed for digital and green transitions
by Andreas Rogal
The fatal flaw in the EU’s attack on Big Tech
10 Nov Tech & Research
The fatal flaw in the EU’s attack on Big Tech
Digital & Green transitions: EU needs mandatory sustainability requirements on reparability, longevity and recyclability, argues Anna Cavazzini
26 Nov Tech & Research
Digital & Green transitions: EU needs mandatory sustainability requirements on reparability, longevity and recyclability, argues Anna Cavazzini
This week in the European Parliament
22 Nov Tech & Research
This week in the European Parliament
European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: EU needs to recognise severity of threat posed by prostate cancer, argues Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
15 Nov Tech & Research
European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: EU needs to recognise severity of threat posed by prostate cancer, argues Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
Policymakers should extend scope of EU's Beating Cancer plan to include Prostate Cancer and the use of PSA screenings, says Greek EPP Group MEP
The obscure UN conflab that seeks to cut off the world from vaping and harm reduction PM+
12 Nov Tech & Research
The obscure UN conflab that seeks to cut off the world from vaping and harm reduction
EU Court’s Google ruling highlights urgency of need to tackle monopoly position of ‘Big Tech’ say MEPs
11 Nov Tech & Research
EU Court’s Google ruling highlights urgency of need to tackle monopoly position of ‘Big Tech’ say MEPs
European Parliament lawmakers back EU Executive’s antitrust crackdown
MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
29 Oct Tech & Research
MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
New legislation will help make EU a safer place to work and do business, says rapporteur Bart Groothuis
The key to regulating digital platforms PM+
28 Oct Tech & Research
The key to regulating digital platforms
Europe must leverage the tools it already has to ensure transparency and fair competition.
This week in the European Parliament
25 Oct Tech & Research
This week in the European Parliament
MEPs end the month with a busy committee week that includes focus on gender equality
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
18 Oct Tech & Research
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
EU must not take past achievements on roaming for granted and should continue to fight for Europe's citizens and businesses, says rapporteur
Access to data is essential; therefore, citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
18 Oct Tech & Research
Access to data is essential; therefore, citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
International roaming at domestic prices is, for Europeans one of the most tangible and widely appreciated benefits of EU membership, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
13 Oct Tech & Research
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
Creating a well-functioning, strong and effective system for the protection of IPR is a win-win for the single market and for European citizens, argues German EPP MEP
One particular aspect of the digital transformation that relies almost entirely on access to data is Artificial Intelligence
11 Oct Tech & Research
One particular aspect of the digital transformation that relies almost entirely on access to data is Artificial Intelligence
Europe’s data strategy foresees huge opportunities, reports Colin Mackay
Issue 542 | 11 October 2021
11 Oct Tech & Research
Issue 542 | 11 October 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
06 Oct Tech & Research
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
European Parliament calls for a ban on police and judicial authorities using facial recognition technology in the EU, at least in the form of mass surveillance in public spaces
PCR tests vs Covid-19 sniffer dogs Event Coverage
06 Oct Tech & Research
PCR tests vs Covid-19 sniffer dogs
The newly formed Pet Alliance Europe recently showed how trained dogs are being used to detect Covid-19 in airports, hospitals and culture events, demonstrating the potential benefits of training pets as partners in society. Marta Pacheco reports.
A Europe without the sharing economy: scary tale or real future? PM+
04 Oct Tech & Research
A Europe without the sharing economy: scary tale or real future?
The latest legal challenges to Uber are yet another example of policymakers giving sharing economy platforms an unnecessarily hard time despite the flexibility and independence they offer both workers and consumers.
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
30 Sep Tech & Research
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
MEPs Eva Kaili, Rasmus Andresen and Evžen Tošenovský provide their views on the current legislative situation ahead of the European Parliament’s adoption of the NIS2 Directive
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
30 Sep Tech & Research
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
The threat posed by cybercrime will only increase in future, so we all need to improve - and the EU institutions need to lead by example, argues NSI2 rapporteur
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
29 Sep Tech & Research
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
While online platforms have a role to play in dealing with systemic risks, holistic - not techno-centric - approaches are needed to guarantee our safety and free expression, argues Claire Fernandez
Issue 541 | 27 September 2021
27 Sep Tech & Research
Issue 541 | 27 September 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Polystyrene: supporting the EU’s plastic recycling targets PM+
24 Sep Tech & Research
Polystyrene: supporting the EU’s plastic recycling targets
How this highly recyclable polymer can contribute towards the EU’s 2025 recycling targets.
Is global climate action reaching a tipping point? PM+
23 Sep Tech & Research
Is global climate action reaching a tipping point?
Can connected lighting be the key to combatting climate change?
Why perioperative care and effective monitoring matters In Conversation With…
23 Sep Tech & Research
Why perioperative care and effective monitoring matters
A group of clinicians and patient group representatives, called the ImPrOve Think Tank, recently convened to address a common complication during high-risk surgery they consider to be most urgent and dangerous; haemodynamic instability characterised as significant drops in blood pressure.
A European standard model In Conversation With…
21 Sep Tech & Research
A European standard model
Standardization bodies like CEN and CENELEC continue to play a vital role not only in powering the Single Market, but also in Europe’s recovery and transition to green and digital future, says Director General Elena Santiago Cid
Platform workers, such as Uber drivers are employees not self-employed say MEPs
14 Sep Tech & Research
Platform workers, such as Uber drivers are employees not self-employed say MEPs
European Parliament argues so-called ‘employee light’ category ‘poison’ to European social and labour market model
MEPs quiz Margrethe Vestager over EU’s response to digital disinformation
08 Sep Tech & Research
MEPs quiz Margrethe Vestager over EU’s response to digital disinformation
European Commission’s Executive Vice-President says she hopes that agreement on the DSA and the DMA could be reached by next spring