Issue 520 | 7 September 2020
08 Sep Tech & Research

Issue 520 | 7 September 2020

Gracing the cover of our latest issue is Polish S&D deputy Sylwia Spurek. A staunch defender of human and animal rights, she is on a quest to safeguard the dignity of the voiceless and disenfranchised. She tells Lorna Hutchinson that when it comes to upholding rights there is no room for compromise.
by The Parliament Magazine
Europe's innovation strength: Standards
13 Jul Tech & Research
Europe's innovation strength: Standards
Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
23 Oct Tech & Research
Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
Digital Services Act an ‘incredible opportunity for EU to set global standards’ says Greens MEP
13 Oct Tech & Research
Digital Services Act an ‘incredible opportunity for EU to set global standards’ says Greens MEP
MEPs address ‘shortcomings’ in EU’s upcoming Digital Services package
02 Oct Tech & Research
MEPs address ‘shortcomings’ in EU’s upcoming Digital Services package
Putting users in control of what content they are shown best way to tackle harmful content, hate speech and disinformation, says (IMCO) Committee rapporteur Tiemo Wolken.
Maximising the benefits and minimising the risks of Artificial Intelligence
30 Sep Tech & Research
Maximising the benefits and minimising the risks of Artificial Intelligence
The EU must ensure it is not left behind in the rapidly growing AI sector, while making sure that it pays due respect to the ethics and potential risks, writes Dan Nica.
Addressing the ethical and social implications of Artificial Intelligence
30 Sep Tech & Research
Addressing the ethical and social implications of Artificial Intelligence
Maria da Graça Carvalho explains how Parliament’s new Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence will assist in the creation of a harmonised legal and ethical framework for AI.
Towards free and open weather data for all PM+
28 Sep Tech & Research
Towards free and open weather data for all
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is moving towards open data, writes Umberto Modigliani.
New European Parliament Animal Transport Committee to investigate whether EU has failed to properly implement welfare rules
25 Sep Tech & Research
New European Parliament Animal Transport Committee to investigate whether EU has failed to properly implement welfare rules
Inquiry Committee chair Tilly Metz says goal is to deliver better implementation and stricter controls between Member States.
Access to more and better data key to delivering high standards of animal welfare and sustainable food production Event Coverage
18 Sep Tech & Research
Access to more and better data key to delivering high standards of animal welfare and sustainable food production
A comprehensive, ‘One Health’ approach to animal husbandry recognises that animal, human and environmental health are interdependent, report Brian Johnson and Ana Gallego.
Setting standards for Europe's recovery Thought Leader
10 Sep Tech & Research
Setting standards for Europe's recovery
Standardisation could be the catalyst for the EU’s digital and green transition, writes Elena Santiago Cid.
Setting the 5G standard Thought Leader
07 Sep Tech & Research
Setting the 5G standard
When it comes to setting standards, Europe must continue moving forward, argues Catherine Chen.
Why the EU must claim its place in the 5G race
06 Aug Tech & Research
Why the EU must claim its place in the 5G race
As the advent of 5G gathers pace, the EU must ensure that it becomes a relevant player in the race for a ubiquitous technology that will redefine the world we live in, argues Nicolás González Casares.
5G: A risky business
05 Aug Tech & Research
5G: A risky business
5G offers enormous societal and economic benefits, but this is not without serious security risks, explains Kris Peeters.
5G: Made in Europe
04 Aug Tech & Research
5G: Made in Europe
Europe needs to be independent from foreign technology if it wants to achieve digital sovereignty, especially when it comes to the security of our critical infrastructure, argues Axel Voss.
Ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
31 Jul Tech & Research
Ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
An autonomous, secure and resilient European 5G network is within the EU’s reach, writes Josianne Cutajar.
European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
14 Jul Tech & Research
European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
COVID-19 may only be a foretaste of what we could expect from a world where antimicrobials are no longer effective, explains deputy chair of the European Parliament’s MEP interest group on AMR, Tiemo Wölken
New AMR Action Fund could be ‘game changer’ in battle against antimicrobial resistance
10 Jul Tech & Research
New AMR Action Fund could be ‘game changer’ in battle against antimicrobial resistance
Fund’s launch comes with warning that up to ten million lives could be lost globally each year by 2050 to antimicrobial resistant ‘superbugs’.
Europol reports 106 percent increase in child sexual exploitation
01 Jul Tech & Research
Europol reports 106 percent increase in child sexual exploitation
The EU’s police agency says there has been a “surge” in online distribution of child sexual abuse material during the Coronavirus pandemic.
European Commission says GDPR has met ‘most of its objectives’
24 Jun Tech & Research
European Commission says GDPR has met ‘most of its objectives’
The verdict comes on the second anniversary of the landmark General Data Protection Regulation, the flagship EU law designed to protect personal data.
GDPR in review
22 Jun Tech & Research
GDPR in review
The privacy law has cemented the role of the EU as the world leader on data protection, but there are still enforcement challenges that need to be overcome, explains Jeroen Lenaers.
eCommerce: how the EU can protect consumers online
08 Jun Tech & Research
eCommerce: how the EU can protect consumers online
With people now shopping more online, it’s vitally important that platforms behave ethically and in a socially responsible manner, argues Maria Grapini.
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
03 Jun Tech & Research
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
MEPs say the delayed conference must start by September at the latest in order to bring about “effective reform” of the EU.
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
02 Jun Tech & Research
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
Our cover star this issue is German EPP deputy David McAllister. The Foreign Affairs Committee Chair tells us why, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating current international challenges and highlighting a lack of global leadership, he hopes a more visionary and coherent EU foreign policy will emerge.
Concerns raised over Parliament’s use of ‘remote’ participation in committee debate
25 May Tech & Research
Concerns raised over Parliament’s use of ‘remote’ participation in committee debate
Repeated technical hiccups interrupted a committee discussion on women’s rights on Monday.
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
20 May Tech & Research
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
After months of delay, the Commission presented its Biodiversity Strategy on Wednesday, one of the two landmark strategies for the European Green Deal.
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu Thought Leader
19 May Tech & Research
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu
The EU has a unique opportunity to lead the world – but only if it remains united, writes Huawei‘s Chief EU Representative, Abraham Liu
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
19 May Tech & Research
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
Technology giant remains committed to its customers, open innovation, and inclusive development, says Rotating Chairman Guo Ping.