Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington
28 Jul Member States

Europe’s ‘good as it gets’ trade deal redefines ties with Washington

A profoundly asymmetric trade deal with the US leaves the EU weakened, but Brussels says it could have been a lot worse.
by Federica Di Sario
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
25 Jul EU Institutions
China snubs Europe, dashing hopes of summit breakthrough
Op-ed: A national approach to health is not an obstacle to European integration
28 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: A national approach to health is not an obstacle to European integration
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
24 Jul EU Institutions
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
AI: The Brave New World
11 Dec
AI: The Brave New World
Though AI can generate economic growth, and help solve the world’s biggest challenges, the new Commission accepts it also needs to deal with the ‘risks’ the new technology brings, writes Rajnish Singh.
Safety in numbers
11 Dec
Safety in numbers
European defence cooperation through PESCO is becoming increasingly better integrated and is adapting to the changing demands and threats it is likely to face in the future. Martin Banks reports.
Flying the flag for aviation
11 Dec
Flying the flag for aviation
The aviation industry has brought myriad benefits in connecting people, boosting trade and developing new technology - let’s not demonise it, says Caroline Nagtegaal.
Investing in security
11 Dec
Investing in security
The European Defence Fund will not only send the right message to our security partners, it will provide a boost for Europe’s defence industries, writes Zdzisław Krasnodębski. 
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
10 Dec
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
Marek Belka explains why cyber security in financial institutions must be treated more seriously.
Opportunities and expectations
10 Dec
Opportunities and expectations
The new EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement will open up new opportunities and increase Europe’s presence in Southeast Asia, explains Pedro Silva Pereira.
Big data: Safeguarding our fundamental rights
10 Dec
Big data: Safeguarding our fundamental rights
Data is ubiquitous, but its value cannot be underestimated so let’s be careful on how it’s used, writes Eva Kaili.
5 questions with... Liesje Schreinemacher
10 Dec
5 questions with... Liesje Schreinemacher
Liesje Schreinemacher (NL, RE) is a member of Parliament’s INTA and JURI committees.
EU football authorities urged to tackle racism as incidents mount
10 Dec
EU football authorities urged to tackle racism as incidents mount
Some 140 MEPs have sent a letter to the European football association, UEFA, calling on the organisation to tackle racism in European stadiums “more vigorously.”
In partnership across borders Partner Content
10 Dec
In partnership across borders
Whatever the future UK-EU relationship, the City of London Corporation is determined to become a global hub for green investment, an engine of the transition to a low carbon economy and to play its part in championing sustainable green finance. Brian Johnson reports.
Issue 506 | 2 December 2019
09 Dec
Issue 506 | 2 December 2019
After conquering the worlds of sport and local politics in his native Sweden, newly-elected MEP David Lega now wants to change the world for the better on a European level. He talks to us about the issues that drive his passion for policymaking and is this issue’s cover star.
Happy holidays: family, friends, food and anaphylactic shock? Partner Content
09 Dec
Happy holidays: family, friends, food and anaphylactic shock?
At this time of year, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the potential dangers of food allergens. Proper implementation of EU food allergen regulation saves lives, explains Charles Kinney from the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Associations (EFA)
EU-Oman Special Supplement
09 Dec
EU-Oman Special Supplement
A Parliament Magazine EU-Oman Special Supplement
‘Reshuffling of the pack’ in EU health needed after Brexit, conference hears
09 Dec
‘Reshuffling of the pack’ in EU health needed after Brexit, conference hears
The conference on personalised medicine was attended by a range of high-level health experts and EU officials.
EU Ombudsman candidates make last-minute pitch to MEPs
06 Dec
EU Ombudsman candidates make last-minute pitch to MEPs
Each candidate told members of the petitions committee at a parliamentary hearing why they should be elected.
A prosperous and secure fishing industry
06 Dec
A prosperous and secure fishing industry
Despite past failures of the Common Fisheries Policy, the EU can lead the way on restoring the health of our oceans and safeguarding their biodiversity, argues Chris Davies.
Citizens’ rights ‘the great unvoiced issue’ in UK general election
06 Dec
Citizens’ rights ‘the great unvoiced issue’ in UK general election
Campaigners say the lives of 3.4 million EU citizens in the UK and 1.6 million Britons in Europe have been “in limbo” since the 2016 Brexit referendum.
UN official calls for ‘independent and impartial’ probe into Caruana Galizia murder
05 Dec
UN official calls for ‘independent and impartial’ probe into Caruana Galizia murder
The call comes as a European Parliament fact-finding delegation to Malta wound up its work.  
Jamal Khashoggi killing was ‘message’ to deter Saudi regime opposition
05 Dec
Jamal Khashoggi killing was ‘message’ to deter Saudi regime opposition
The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says she believes his brutal killing was authorised by the “highest levels” of the Saudi regime.
Crystallising the potential of 5G
05 Dec
Crystallising the potential of 5G
The coming of 5G seems to offer huge potential but realising this safely and effectively will require detailed investigation and careful planning, writes Patrizia Toia.
A rules-based approach to 5G cybersecurity
05 Dec
A rules-based approach to 5G cybersecurity
With cybersecurity a Member State competence, fragmented policy across the bloc poses a threat to the internal market. The EU needs to stand together on this, writes Kris Peeters.
MEPs reiterate call for single seat for Parliament
04 Dec
MEPs reiterate call for single seat for Parliament
Despite claiming to be a carbon-neutral institution, Parliament's 12 annual trips to Strasbourg are estimated to emit between 11,000 and 19,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
A Most Pertinent Parliamentary Question
04 Dec
A Most Pertinent Parliamentary Question
Catch Henry Rodgers personal take on British MEP Jude Kirton-Darling’s question to the European Commission, on the continuing discrimination against foreign language teaching staff in Italian universities.
A GovTech Ecosystem approach is needed to reap the Benefits of AI Partner Content
04 Dec
A GovTech Ecosystem approach is needed to reap the Benefits of AI
The potential to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for positive change is great. However, government leaders cannot manage it alone. A task of this magnitude requires collaboration with the private-sector and civil society - an entire GovTech ecosystem, write Gabriel Bellenger and Bernard Le Masson of Accenture.