Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
H2 and heat pumps: a dynamic duo to RepowerEU Partner Content
01 Jun
H2 and heat pumps: a dynamic duo to RepowerEU
Bosch illustrate how their multi-technology approach is helping Europe achieve its climate goals.
Investment in smart waste management systems can make circularity a reality Partner Content
31 May
Investment in smart waste management systems can make circularity a reality
Petcore explain how EU industry leaders, policymakers and the public can come together to build a truly circular economy.
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
31 May
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
The effects of the Russian war in Ukraine, not least a massive influx of refugees, might bring Moldova – a country already struggling with the pandemic and a gas crisis – to its knees. The EU has begun providing macro-financial support and such efforts must continue, says Markéta Gregorová.
The status quo is not an option; if nothing changes, the Digital Decade connectivity targets will not be met Partner Content
31 May
The status quo is not an option; if nothing changes, the Digital Decade connectivity targets will not be met
TRIPS waiver will cost us decades of progress Partner Content
30 May
TRIPS waiver will cost us decades of progress
By removing patent protection, crucial incentives to develop new ground-breaking innovations will be lost.
From vision to reality - APEAL sets out six policy recommendations to keep steel packaging in the circular loop Partner Content
30 May
From vision to reality - APEAL sets out six policy recommendations to keep steel packaging in the circular loop
Movers and Shakers | 27 May 2022
26 May
Movers and Shakers | 27 May 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: French MEP leaves parliament, CONNECT’s new director, Hungary’s new government and more!
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
25 May
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
The Associated Trio of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia are particularly important for the EU because the people of these countries are fighting for a democratic future, argues Dragoş Tudorache.
Issue 551 | May 2022
25 May
Issue 551 | May 2022
The May edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
25 May
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
In response to recent membership applications from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, the EU must take concrete and tangible steps towards firmly anchoring the aspiring countries in the Union during the time when they cannot yet be full members, argues Piotr Buras.
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now Partner Content
25 May
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now
MEP Sara Cerdas and Emmanuel Chantelot, Vice President & Head of International Policy & Government Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, explain why its time for Europe's Beating Cancer Plan to deliver on its promises and improve cancer screening across Europe.
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars Partner Content
25 May
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars
We report on how criminal and organised crime groups are using illicit trade to fund their activities and how the EU is trying to stop them
Monthly Shake-up | 30 May 2022
24 May
Monthly Shake-up | 30 May 2022
This month’s shake-up includes the departure of a Slovenian MEP, a Greek MEP changes political groups and INGE 2’s Bureau, and more.
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
24 May
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
Now, more than ever, it’s important that Denmark fully joins forces with the rest of Europe. Søren Gade urges all Danish citizens to vote yes to the upcoming chance to overturn the Danish opt-out from EU defence policy on 1 June 2022
European diversity: the strength of our union Partner Content
23 May
European diversity: the strength of our union
As part of our ongoing series 'A Europe of Equals', European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli argues that building a Union of equality requires recognising people face discrimination
Next Parliament vote crucial to achieving green steel and saving jobs Partner Content
23 May
Next Parliament vote crucial to achieving green steel and saving jobs
European green steel transition and 30,000 jobs are at risk, if the June plenary vote doesn’t fix ETS and CBAM, argues Axel Eggert.
Jump starting European entrepreneurship Partner Content
20 May
Jump starting European entrepreneurship
How can the EU better support entrepreneurs? We recently held an event with Herbalife Nutrition to explore how to unlock the potential of Europe’s small and independent businesses
Movers and Shakers | 20 May 2022
19 May
Movers and Shakers | 20 May 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: New Slovenian MEP, Commissioner Cabinet news, France’s new Prime Minister and more!
Rethinking the Orphan Regulation Partner Content
19 May
Rethinking the Orphan Regulation
Europe risks undercutting its best asset for treating millions of rare cancer sufferers, says Stéphane Lassignardie, VP for Region North & Oncology at AbbVie Europe.
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink? Partner Content
19 May
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink?
The upcoming review is an opportunity to not only accelerate the development of rare disease treatments, but also to provide equitable access for patients across Europe, says MEP Nicolás González Casares, S&D group shadow rapporteur on the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan report.
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act Partner Content
18 May
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act
As part of our new series exploring how to build ‘A Europe of Equals', MEPs explain how they want the EU to recognise the diversity of European society and introduce a new directive to ensure equal opportunities for all
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
18 May
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
Ireland’s long-standing policy of being neutral does not have to mean being vulnerable. The country can take its defence much more seriously within the confines of neutrality, explains Seán Kelly
Achieving a future of equality Partner Content
17 May
Achieving a future of equality
As part of our new series exploring how to build ‘A Europe of Equals’, Atidzhe Alieva-Veli calls on all EU institutions and Member States to promote the human rights of marginalised and vulnerable groups who suffer from discrimination
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
17 May
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
Ireland’s traditional policy of military neutrality seems outdated in a changing Europe. Here are five steps the country should take to strengthen its defence policy, argues Barry Andrews