Opposition advisor calls on EU to recognise González winner of Venezuelan election
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Opposition advisor calls on EU to recognise González winner of Venezuelan election
The EU has rejected strongman Maduro's claim to Venezuela's presidency. But the bloc did not explicitly recognise his opponent, either. In a Q+A, an opposition advisor says he wants that to change.
Unpacking Slovakia's crackdown on culture with Alexandra Kusá
02 Sep Culture & Arts
Unpacking Slovakia's crackdown on culture with Alexandra Kusá
Does the Slovak government's recent dismissal of the directors of its National Theatre and National Gallery signify a wider assault on media and the arts?
What's behind Hungary's easy visa for Russians?
06 Aug Foreign & Security Policy
What's behind Hungary's easy visa for Russians?
Viktor Orbán has found another way to irk the EU — with relaxed entry rules for Russians. Brussels wants Hungary to address fears of espionage.
Amnesty International exposes 'dystopian nightmare' at EU-funded asylum centre in Greece
01 Aug EU Institutions
Amnesty International exposes 'dystopian nightmare' at EU-funded asylum centre in Greece
Unlawful detention, inadequate healthcare and children at risk: A new report by Amnesty International reveals disastrous conditions at a refugee centre meant to showcase the EU's migration policy future.
EU report puts media freedom in Italy on notice
30 Jul EU Institutions
EU report puts media freedom in Italy on notice
The European Commission’s latest Rule of Law report raises concerns over declining media independence and journalist safety in Italy. In a Q+A, Reporters Without Borders' Julie Majerczak unpacks an ‘endemic’ problem.
What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections
10 Jul EU Institutions
What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections
The left surprises, Macron hangs on and the far right falls short: France’s parliamentary election produced no clear majority. Brussels-based French policy analyst Eric Maurice explains what that might mean for the country.
Meet the political cartoonist bursting the Brussels bubble
09 Jul Culture & Arts
Meet the political cartoonist bursting the Brussels bubble
A Q&A with the author of ‘The Tower of Babel,’ a new graphic novel that exposes the inner workings of the EU.
Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo
01 Jul Economics
Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo
With a few days to go before EU tariffs on Chinese EVs kick in, the two sides are in talks to resolve the dispute. The Parliament spoke to Matthias Bauer, director at the European Centre for International Political Economy, about what to expect from the talks.
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
27 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
Our July edition unpacks the results of the EU elections, while looking ahead to key policy priorities for the upcoming mandate.
Making sense of the EU’s ‘comprehensive’ corporate sustainability rules
14 Jun Economics
Making sense of the EU’s ‘comprehensive’ corporate sustainability rules
Hélène de Rengervé of Human Rights Watch explains how a new directive introduces ‘mandatory obligations’ for big companies to respect human rights.
Unpacking the EU election results: 'Europe is an afterthought'
11 Jun EU Institutions
Unpacking the EU election results: 'Europe is an afterthought'
'People supporting far-right, anti-establishment parties were doing it because of national reasons,' Alberto Alemanno argues in a new interview.
Q&A: Political violence in Europe ‘is a gigantic challenge for our democracy’
27 May EU Institutions
Q&A: Political violence in Europe ‘is a gigantic challenge for our democracy’
In the wake of the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, Prof. Stefan Ernst Marschall unpacks the root causes of an increasingly charged political environment – and the implications for European democracy.
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
23 May EU Institutions
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
This month’s edition offers an in-depth look at the key issues animating the upcoming EU elections.
Why 'independent media are cornered' in Greece
07 May Culture & Arts
Why 'independent media are cornered' in Greece
Greece ranks the lowest of all EU countries in the World Press Freedom Index. Reporters Without Borders’ Pavol Szalai outlines why the situation in the southern European country is ‘problematic’ – and how the EU could help.
‘If you want the single market to generate more economic growth in Europe, you need to continue with reforms’
30 Apr EU Institutions
‘If you want the single market to generate more economic growth in Europe, you need to continue with reforms’
Fredrik Erixon, director of the European Centre for International Political Economy, unpacks the key takeaways from Enrico Letta’s new report on the state of the European single market.
Georgia protests: Why the country’s EU membership ambitions are at risk
25 Apr EU Institutions
Georgia protests: Why the country’s EU membership ambitions are at risk
Demonstrations have erupted in Tbilisi over Moscow-inspired legislation targeting alleged foreign influence. If Georgia's parliament were to pass the proposed law, the country’s EU aspirations could face a major setback, according to Tinatin Akhvlediani of the Centre for European Policy Studies.
Von der Leyen’s controversial pick for SME envoy: ‘This should trigger a proper investigation’
08 Apr EU Institutions
Von der Leyen’s controversial pick for SME envoy: ‘This should trigger a proper investigation’
Civil society organisations like Transparency International have called on the European Commission to rescind the appointment of MEP Markus Pieper following allegations of an unfair recruitment process.
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
05 Apr EU Institutions
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
The latest edition of The Parliament is now available to read in print and by PDF online. This month's magazine focuses on the EU's policy around enlargement, which has taken on a new urgency amid Russia's war in Ukraine.
‘Disinformation has a powerful impact on voting intentions’
20 Mar EU Institutions
‘Disinformation has a powerful impact on voting intentions’
AI is supercharging the threat to democracy. In a year of multiple elections, we asked Dr Julie Posetti to unpick the problem of fake news.
‘Abortion rights are a matter of political will’
08 Mar EU Institutions
‘Abortion rights are a matter of political will’
Q+A: What France’s historic legislation on abortion could mean for the country and the wider EU.
Meet the Kyiv-based curator exploring Ukrainian history through the lens of photography
30 Jan Culture & Arts
Meet the Kyiv-based curator exploring Ukrainian history through the lens of photography
The curator behind Generations of Resilience, Kateryna Radchenko, talks to The Parliament about the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine’s photography scene and the challenges of organising an exhibition under bombardment.
Making Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world: The time is now! Partner Content
17 Jan
Making Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world: The time is now!
We sat down with MEP Marian-Jean Marinescu (RO, EPP) to learn more about the European Parliament’s work on making Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world
In conversation with the Alexion team working to help rare diseases patients Partner Content
11 Dec
In conversation with the Alexion team working to help rare diseases patients
At the World Orphan Drug Congress 2023, we caught up with some of the Alexion – AstraZeneca Rare Disease team to hear more about rare diseases and how the EU can best support patients.
COVID’s shift from pandemic to endemic needs attention from policymakers Partner Content
24 Nov
COVID’s shift from pandemic to endemic needs attention from policymakers
Policymakers and stakeholders gathered to discuss the next steps in the EU’s approach to dealing with the COVID transition