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on for discerning readers wishing to stay on top of, and take part in, the major conversations driving policy in Brussels. While our carefully curated opinion section endeavours to foster serious policy debate, we also aim to delight our readers with curiosity-driven features. We’re proud to round it all off with our books and culture section, where readers are as likely to discover something new and obscure as they are to read an interview with a familiar and influential author.

"Life in Ukraine is all political," says Kateryna Radchenko, the curator behind a new photography exhibition in Brussels...
09/03/2024

"Life in Ukraine is all political," says Kateryna Radchenko, the curator behind a new photography exhibition in Brussels gathering together the work of three generations of Ukrainian photographers.

‘Generations of resilience’ paints the picture of a nation at war, but ever hopeful. Its curator sat down with The Parliament to discuss the challenges of organising an exhibition during wartime and the role art plays in survival.

The curator behind Generations of Resilience, Kateryna Radchenko, talks to The Parliament about the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine’s photog...

The European Union is set to adopt a new law to combat gender and domestic violence. What will it change? The law would ...
04/03/2024

The European Union is set to adopt a new law to combat gender and domestic violence. What will it change?

The law would criminalise a range of offences, from female ge***al mutilation to forced marriage, as well as sexual harassment online. It also aims to tackle rampant impunity for what authorities agree is among the EU’s most pervasive and insidious crimes – r**e.

Still, advocacy groups warn the law, as it stands now, would fail to protect the most vulnerable. Undocumented victims, for instance, who are already particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, will not benefit from these protections after EU countries pushed to nix a rule that would have banned police from sharing victims’ data with immigration authorities.

Disagreements over r**e and immigration rights mean ambitious new legislation will likely change little for victims, NGOs warn.

Among the far-right parties gaining ground around Europe is Romania's Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR). It is ...
04/03/2024

Among the far-right parties gaining ground around Europe is Romania's Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR).

It is set to get about 20 per cent of the vote in June's elections, amounting to between five and seven seats in the European Parliament.

The shift in Romania is indicative of a wider trend seen across Europe, a potential ideological realignment that could redefine the European Union for years to come.

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians is capitalising on high costs, frustration over the war in Ukraine and unpopular EU climate policies – and ...

Last spring, the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education visited Poland to assess worrying developments...
01/03/2024

Last spring, the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education visited Poland to assess worrying developments in education, culture and media.

MEP Michaela Šojdrová (EPP, CZ) was left shocked. For instance, the committee learned that researcher Barbara Engelking had public funding for her research discontinued after she said that Polish people could have done more to help Jews during World War II.

But Šojdrová argues that Prime Minister Donald Tusk can work with the EU to turn the tables.

In a visit to Warsaw last year, one MEP was shocked to find culture and academia under threat. Will Donald Tusk be able to turn the tables?

European lawmakers on Thursday called on the EU to back Russia’s opposition and stressed that the Russian state is fully...
29/02/2024

European lawmakers on Thursday called on the EU to back Russia’s opposition and stressed that the Russian state is fully responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison earlier this month.

His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, addressed parliament on Wednesday and has vowed to continue her husband's fight. But could EU support prove to be a double-edged sword?

“The question is whether they actually need an opposition leader or whether what is needed is a platform where different groups can discuss with each other,” said Fabian Burkhardt, a political scientist at the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies.

As the widow of Alexei Navalny tries to carry on her husband’s legacy in the wake of his death, is EU support a double-edged sword?

Since its start almost two years ago, Culture Moves Europe, a mobility scheme funded by the European Commission, has hel...
29/02/2024

Since its start almost two years ago, Culture Moves Europe, a mobility scheme funded by the European Commission, has helped almost 2,000 artists and cultural workers travel for cross-continental collaborations.

On top of the base grant, which covers transport and accommodation, the programme offers incentives for artists who choose green alternatives – such as trains over airplanes – in the form of a financial bonus that doubles the travel allowance.

“For a few years, we’ve been exploring obstacles to cultural mobility,” says Malgorzata Szlendak, policy officer in the Commission’s DG for Education and Culture. “Now that we know what those obstacles are, we are trying to overcome them somehow.”

The €21m programme, funded by the European Commission, helps cover travel and accommodation costs for creative professionals, making cross-continen...

“Cultural rights are human rights, too," says the National Gallery of Zimbabwe's executive director.With renewed calls f...
29/02/2024

“Cultural rights are human rights, too," says the National Gallery of Zimbabwe's executive director.

With renewed calls for stolen art to be returned to their rightful owners, will Europe’s museums change their practices?

The history of colonial art restitution is largely one of inaction. But with renewed calls for stolen cultural objects to be returned, are the wind...

The history of colonial art restitution is often marred by inaction. According to experts, more than 90 per cent of sub-...
28/02/2024

The history of colonial art restitution is often marred by inaction.

According to experts, more than 90 per cent of sub-Saharan artistic heritage is currently housed outside the continent as a result of colonial occupation during the 19th and 20th centuries.

But calls for restitution of stolen cultural objects are growing. Could they mark a change for Europe’s museums?

The history of colonial art restitution is largely one of inaction. But with renewed calls for stolen cultural objects to be returned, are the wind...

The European Commission is known as “”the guardian of the treaties” – due to its duty to ensure the 27 member states mak...
27/02/2024

The European Commission is known as “”the guardian of the treaties” – due to its duty to ensure the 27 member states making up the European Union actually apply EU law.

If a country fails to implement the rules, or fails to do so on time, the EU’s executive body can crack the proverbial whip.

And thanks to the Commission’s detailed record of infringement cases, we can reveal the EU’s best and worst performers when it comes to implementing EU law.

So, who made the naughty list?

In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, we grade member countries on their uptake o...

Bullfights might not be possible without the EU subsidies. That's because many farmers in Spain, Portugal and France who...
23/02/2024

Bullfights might not be possible without the EU subsidies. That's because many farmers in Spain, Portugal and France who breed bulls for fighting benefit from the bloc's common agricultural policy (CAP).

Without those funds, the bull-breeding sector would face a shortfall of roughly €200m in a given CAP period of five years. Julia Kaiser reports.

Each year, thousands of spectators watch toreros triumph over bulls in the arenas of southern Europe – a spectacle that might not survive without E...

Our new issue is out! This time, it's all about culture.Two key questions emerged as our reporting unfolded: What is Eur...
23/02/2024

Our new issue is out! This time, it's all about culture.

Two key questions emerged as our reporting unfolded: What is European culture? And, who owns it?

Pick up a copy in Brussels or read it online:

The February issue of The Parliament is now available to read online. This month's policy focus: Culture

Are you looking for a new way to spoil your dog? Katalin Cseh could give you some inspiration. The Hungarian MEP shares ...
22/02/2024

Are you looking for a new way to spoil your dog? Katalin Cseh could give you some inspiration. The Hungarian MEP shares a quick and easy recipe for dog biscuits. But make sure to run the recipe by your vet if your pup has any allergies.

Despite being a busy MEP, Katalin Cseh (Renew, HU) always makes time to prepare treats for her two dogs Kyra and Ziggy.

Four years have passed since Alexander Lukashenko claimed victory in 2020's disputed presidential election in Belarus. T...
21/02/2024

Four years have passed since Alexander Lukashenko claimed victory in 2020's disputed presidential election in Belarus. The subsequent protests were met with a violent government response. And 1,400 political prisoners remain behind bars, while political opponents and journalists have fled the country en masse.

With Belarus set to hold parliamentary and local elections on Sunday, Julia Kaiser reports on what can be expected – and whether Belarusians even care.

https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/belarus-first-elections-since-2020-crackdown

Belarusians are set to vote in parliamentary elections Sunday – four years after a disputed presidential election ended with Lukashenko solidifying...

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Commission vice-president Neelie Kroes has recently vowed to implement a radical overhaul of the EU's telecoms and digital communications sector before she leaves office in 2014, a key feature of her vision is breaking down regulatory barriers and creating a single European telecoms market. This event, hosted by Ivailo Kalfin MEP, explored how best to utilise the potential of future spectrum development and highlight the key findings and proposals of Huawei's recent white paper on 'Exploring the full spectrum of possibilities-addressing future demands for wireless broadband'. Wireless spectrum supports over a quarter of a trillion Euros of economic activity a year. However the current fragmented approach to the allocation and use of spectrum bands across Europe is now considered to be impeding the bloc's ability to deliver the so-called digital dividend to consumers and businesses, other negative impacts on the future timely availability of new bands could also be expected unless new approaches are adopted on time. As society, in Europe and elsewhere, becomes increasingly reliant on ubiquitous broadband access, the radio spectrum -- which is a finite resource -- has to accommodate calls and data traffic that are growing at an unprecedented pace. In a recent address to the Radio Spectrum Policy Advisory group, Kroes reiterated her concerns and calling for action stated: "Fragmented spectrum availability means a fragmented market. Yet the digital dividend spectrum -- offering cheap network roll-out and wide coverage -- is currently only being used in just a few member states. And, on average, national governments have only awarded 65 per cent of the spectrum we harmonised in the EU. All together that means missed opportunities for millions of citizens." Key issues discussed at the event include: • The key aspects to bring the European spectrum debate one step forword • Meeting the RSPP objectives: spectrum for the shorter term • Exploiting the WRC-15 op

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On Wednesday 25 September 2013 The Parliament Magazine organised an event in association with Huawei on cyber security. The event, co-hosted by Andreas Schwab and Malcolm Harbour, features an expert briefing with Huawei Uk's Cyber Security Officer David Francis. While society is getting ever more connected through digital means, the sheer volume of data transmitted electronically brings massive benefits as well as risks. Protecting citizens' rights and strengthening trust by ensuring privacy and security is therefore a key issue for governments, industry and users alike. David Francis explained what protecting privacy and security entails from a technology vendor's point of view. He went over the policies and processes inside a company like Huawei Technologies that have been put in place to ensure the security and resilience of its products which will ultimately help protect the privacy and data of the end user. He also addressed the need for management of the global supply chain on which the IT sector fully relies to mitigate any security risks, the role of transparency and global standards, as well as the need for international cooperation to improve cyber security around the globe. Issue 376 of The Parliament Magazine, out on Monday 7 October, will feature full coverage of the event. To read the online write-up of the event here: http://www.theparliament.com/latest-news/article/newsarticle/cybercrime-rising-rapidly-up-the-political-agenda/#.UkwKosXiJeQ

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On Wednesday 26 June the Parliament Magazine event, in association with Barclaycard and hosted by Sampo Terho MEP, held an event in the European Parliament on the future of European payments. A strong, dynamic and secure payments system is integral to the EU's future prosperity, whether in terms of facilitating everyday purchases, the paying of wages or making business transactions. As consumers' and businesses' demands change and technology advances, there is a pressing need to ensure our legislative and regulatory environment facilitates putting Europe "at the cutting edge of what making a payment could mean in the future" (Green Paper: Towards an integrated European market for card, internet and mobile payments). Current innovations including contactless, mobile and e-payments are growing in use; we need to leverage the best these technologies can offer, whilst facilitating the innovations of tomorrow. Meeting this goal requires governments, parliamentarians, consumers and businesses to work together to build a framework that protects the best of what we currently have, whilst facilitating tomorrow's innovations. The event helped to facilitate an ongoing conversation about: • What will payments look like in the future? • How best to foster innovation; • Barriers to entry and development, and how to overcome them; • Future steps to ensure a level playing field for all concerned. Speakers included Carsten Höltkemeyer, General Manager, Barclaycard Germany, Erik Nooteboom, Head of the Retail Financial Services and Consumer Policy Unit, DG Internal Market and Services at the European Commission and David Birch, Director, Consult Hyperion. You can read the article about the event here: http://bit.ly/16JhrH6 Video produced by Kayleigh Lewis.

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