Punishing the sharing of culture and knowledge online by disconnecting people from the internet compromises citizens' fundamental rights, argues Piratparteit deputy Christian Engström
EU urged to tackle 'significant' gaps in sexual and reproductive rights
S&D deputy Katarína Nevedalová warns that women across Europe still face considerable challenges when attempting to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights
MEP calls for G8 pledge on ending extreme poverty
Irish MEP Gay Mitchell has urged the G8 to agree to end extreme poverty by 2030
Barroso says EU-US trade negotiations can be a 'game changer'
The launch of comprehensive trade talks with Washington could be a "game changer" for both the EU and US, according to European commission president José Manuel Barroso
Commissioner welcomes new rules for EU asylum seekers
European home affairs commissioner Cecilia Malmström has welcomed parliament's decision to update the existing 'inefficient, dysfunctional and unfair' system governing asylum seekers in the EU
Freedom of press is essential for democracy says MEP
ALDE MEP Marietje Schaake has said a free pluralist media is essential for democracy, and the EU should aspire to protect the 'free word'
Parliament group leaders condemn closure of ERT
EU 'squanders' chance to end detention of asylum seekers
MEPs agree tough new rules for extractive companies
MEPs call for EU organised crime strategy
Mixed reactions for commission action plan on steel
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Cover Story
Sustainable energy week: Edit Herczog
Europe can make great strides towards achieving sustainability through the introduction of a fully integrated energy market, writes Edit Herczog
Sustainable energy week: Lambert van Nistelrooij
Smart specialisation in sustainable energy can assist Europe’s transition to a more efficient and ecologically sound future, writes Lambert van Nistelrooij
Sustainable energy week: Henri Malosse
Citizens have an important role to play in meeting Europe’s energy goals, says Henri Malosse
Sustainable energy week: Hande Özsan Bozatli
Green growth needs cooperation from all levels of government if it is to succeed, warns Hande Özsan Bozatli
Sustainable energy week: Giles Chichester
Giles Chichester examines the economic case for the use of biofuels compared to other energy sources
Sustainable energy week: Corinne Lepage
The EU cannot ignore the indirect land use change if it is to win the fight against climate change, writes Corinne Lepage
Sustainable energy week: Phil Bennion
A rational and informed debate is needed on the use of biofuels, writes Phil Bennion
Policy Focus
PES conference: Judith Kirton-Darling and Marcus Roberts
The European left must work together to push for a political shift away from austerity, argues Judith Kirton-Darling while Marcus Roberts writes that the strategic use of data could deliver a PES victory next May
PES conference: Zita Gurmai and José Gutiérrez Pedrosa
Zita Gurmai explains why women's rights must be addressed within a progressive framework and José Gutiérrez Pedrosa says that Spain must invest in its young people if it is to have any chance of reducing unemployment
PES conference: Katarína Neveďalová and Jan Royall
Katarína Nevedalová says more work is required to engage and meet the needs of Europe’s younger generations while Jan Royall argues cooperation between progressive political parties across Europe and the globe can produce more inclusive, fair and prosperous societies
PES conference: Jean-Christophe Cambadélis and Elena Valenciano
A president of the commission endorsed by the entire European parliament is vital for the EU’s future writes Jean-Christophe Cambadélis, while Elena Valenciano says citizens’ calls for legitimacy and accountability in EU institutions must be taken seriously
PES conference: Sergei Stanishev
Sergei Stanishev tells the Parliament Magazine why it is up to Europe’s progressives to restore faith in the EU, and how the PES is preparing for the 2014 European elections
PES conference: Achim Post
Selecting a common candidate to head European election campaigns and run for commission president will empower citizens and further democracy, writes Achim Post
European week against cancer: Paola Testori Coggi
The European week against cancer provides an opportunity to analyse and promote progress in cancer prevention and early detection, writes Paola Testori Coggi
