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The Parliament Magazine
Issue 265 | Tuesday 15th April 2008
Breaking with convention
Cypriot MEP Marios Matsakis on how his views have led to his split from the Cypriot Democratic party
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Editor's Comment
The Lisbon treaty is set to make major changes to the way the European parliament goes about its daily business, says Catherine Stihler
Tuesday 15th April 2008News Analysis
As parliament’s power has grown, its support among the public has waned, despite some charismatic leaders, says Martyn Bond
Tuesday 15th April 2008He’s been called a maverick and a provocateur for his sometimes unconventional take on politics, so what really motivates Marios Matsakis, asks Sarah Collins
Tuesday 15th April 2008The Olympic flame has been paraded through various capitals, but the Olympic spirit has died in the torture chambers in China, claims Edward McMillan-Scott
Tuesday 15th April 2008Norway’s new global seed vault will help meet the challenges of food shortages in the future, explains Terje Riis-Johansen
Tuesday 15th April 2008Support is mounting for a campaign by Human Rights Without Frontiers International for a boycott of this summer’s Olympic Games, says Willy Fautré
Tuesday 15th April 2008A new film uncovering evidence of Soviet collaboration with the Nazis reveals a dark history which must be confronted, argue Inese Vaidere and Girts Valdis Kristovskis
Tuesday 15th April 2008Special Report
The commission’s animal health strategy is a good one, says Janusz Wojciechowski, but it neglects to address some important details
Tuesday 15th April 2008Forward Agenda
Language and the age-old issue of its name are still slowing Macedonia’s progress towards EU membership, says Erik Meijer
Tuesday 15th April 2008Croatia needs to speed up its reforms if it wants backing from parliament for its EU bid, urges Hannes Swoboda
Tuesday 15th April 2008European research can play a massive role in making transport cleaner and keeping the roads safe for everyone, says Janez Potocnik
Tuesday 15th April 2008Policy Focus
Establishing genuine gender equality is an important part of fighting climate change, argues Piroska Östlin
Tuesday 15th April 2008EU efforts to tackle the impact of climate change on public health must not wait for scientific proof before acting, warns Frédérique Ries
Tuesday 15th April 2008The Parliament Magazine
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