Is Europe sacrificing its tech leadership? The European Commission’s recent proposal for a new licensing framework for standard-essential patents has drawn significant interest. The proposed regulation will impact Europe’s competitiveness and leadership in setting global technology standards, namely in the...

Hosted by MEP Alex Agius Saliba Migraine carries an annual economic burden of €27 billion and is one of the leading causes of disability. Despite the tangible unmet need, it is not consistently recognised as a medical burden, especially when...

Consuming ever-richer online content and services, Europeans are putting their network infrastructure to the test. Investment and traffic efficiency are therefore more important than ever. According to the European Commission however, achieving its 2030 targets for connectivity and digital transformation...

The Parliament Magazine and the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU are organising a reception on the outlook of the incoming Belgium EU Presidency. The event will take place on 29th November, between 18:00 to 20:00 at the European Parliament, co-hosted by MEP Hilde Vautmans.  Ambassador Willem van...

Every day, millions of people across Europe reach for self care products and over-the-counter medicines to treat minor ailments, saving Europe’s healthcare system €36bn per year. Without access to self care, we would need an additional 120,000 doctors or an...

The biggest election year in history is upon us, with more than 1.5 billion people set to vote in a record-breaking number of national elections. With the UK, EU and USA going to the polls, the possibility of a change in leadership on...

What a night! Congratulations to all the winners and the shortlisted nominees for the MEP Awards 2024. The full list of winners can be viewed on the Winners 2024 page. Our thanks to everyone who turned out on the night to mark...

The European Union is faced with security challenges of global proportions. In light of the evolving security landscape and the threats posed by conflicts within the continent and in the EU’s neighbouring regions, this discussion will explore how the EU...

The transition of the European economy towards greater circularity has become increasingly prominent in recent years with the Green Deal. Since 2019, the EU Commission has submitted various legislative proposals aimed at transforming the single market to reduce the environmental...

In recent years, the European Union has made significant progress in reducing tobacco harm across the bloc. Policymakers are however still divided over the use of cigarette alternatives to fight smoking. How will the new European mandate reconcile divergent public health objectives...

From 6 to 9 June, 400 million voters are expected to go to the polls to elect the 10th European Parliament mandate: a whole new batch of 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). In the midst of an era...

This summer marks the start of the 10th mandate of the European Parliament, and we look forward to welcoming the incoming class of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and Accredited Parliamentary Assistants (APAs) during the inaugural Strasbourg plenary session. ...