Only two MEPs have been sanctioned for bullying their assistants in this legislature. There were no sanctions for sexual harassment. This is not because such behavior does not occur. Now the procedures and penalties are to be reformed.
By Charlotte Wirth
The focus of our economy on constant growth has had devastating consequences. In the run-up to the Beyond Growth conference in 2023, members of the European Parliament from all political groups are calling for human well-being and environmental sustainability to be given top priority in the future.
By Experts Table.Briefings
With a lot of money, the EU wants to discourage people in need from seeking a better life in Europe. Third countries are supposed to dissuade them from making the journey. But this migration policy carries high risks – also for the EU itself.
By Viktor Funk
The conflict over the impact of the planned EU Nature Conservation Directive on agriculture is coming to a head. EPP and Greens accuse each other of endangering food production with their policies. The Commission defends its course.
By Timo Landenberger
The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine puts Europe's openness, diversity, freedom, solidarity and ownership to the test. In the debate on how to deal with Russian citizens and Russian culture, the EU should not fall into black-and-white rhetoric. Instead, it must emphasize its pluralistic culture, write André Wilkens and Paweł Zerka in their position paper.
By Experts Table.Briefings
SPD MEP Maria Noichl is outraged by the EPP's blockade of EU nature conservation policy. In today's Opinion, she accuses Manfred Weber and his party friends of putting the brakes on numerous progress issues.
By Experts Table.Briefings
With pesticide regulation and renaturation law, the EU Commission wants to ensure the resilience of the food supply in Europe. Farmers fear for their existence and criticize that the laws rather endanger food security. Many agricultural states are calling for far-reaching changes.
By Lukas Knigge
