China-Russia relations: A quantum leap?
Since 2012 – when Xi was first made General-Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) – the China-Russia relationship has evolved into an informal alliance in the face of what both countries cons...
3 Maj 7min
What are delegated and implementing acts?
In the EU, the distinction between delegated acts and implementing acts was introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon. The distinction seems clear only at first sight. Delegated acts are defined as non-legis...
3 Maj 6min
Protection of journalists in the European Union
In recent years an increasing number of attacks and threats against journalists have been documented and reported in Europe. Physical attacks against journalists as well as online threats and harassme...
13 Dec 20247min
Laureates of the 2024 Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament's Sakharov Prize honours the work of people who stand up for these freedoms and rights. This year's Sakharov Prize is to be awarded to María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela...
13 Dec 20247min
Deepening the single market in the light of the Letta and Draghi reports
Recent shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, have revealed not only the single market's vulnerability in crises, but also the extent to which the EU's competitiveness relies on...
22 Nov 20245min
Setting the European political priorities for 2024-2029
The EU's priorities for the 5-year institutional cycle are outlined in the European Council's Strategic Agenda. Subsequently, the European Commission sets its priorities in the president's political g...
22 Nov 20245min
Young people and the news
News media are now faced with digitally native younger generations who often pay more attention to influencers and celebrities than they do to journalists, even when it comes to news. The teaching of ...
22 Nov 20243min
The European Parliament's new Rules of Procedure: Parliament 2024 reforms
The European Parliament's new Rules of Procedure entered into force on 16 July 2024 - the first day of Parliament's 10th term. The 'Parliament 2024' reforms sought primarily to streamline legislative ...
18 Okt 20244min
