Marilyn Wright

Nov 25, 2024 | theparliamentmagazine.eu | Marilyn Wright |Julia Kaiser

'Planet Aqua' argues that water is Europe’s next climate battleground, demanding a bold new approach to managing our most vital resource. Grappling with the realities of climate change goes hand-in-hand with protecting an essential resource: water. In his new book, Planet Aqua: Rethinking Our Home in the Universe, economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin urges a complete rethink of our relationship with water. He sees the need for a ‘Blue Deal’ to complement the EU’s Green Deal.

Sep 13, 2024 | theparliamentmagazine.eu | Marilyn Wright |David Swanson |Peter Apps |Julia Kaiser

NATO: What you need to know Authors: Medea Benjamin and David Swanson  Publisher: OR Books  It’s a safe bet that Medea Benjamin and David Swanson won’t be raising a toast to NATO’s 75th anniversary. In their insightful new book, NATO: What you need to know, the authors deliver a thorough critique of the alliance’s journey from its post-war origins to its current geopolitical role.

Aug 30, 2024 | theparliamentmagazine.eu | Marilyn Wright

"In a world where you can be anything, be the person who builds bridges.” That's the philosophy behind the European Leadership Academy, a programme that aims to support, inspire and empower female leadership in the digital age. Since it was launched in 2021, the programme has trained more than 100 young women from across Europe at its summer and winter academies.

Jul 30, 2024 | theparliamentmagazine.eu | Julia Kaiser |Marilyn Wright

The EU has a bone to pick with Italy, especially when it comes to media freedom. That’s one of the conclusions of the European Commission's Rule of Law report, published last week. It expresses concern that media independence and journalist safety are increasingly at risk in the EU's third-largest member.   The report, the Commission's fifth such publication, outlines how well (or poorly) each member state adheres to the rule of law.

Jul 26, 2024 | theparliamentmagazine.eu | Marilyn Wright |Sarah Schug

Marc De Vos’s Superpower Europe arrives at a pivotal moment in the history of the European Union. Recent years of polycrisis have completely transformed how the EU thinks and acts. In his new book, De Vos shines a light on the EU’s “silent revolution” and its metamorphosis into a global superpower on par with the United States.