Stanley Johnson
Editor-at-large, International Affairs
Stanley Johnson is a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP), award-winning author and long-time advocate for environmental protection and international cooperation. He served as Head of the Prevention of Pollution Division at the European Commission and played a key role in shaping early European environmental legislation on clean air, water and nature conservation.
Elected as MEP for Wight and Hampshire East in 1979, he became a leading voice on sustainability, public health and animal welfare in European policymaking. In parallel with his political career, Stanley has written more than 25 books across fiction, non-fiction and memoir, including The Commissioner and Kompromat. His work often draws on his experience in politics, development and global environmental affairs.
He contributes to The European on climate policy, global conservation and international relations, with a particular focus on the future of Europe and the environment. A recipient of major environmental awards, he has also advised organisations including UNEP, IUCN and WWF International.
Stanley Johnson writes and wrongs
Stanley Johnson explores Greece’s coastal recovery after Storm Daniel and calls for bold action on plastic pollution.
Stanley Johnson on China, the IUCN, and the future of the World Coastal Forum
Stanley Johnson explores China’s leadership in launching the World Coastal Forum and its proposed IUCN integration.
Exclusive: Stanley Johnson urges UK government to help ‘undo the huge damage of Brexit’ by rejoining EU environment agency
Stanley Johnson urges UK to rejoin the EU’s environment agency, calling it vital to repair Brexit’s damage.
Exclusive: The European attends world premiere of Stanley Johnson’s new China documentary
Stanley Johnson and son Max retrace Marco Polo’s Silk Road journey in a powerful new China-focused documentary.
