European Parliament calls for new EU biodiversity law
11 Jun Energy & Climate

European Parliament calls for new EU biodiversity law

MEPs also want a ‘Paris agreement’ style deal for biodiversity at an upcoming UN conference in October, that will set global biodiversity priorities to 2030 and beyond.
by Martin Banks
Why we cannot leave the personal and household sector behind
10 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Why we cannot leave the personal and household sector behind
Less than 50 percent of EU citizens ‘in favour’ of EU as currently realised
11 Jun EU Institutions
Less than 50 percent of EU citizens ‘in favour’ of EU as currently realised
SMEs & the Recovery: A brighter future for Europe’s SMEs
11 Jun Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: A brighter future for Europe’s SMEs
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Movers and Shakers | 11 June 2021
11 Jun EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 11 June 2021
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: Former ID group MEP leaves to sit as a non-attached member, new executive director or Eurofound, the new Slovak agriculture minister, the latest Commission, public affairs appointments, and more!
Von der Leyen says 50 percent of EU’s adult population now vaccinated at least once
10 Jun Health
Von der Leyen says 50 percent of EU’s adult population now vaccinated at least once
Speaking on Thursday, the European Commission President also said that 100m people in Europe are now fully vaccinated.
Senior Greens MEP sounds warning over Biden’s ‘charm offensive’ towards Europe
10 Jun International & Trade
Senior Greens MEP sounds warning over Biden’s ‘charm offensive’ towards Europe
Reinhard Bütikofer’s comments come just ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to Brussels later this week.
Lukashenko has ‘overstepped many red lines’ says EU foreign affairs chief
09 Jun International & Trade
Lukashenko has ‘overstepped many red lines’ says EU foreign affairs chief
Josep Borrell’s comments come as the Belarusian regime continues to crack down on the opposition protest movement disputing President Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election in 2020.
New EU digital COVID certificate paves way for Europeans to get freedom back, says MEP
08 Jun Health
New EU digital COVID certificate paves way for Europeans to get freedom back, says MEP
Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Parliament’s rapporteur on the issue, said the certificate means that after severe restrictions caused by the crisis, the EU’s much-vaunted Schengen free travel area will be “back on track.”
Socialist leader calls for special committee to learn lessons from pandemic
08 Jun Health
Socialist leader calls for special committee to learn lessons from pandemic
Iratxe García Pérez said the parliamentary committee would be open to all experts and last up to one year with the possibility of extension.
Technology for a greener world Event Coverage
07 Jun Tech & Research
Technology for a greener world
Leading ICT companies are working hard to deliver on the European Green Deal and, as Martin Banks reports, they include Chinese tech giant Huawei which is doing its bit to improve global ecology.
New EU anti-graft chief takes aim at Slovenia
07 Jun EU Institutions
New EU anti-graft chief takes aim at Slovenia
Laura Kövesi joins MEPs in voicing concern about Slovenia’s commitment to new EU public prosecutor’s office.
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How a complex web of Russian money could be compromising the EU’s youngest member PM+
10 Jun International & Trade
How a complex web of Russian money could be compromising the EU’s youngest member
Dr Stephen Blank investigates the dark web of money flowing into Europe from Moscow.
Why the Dutch vaping flavour ban won’t drive down underage smoking rates PM+
07 Jun Health
Why the Dutch vaping flavour ban won’t drive down underage smoking rates
Although noble in intent, the ban would have the opposite effect, argue the Consumer Choice Center’s Maria Chaplia and World Vapers Alliance’s Michael Landl.
How LED and smart school lighting can transform learning PM+
07 Jun Tech & Research
How LED and smart school lighting can transform learning
As students return to school, there is a strong case for all educational buildings in the EU to switch to LED lighting by 2030. The move will save energy, create jobs, and further Europe’s digital future, say Signify.
Leaving no child behind in the fight against cancer PM+
01 Jun Health
Leaving no child behind in the fight against cancer
The European childhood cancer community has unveiled 6 Key Recommendations to improve access to innovation and medicines for children and adolescents with cancer in Europe.
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SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
11 Jun Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
EU and national policymakers need to combine their economic recovery strategies with policies tackling the historical challenges facing SMEs, explains Josianne Cutajar.
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
11 Jun Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought momentum for a SME-centred EU policy approach. We must ensure that this drive is here to stay, argues Martina Dlabajová.
SMEs & the Recovery: A strategic approach to helping Europe’s SMEs
11 Jun Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: A strategic approach to helping Europe’s SMEs
Despite their essential importance to the Internal Market, the competitiveness of SMEs has been severely limited, argues Paolo Borchia.
Tourism & Hospitality: A sector in need
10 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Tourism & Hospitality: A sector in need
Access to adequate financial support will be critical to the immediate recovery of tourism and hospitality SMEs and in ensuring their post-pandemic competitiveness, writes Elena Kountoura.
Tourism & Hospitality: Creating a catalyst for concrete support
10 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Tourism & Hospitality: Creating a catalyst for concrete support
Europe needs a dedicated taskforce focused on the recovery of the hospitality sector, explains Ivan Štefanec.
Tourism & Hospitality: Winning back people’s trust
10 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Tourism & Hospitality: Winning back people’s trust
Finally, the economic, social and political importance of tourism is being acknowledged at EU-level, writes István Ujhelyi.
Digital Taxation: Rethinking global taxation
10 Jun Tech & Research
Digital Taxation: Rethinking global taxation
The current regime for global taxation does not reflect the reality of how multinational companies operate; we need a fresh wind through the system, and soon, argues Niels Fuglsang.
Digital Taxation: Shaping new digital tax policies
10 Jun Tech & Research
Digital Taxation: Shaping new digital tax policies
The need for a new approach to digital tax policy is urgently needed; one that presents a united European front, writes Andreas Schwab.
Features
Digital Taxation: An historic opportunity
10 Jun Tech & Research
Digital Taxation: An historic opportunity
Europe must rise to the occasion and turn action into words on tax justice, writes Damien Carême.
Revision of the Buildings Directive: Fit for the Future
09 Jun Energy & Climate
Revision of the Buildings Directive: Fit for the Future
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is Europe’s opportunity to ensure a housing stock that is fit for the future; let’s build on it, says Ciarán Cuffe.
Revision of the Buildings Directive: Realising the full potential
09 Jun Energy & Climate
Revision of the Buildings Directive: Realising the full potential
The European Parliament has done sterling work on maximising the energy efficiency potential of the EU Building Stock report; let’s make sure it ties into all areas, writes Iskra Mihaylova.
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08 Jun Security & Defence
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The Chair of Parliament’s SEDE Committee, Nathalie Loiseau, talks to Rajnish Singh about the increasing security threats to Europe, the rise of China, and “disturbing” tensions between the EU and the UK.
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