eCigarettes are part of the solution to one of Europe's most serious health problems: tobacco smoking
eCigarettes are redefining how we should think about public health policy, writes Giovanni La Via.
Electronic cigarettes are safer than smoking tobacco, writes Riccardo Polosa.
Survey: UK citizens in favour of international trade
The British are particularly favourable towards growing international trade, according to a new survey.
Commission presents new EU rules to protect whistle-blowers
The European Commission has announced new EU-wide rules to protect whistle-blowers.
New report highlights limited of success of Europe Citizens' Initiative
A new report says the EU’s European Citizens’ Initiative has had only a limited success.
Movers and Shakers | 23 April 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Nirj Deva: We need to play the long game on North Korea
ECR group MEP Nirj Deva says a unique opportunity exists to take the first steps towards lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Study: EU lagging behind on climate finance commitments
A new study says the EU is lagging behind in helping poorer nations meet their climate action targets.
Thailand is making significant progress in its fight against illegal fishing
Towards IEE-free fisheries: Thailand is making significant progress in its fight against illegal fishing, argues Chatchai Sarikulya.
EU must get serious about promoting the circular economy
If Europe wants to promote the circular economy, then it needs to get serious about it, argues Jacob Hansen.
Fire safety: Every fire victim is one too many
Every fire victim is one too many, writes Quentin de Hults.
Everyone wants comparable, honest, easy-to-understand information on alcoholic beverages
Consumers want to know what’s in their drinks, explains Pierre-Olivier Bergeron.
Sustainable healthcare systems help ensure access to innovative therapies
Sustainable healthcare systems help ensure access to innovative therapies, writes Pascal Apostolides.
Arianespace is well suited to the needs of EU institutions
Arianespace is well suited to the needs of Europe’s institutions, writes Stéphane Israël.
Vaccination is Europe's greatest public health asset
Falling immunisation rates across the EU require common action, writes Xavier Prats Monné.
Europe needs a vaccination action plan
The rise vaccine hesitancy across Europe is extremely concerning, and could lead to the return of deadly diseases, warns Renate Sommer.
A shift to lightweighting demands heavyweight political support
Lighter vehicles offer the opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions from all vehicles. However, continuing to focus on a mass-based approach is an opportunity lost, writes Patrik Ragnarsson.
Why we need ecological biofuels
We must establish concrete criteria for determining how sustainable growing, manufacturing, transporting and marketing biofuels is, says Paloma López Bermejo.
Can biofuels help make the EU more sustainable?
Biofuels will certainly help green Europe’s energy supply, but just how big a role they will play in our overall push for sustainability remains unclear, says Seb Dance.
Biofuels have an important role to play in the energy union
The EU is committed to ensuring that biofuels are truly sustainable and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says Dominique Ristori.
The first - and currently only - MEP from an ideologically feminist party, Soraya Post talks about the impact of #MeToo, intersectionality and why we should all be feminists.
Midway through Bulgaria’s demanding EU Council presidency, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov explains why future Western Balkans accession is important for the security and prosperity of all Europeans.
As the EU takes on further competences, including tackling the migration crisis and involving itself in security and defence, it is also facing the financial challenge of Brexit. Siegfried Mureşan outlines the possible challenges in the negotiations for the next MFF post-2020.
Jyrki Katainen talks about his plans to tackle youth unemployment, deal with plastic pollution, ensure we have digital skills, successfully trade globally and have closer EU defence.
A familiar face in Brussels circles, Jerzy Buzek talks about the importance of EU space policy, the clean energy package and his appreciation for water filters.
Is Berlin running the Brussels show?
Germany's ever-expanding influence within the Brussels bubble is cause for concern, writes Henri Malosse.
For the good of Europe, Juncker must step down
It’s time European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker stepped down, writes Madi Sharma.
Frank de Winne: Space exploration requires international cooperation
ISS Commander Frank De Winne talks building villages on the moon, cooperation with China and more.
Will the SPD last in Germany's new grand coalition?
Germany's recent political turmoil has prompted renewal among the country's main parties - except for the SPD, writes Yuriy Sheyko.
Remembering Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe
Geoffrey Van Orden, who knew Tsvangirai, reflects on his legacy and on Zimbabwe's future.
The British are particularly favourable towards growing international trade, according to a new survey.
French President Emmanuel Macron was in plenary on Tuesday to debate the future of Europe with MEPs.
The British House of Lords is expected to vote in favour of an amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill calling for UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s government to negotiate a deal which “enables the UK to continue participating in a customs union with the EU.”
A campaign group says the current EU and UK positions on post-Brexit citizens’ rights are as “clear as mud.”
The future of sustainable and successful fisheries and a healthy marine environment needs ordinary fishermen to be involved at every level, writes Liadh Ní Riada.
The internal market is integral to the EU’s prosperity, but it depends on a well-functioning logistics sector to thrive, reports Colin MacKay
Whistleblower’s revelations may put legitimacy of UK’s Brexit vote in doubt
Anti-Brexiteers have claimed that a “range of human rights issues are under threat” for both EU and UK citizens when the UK leaves the EU.
Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (S&D, FI) is a member of Parliament’s industry, research and energy committee.
Peter Kouroumbashev (S&D, BG) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s delegation to the EU-Montenegro stabilisation and association parliamentary committee.
Greek deputy Eva Kaili hosted the Parliament Magazine's annual MEP awards ceremony recognising MEPs for their outstanding work over the last year.
Terry Reintke (Greens/EFA, DE) is a member of Parliament’s women’s rights and gender equality committee.
Julie Ward (S&D, UK) is a member of Parliament’s culture and education committee.
Marek Plura (EPP, PL) is a member of Parliament’s employment and social affairs committee.
The European Parliament endorsed the provisional agreement reached on new rules on type approval of motor vehicles.
On January 19 2018, DG CNECT organised a public hearing regarding the review of the public sector information directive.
On October 10, the IMCO Working Group on the Digital Single Market held its thirteenth meeting. The topic of debate was the Single Digital Gateway.
On September 25, the European Parliament Committee on International Trade (INTA) held a first exchange of views on the European Commission’s proposal for an EU screening mechanism of foreign investment in strategic sectors.
On September 11, a debate took place on the EU Emissions Trading System at the European Parliament Plenary session in Strasbourg.
On August 31, the EP DEVE and INTA Committees organised jointly a hearing on the revision of the EU Strategy on Aid for Trade.
On June 12, the European Commission organised an event entitled Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund.
On May 3, the TRAN Committee discussed a first draft on the cross-border parcel delivery services by rapporteur Lucy Anderson (S&D, UK).