EU football authorities urged to tackle racism as incidents mount
Some 140 MEPs have sent a letter to the European football association, UEFA, calling on the organisation to tackle racism in European stadiums “more vigorously.”
Europe is more than just one of Huawei's most important markets, writes Abraham Liu.
‘Reshuffling of the pack’ in EU health needed after Brexit, conference hears
The conference on personalised medicine was attended by a range of high-level health experts and EU officials.
EU Ombudsman candidates make last-minute pitch to MEPs
Each candidate told members of the petitions committee at a parliamentary hearing why they should be elected.
Movers and Shakers | 6 December 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column.
Citizens’ rights ‘the great unvoiced issue’ in UK general election
Campaigners say the lives of 3.4 million EU citizens in the UK and 1.6 million Britons in Europe have been “in limbo” since the 2016 Brexit referendum.
UN official calls for ‘independent and impartial’ probe into Caruana Galizia murder
The call comes as a European Parliament fact-finding delegation to Malta wound up its work.
Jamal Khashoggi killing was ‘message’ to deter Saudi regime opposition
The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says she believes his brutal killing was authorised by the “highest levels” of the Saudi regime.
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
Marek Belka explains why cyber security in financial institutions must be treated more seriously.
Opportunities and expectations
The new EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement will open up new opportunities and increase Europe’s presence in Southeast Asia, explains Pedro Silva Pereira.
Big data: Safeguarding our fundamental rights
Data is ubiquitous, but its value cannot be underestimated so let’s be careful on how it’s used, writes Eva Kaili.
5 questions with... Liesje Schreinemacher
Liesje Schreinemacher (NL, RE) is a member of Parliament’s INTA and JURI committees.
Happy holidays: family, friends, food and anaphylactic shock?
At this time of year, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the potential dangers of food allergens. Proper implementation of EU food allergen regulation saves lives, explains Charles Kinney from the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Associations (EFA)
A prosperous and secure fishing industry
Despite past failures of the Common Fisheries Policy, the EU can lead the way on restoring the health of our oceans and safeguarding their biodiversity, argues Chris Davies.
Can Artificial Intelligence predict the weather?
AI is evolving rapidly and brings with it the potential to improve weather and climate predictions, writes Peter Dueben.
A new EU industrial strategy would drive health and growth
Europe must play to its strengths and pharma is an area of strategic economic and social value where the EU is a global player, writes EFPIA's Nathalie Moll.
After conquering the worlds of sport and local politics in his native Sweden, newly-elected MEP David Lega now wants to change the world for the better on a European level. He tells Lorna Hutchinson about the issues that drive his passion for policymaking.
European Defence Agency (EDA) Chief Executive Jorge Domecq talks to Rajnish Singh about the progress the EU has made in the realm of security and defence and what challenges lie ahead.
Spanish Socialist MEP Nicolás González Casares, a member of Parliament’s delegation to next month’s COP25, tells Rajnish Singh about his hopes and ambitions for the keenly-awaited climate conference.
In partnership across borders
Whatever the future UK-EU relationship, the City of London Corporation is determined to become a global hub for green investment, an engine of the transition to a low carbon economy and to play its part in championing sustainable green finance. Brian Johnson reports.
5G - Game changer
The potential of 5G is virtually limitless, but will need widespread cooperation to accelerate the roll-out and reap the benefits, reports Martin Banks.
The next chapter
The senior executives panel at this year’s European Payment Institutions Federation (EPIF) annual conference centred on what was keeping CEOs in the payments industry awake at night. Brian Johnson reports.
The conference on personalised medicine was attended by a range of high-level health experts and EU officials.
Campaigners say the lives of 3.4 million EU citizens in the UK and 1.6 million Britons in Europe have been “in limbo” since the 2016 Brexit referendum.
The head of an EU-wide body representing Europe’s spirits sector has called for an “ambitious EU trade policy” from the new European Commission.
Liesje Schreinemacher (NL, RE) is a member of Parliament’s INTA and JURI committees.
Karen Melchior (DK, RE) is a member of the European Parliament’s JURI and FEMM committees
Alexandra Louise Rosenfield Phillips (UK, Greens/EFA) is a member of Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs committee.
The demands to act on climate change are correct and justified; let’s ensure we use the right tools and approaches in delivering solutions, writes Peter Liese.
“Accurate, quality assured and freely available environmental data from ECMWF’s Copernicus Services supports policymakers and businesses throughout the European Union with the information, evidence and tools to make climate smart decisions,” explains Carlo Buontempo, recently appointed Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
As Madrid prepares to host COP25, Spanish Socialist MEP Nicolás González Casares, a member of Parliament’s delegation, talks to us about his hopes and ambitions for the keenly-awaited climate conference and is this issue’s cover star.