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18 Sep Feature

EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?

In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out what happens in the trilogue meetings

by Linda A Thompson

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14 Sep

Europe's patients are counting on us. Together we can live up to their expectations

20 Sep Culture

Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad

18 Sep Interview

5 questions with… Marc Angel

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13 Sep Opinion

We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast

As a resident of Ukraine, I am acutely aware that there is no going back to a “pre-disinformation” time

13 Sep Feature

5 events celebrating Spanish culture in Belgium

Spain's presidency of the Council of the EU brings with it events celebrating Spanish culture all over Belgium. We've rounded up some highlights

08 Sep Feature

Saline solutions: As Europe's sea levels rise, farmers adapt

As climate change and rising sea levels make Europe’s farmland increasingly salty and barren, can saline agriculture offer growers a way forward?

05 Sep Feature

Is the EU’s consultation process broken?

The challenge is on to improve public participation in EU lawmaking

05 Sep Culture

Brussels Gallery Weekend kicks off the new cultural season

This year’s Brussels Gallery Weekend, starting September 7, will be packed with contemporary delights

28 Aug Feature

Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn

From the economy to migration, let alone climate and enlargement, the clock is ticking for the EU to seal a deal on several contentious files before the European elections in June 2024

31 Jul Feature

Eco reads: Five books imagining a post-global warming future

Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" has inspired other authors to imagine a globally warmed future. Our summer reading list has a few other suggestions

20 Jul Feature

Europe's quest for home-grown lithium

Lithium is the driving force behind our new battery-powered world, but can Europe ensure its supply keeps pace with demand? 

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Smaller pharmaceutical companies can play an important role in patient centered care: we need them onboard

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20 Sep

Smaller pharmaceutical companies can play an important role in patient centered care: we need them onboard

In the European Union, the pursuit of a healthcare system that offers both access to life-saving treatments and fosters innovation in pharmaceuticals is an ongoing challenge. Striking the right balance between these two critical objectives is complex, with various
stakeholders involved. We believe that the cooperation between patients and smaller pharmaceutical companies can also significantly impact this balance.

Integrating Global Health among national strategic priorities: the moment is now

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19 Sep

Integrating Global Health among national strategic priorities: the moment is now

As the world becomes more interconnected, global health issues that once seemed miles away are increasingly quickly approaching our own doors and policy makers must react.

Looking out for the little guy: Why we need a competitive EU pharmaceutical framework for small and mid-sized companies

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06 Sep

Looking out for the little guy: Why we need a competitive EU pharmaceutical framework for small and mid-sized companies

The EU must provide enough and predictable incentives to encourage innovation and reward investments in the European Pharmaceutical market.

Standing for harm reduction: The EU's duty to smokers worldwide

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04 Sep

Standing for harm reduction: The EU's duty to smokers worldwide

The pressure of the WHO to put all nicotine products under the same category means lost potential for thousands of smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives.

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30 Aug

The Parliament Magazine's September Issue

The September issue of The Parliament is now available to read online.

19 Jul Feature

More than a pipe dream: Europe's hyperloop ambitions

Would you like to be propelled that over 700 kilometres per hour through a tube? Hyperloop technology could make that a reality — if Europe can rise to the challenge

19 Jul

The Parliament Magazine's August Issue

The August edition of The Parliament, focusing on innovation in Europe, is now available to read online

05 Jul Opinion

The digital euro: a solution looking for a problem, or the next evolution of money?

Is the digital euro the logical next step? The answer depends on its form, design, concrete added value and competitive features

Events

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One year after Mahsa Amini’s death: the situation in Iran

September 16 marks the first anniversary of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody. Her death symbolizes the fight for women’s rights and the endless struggle.

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Putting Patients First: Shaping a Brighter Future for Rare Diseases

This year the European Commission proposed a revision of the 20-year old legislation on medicines for children and rare diseases. What can be improved this legislation?

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Is Europe Sacrificing its Tech Leadership? What is at stake with the EU’s new patent regulation

The discussion will touch upon these topics and how to achieve a fair and balanced standard essential patent licensing system that is transparent, predictable and efficient.

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The 2nd European Tech for Climate Action conference

The conference will convene different stakeholder groups to explore the role of technology and innovation more broadly in supporting Europe’s climate action goals.

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