A sustainable transformation
18 February 2020
For the European Green Deal to work effectively, everyone must do their part, writes Miriam Dalli.
5 Questions with... Josianne Cutajar
17 February 2020
Josianne Cutajar (MT, S&D) is a member of Parliament’s ITRE committee
Tax policies key to combating global warming and achieving the SDGs
13 February 2020
In 2019, scientists warned of even higher rises in sea levels due to accelerating climate change...
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Plastic pollution: Clear commitments needed
13 July 2018
Parliament’s negotiating team is committed to having the final text on reducing plastic pollution...
Shipping is delivering on climate change
12 July 2018
The international shipping sector is doing its part to contribute to global climate change efforts...
5 questions with... Ana Gomes
11 July 2018
Ana Gomes (S&D, PT) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s special committee on financial crimes, tax...
Nurses on the frontline of the AMR crisis
9 July 2018
The next step in tackling AMR is the education and empowerment of nurses, argues Ber Oomen
EU Arctic policy requires a soft, objective approach
9 July 2018
The key word when developing the EU Arctic policy must be ‘neutrality’, argues Jørn Dohrmann.
Fragile Arctic must be protected
9 July 2018
An Arctic environmental impact assessment is urgently needed, says Sirpa Pietikäinen.
Reducing plastic use begins with proper waste and material management
6 July 2018
The EU must manage plastics in a sustainable and responsible way across the entire value chain,...
EU copyright reform: Free press under threat, warn publishers
5 July 2018
A vote for EU copyright reform is a vote for fairness, argues Angela Mills Wade.
Overcoming Europe's health challenges requires bold political choices
25 June 2018
The upcoming European Health Forum Gastein will be an opportunity to tackle Europe’s health...
5 questions with... Ignazio Corrao
21 June 2018
Ignazio Corrao (EFDD, IT) is a member of Parliament's development committee.
Real recovery requires real reform
21 June 2018
The EU will not achieve lasting financial stability and growth if its member states don’t stick to...
New copyright rules risk freedom of speech
20 June 2018
Proposed copyright law changes show that the European Commission has misunderstood the impact of...
Blue energy: The renewables underdog
20 June 2018
The sea offers many options for energy generation, explains Gesine Meissner.
5G: A future legacy
19 June 2018
The European Commission must review its 5G roadmap to ensure deployment of this crucial technology...
How the tech revolution is transforming the future of work
19 June 2018
Policymakers and businesses must work together to help prepare people for jobs that don’t yet exist...
The EU is standing up for global trade
19 June 2018
The EU is now the undisputed global leader in open and fair trade, says David Martin.
Japan deal: The EU's most important bilateral trade agreement?
19 June 2018
The EU’s wide-ranging trade agreement with Japan will require Parliament’s final approval, explains...
EU global trade: Australia and New Zealand are an opportunity for Europe
18 June 2018
The only way for Europe to respond to Donald Trump’s trade policy is by promoting fair, open and...
New anti-money laundering rules prove the power of public scrutiny
18 June 2018
EU anti-money laundering rules will end the secrecy that allows scandals like the Panama Papers to...
EU must defend itself against Russian interference
18 June 2018
With just under a year to go until the European Parliament elections, Sajjad Karim warns that...
Partnership and participation
15 June 2018
Employees with a stake in their company are more committed to quality and more flexible in...
Digital health must benefit patient safety
14 June 2018
European policymakers must work towards better healthcare coordination and support while addressing...
Child marriage must be harshly punished
11 June 2018
The EU should set an example by prohibiting and criminalising early and forced marriage, writes...
Civil society groups call on MEPs to fully commit to EU's citizens' initiative
8 June 2018
MEPs must take a more active role in making the European Citizens’ Initiative succesful, argues...