Taking racism to task
11 October 2019
In Europe’s first Anti-Racism and Diversity Week, a cross-party group of MEPs and campaigners has urged the new von der Leyen Commission to prioritise race equality.
Time for an EU focus on mental health and suicide
10 October 2019
World Mental Health Day provides an important opportunity to reflect on the importance of good...
Mental Health – the hidden epidemic
10 October 2019
Mental health has been on the margins of the European health debate for too long. It’s time to...
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5 questions with...Eleni Theocharous
8 April 2019
Eleni Theocharous (CY, ECR) is a member of the European Parliament’s development committee
An EU of ideas can tackle medicine shortages
5 April 2019
The EU’s health mandate should allow for greater collaboration on shortages of inexpensive...
Iran: Crackdown fails to silence protests
5 April 2019
Despite small steps in the right direction, Iran’s human rights still have a long way to go, writes...
FinTech: Great expectations
2 April 2019
While FinTech has not progressed at the expected rate, harmonisation can help accelerate its uptake...
FinTech: Single market ambitions
2 April 2019
European citizens stand to benefit greatly from a genuine single market in retail financial...
Autism: An invisible disability
2 April 2019
On World Autism Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and increasing acceptance of...
EU-Oman: Peace through open books
29 March 2019
As a special guest at the leading French book fair, Oman took the opportunity to remind attendees...
EU-Oman: Small and effective
29 March 2019
In a time of a changing world order, where smaller countries lack certainty, Oman should be a...
EU-Oman: Changing Mindsets
29 March 2019
The business world is dynamic and evolving; the ability of Oman’s entrepreneurial community to...
EU-Oman: All roads lead to Oman
29 March 2019
Oman is a unique country, in a unique location that bridges Africa and Asia and is increasingly...
EU-Oman: Omani credit rating turning the corner
29 March 2019
Recent issues with Oman’s bond rating on the financial markets are short term, with strong signs...
World Water Day 2019: Quality on tap
22 March 2019
On the occasion of World Water Day 2019, Rory Palmer writes that the Drinking Water Directive is...
Time to bring Google Shopping case to a close
21 March 2019
Despite this week's €1.49bn fine by the European Commision, more needs to be done to help European...
Connecting Europe by bridging networks
20 March 2019
Incentivising good cooperation between authorities from different Member States is crucial for the...
Quality on tap
20 March 2019
The Drinking Water Directive is our opportunity to address the modern challenges of supplying high-...
Re-shaping mobility in Europe
20 March 2019
A transport revolution is imminent; it is vital that we decide how best to shape it to Europe’s...
A fundamental right to vote: Removing barriers for people with disabilities
12 March 2019
The next European elections are just around the corner, but many EU citizens with disabilities will...
International Women's Day: Recognising the true value of women
8 March 2019
Every day, not just International Women’s Day, should be an opportunity to encourage women to take...
International Women's Day: Seizing the momentum behind gender equality
8 March 2019
On International Women’s Day, we can be proud of what has been achieved, but there is no reason to...
Reducing health inequalities for vulnerable mothers and babies
6 March 2019
With an increasing number of avoidable deaths in mothers and babies from vulnerable and minority...
#Metoo: Dragging dark acts into the light
6 March 2019
In the corridors of power, abuse continues while prosecutions are conspicuously absent, writes...
#MeTooEP: Actions speak louder than words
6 March 2019
MEP candidates should commit to reform and sign the #MeTooEP election pledge, write Jeanne Ponte...
Making the online environment a safe space for our children
21 February 2019
Our efforts to make the online environment safe for children are working, but we cannot rest on our...
The Energy Efficiency Directive will test national commitments
18 February 2019
The transposition of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) into national law will be a measure of...