EU economy is on the road to recovery
21 September 2017
Europe’s economy is slowly getting back on track, but the EU must give itself the means to reach its ambitious goals, writes Claude Rolin.
New agricultural breeding techniques: EU must take off its ideological blinkers
20 September 2017
The debate on modern agriculture and new breeding techniques must be pragmatic, says Norbert...
World needs vigorous regulatory action to fight AMR
20 September 2017
The global response to AMR requries strong collaboration between the environmental, trade,...
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Food waste is an all-encompassing problem
15 May 2017
Food waste occurs across the entire supply and consumption chain, therefore no single regulation...
EU has equipped itself with robust plant protection legislation
12 May 2017
Six months on from Parliament's adoption of the plant protection report, shadow rapporteur Viorica...
Plant health must not become a 'Cinderella' issue
12 May 2017
We need to prioritise plant health, and not just in a crisis, argues Anthea McIntyre.
The future of UK science lies in the balance of Brexit
5 May 2017
UK research benefits from more EU funding than it pays for, so there are serious doubts the British...
Brexit is a challenge for the scientific community
5 May 2017
The UK must safeguard its academic and research cooperation with the EU beyond Brexit, writes Clare...
Is Brexit also a goodbye to science and research cooperation?
5 May 2017
Science and research are essential motors of prosperity for the EU, and the UK’s research sector...
EU must take Arctic risks seriously
4 May 2017
We can, and should contribute more to maintaining peace in the Arctic, says Urmas Paet.
EU Arctic policy: The new race for the North Pole
4 May 2017
The EU must provide environmental leadership in the Arctic through trade, says David Martin.
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
3 May 2017
We must ask ourselves what we want to achieve through labelling, says Christopher Snowdon | Photo...
Brexit's impact on EU fisheries: The whale in the room
3 May 2017
In light of Brexit, before it reforms its management systems, the EU must reach an agreement with...
CFP reform: Simplifying technical measures important - but fisheries activities must be safeguarded
3 May 2017
Simplifying technical measures in line with CFP reform is an important aim, but it mustn't be to...
EU must ensure future of artisanal fisheries
3 May 2017
Fishermen must be involved in decision-making in order to successfully implement measures to...
Should vaccines really be compulsory?
3 May 2017
There is limited evidence that compulsory vaccination is the key to address vaccine rejection, says...
Vaccination is a collective responsibility
2 May 2017
Vaccination saves lives and we must not let fear mongers spread lies on the topic, writes Françoise...
Arctic shipping: Why Europe must say No to heavy fuel oil
28 April 2017
It's time to ban the use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters before it does any more harm to our...
EU labour markets must adapt to the digital era
28 April 2017
Digitalisation presents opportunities and challenges in the changing world of work, writes Brando...
Jobs and Growth: Can innovative structural reforms help the EU shift into a higher gear?
27 April 2017
New EU wide programme will support member states in implementing structural reforms, writes Lambert...
Committee Guide: AFCO has enormous responsibility in Brexit process
20 April 2017
The constitutional affairs committee will have a crucial role to play in how Brexit unfolds and...
Committee guide: PETI providing a voice to EU citizens
19 April 2017
Parliament's petitions committee strives to address citizens' concerns and foster constructive...
Committee guide: FEMM fighting the global backlash against women
18 April 2017
In these increasingly challenging and unstable times, Parliament's women's rights and gender...
Committee guide: Brexit to bring fresh challenges for JURI
18 April 2017
Parliament's legal affairs committee has achieved considerable success in the first half of this...
Committee guide: Culture has a key role to play in overcoming Europe's challenges
14 April 2017
Culture has been overlooked in EU policymaking, but it has a crucial role to play in overcoming...
Committee guide: REGI providing scrutiny on implementation of cohesion policy
14 April 2017
It's important not just to ensure cohesion policy works, but also that citizens are aware of its...