Side-lining women robs everyone of opportunities
17 July 2018
Iranian women seek change and will fight the system to persevere in their mission to transform this inherently patriarchal culture, writes Madi Sharma.
The contrasting ideologies of Macron and Kurz
16 July 2018
Two new, young faces have appeared on the European scene, with different approaches to the...
Climate change: Policymakers must consider gender perspective
13 July 2018
Climate change has devastating consequences for women in particular, writes Pier Antonio Panzeri...
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New EU copyright rules will protect the press
26 March 2018
Axel Voss says the new copyright reform aims to introduce new levels of responsibility for internet...
EU copyright reform: Filters fail frequently
26 March 2018
Let’s not put dumb robots in charge of what we can and can’t say online, writes Julia Reda.
FDI screening mechanism: Too litte, but not too late
23 March 2018
The EU needs an effective foreign investment screening mechanism to avoid discreet political...
Embracing technology is vital for EU agriculture
23 March 2018
As the future shape of EU agricultural policy begins to be debated once more, industry must have...
5 questions with... Peter Kouroumbashev
22 March 2018
Peter Kouroumbashev (S&D, BG) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s delegation to the EU-Montenegro...
EU should extend 'smart cities' to 'smart villages'
22 March 2018
The ‘smart villages’ approach could ensure a brighter future for Europe’s rural areas, say Franc...
The EU is only a rules-based organisation when it suits the EU leaders
21 March 2018
We need to change the establishment and replace it with politicians who are willing to listen to...
CAP reform: There is an opportunity in every crisis
21 March 2018
Bureaucracy is not a compulsory component of a common European agricultural policy, writes Peter...
Online gambling is a gateway to match-fixing
19 March 2018
Online gambling is a gateway to the scourge of match-fixing, and EU member states must coordinate...
Fire safety: Prevention needs to be a priority for EU policymakers
19 March 2018
Emma McClarkin explains why we need further action from the EU on fire safety in buildings.
Circular economy remains a dream to come true
15 March 2018
The circular economy package has the potential to yield incredible results for Europe’s economy and...
Society must accept mental illness as the equal to physical disease
13 March 2018
Mental health should be considered on a par with physical health and this should be reflected in...
MEPs urge thorough investigation of Slovak journalist's murder ahead of plenary debate
12 March 2018
MEPs will this week hold a formal debate in Parliament on the murder of Slovak journalist Jan...
The digital single market: What happened?
12 March 2018
In trying to fulfil its digital single market aspiration, the Commission may have made things worse...
EU braces for trade war as US announces steel tariffs
9 March 2018
US President Donald Trump has sparked fury after he unveiled controversial plans to impose tariffs...
5 questions with... Terry Reintke
8 March 2018
Terry Reintke (Greens/EFA, DE) is a member of Parliament’s women’s rights and gender equality...
Is the EU institutionally racist?
8 March 2018
MEPs believe the Commission is failing to recognise its problem with recruiting and promoting non-...
On the importance of introducing a gender dimension to trade agreements
8 March 2018
Both the EU and its partners would benefit greatly from introducing a gender dimension to trade...
EU policies need more gender equality
8 March 2018
EU policymaking must go further on gender equality, writes Claudia Țapardel.
EU membership matters for gender equality
8 March 2018
The EU has long been a truly progressive institution in terms of women’s rights and the fight for...
Equality is an economic and social imperative
8 March 2018
It is the end of an era for all-male panels thanks to a great initiative called The Brussels Binder...
MFF post-2020: Why the EU should cut back on CAP
6 March 2018
Cutting back on agricultural subsidies would help plug the Brexit-shaped hole in the EU budget and...
MFF post-2020 is a unique opportunity for EU reform
6 March 2018
The new MFF is a unique opportunity for the EU to reform its budget and make it more effective,...
MFF post-2020 negotiations should be used to put an end to 'business as usual'
6 March 2018
Europe must give itself the means to succeed and make room for more budgetary flexibility, says...