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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Rare disease research: Why EU countries must pool their resources
6 March 2018
Research has increased over the last two decades, but, there is a lack of research to cover every...
EU finally seems ready to respond to the urgency of the plastics issue
5 March 2018
It has taken a long time for plastic waste to be tackled at EU level, but things are finally moving...
The circular economy offers a viable solution to the problem of plastic marine litter
5 March 2018
The plastics strategy will help fight marine litter - all that’s needed now is concrete action,...
Rare disease research: Now is the time to act together
5 March 2018
Breakthrough discoveries, increased awareness and stakeholder collaboration will transform the...
New 'Green Card' initiative would guarantee rights of EU citizens in the UK and Britons in the EU
28 February 2018
A GreenCard4Europe could break the impasse on citizens’ rights, argues Roger Casale
EU must steel itself for protracted fight over plastics, warns Friends of the Earth Europe
26 February 2018
Few environmental problems have thrust themselves into the public consciousness as quickly as...
Myanmar: The world is watching as human rights collapse
23 February 2018
The international community has let itself become a spectator in the tragic and complete collapse...
The future of Europe depends on research
23 February 2018
Bolstering Europe’s research excellency is about more than increasing the EU’s competitiveness,...
EU research needs more funding
23 February 2018
With Horizon 2020 becoming a victim of its own success, EU research needs more funding, writes...
EU-Morocco fisheries agreement is mutually beneficial
22 February 2018
The EU-Morocco fisheries agreement should be considered within the bigger picture of relations...
EU Industry Day: Policymakers must support a robust EU manufacturing sector
22 February 2018
Last July, Parliament underlined EU industry needs public funding and a long-term vision, says...
EU Industry Day: Industry has always been at the heart of Commission's priorities
22 February 2018
Looking to the future of European industry, there’s more cause for optimism than at any time in the...
5 questions with... Julie Ward
21 February 2018
Julie Ward (S&D, UK) is a member of Parliament’s culture and education committee.
Farm land in Europe: How to ensure fair ownership?
21 February 2018
The selling-off of agricultural land started several years ago, but since the 2008 financial crisis...
CAP has the capacity to help farmers react to changing consumer demand
21 February 2018
The challenges faced by Europe’s farmers require brand new solutions, says Phil Hogan.
It's time for EU policymakers to do more for rare disease patients
20 February 2018
Rare diseases affect 30 million citizens across Europe, so it’s time for EU policymakers to up...
Rare disease research: European reference networks are off to a good start
20 February 2018
One year on from their launch, the European reference networks are helping patients access...
Late payment of invoices may be a nuisance to big businesses - but to smaller enterprises it can be crippling or even fatal, explains Anthea McIntyre
19 February 2018
British ECR group MEP backs call for ‘culture change’ to cut out supply-chain bullying and...
Alcoholic beverage labels: Time for harmony
19 February 2018
Any solution to the ongoing alcohol labelling conundrum must provide a level playing-field for the...
EU must not adopt a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to alcohol labelling
19 February 2018
Alcohol consumption varies between the member states, and it would be a huge mistake to adopt a one...
Alcohol labelling: Is the Commission putting business interests before EU citizens' health?
19 February 2018
In allowing the drinks industry to self-regulate, the Commission is prioritising business interests...
EU needs to ‘urgently’ adopt new alcohol strategy, argues Ewa-May Karlsson
19 February 2018
CoR rapporteur says European institutions have important role to play in providing support and in...
What will new voluntary EU alcohol labelling rules look like?
19 February 2018
As deadline for industry proposals on self-regulation looms, the German MEP explores what new...
A new dawn for the management of plastic consumption?
15 February 2018
There is a new momentum behind ending the mismanagement of plastic use, writes Margrete Auken.