Becoming our best selves
16 October 2019
The EU administration can be a role model for the whole of the EU, believes Emily O’Reilly.
Taking racism to task
11 October 2019
In Europe’s first Anti-Racism and Diversity Week, a cross-party group of MEPs and campaigners...
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...
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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...
People with intellectual disabilities are proud to vote: Give them the chance
18 February 2019
Amid voter apathy and low election turnouts, there is one group of people who are eager and proud...
Conscience-free science: The future mobility killer?
15 February 2019
Mobility is at the heart of the EU’s prosperity; a planned approach to growing mobility while...
Energy Efficiency: Keeping with the times
15 February 2019
The extensive review process of the energy efficiency label allows it to remain in step with a...
Civil society: The backbone of European values
15 February 2019
Civil society is essential in building a foundation of democracy, but requires funds to pursue its...
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Fighting for a stronger voice
15 February 2019
Romania has been part of the EU for ten years. Its EU Council Presidency is an opportunity to...
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Presenting a united front
12 February 2019
The Romanian EU Council Presidency comes at a time of multiple challenges for Europe, writes...
MeToo: Turning the tide on abuse of power
7 February 2019
Where there is power, there is the potential for abuse of power. The MeToo movement is ushering in...
Cohesion Policy can make a major contribution to achieving the EU’s climate priorities
6 February 2019
MEPs must flex their muscles in the fight against climate change, argues Constanze Krehl.
Investing more in research to step up the fight against cancer
5 February 2019
If the EU is realistic about the fight against cancer, it needs to commit to investing properly in...
Pope's visit kicks off UAE’s Year of Tolerance
5 February 2019
The Pope’s visit to the UAE brings lessons for Europe and the Middle East, writes Ambassador...
Time to launch a European Cancer Plan
5 February 2019
It is time that the EU demonstrates the foresight and planning required to tackle the challenge of...
Protecting Europe’s creative sector against the threat of technology
5 February 2019
Technology is threatening many aspects of Europe’s creative industry – rapid action is essential to...
Digitalisation and AI: At the heart of Europe's industrial future
4 February 2019
Digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence lie at the heart of Europe’s industrial future;...
A strong European industry for the future
4 February 2019
A modern industrial policy creates the best conditions to allow industry to adapt, innovate and be...
EU must hold Pakistan to account on women and children's rights violations
28 January 2019
Pakistan continues to violate a number of Conventions on the rights of women and children. It is...
Jude Kirton-Darling: Sri Lanka must adhere to GSP+ standards
28 January 2019
The EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences+ programme comes with appropriate conditions – these...
AI in unmanned military systems: Finding opportunities amidst the challenges
25 January 2019
At the annual European Defence Agency conference, EU policy makers highlighted both the...
A United Europe in Space
24 January 2019
Entering space 4.0, Europe’s agencies need to cooperate closely to maximise benefits, writes Johann...
No end to Brexit deadlock?
24 January 2019
MEPs from Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group have accused the UK Parliament of “not knowing what it...
Europe must be a runner in the race for space
23 January 2019
The EU can no longer rely on others to ensure its technology has adequate access to space, writes...
Investing in Europe’s space ambitions is essential
23 January 2019
The EU can, and should, be a leader in space technology. The right support will make the future a...
For Europe, the sky is not the limit
23 January 2019
By supporting the EU’s ambitions in space, we are backing a cutting-edge industry in Europe, writes...
Parliament’s trade legislation: A look back and moving forward
21 January 2019
As we approach the end of this Parliament's mandate, Iuliu Winkler takes a look back at the past...