Social rights: EU can and should encourage work being done on the ground
18 August 2017
How the EU turns words into action on the European pillar of social rights will determine whether it is serious about promoting social rights and social inclusion, writes Kélig Puyet.
The Commission's transparency register strategy is extremely worrying
17 August 2017
Regardless of who you talk to, everyone agrees: a strong register is important. But when it...
You don't need to be a Catalan separatist to support the referendum on self-determination
20 July 2017
While the Spanish government chose to bury its head in the sand, the pro-independence movement...
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5 questions with... Andrey Novakov
5 April 2017
Winston Churchill, young entrepreneurs and taking inspiration from past leaders.
Committee guide: It's time to rethink the EU budget
5 April 2017
When considering the future EU budget, we must figure out what kind of EU it is that we want, says...
Committee guide: Time for youth to get involved in environment debate
5 April 2017
Parliament's environment, public health and food safety committee can look forward to a packed...
CETA is a major success story for the EU
4 April 2017
The success of CETA has given the EU a boost for future trade and political deals, writes Charles...
Why support for CETA still matters
4 April 2017
Until all national parliaments ratify CETA, it is crucial that we continue generating support for...
Committee guide: From refugees to SDGs: The challenges of EU development
4 April 2017
The first half of this mandate secured some important victories, but the coming years are set to be...
Committee guide: Security and defence subcommittee committed to deeper integration within CSDP
4 April 2017
Parliament’s security and defence subcommittee will continue to focus on identifying common threats...
The EU urgently needs a definitive VAT system
4 April 2017
The Commission has presented solid proposals to fight tax fraud and make cross-border trade easier...
EU member states share unequal burden of cardiovascular diseases
3 April 2017
The EU should step in and help member states tackle the burden of cardiovascular diseases, say...
Towards a simpler, fraud-busting VAT regime
3 April 2017
The Commission’s new VAT rules were designed with the single market in mind, writes Pierre...
Committee guide: Human rights must be at the heart of EU policymaking
3 April 2017
Amid the many challenges it faces, the EU must not lose sight of the values on which it was founded...
Committee guide: Foreign affairs committee to focus on neighbourhood policy
3 April 2017
Common EU foreign policy is popular with citizens, but the institutions must communicate better to...
The 'no deal is better than a bad deal' fallacy
31 March 2017
The UK is heading for disaster if it thinks that no deal is better than a bad deal with the EU,...
60 years after the treaty of Rome, a better Europe is possible
24 March 2017
A large majority of citizens do not fundamentally reject European unification - but the EU must do...
EU energy policy should focus on local resources
24 March 2017
The EU's energy ambition has great potential, and Europe’s cities and regions are ready to deliver...
Energy union is on the right track: It's time to deliver
22 March 2017
A major challenge lies ahead in achieving the right level of ambition and coordinating the...
EU energy union: No 'one-size-fits-all' - but technology can help
22 March 2017
Completing the energy union means ensuring a well-functioning internal energy market that empowers...
Ensuring access to water will make the EU stronger
22 March 2017
The Commission's lack of response to the Right2Water campaign is a clear lack of respect for...
EU winter package is right to put energy efficiency first
21 March 2017
The European Commission was right to focus on energy efficiency in its winter package, says Peter...
Europe's ports are one of its key commercial strengths
21 March 2017
Europe's maritime sector is a world leader, but there is room for improvement if it is to retain...
EU failing to stand with Pakistani women and girls
21 March 2017
The EU must take stronger action to put an end to honour killings in Pakistan, writes Emilian Pavel...
How can the EU unlock investments in its maritime economy?
21 March 2017
Growing demand in both tourism and trade means that the EU cannot waste any time in properly...
Can Scotland act as a bridge between the UK and EU?
21 March 2017
Scotland has little option now but to seek another Independence Referendum, argues Stephen Gethins.