Von der Leyen urges Croatian presidency to focus on four "key" areas
20 January 2020
Implementing the European Green Deal, Brexit negotiations, the MFF and enlargement talks are among the priorities singled out by the Commission president.
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
9 January 2020
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Fighting the good fight for Scotland
8 January 2020
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A youthful vision of Europe
22 May 2019
With the European elections approaching, a fresh crop of young candidates, who are poised to take...
Too much hot air
21 May 2019
Talking about climate change is one thing, taking the drastic measures needed to combat it is quite...
Cast your vote
21 May 2019
With the European elections only a matter of days away, a failure to cast a vote means voting...
A vocal minority is important
20 May 2019
Europe’s minorities are underrepresented in EU politics; it’s time to challenge the conventions...
Joining forces to protect social rights
20 May 2019
As populists capitalise on the widening gap between rich and poor and the resentment that comes...
Reversing the climate crisis
15 May 2019
It’s not too late to take decisive action on man-made climate change, writes Hans Bruyninckx.
Environment policy: A major EU achievement
15 May 2019
Environmental policy is one of the EU’s major achievements, but we can’t stop now; change can and...
Karmenu Vella talks EU Green Week 2019
13 May 2019
Green Week encapsulates all that the EU has achieved so far with its green policies but also...
Defining environmental refugees
10 May 2019
Environmental refugees will find themselves in increasingly vulnerable situations because there is...
5 questions with...Isabelle Thomas
9 May 2019
Isabelle Thomas (FR, S&D) is a 2019 MEP Award winner and member of Parliament’s budget and...
Supporting our SMEs
9 May 2019
The internal market is the heart of the EU and its good functioning will increase confidence in the...
A movement for European renewal
9 May 2019
The upcoming elections are an opportunity for Europe’s citizens to take a stand against...
Small enterprises, big importance
7 May 2019
Europe’s SME sector is the engine of the economy; the incoming Commission and Parliament must...
Bridging the gender divide in business
6 May 2019
Companies founded or co-founded by women offer significantly better financial returns, but women...
Blockchain: A technology for the social economy
26 April 2019
Blockchain has the potential to revitalise social economy organisations, but we must ensure we...
Blockchain: Embracing the new kid on the block
26 April 2019
Blockchain is only one of many emerging technologies that could benefit Europe; we mustn’t be the...
An inhumane and dangerous practice
25 April 2019
China’s burying of pigs alive in an effort to control African Swine Fever is a brutal method of...
5 Questions with...Sajjad Karim
23 April 2019
Find out how boxing legend Muhammed Ali inspired this award-winning MEP.
Turning the tide
23 April 2019
Decades of overfishing, pollution and climate change have made the ocean a fragile environment and...
Shifting from a culture of dependency
16 April 2019
European businesses should take notice of UAE’s drive to foster entrepreneurship, says Guy Burton.
Common Fisheries Policy reform: Consistency is key
15 April 2019
More abundant fish stocks lead to more profitable fisheries, but inconsistencies in the reform of...
Vaccinating against misinformation
15 April 2019
With confidence in vaccinations on the decline, the EU must take immediate action against the...
EU-China: Actions speak louder than words
10 April 2019
China’s ambitions as a player in shaping international trade need to be matched with concrete...
EU-China: Proceed with caution
10 April 2019
China is an opportunity for our market, but its growing influence in the EU is a source of concern...