Celebrating the achievements of our outstanding women engineers
22 June 2017
The attention gained by International Women in Engineering Day is helping get the message out that engineering, mechanical and technical jobs are for girls too, explains Anthea McIntyre.
It's time to step up efforts to promote electric cars
21 June 2017
Electric mobility has never been more accessible, but this requires much more action on the part...
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
21 June 2017
The Commission has put forward a number of proposals to decarbonise transport in Europe - now...
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Protecting the environment means decarbonising the transport sector
24 February 2017
In order for the transport sector to reduce its emissions, there needs to be joint action on the...
EU must urgently rethink its transport model
24 February 2017
Europe's transport sector constitutes a health emergency, warns Karima Delli.
Europe's transport sector must grow sustainably
24 February 2017
For Europe to lead by example in the fight against climate change, it must ensure its transport...
Plastic waste is a problem that the EU must overcome
23 February 2017
We can't get rid of plastic completely, therefore it's time for the EU to develop a true recycling...
Towards a European 'endless plastics' strategy
23 February 2017
In order to work in the long-term, EU waste policy must be firmly anchored in a circular economy,...
Putting an end to marine litter is everyone's business
23 February 2017
Combatting marine litter means developing a true circular economy, writes Alain Cadec.
The EU cannot let big pharma call the shots on research
22 February 2017
Governments spend considerable money on medical research, and as such should have more of a say in...
EU must ensure medicines research responds to patients' needs
21 February 2017
It's time to review the relationship between the public and private sectors in the development of...
Rare disease research likely to lose out from Brexit
21 February 2017
EU cooperation has been hugely important in advancing research into rare diseases, but Brexit could...
Youth unemployment puts Europe's future at risk
20 February 2017
EU policymakers must strengthen social rights instead of just focusing on economic freedoms, writes...
The importance of vocational training in tackling youth unemployment
20 February 2017
As the EU struggles to come to grips with crippling unemployment rates among its youth, perhaps...
Scotland seeks a life raft in Brexit's stormy seas
17 February 2017
The unwillingness of the UK government to compromise on Brexit may leave Scotland with no choice...
The EU must not let the US sideline its institutions or their values
17 February 2017
In reworking its relations with the US, the EU must not let Washington sideline Brussels'...
Ted Malloch: The US view of European integration
14 February 2017
Exclusive: President Trump’s new administration has made it clear that the US is no longer...
New rules must reconcile mining with environment
13 February 2017
The Commission must listen to Parliament's demands on banning cyanide, says Davor Škrlec.
EU must harmonise waste management
13 February 2017
Member states must be given the financial and technical means to avoid disasters, writes Katerina...
Where does mining waste fit within the circular economy?
13 February 2017
The EU needs to ensure greater safety when handling mining waste, writes György Hölvényi.
5 questions with... Eva Kaili
9 February 2017
Macedonia, campaigning on no budget and always aiming for a challenge.
Copyright reform is about protecting and promoting Europe's cultural heritage
9 February 2017
MEPs are at odds over the Commission's copyright proposals and what the new rules should be.
EU copyright reform is an opportunity for both consumers and creators
9 February 2017
Copyright reform should not be treated as an opportunity to punish big business, writes Marc...
EU copyright directive presents opportunities as well as challenges
9 February 2017
MEPs are determined to develop a regulatory framework that provides legal certainty, clarity and a...
EU must consider new sources of income
8 February 2017
The EU must consider new sources of income and deliver the tangible results citizens expect, says...
EU-Mercosur deal has reached a crucial moment
8 February 2017
In times of global uncertainty, South America has tremendous potential as an ally for the EU,...