While pollution kills thousands of Europeans each year, the European Union is failing to meet the air quality targets set by the World Health Organisation, Marilyn Wright reports

How the next generation of EU policymakers can
empower patients and inspire innovation

With an ageing population and rising demand, ensuring fair access to new medicines and treatments is high on the political agenda. The Parliament sat down with Ilya Yuffa, Executive Vice President, and President, Lilly International, to learn more about why innovation is key to delivering better health outcomes for European citizens.

From faster diagnosis to new drug development, AI is driving exciting breakthroughs in medical services. But there are also calls for caution. Sarah Schug reports

The 2023 World Orphan Drug Congress brought together over 1600 members of the rare disease community to take a look at what needs to be done to best support rare disease patients. What were the key lessons learned across the congress?

Europe’s health systems are under increasing strain. Rising levels of need demand new approaches that focus on disease prevention and early detection, particularly of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). A major new report from the Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR)’s EU Expert Advisory Group has now highlighted a way forward that could help shape Europe’s health systems of tomorrow

Some believe a recent legislation update proposal will undermine access to medicines for millions of Europeans suffering from rare diseases by disincentivising research investment. Will ongoing revisions enable continued innovation?

185 million Europeans suffer from skin diseases yet the burden these diseases place on patients, healthcare systems and society often goes unnoticed and results in lack of prioritisation at the level of policymakers. Dermatologists, patients, policymakers and industry stakeholders gathered to discuss what needs to be done to accelerate Europe’s response to skin diseases.

The December issue of The Parliament is now available to read online. This month's policy focus: Health

Migraines often affect a young and female population who are highly engaged in the workforce but also have family responsibilities. It’s time for Europe to widen the definition of unmet medical needs, to ensure adequate quality of life for patients, and to prioritise funding where it’s needed.

An exhibit of Ukrainian art making its way through several European capitals presents both a way to safeguard art during wartime and an exercise in cultural diplomacy

The Parliament's latest special edition supplement on Climate finance at COP28 is now live.

A fascinating portrait of Iraqi and Syrian refugees and the things – material or intangible – they chose to save and carry with them

Today’s always-on, franticly busy lifestyle isn’t working, suggests philosopher Byung-Chul Han. We should all learn how to do nothing

While some see the chance to close an accountability gap, others remain doubtful.

In Europe, 1.2 billion minor ailments are self-managed with non-prescription medication annually, saving patients and health systems more than €36 billion. Carlton Lawson, EMEA Group President of Kenvue, explains the importance of maintaining access to over-the-counter medicines.

Declining population levels had left the small towns of southern Italy struggling to survive. But by opening their doors to migration, they have breathed new life into their communities

Belgium’s failure to meet its obligations to asylum seekers is not just a political and humanitarian issue but also a crisis of the rule of law, reports Sarah Schug

Grimy posters stripped from city walls provided the inspiration for the modern artist

The November issue of The Parliament is now available to read online

Maintaining leadership in the standardisation of mobile networks is key to safeguarding the European tech industry, research and innovations in the face of growing global competition.

Europe will not achieve its net zero targets without close collaboration between policymakers and industry. The Parliament joined MEP Ondřej Kovařík as he visited the Czech plant of leading automotive components, systems, and solutions manufacturer DENSO to learn more about how major businesses are adapting working practices to deliver a greener future.

The historic uprising in Iran in September 2022 represents a clear rejection of the regime by the Iranian people. One year on, The Parliament held an event to discuss how the EU should respond.

Trade in illicit tobacco is rising at an alarming rate in some European states, but declining in others, including in Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal and Romania. How can policy-makers learn from the approach taken in these member states to take on organised crime and tackle the problem?