Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
05 Jun

Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness

As the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness amid mounting economic headwinds, the European Commission's Stéphane Séjourné calls for deepening the single market and a 'Buy European' approach.
by Matt Lynes
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Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
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The Parliament's June print edition is out now
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Poland's presidential vote was a referendum on Tusk — and the EU
Investing in Europe’s future Partner Content
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Investing in Europe’s future
As the EU looks to boost the competitiveness of the European economy, creating a financing ecosystem that encourages investment will be crucial. We caught up with MEP Markus Ferber, and Adrien Couret, CEO of Aéma Groupe, to discuss how to build a true Capital Markets Union
Op-ed: Landmines imperil the EU’s moral compass
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A return to landmine use in Europe could undermine the very values that the EU claims to uphold and set a dangerous precedent for future conflicts.
Fueling Europe’s nutrition and health journey one bowl at a time Partner Content
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Fueling Europe’s nutrition and health journey one bowl at a time
Breakfast cereals can contribute to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. It’s imperative for policymakers and stakeholders to do more to support a healthier, more nutritious diet
Op-ed: Europe must support its innovators to become a digital leader
02 Jun
Op-ed: Europe must support its innovators to become a digital leader
Europe has long been an incubator of talent and ideas, but now it risks losing its innovators to foreign markets.
Policy report: Building a competitive Europe
02 Jun
Policy report: Building a competitive Europe
The Parliament's latest policy report explores what's at the heart of the EU's competitiveness quest.
Poland's presidential runoff puts the EU centre stage
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Op-ed: Budapest Pride ban piles pressure on EU to show support
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Op-ed: Budapest Pride ban piles pressure on EU to show support
Viktor Orbán’s crackdown on LGBT rights in Hungary will come to a head next month. The European Commission has an opportunity to support the bloc's citizens with more than just words.
How Science, Collaboration, and Pragmatism Can Unlock Europe’s Smoke-Free Future Partner Content
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How Science, Collaboration, and Pragmatism Can Unlock Europe’s Smoke-Free Future
Can Europe get back on track to achieving a smoke-free future? We sat down with Kingsley Wheaton, Chief Corporate Officer at global tobacco and nicotine business BAT, to explore how science-backed dialogue and collaboration is the only viable route if Europe is to meet its smoke-free goal.
Op-ed: Monetary policy is the missing link in Europe’s defence push
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The European Central Bank has proven innovative and flexible in times of crisis. Europe’s defence push should be the next beneficiary.
Why member states are the biggest obstacle to the EU's plan to finish the single market
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Why member states are the biggest obstacle to the EU's plan to finish the single market
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How Serbia's Vučić is playing the EU
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Why Europe needs continued momentum and investment in childhood cancer Partner Content
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By fostering access to treatment and research, Europe can cure more, cure better, and reduce inequalities for children and adolescents with cancer – advancing a prosperous future for all
Op-ed: Europe’s cities must be brought into EU budget discussions
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German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
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Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
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The EU’s recent decision to fine Apple and Meta for breaching competition rules is a good start, but the European Commission must stand firm and uphold democratically adopted laws like the Digital Markets Act.
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
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Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
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Improving equitable access to medicines in Europe must remain a priority Partner Content
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Where you live in Europe determines your chances of accessing new medicines. It's time we changed this - to ensure that access to healthcare no longer depends on geography
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
20 May
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
European policymakers must maintain a long-term view on a clean and just energy transition.
Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
19 May
Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
Centrist Nicușor Dan triumphed over nationalist George Simion in Romania's presidential election on Sunday, reaffirming the country’s role in the EU and NATO.
How public-private partnerships can kickstart a healthy food revolution Partner Content
19 May
How public-private partnerships can kickstart a healthy food revolution
With many Europeans facing a cost-of-living crisis, access to healthy food options is dwindling. At a recent policy breakfast in the European Parliament, MEPs, and organizations representing restaurants, retailers and consumers exchanged best practices for facilitating access to decent and healthy food while reducing waste
Europe’s healthcare systems are under strain as rising demand and workforce shortages take toll Partner Content
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Europe’s healthcare systems are under strain as rising demand and workforce shortages take toll
To conclude our recent series focusing on how to address Europe’s mounting healthcare challenges, a high-level event organised by The Parliament magazine and supported by AbbVie, assembled leading MEPs, industry representatives, and patient advocacy organisations at the European Parliament. On the agenda – how innovation in medicines and approaches can help create a healthy and competitive Europe
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
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Portuguese voters head the polls — again
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Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
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Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
With Poland’s presidency up for grabs, this Sunday's election could unlock long-stalled reforms – or deepen the political gridlock hampering Warsaw’s pro-European course.