The real story behind Parliament's curious ostrich sculptures
12 Apr 22
The real story behind Parliament's curious ostrich sculptures
Political statement or an ode to the past? We get the story behind the ostrich sculptures outside European Parliament.
Movers and Shakers | 7 April 2022
07 Apr 22
Movers and Shakers | 7 April 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: MEP News, Commission News, National Party Elections and more!
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
07 Apr 22
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
The 2020 EU Roma Strategic Framework represents a necessary new beginning in the fight against antigypsyism in Europe. But it remains a toothless tiger without an equality law for Romani people, writes Romeo Franz
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
06 Apr 22
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
AI can have transformative effects on healthcare and the environment, but we need to be smart about it, writes Susana Solís Pérez
Parliament will try to liven things up with a ‘question time’ session today: Here’s what you need to know
05 Apr 22
Parliament will try to liven things up with a ‘question time’ session today: Here’s what you need to know
MEPs will attempt an unscripted, rapid-fire “catch the eye” question-and-answer session with the Commission in Strasbourg today
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
05 Apr 22
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
Successfully confronting Putin means considering bold steps, like reintroducing mandatory military conscription in some Member States, increasing military budgets and pushing for a fast-tracked process for Ukraine’s EU membership.
An F-gas free future in power grids? Partner Content
05 Apr 22
An F-gas free future in power grids?
As European action ramps up against harmful F-gases and toxic PFAS substances, the industry is using clean F-gas free alternatives for electrical switchgear that will allow the EU to achieve its climate objectives
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
31 Mar 22
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
Awareness is fine, argues Julie Ward, but without acceptance it risks being contaminated by ableist paternalism
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
31 Mar 22
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
The war in Ukraine is threatening stability and security in Europe. In response, the EU must take concrete steps to minimise the costs of the war and bold actions to shore up the European economy, argues Siegfried Mureşan
Closing the loop on steel packaging Partner Content
28 Mar 22
Closing the loop on steel packaging
Can steel recycle forever? We report on APEAL's recent event in Brussels highlighting the best practices to make steel packaging more sustainable
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
24 Mar 22
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
EU politicians have given Putin a pass for years, while some even copied his political “innovations”. The war in Ukraine is a wake-up call to acknowledge and learn from our own blatant misjudgment of Putin’s readiness to toss Europe back into the age of wars and terror.
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
21 Mar 22
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
Any outcome of Russia’s war in Ukraine will lead to fundamental economic, political and ideological transformations in the post-Soviet space, argues Volodymyr Ishchenko
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
19 Mar 22
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
The EU wants women to make up at least a third of board members on publicly-listed companies in the bloc by 2027
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
18 Mar 22
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: The Cabinet of Nicolas Schmit’s New Policy Adviser, Commission News, MEP news and more!
Securing our future though our children
17 Mar 22
Securing our future though our children
One year on, the European Child Guarantee is bringing fresh perspectives on how to deliver a child-friendly Europe, writes Caterina Chinnici
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
16 Mar 22
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
MEPs just voted through the very first European-level legislation on cryptocurrency regulation. But divisions remain when it comes to regulating crypto’s environmental impact
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
15 Mar 22
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
Europe can't afford to only weaken Russia's economy and industrial base. It must also build up its own defence capability. The time of taking out the peace dividend is over, argues Sven Mikser
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
14 Mar 22
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
From city mayors to local journalists, Ukrainians are coordinating to resist Russian misinformation. But we cannot do it alone. And we should not do it alone, because the information security of one country is also a question of the entire region's safety as well as that of other nations.
Movers and Shakers | 11 March 2022
11 Mar 22
Movers and Shakers | 11 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: New DG DEFIS, MARE and DGT Directors, New Ministers in Austria and France, MEP news and more!
Child poverty belongs in the past
10 Mar 22
Child poverty belongs in the past
The need to fight child poverty must be a priority for all policymakers because we owe it to Europe’s coming generations, argues Katrin Langensiepen
Her name was Ashling
10 Mar 22
Her name was Ashling
Ashling Murphy is not the first woman to meet a violent death in 2022, but her death must show it is time to eradicate gender-based violence, writes Frances Fitzgerald
This International Women's Day, it's time to break the bias
08 Mar 22
This International Women's Day, it's time to break the bias
Gender mainstreaming in education is more important than ever to enhance the notion of equality not only superficially but radically, writes Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
07 Mar 22
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
As Russian economy plummets, EU and industry experts split over whether cryptocurrency regulation can prevent Russians circumventing sanctions
How to make alternative fuels and 'Fit-for-55' work for a better transport policy
07 Mar 22
How to make alternative fuels and 'Fit-for-55' work for a better transport policy
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation and the ‘Fit-for-55’ package are complementary – both will shape the EU’s future climate and mobility ambitions, writes Jens Gieseke