20 Oct 20
Making the European Green Deal the Real Deal
The Chemicals Strategy is essential to protect our citizens and our environment; it is also the opportunity for the Commission to show that the Green Deal is for real, says Maria Arena.
19 Oct 20
Time to get serious about the Future of Europe Conference
Instead of delaying the Conference, a technologically smart, part online, part face-to-face Conference can and should be launched immediately, argues Roger Casale
19 Oct 20
Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
The bioeconomy sector can provide sustainable new jobs while also protecting public health and the environment, explains Maria Spyraki.
19 Oct 20
Brexit negotiators expected to hold call in bid to salvage talks
Michel Barnier and David Frost are expected to make contact on Monday after last week’s EU summit failed to reach agreement on a deal between the two sides.
19 Oct 20
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
European Commission must avoid taking ‘misguided action’ on minimum wages argues EESC‘s Stefano Mallia.
19 Oct 20
Is the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy a silver bullet for sustainable agriculture?
New Strategy must balance the needs of food production with the environment if it is to succeed, argues Norbert Lins.
18 Oct 20
Circular Economy Action Plan: Achieving plan's ambitious goals means investing in research and innovation
The circular economy is a crucial part of building resilience to future crises, explains Patrizia Toia.
18 Oct 20
Before implementing new plastic bottle legislation, European Commission should review Finland’s longstanding return scheme
Finnish deposit scheme encourages consumers to return empty bottles and cans for recycling, explains Elsi Katainen.
18 Oct 20
Beating Cancer: We need to stop denying the link between cancers and environmental pollution
It is only by reducing our exposure to environmental pollutants that we can reduce the incidence of cancer in Europe, argues Michèle Rivasi.
17 Oct 20
Battle lines being drawn ahead of a key vote by MEPs on future of EU farm policy
Ahead of Tuesday 20 October vote, the European Parliament’s political groups have been engaged in last minute discussions on their positions.
16 Oct 20
David Sassoli says Strasbourg plenary cancellation an ‘extremely difficult decision’
Coronavirus surge forces last minute change of plan says European Parliament president.
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16 Oct 20
5G technology is key to Europe’s Recovery
The head of one of the world’s leading tech companies says 5G offers “great opportunities” for people and business and can address some of the most pressing societal challenges including education and healthcare.
15 Oct 20
GUE/NGL awards its Journalists, Whistleblowers and Defenders of the Right to Information prize
Former US army intelligence officer Chelsea Manning, German investigative organisation Correctiv and Greece’s Novartis whistleblowers have been jointly awarded the prize.
15 Oct 20
EU leaders converge on Brussels for summit as spectre of no-deal Brexit looms large
In a pre-summit briefing for reporters, a senior EU official admitted that “time is running out” to broker a Brexit trade deal by the end of this month, adding, “we need to see movement.”
14 Oct 20
Boris Johnson expresses ‘disappointment’ over lack of progress in Brexit talks
The UK Prime Minister’s call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday evening ahead of his self-imposed Thursday deadline was yet another damp squib.
14 Oct 20
Pandemic should be ‘wake-up call’ on Parliament’s split site arrangement, says MEP
Irish MEP Clare Daly’s demand comes with the institution set to return to Strasbourg next week for its first plenary in the city since the start of the crisis.
14 Oct 20
Support for Scottish independence at record high
A poll conducted by Ipsos MORI shows 58 percent of Scots in favour of leaving the United Kingdom.
14 Oct 20
Former US ambassador to the EU says US election is chance for the country ‘to return to decency’
Anthony Gardner said, “This election is a battle for the soul of the country. It is a battle for democracy in the US. This is not an exaggeration.”
14 Oct 20
Circular Economy Action Plan: Is focus on consumerism and GDP growth a cause for concern?
Mick Wallace says EU’s fixation with growth ‘a massive problem’ in delivering radical economic change.
14 Oct 20
Beating Cancer: Prevention must be ‘cornerstone’ of EU’s new approach
European Parliament's new Special Committee on Beating Cancer will ensure EU focuses on decisive and comprehensive action, explains Nicolae Ștefănuță.
13 Oct 20
Digital Services Act an ‘incredible opportunity for EU to set global standards’ says Greens MEP
Speaking at a virtual news conference on Tuesday, Alexandra Geese said the planned legislation is a chance to “rediscover the real potential of the Internet.”
13 Oct 20
Brexit: The art of compromise
The blow that a hard Brexit would deliver to the languishing UK and EU economies is highly undesirable and can be avoided as all negotiating endgames turn on concessions, writes former European Parliament President Pat Cox.
13 Oct 20
Beating Cancer: European Parliament's Special Committee 'needed now more than ever'
Cancer remains a huge threat to health of EU's citizens, writes Cindy Franssen.
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13 Oct 20
Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
As we enter the final stretch of 2020, we face a huge dilemma for public health and public finances: how do we manage the massive impact of COVID-19 and the increasing burden of chronic diseases without bankrupting public finances?