Why the best way to use data modelling is to understand its limits
03 Feb Books

Why the best way to use data modelling is to understand its limits

Mathematical models shape our reaction to everything from global health to climate change. But as Erica Thompson, author of Escape from Model Land, finds the problem is they don’t always lead to the best real-world decisions
by Philippa Nuttall
Milan prioritises pedal power
08 Nov Feature
Milan prioritises pedal power
A great experiment in EU diplomacy
02 Feb Feature
A great experiment in EU diplomacy
How Montenegro can get its membership bid back on track
01 Feb Opinion
How Montenegro can get its membership bid back on track
PES say Eurosceptic election swing sounds 'warning bell'
26 May
PES say Eurosceptic election swing sounds 'warning bell'
Party of European Socialists president Sergei Stanishev has conceded that the rise of far right and Eurosceptic parties in the elections sounds a "warning bell" for the political elite.
Respect for fundamental rights in EU spending 'paramount'
26 May
Respect for fundamental rights in EU spending 'paramount'
The European ombudsman is investigating the protection of fundamental rights in the EU's cohesion policy, writes Emily O'Reilly
EU wakes up to Eurosceptic hangover
26 May
EU wakes up to Eurosceptic hangover
The EU's mainstream political parties will move quickly to re-establish themselves as the voice of the European parliament, following EU elections that saw a significant increase in support for Eurosceptic, extreme right and anti-establishment parties.
European elections: As it happened
26 May
European elections: As it happened
Follow events as they unfolded with the Parliament Magazine team's European election results coverage.
European elections: MEP lists country-by-country (Complete)
26 May
European elections: MEP lists country-by-country (Complete)
A full list of all elected MEPs by member state.
MEPs pledge to 'stand-up for citizens' and democracy against excessive lobbying
22 May
MEPs pledge to 'stand-up for citizens' and democracy against excessive lobbying
Candidates across the political spectrum are called upon to increase transparency in the EU, writes Pam Bartlett Quintanilla.
EU must develop 'sense of realism' in industry targets
22 May
EU must develop 'sense of realism' in industry targets
Europe's industrial policy must be 'appropriate, affordable, consistent and backed up by rigorous impact assessments', argues David Workman.
Commission announces HGV emissions strategy
21 May
Commission announces HGV emissions strategy
The European commission has set out its first ever strategy to tackle CO2 emissions from heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
Former MEP fights for 'bring back our girls' campaign
21 May
Former MEP fights for 'bring back our girls' campaign
Support must be mobilised for the campaign for the safe return of the abducted Nigerian schoolgirls, writes Mariela Baeva.
EPP set to win EU parliament elections, but 'grand coalition' likely
21 May
EPP set to win EU parliament elections, but 'grand coalition' likely
Europe's centre-right political family, the European People's Party (EPP) are set to hold on to their position as the European parliament's largest political alliance, according to final election predictions.
EU's bioenergy sustainability 'potential limited'
21 May
EU's bioenergy sustainability 'potential limited'
Sini Eräjää casts doubt on Europe's ability to meet bioenergy demand 'driven' by EU climate policies from 'own supplies of biomass'.
Commission announces €175m funding for vaccines and immunisation programmes
20 May
Commission announces €175m funding for vaccines and immunisation programmes
European commission president José Manuel Barroso has announced that the EU is to double its funding for vaccines and immunisation programmes to €25m per year for 2014-2020.
European citizens must not take 'democratic development' for granted
19 May
European citizens must not take 'democratic development' for granted
Elections are a time to remember the 'human sacrifice' made for our 'basic rights and freedoms', says Eija-Riitta Korhola.
EU development policy must put 'people before profits'
19 May
EU development policy must put 'people before profits'
With the European commission set to increase the private sector's role in development, Natalia Alonso warns against 'extracting profit' from public services.
MEP ethics rules need stricter enforcement
16 May
MEP ethics rules need stricter enforcement
The next European parliament must understand that improved 'transparency' and 'accountability' are 'crucial' to restore faith in the EU, says Natacha Cingotti.
Consumption and lifestyle key to link between alcohol and cancer
16 May
Consumption and lifestyle key to link between alcohol and cancer
R. Curtis Ellison reviews the scientific data surrounding the link between alcohol consumption and cancer.
MEPs back 'European master plan on cycling'
15 May
MEPs back 'European master plan on cycling'
A survey has found that many MEPs support demands for the European commission to develop a 'European master plan on cycling' by 2019.
EU set to meet Kyoto emission reduction targets
15 May
EU set to meet Kyoto emission reduction targets
Ahead of next month's UN climate talks, the EU is on course to meet carbon emission reduction targets. Gerald Callaghan reports
ECJ rules in favour of 'right to be forgotten'
14 May
ECJ rules in favour of 'right to be forgotten'
The European court of justice (ECJ) has ruled in favour of the so-called right to be forgotten, requiring internet search engines to respond to users requests to erase or modify search results which affect their right to privacy.
EU and Ukraine secure €1.3bn aid package
14 May
EU and Ukraine secure €1.3bn aid package
Commission president calls for 'trilateral talks' between Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels as Ukraine secures EU aid assistance. Reports Gerald Callaghan
'Urgent need' for EU action to tackle childhood obesity
14 May
'Urgent need' for EU action to tackle childhood obesity
The EU can help prevent obesity in pre-school children by exploring bold political and research choices, say Dorota Sienkiewicz and Tim Lobstein.
EU must 'support and improve' Romanian health system
12 May
EU must 'support and improve' Romanian health system
The European commission must 'monitor reform' of Romanian healthcare system to protect patients' rights, says Oreste Rossi.
FTT funds must help those 'hard hit' by crisis
12 May
FTT funds must help those 'hard hit' by crisis
Àngela Corbalán says that funds raised from the introduction of financial transaction tax must be used to help 'alleviate poverty'.
Federalism would bring Europe 'closer to the people', says MEP candidate
09 May
Federalism would bring Europe 'closer to the people', says MEP candidate
With citizens' trust in EU falling, and Eurosceptics playing on 'fears and dissatisfaction', Pietro De Matteis says now is the time for a more 'social Europe'.