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
EU exit 'only way' to protect Britain's interests
09 May
EU exit 'only way' to protect Britain's interests
Brexit would allow UK to become 'democratic beacon of light' against 'mistaken Euro dream', argues Nigel Farage.
EPP edging closer to victory in race to be European parliament’s biggest political group
08 May
EPP edging closer to victory in race to be European parliament’s biggest political group
The European parliament's centre-right political group is set to retain its position as the assembly's largest alliance, according to the latest polling forecast.
Ashton and Kerry meet to discuss foreign policy
07 May
Ashton and Kerry meet to discuss foreign policy
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton and US secretary of state John Kerry have met to discuss their joint foreign affairs priorities.
Greens MEP accuses member states of 'lack of ambition' over FTT
07 May
Greens MEP accuses member states of 'lack of ambition' over FTT
The EU's economic and monetary affairs council has announced the "gradual introduction" of the contentious financial transaction tax (FTT), with a view to start implementation at the beginning of 2016.
No place for food lobby on EFSA board, says NGO
06 May
No place for food lobby on EFSA board, says NGO
The European food safety authority's (EFSA) independence 'remains problematic' due to the food industry lobby's strong influence over 'scientific opinion', says Martin Pigeon.
EU economic recovery has 'now taken hold'
05 May
EU economic recovery has 'now taken hold'
European commission vice-president with responsibility for economic affairs Siim Kallas has announced that "all EU economies are expected to be growing again" by 2015.
TTIP has potential to create 'growth and jobs', says De Gucht
05 May
TTIP has potential to create 'growth and jobs', says De Gucht
EU trade commissioner Karel De Gucht has told a dialogue event on the transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) that both the EU and US need to be "ambitious".
MEP says elections provide chance to 'end austerity'
05 May
MEP says elections provide chance to 'end austerity'
The upcoming European parliamentary elections are a chance for Europe to 'change course' towards stimulating growth, says Joanna Senyszyn.
Upcoming EU elections of 'major importance', says MEP
05 May
Upcoming EU elections of 'major importance', says MEP
EU austerity is not in the best interest of its citizens, and the upcoming elections provide Europe with a chance to 'change the direction of the wind', says Jörg Leichtfried.
'Reliable information' key to improving Europe's health
05 May
'Reliable information' key to improving Europe's health
Preventative medical measures through vaccinations help 'cut costs' and 'reduce poverty', argues Karin Kadenbach
Portugal to make 'clean' exit from €78bn EU bailout
05 May
Portugal to make 'clean' exit from €78bn EU bailout
After three years of tough austerity measures, the Portuguese prime minister has announced the country's intention to exit from the 'troika' bailout programme. Reports Gerald Callaghan
Health inequality provoking 'patient migration'
02 May
Health inequality provoking 'patient migration'
Healthcare inequalities across the EU must be addressed at European level to improve access to quality treatment for patients, writes Andrey Kovatchev
New parliament must 'restore confidence and trust' in markets
01 May
New parliament must 'restore confidence and trust' in markets
Arlene McCarthy reflects on the eurozone crisis as she looks back over her time as a member of the European parliament
'Blind austerity' is not the future voters want for Europe
01 May
'Blind austerity' is not the future voters want for Europe
'Collective effort' is needed by all to rescue those eurozone countries which face difficulty, explains Ana Gomes.
Egyptian mass trial 'in breach' of international human rights law
30 Apr
Egyptian mass trial 'in breach' of international human rights law
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has condemned the decision to sentence 683 people to death following a mass trial in Egypt.
EU must become a 'financial, democratic and cultural power'
30 Apr
EU must become a 'financial, democratic and cultural power'
EU must find 'innovative solutions' to break the tradition of 'professional politicians', says Stavros Theodorakis.
FTT decision shows UK is 'impotent' in protecting its 'biggest interest', says Farage
30 Apr
FTT decision shows UK is 'impotent' in protecting its 'biggest interest', says Farage
The European court of justice (ECJ) has rejected the UK's challenge against the introduction of a financial transaction tax (FTT), a move described as "a deliberate assault on the City of London".
EU must lead 'by force of example'
30 Apr
EU must lead 'by force of example'
Victor Ponta calls on the EU to continue to lead the way in combating climate change and promoting democratic principles
Scottish independence cause ‘profoundly influenced’ by role of EU
29 Apr
Scottish independence cause ‘profoundly influenced’ by role of EU
The ‘real risk to Scotland’s place in the EU is not the upcoming independence vote; it’s the in-out British referendum in 2017, according to Alex Salmond.
Cyprus on 'the right path', says president
29 Apr
Cyprus on 'the right path', says president
Nicos Anastasiades outlines his vision for a reunified Cyprus of peace and stability within the next five years
EU must 'strengthen' partnership with eastern countries
28 Apr
EU must 'strengthen' partnership with eastern countries
'Poor integration' of eastern Europe into 'critical' EU infrastructure has been highlighted by events in Crimea, says Algirdas Butkevičius
Pakistan ‘not a threat’ to EU’s textile sector
25 Apr
Pakistan ‘not a threat’ to EU’s textile sector
When it comes to the textile industry, Pakistan is a partner, not as Barbara Matera has suggested, a threat to the EU, argues Safdar Sohail.
EU call to action on tackling abuse of children from travelling sex offenders
25 Apr
EU call to action on tackling abuse of children from travelling sex offenders
The EU must do more to enforce the prosecution of child sex tourism offences, argues Madi Sharma.
Strasbourg comment: Rule 90
23 Apr
Strasbourg comment: Rule 90
David Martin explains how updated internal rules can help shape trade policy for "fair growth and job creation".