Antimicrobial resistance is the next global health challenge
08 Dec Opinion

Antimicrobial resistance is the next global health challenge

“The sooner we act, the more damage we can prevent in the future”, says MEP Nicu Stefanuta
by Nicu Stefanuta
Milan prioritises pedal power
08 Nov Feature
Milan prioritises pedal power
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
07 Dec Feature
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
28 Nov Feature
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
MEPs welcome new EU aid volunteer programme
03 Mar
MEPs welcome new EU aid volunteer programme
Members of the European parliament have voted in favour of the creation of a European voluntary humanitarian aid corps. Rapporteur Michèle Striffler, and shadows Corina Cretu and Bill Newton Dunn explain why.
Schulz urged to 'step aside' as European parliament president
03 Mar
Schulz urged to 'step aside' as European parliament president
European parliament president Martin Schulz must 'relinquish' his role as head of the EU's only 'democratically elected institution', argue MEPs Daniel Cohn-Bendit and Rebecca Harms.
EU can 'make a difference' in struggle against rare diseases
28 Feb
EU can 'make a difference' in struggle against rare diseases
Tonio Borg says the EU and member states are working to support Europe's 30-40 million sufferers of rare diseases.
Tobacco products directive: New legislative framework can 'inspire' determined action
28 Feb
Tobacco products directive: New legislative framework can 'inspire' determined action
Despite heavy lobbying, the tobacco industry failed to significantly dilute the EU's Tobacco products directive, writes Katrin Fjeldsted.
Tobacco products directive: MEPs vote on right side despite 'long and bumpy road'
28 Feb
Tobacco products directive: MEPs vote on right side despite 'long and bumpy road'
After three years in the making, endorsing the EU's tobacco products directive should be top of the council's 'to-do-list' argues Zoltán Massay-Kosubek.
Tobacco products directive: MEPs send 'strong message' on commitment to protect Europe's youth
28 Feb
Tobacco products directive: MEPs send 'strong message' on commitment to protect Europe's youth
Parliament's endorsement of the new tobacco products directive is a 'significant step towards' providing a more healthy future for future generations, writes Roberto Bertollini.
New directive will help reduce 'serious criminality', says rapporteur
28 Feb
New directive will help reduce 'serious criminality', says rapporteur
According to Monica Luisa Macovei the freezing and confiscation of crime proceeds can have a significant impact on the reduction of serious crime in the EU
Strasbourg round-up: Trans-European telecommunications
28 Feb
Strasbourg round-up: Trans-European telecommunications
Key rapporteurs Evžen Tošenovský and Gunnar Hökmark give us their view on parliament's adoption by a large majority of guidelines for trans-European telecommunications networks.
Strasbourg round-up: Single market governance
28 Feb
Strasbourg round-up: Single market governance
Key rapporteurs Sergio Gaetano Cofferati, Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz and Matteo Salvini give us their views on parliament's adoption of the single market governance procedure.
Strasbourg round-up: Accessibility of public sector bodies' websites
28 Feb
Strasbourg round-up: Accessibility of public sector bodies' websites
Shadow rapporteurs Vicente Miguel Garcés Ramón and Sabine Verheyen emphasise the importance of access to online information for people with disabilities.
Strasbourg round-up: Economic policy coordination
28 Feb
Strasbourg round-up: Economic policy coordination
As Europe emerges from financial crisis, economic recovery and growth will be achieved through increased competitiveness and democratic legitimacy, say Philippe de Backer, Pablo Zalba Bidegain and Anni Podimata.
Strasbourg round-up: Tobacco products directive
28 Feb
Strasbourg round-up: Tobacco products directive
Linda McAvan, Frédérique Ries, Martin Callanan, Martina Anderson and Carl Schlyter share their views on the outcome of parliament's plenary vote on revising the EU's tobacco products directive.
Strasbourg comment: Railway safety
28 Feb
Strasbourg comment: Railway safety
The EU is on track for more safety, lower costs and a more efficient service on its railways, writes Michael Cramer.
Strasbourg comment: eCall
28 Feb
Strasbourg comment: eCall
A mandatory eCall system will save lives and prevent traffic problems, according to rapporteur Philippe de Backer.
28 Feb
Strasbourg round-up: Prostitution and sexual exploitation
Parliament's plenary vote on prostitution raised a number of issues and some division between MEPs. Here, three of parliament's key players in the debate, Mary Honeyball, Ulrike Lunacek and Inês Cristina Zuber give their views on the final report and on why many MEPs decided to put forward an alternative resolution.
Tobacco products directive: MEPs leave 'lasting health legacy' following tobacco revision vote
27 Feb
Tobacco products directive: MEPs leave 'lasting health legacy' following tobacco revision vote
Despite numerous delays and other attempts to derail the revision of the tobacco products directive common sense has prevailed, writes Florence Berteletti.
Strasbourg round-up: European trade marks
27 Feb
Strasbourg round-up: European trade marks
Cecilia Wikström, Christian Engström, George Sabin Cutas and Regina Bastos share their views on the outcome of the European trade mark and Trade marks: approximation of the laws of the member states. Recast votes.
Strasbourg round-up: Violence against women
27 Feb
Strasbourg round-up: Violence against women
Violence against women continues to affect millions both in the EU and across the world. Antonyia Parvanova, Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio, Iratxe García Pérez, Raül Romeva I Rueda, Marina Yannakoudakis and Roberta Angelilli explain why a new directive on the issue is so important.
Private investment 'critical' to Europe's energy future
26 Feb
Private investment 'critical' to Europe's energy future
A strong and clearly defined climate policy can secure Europe's energy future, bring in investment and boost innovation, writes Stephanie Pfeifer.
EU institutions must play 'key role' in reducing workplace absenteeism
26 Feb
EU institutions must play 'key role' in reducing workplace absenteeism
Action to help people stay in work will become even more of a priority as the pension age rises and work-related stress increases, warns Linda McAvan.
Creative Europe framework can play 'significant role' in economy
26 Feb
Creative Europe framework can play 'significant role' in economy
The EU must invest in 'research, innovation and creativity' if it is to 'deploy the creative potential' of young Europeans, argues Kinga Göncz.
MEP wants to see Bosnia-Herzegovina take 'decisive step towards integration'
26 Feb
MEP wants to see Bosnia-Herzegovina take 'decisive step towards integration'
Bosnia-Herzegovina becoming the EU's 'un-success' story, warns Eduard Kukan.
Faire de la France le pays de l’hospitalité industrielle
26 Feb
Faire de la France le pays de l’hospitalité industrielle
C'est le cheval de bataille du ministre du Redressement productif : valoriser le Made in France, soutenir l'économie nationale à l'heure où les industries connaissent de grandes difficultés.
Pressure grows on EU to tackle wildlife crime
26 Feb
Pressure grows on EU to tackle wildlife crime
MEPs are calling on the European commission to get tough on the illegal wildlife trade.