Emma McClarkin

Why the copyright directive is crucial for a creative Europe
12 Sep
Why the copyright directive is crucial for a creative Europe
The EU copyright directive represents an invaluable chance to ensure that our artists, designers and musicians are able to continue creating in a fair and balanced environment in the future, writes Emma McClarkin.
Blockchain: A catalyst for change in digital media
24 Apr
Blockchain: A catalyst for change in digital media
Blockchain has emerged as a potential solution that balances innovation with rights protection, says Emma McClarkin.
Fire safety: Prevention needs to be a priority for EU policymakers
19 Mar
Fire safety: Prevention needs to be a priority for EU policymakers
Emma McClarkin explains why we need further action from the EU on fire safety in buildings.
EU needs a digital trade strategy fit for purpose
02 Oct
EU needs a digital trade strategy fit for purpose
The EU needs a digital trade strategy that is flexible and puts SMEs first, writes Emma McClarkin.
EU needs a strong platform for European works
07 Feb
EU needs a strong platform for European works
In reviewing the audiovisual directive, it is important to ensure European works are fairly promoted, while understanding the global marketplace as a whole, writes Emma McClarkin.
Participation in sport is key to healthy lifestyle
11 Sep
Participation in sport is key to healthy lifestyle
The EU must do more to promote female participation in sport, argues Emma McClarkin.
EU institutions can add pressure on Fifa to change
02 Jun
EU institutions can add pressure on Fifa to change
As pressure on Fifa mounts, EU policymakers could have a key role in unveiling corruption in football's governing body, writes Emma McClarkin.
TTIP is an opportunity the EU 'cannot afford to miss'
28 Apr
TTIP is an opportunity the EU 'cannot afford to miss'
TTIP could be 'make or break' for EU trade policy and ruling out ISDS will harm negotiations, argues Emma McClarkin.
The WTO must sell the benefits of trade to young people
02 Mar
The WTO must sell the benefits of trade to young people
Global trade could be a huge opportunity for young people struggling to find work, but the WTO must better engage with them, argues Emma McClarkin.
EU needs to address the needs of women with advanced breast cancer
04 Feb
EU needs to address the needs of women with advanced breast cancer
An art installation in the European parliament hopes to challenge attitudes to advanced breast cancer, writes Emma McClarkin.
Fifa must lead by example in fight against corruption
05 Dec
Fifa must lead by example in fight against corruption
Match fixing is an issue that needs to be dealt with from the top down, argues Emma McClarkin.
Cultural and creative sectors can drive EU growth
20 Oct
Cultural and creative sectors can drive EU growth
Europe's audiovisual sector is yet to fulfil its potential, argues Emma McClarkin.
New Erasmus+ programme must deliver 'value for money'
07 Jul
New Erasmus+ programme must deliver 'value for money'
Emma McClarkin welcomes the introduction of a new streamlined EU sports programme which reduces bureaucracy and promotes grassroots activity.