Lambert van Nistelrooij

Healthy ageing in the EU: A new balance
10 Sep
Healthy ageing in the EU: A new balance
Technology could vastly improve the lives of old people, but their access to it must be improved, writes Lambert van Nistelrooij.
EBS 2018: EU must overcome challenge of incomplete single market
24 May
EBS 2018: EU must overcome challenge of incomplete single market
The lack of harmonised EU trade rules is a key challenge for European businesses, says Lambert Van Nistelrooij.
Seventh cohesion report: Time to look forward
17 Nov
Seventh cohesion report: Time to look forward
Cohesion funds can help reduce the gaps between EU member states, if spent wisely, argues Lambert van Nistelrooij.
EU must better communicate its success stories
09 Oct
EU must better communicate its success stories
The EU must not only communicate more on its success stories - it must also communicate differently, explains Lambert van Nistelrooij.
Innovation principle: EU must think big and take risks
04 Nov
Innovation principle: EU must think big and take risks
Europe needs to think big and take risks if it wants to be a leading tech sector innovator, argues Lambert Van Nistelrooij.
EU cohesion policy: Out of sight, out of mind?
11 Oct
EU cohesion policy: Out of sight, out of mind?
The EU must better communicate the extensive positive impact regional funds have on citizens' lives, writes Lambert Van Nistelrooij.
Start-ups: Europe has a lot to learn from Silicon Valley
30 Jun
Start-ups: Europe has a lot to learn from Silicon Valley
Perennial optimist and innovative EU business champion, Lambert van Nistelrooij explains why he's heading back to California's Silicon Valley for the fourth time.
5G development key to Europe's future digital competitiveness
05 May
5G development key to Europe's future digital competitiveness
Europe should grasp the chance to once again take the lead in mobile technology, writes Lambert van Nistelrooij.
Managing demographic change is an opportunity
07 Apr
Managing demographic change is an opportunity
Rural areas will remain at a clear disadvantage unless we encourage intergenerational dialogue between young and old people, writes Lambert van Nistelrooij.
EU must transform economic model to embrace bioeconomy
11 Feb
EU must transform economic model to embrace bioeconomy
Europe's economies - and consumers - need to change to enjoy the benefits of bio-based developments, argues Lambert van Nistelrooij.
Smart cities: EU needs greater coherence in city policies
12 Oct
Smart cities: EU needs greater coherence in city policies
The EU should streamline city and regional policies to encourage innovation and the development of 'smart' cities, says Lambert van Nistelrooij.
Europe can take advantage of its high regional innovation potential
05 Jun
Europe can take advantage of its high regional innovation potential
The EU should take steps to bridge the growing innovation gap between its regions, says Lambert van Nistelrooij.
Open Days: EU can transform economy through smart specialisation
08 Oct
Open Days: EU can transform economy through smart specialisation
Lambert van Nistelrooij calls for the commission to encourage increased cooperation between member states to fix the European economy.