Eastern Partnership in review
25 Jun International & Trade

Eastern Partnership in review

The initiative has brought concrete benefits for both the EU and its eastern neighbourhood, and engagement with the six partner countries remains a key priority, writes Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.
by Olivér Várhelyi
Why the European Parliament should be given the right of initiative
08 Jun Justice
Why the European Parliament should be given the right of initiative
Time to give Parliament the right of initiative
04 Jun Justice
Time to give Parliament the right of initiative
EU must take advantage of the Coronavirus crisis to reform what is needed
04 Jun Justice
EU must take advantage of the Coronavirus crisis to reform what is needed
Why Moldova belongs in the European Union
30 Jun International & Trade
Why Moldova belongs in the European Union
The country may be more polarised than ever, but the least its people deserve is a government that respects the rule of law, argues Ramona Strugariu.
Georgia on my mind
30 Jun International & Trade
Georgia on my mind
Georgia is an oasis of democracy, peace and prosperity in an otherwise complex and conflict ridden region. The EU must remain firmly committed to its policy of supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, writes Marina Kaljurand
Could a successful Eastern Partnership encourage Russia to reform?
25 Jun International & Trade
Could a successful Eastern Partnership encourage Russia to reform?
We need some courageous EU policymaking to ensure our Eastern partners can become free, united and democratic, argues Witold Jan Waszczykowski.
The key role LNG can play in Europe's energy transition
24 Jun Energy & Climate
The key role LNG can play in Europe's energy transition
Liquefied Natural Gas can be an enabler for a sustainable and swift transition to a climate-neutral Europe, argues Zdzisław Krasnodebski.
How Europe can power its green recovery
24 Jun Energy & Climate
How Europe can power its green recovery
The energy sector has weathered the Coronavirus crisis well, but more needs to be done to prepare for the demands of the future, writes Kadri Simson.
Can the Recovery Plan be a green stepping stone to a more sustainable future?
24 Jun Energy & Climate
Can the Recovery Plan be a green stepping stone to a more sustainable future?
The vast amounts of money that need to be invested immediately to get the economy back on track should be as green as possible and, at the same time, ensure job creation, argues Morten Petersen.
Danger behind closed doors
23 Jun Justice
Danger behind closed doors
Domestic abuse call lines have been inundated during lockdown. It’s time to eradicate violence in our communities once and for all, argues Frances Fitzgerald.
Putting EU development policy back on the map
23 Jun International & Trade
Putting EU development policy back on the map
Everyone involved in development and humanitarian aid policies will benefit from better coordination and stronger EU leadership, writes Tomas Tobé.
GDPR in review
22 Jun Tech & Research
GDPR in review
The privacy law has cemented the role of the EU as the world leader on data protection, but there are still enforcement challenges that need to be overcome, explains Jeroen Lenaers.
Why the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is more meaningful and powerful than ever
19 Jun
Why the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is more meaningful and powerful than ever
We have the opportunity to build a new postpandemic world, one that is more inclusive, green and sustainable than today, writes Jutta Urpilainen.
A Juneteenth like no other
19 Jun Justice
A Juneteenth like no other
This year’s US Emancipation Proclamation celebrations come against a backdrop of anger and protest following the killing of George Floyd, explains Pauline Manos & the Democrats Abroad Belgium community.
George Floyd killing: Europe rallies against racism
17 Jun Justice
George Floyd killing: Europe rallies against racism
Campaigners and MEPS want the EU to tackle racism with ‘real action and not just pretty words’ writes Rajnish Singh.

 

COVID-19 has paved the way for low-carbon lifestyles
08 Jun Energy & Climate
COVID-19 has paved the way for low-carbon lifestyles
The COVID-19 crisis ha opened our eyes to the many advantages of a low-carbon lifestyle, writes Wendel Trio.
eCommerce: how the EU can protect consumers online
08 Jun Tech & Research
eCommerce: how the EU can protect consumers online
With people now shopping more online, it’s vitally important that platforms behave ethically and in a socially responsible manner, argues Maria Grapini.
Did the European Commission hold back in its Farm to Fork strategy?
08 Jun
Did the European Commission hold back in its Farm to Fork strategy?
For the sake of future generations, the EU must have a proper debate on meat production and consumption and animal derived products, writes Sylwia Spurek.
An EU education system that works for everyone
08 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
An EU education system that works for everyone
The EU must build on lessons learned during the COVID-19 crisis and shape future education policy towards better digital inclusion, writes Romeo Franz.
Why investing in digital literacy now will secure the future of the EU
08 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Why investing in digital literacy now will secure the future of the EU
We need to improve digital skills for people who could responsibly promote, design and implement digitisation in education, argues Sabine Verheyen.
What about the rights of UK citizens in the EU?
03 Jun International & Trade
What about the rights of UK citizens in the EU?
A recurring theme of EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has been the UK’s failure to properly secure EU citizens’ rights in the UK. But what is being done to protect UK citizens’ rights in the EU, asks Jayne Adye.
Prioritising the importance of mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
26 May Health
Prioritising the importance of mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health is something that affects us all, particularly during the current crisis, and should be at the forefront of what policymakers do, writes Seán Kelly.
AMR: The health crisis waiting to happen
26 May Health
AMR: The health crisis waiting to happen
The Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on our world, but there is another future health crisis waiting in the wings; antimicrobial resistance poses an immeasurable threat to human life, writes Nicolae Ștefănuță.
The need to integrate health into the EU's security strategy
26 May Health
The need to integrate health into the EU's security strategy
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is that health must be a part of the EU’s security planning, argues Martin Hojsík.
Effectively addressing the urgent need for better mental health
25 May Health
Effectively addressing the urgent need for better mental health
Despite a limited remit, the European Commission should press forward and propose a comprehensive EU Mental Health Strategy, argue MEPs Alex Agius Saliba, Radka Maxová, Maria Walsh and Tomáš Zdechovský.
Leaving no cancer patient behind during the Coronavirus crisis
25 May Health
Leaving no cancer patient behind during the Coronavirus crisis
COVID-19 has hit Europe hard, highlighting the frailties of our cancer patients; it should remind us of our commitments to them, writes María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos.
Terrorism is terrorism, and no exceptions can be made
22 May International & Trade
Terrorism is terrorism, and no exceptions can be made
It’s time the EU ended its differentiation between Hezbollah’s so-called ‘political’ and ‘military’ wings, and outlawed the entire organisation, argues Charlie Weimers