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
Are European ports heading towards a green transition?
28 Aug Opinion
Are European ports heading towards a green transition?
Mental health in Europe: it is time for a strategy
05 Dec Opinion
Mental health in Europe: it is time for a strategy
Empowering diverse voices: a pledge for inclusive choices
01 Dec Opinion
Empowering diverse voices: a pledge for inclusive choices
Europe’s shame: how to confront rising racism
23 Nov Opinion
Europe’s shame: how to confront rising racism
Racism is gaining ground in the EU. This is a wake-up call for Europe, Michael O’Flaherty, director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, argues
Don’t give up on the potential for humane, sustainable migration reforms
16 Nov Opinion
Don’t give up on the potential for humane, sustainable migration reforms
IRC's Harlem Désir urges the Parliament to keep up the pressure to ensure fundamental rights are at the heart of the EU migration pact
Prioritising the protection of people in crisis situations
08 Nov Opinion
Prioritising the protection of people in crisis situations
Parliament should narrow the criteria that activate crisis measures, says the director of the Red Cross EU Office
Migration crises are not inevitable
07 Nov Opinion
Migration crises are not inevitable
The longer we wait to implement a more realistic and less idealistic migration approach, the more it will undermine citizens’ trust in their governments, argues Manfred Weber
The EU-Tunisia deal – a blueprint for what?
31 Oct Opinion
The EU-Tunisia deal – a blueprint for what?
“The deal is not working; it has the legal status of a beer coaster”, says MEP Sophie in ’t Veld
EU ethics body: Let’s restore citizens’ trust!
26 Oct Opinion
EU ethics body: Let’s restore citizens’ trust!
“We want to externalise the control of our institutions," argues MEP Gilles Boyer
Make national vetoes a thing of the past
25 Oct Opinion
Make national vetoes a thing of the past
"The goal: more democracy, more citizen participation, more European security, and less blackmailing by autocrats”
Greece’s climate challenges call for more European collaboration
23 Oct Opinion
Greece’s climate challenges call for more European collaboration
Several EU-funded initiatives offer hope for the future
What's the EU's role in the space race?
11 Oct Opinion
What's the EU's role in the space race?
"The EU still has the potential to catch up," says MEP Niklas Nienass
Is nuclear technology the next space frontier?
09 Oct Opinion
Is nuclear technology the next space frontier?
Our generation’s space race is well under way, driven not only by the spirit of exploration, but also the desire to dominate in a new theatre of war
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
21 Sep Opinion
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
“The digital euro would make the EU more competitive on a global scale”
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
21 Sep Opinion
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
"It is a solution looking for a problem, and one that will only confuse consumers and the already vulnerable financial markets"
We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast
13 Sep Opinion
We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast
As a resident of Ukraine, I am acutely aware that there is no going back to a “pre-disinformation” time
Pacific island states are crucial for the EU’s maritime security
03 Aug Opinion
Pacific island states are crucial for the EU’s maritime security
If a full-on conflict between the US and China breaks out in the Indo-Pacific region, the EU will be unable to remain on the sidelines
How extended reality tech could help visually impaired people
02 Aug Opinion
How extended reality tech could help visually impaired people
Virtual and augmented reality solutions can offer unprecedented opportunities for people with visual impairments
GIA calling: can we interest you in high-speed internet and no charges for intra-EU calls?
26 Jul Opinion
GIA calling: can we interest you in high-speed internet and no charges for intra-EU calls?
"We need the Gigabit Infrastructure Act to ensure speedy internet and equal access to broadband infrastructure for all EU citizens, and much more"
For a faster route to sustainability, harness the power of collaboration
19 Jul Opinion
For a faster route to sustainability, harness the power of collaboration
Lack of collaboration is among the most significant bottlenecks in addressing the climate crisis
To help fight climate change, Europe needs to end overfishing
13 Jul Opinion
To help fight climate change, Europe needs to end overfishing
Fish are proven carbon engineers. By ending overfishing, Europe would have a better chance at mitigating global warming
The EU needs to get its green energy diplomacy straight to avoid backlash
05 Jul Opinion
The EU needs to get its green energy diplomacy straight to avoid backlash
The EU could do more to engage with its traditional energy partners, to co-operate on green energy futures that are considered mutually beneficial
The digital euro: a solution looking for a problem, or the next evolution of money?
05 Jul Opinion
The digital euro: a solution looking for a problem, or the next evolution of money?
Is the digital euro the logical next step? The answer depends on its form, design, concrete added value and competitive features
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
16 Jun Opinion
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
Consumers want to be part of the green transition, it is time to support them with a right to repair
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
06 Jun Opinion
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
Involving the public in urban design can help administrators unlock the full potential of participatory planning
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
25 May Opinion
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
Europe is playing a dangerous game allowing China and the US to escalate their conflict, leading to serious ramifications for the EU's economy
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
16 May Opinion
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
Cities can foster this by providing recycling facilities and promoting sharing initiatives, but the transition requires significant changes to the way we produce and consume