European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs
19 Jul International & Trade

European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs

EU should extend the scope of its Global Human Rights sanctions regime and give the European Parliament a stronger supervisory role, say David McAllister and Maria Arena
by David McAllister and Maria Arena
Making Europe a life sciences leader
07 Jul Tech & Research
Making Europe a life sciences leader
Nanomedicines and Nanosimilars: Building a robust legislative framework
26 Jul Tech & Research
Nanomedicines and Nanosimilars: Building a robust legislative framework
Migration & Asylum: Solidarity pact
23 Jul International & Trade
Migration & Asylum: Solidarity pact
Migration & Asylum: The EU’s duty of care
22 Jul International & Trade
Migration & Asylum: The EU’s duty of care
Migration is, and will continue to be, a major challenge for Europe; agreeing a common EU response is therefore essential, believes Tomas Tobé
Migration & Asylum: A step in the right direction
21 Jul International & Trade
Migration & Asylum: A step in the right direction
The EU needs to focus more on addressing the root causes of migration to our continent, argues Beata Kempa
Fit for 55 will raise bills for vulnerable Europeans
19 Jul Energy & Climate
Fit for 55 will raise bills for vulnerable Europeans
This is not a fair Green Deal, argues Friends of the Earth Europe’s Martha Myers
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
19 Jul EU Institutions
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
Political agreement reached on the contentious Aarhus dossier, reports Christian Doleschal
No social dimension without a sound economic foundation
16 Jul Jobs & Social Rights
No social dimension without a sound economic foundation
Choosing the right Instruments to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan is vital to its success, argues Milena Angelova.
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
13 Jul Agriculture & Food
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
Animal welfare is best improved by letting the experts do their jobs and fairly remunerating their efforts, argues Marlene Mortler.
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
09 Jul Tech & Research
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
The widespread rollout of 5G will provide a shot in the arm to Europe’s digital transformation and will bring with it meaningful improvements to our daily lives, writes Josianne Cutajar.
EU-Africa: No partnership in sight
08 Jul International & Trade
EU-Africa: No partnership in sight
The planned cooperation between the EU and Africa is stalled at a time when it is needed more than ever; it is time to make real advances, argue Joachim Schuster and Miriam-Lena Horn.
EU-Africa: A force for change
08 Jul International & Trade
EU-Africa: A force for change
Now, as much as ever, Africa needs help from Europe or its problems may become impossible to resolve, believes Assita Kanko.
Health & Wellbeing: Lessons learned?
07 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: Lessons learned?
It’s now time for a critical and honest assessment of how the EU has handled the COVID-19 pandemic, argues Jutta Paulus.
Rebuilding trust in science Thought Leader
07 Jul Tech & Research
Rebuilding trust in science
The current pandemic has shown the importance of science; however, tackling future challenges requires a relationship based on trust between scientists and society, argues MEP Ivars Ijabs.
Health & Wellbeing: Securing the future for health
06 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: Securing the future for health
Now is the time to establish a new and better strategy for healthcare that future-proofs supplies of medicines and medical goods, writes Tomislav Sokol.
The EU must deploy all available solutions in its attempt to decarbonise PM+
06 Jul Agriculture & Food
The EU must deploy all available solutions in its attempt to decarbonise
With the EU deeply divided over its new ‘green fuel law’, biofuels produced from sustainable palm oil can offer a solution, explains Robert Hii.
Health & Wellbeing: A European mental health strategy
05 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: A European mental health strategy
The Coronavirus crisis has highlighted that many of our existing support structures are no longer fit for purpose; we should plan to address this now, writes Cyrus Engerer.
Health & Wellbeing: Meeting demand for mental health support
05 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: Meeting demand for mental health support
We must recognise and plan for the growing demand for access to mental health services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Alviina Alametsa.
Rare diseases: Tackling unmet needs and evolving the orphan drug environment Partner Content
05 Jul Health
Rare diseases: Tackling unmet needs and evolving the orphan drug environment
A ‘Rare Conversation’ with EURORDIS’ Yann le Cam, Alexion’s Camilla Harder Hartvig and MEP Pernille Weiss.
Why Big Data should have patients’ welfare at its heart Partner Content
05 Jul Health
Why Big Data should have patients’ welfare at its heart
Europe can reach consensus on its European Health Data Space strategy if patients’ data rights are kept at its core.
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
02 Jul Agriculture & Food
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
Animal welfare is best improved by letting the experts do their jobs and fairly remunerating their efforts, argues Marlene Mortler.
Brexit: So close, yet so far…
30 Jun International & Trade
Brexit: So close, yet so far…
Despite current difficulties, the UK and the EU will, in the long run, forge closer economic and security ties, predicts Charles Grant.
Conference on the Future of Europe: Advancing EU citizenship
30 Jun EU Institutions
Conference on the Future of Europe: Advancing EU citizenship
Concept of EU citizenship must be included in CoFoE debate, argues Suzana Carp.
Media Action Plan: The power of local
29 Jun Justice
Media Action Plan: The power of local
A strong and independent local media is essential to the democratic process, but this is in danger of withering away. The EU must ensure it gets the support it needs, argues Jan Trei.
Hate Speech: On the cyberviolence frontline
28 Jun Justice
Hate Speech: On the cyberviolence frontline
With over 80 percent of female politicians having suffered cyberviolence, intimidation and harassment, MEPs are calling on the Commission to introduce legislation to curb online hate. Lorna Hutchinson reports.
Hate Speech: A milestone for the LGBTI community
28 Jun Justice
Hate Speech: A milestone for the LGBTI community
The extension of the list of EU crimes to cover hate speech and hate crimes, including when targeted at LGBTI people, will be one of the most important acts of this legislative term, argues Marc Angel.
Hate Speech: Don’t stand for hate
28 Jun Justice
Hate Speech: Don’t stand for hate
The European Commission’s initiative to add hate crime and hate speech to the list of EU crimes should be applauded as an important step in protecting Europe’s citizens, argues Alice Kuhnke.