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"
by Alin Mituta
Are European ports heading towards a green transition?
28 Aug Opinion
Are European ports heading towards a green transition?
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
21 Sep Opinion
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
21 Sep Opinion
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
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
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
The Health-Motivated Shift: Why Ex-Smokers in Sweden Are Turning to Alternative Nicotine Products Partner Content
10 May Opinion
The Health-Motivated Shift: Why Ex-Smokers in Sweden Are Turning to Alternative Nicotine Products
Sweden is on its way to becoming the first smoke-free country in Europe, but what products are driving change in the Scandinavian country and why?
In defence of density: the benefits of living in a highly populated city 
09 May Opinion
In defence of density: the benefits of living in a highly populated city 
Simply dividing an area of land by the overall population can be misleading, and we should be looking at “mixity” instead to create of liveable, functional, vibrant communities
LISTEN: Food Waste. What can we do about it? Partner Content
08 May Opinion
LISTEN: Food Waste. What can we do about it?
Welcome to ‘Nutrition for Life’, the podcast that goes beyond your plate, brought to you by Herbalife.
Why it’s time to swap car-centric urban design for pedestrian and cycle-friendly planning 
05 May Opinion
Why it’s time to swap car-centric urban design for pedestrian and cycle-friendly planning 
It’s time to move to a system that considers how the street, rather than being seen as simply a traffic artery, can better serve environmental, economic, and social functions
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
04 May Opinion
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
We need to improve the public’s understanding of the role of MEPs and their political groups in the Eastern Partnership countries
LISTEN: Food, Gender and Age Partner Content
01 May Opinion
LISTEN: Food, Gender and Age
Welcome to ‘Nutrition for Life’, the podcast that goes beyond your plate, brought to you by Herbalife.
Peak time: Why Europe’s mountainous regions must mitigate an ageing population
26 Apr Opinion
Peak time: Why Europe’s mountainous regions must mitigate an ageing population
Having a large ratio of older citizens presents a particular challenge for these communities, which can suffer from geographic isolation, a lack of basic services and fragmented health systems
Europe Day and the battle for Europe Partner Content
26 Apr Opinion
Europe Day and the battle for Europe
Did you know that 9th May is Europe Day? You’d be excused if you didn’t. Much like Earth Day (22nd April) and Human Rights Day (10th December), Europe Day often goes missing amidst traditional celebrations of religious and national days. But with Europe representing such a significant part of our lives, does Europe Day deserve greater fanfare? I dare say yes.
A new era of cooperation and collaboration is needed to accelerate European digitalisation Partner Content
25 Apr Opinion
A new era of cooperation and collaboration is needed to accelerate European digitalisation
We caught up with Ericsson’s CEO Börje Ekholm to hear about Ericsson’s work on the 5G rollout, how they’re helping Europe to achieve its digital and green ambitions and what can be done to accelerate digitalisation and 5G's rollout.
The end of the pandemic will not be the end of COVID-19 Partner Content
24 Apr Opinion
The end of the pandemic will not be the end of COVID-19
The end of the pandemic will not be the end of COVID-19; we need to continue protecting Europe’s most vulnerable populations against the disease through routine vaccination.
Does the Solution to the Obesity Epidemic Require a Total Rethink? Partner Content
24 Apr Opinion
Does the Solution to the Obesity Epidemic Require a Total Rethink?
Amélie Baracat-Empereur, Director of Government Affairs, EU, at Herbalife, discusses this important question in light of expanding obesity rates.
LISTEN: How Serious is the Obesity Epidemic in Europe? Partner Content
24 Apr Opinion
LISTEN: How Serious is the Obesity Epidemic in Europe?
Welcome to ‘Nutrition for Life’, the podcast that goes beyond your plate, brought to you by Herbalife.
We must give voice to Europe’s rural population
20 Apr Opinion
We must give voice to Europe’s rural population
There is growing discontent among rural populations and work must be done to bring them to the centre of the political debate, helping to ensure territorial and social cohesion which is the very fabric of the European project