How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital
12 Aug Tech & Research

How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital

The Trade and Technology Council has laid the foundation from which the EU and US can continue to deepen cooperation and address challenges in the digital sphere
by Miapetra Kumpula-Natri
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
21 Jun EU Institutions
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
For the EU to bolster foreign and security policy, it must embrace transatlantic digital diplomacy
03 Aug Tech & Research
For the EU to bolster foreign and security policy, it must embrace transatlantic digital diplomacy
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
18 Jul Tech & Research
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
How can the EU achieve a “Brussels Effect” on forced labour Partner Content
13 Jul International & Trade
How can the EU achieve a “Brussels Effect” on forced labour
A trifecta of EU regulations, consumer choices, and reliable trading partners have the potential to eliminate forced labour and elevate sustainability in supply chains says Holger Lowewendorf
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s even more important to put women’s health at the heart of the European global agenda
07 Jul Health
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s even more important to put women’s health at the heart of the European global agenda
After the US Supreme Court ruling, the EU must work even harder to shore up women's access to sexual and reproductive health
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence Partner Content
06 Jul Tech & Research
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence
How can Europe become a global hub for Artificial Intelligence and innovation, while protecting people’s rights and privacy? Last week EU40 organised a panel of leading actors and experts to discuss – and explore what comes next
New EU pesticide targets could lead to unintended consequences Partner Content
05 Jul Agriculture & Food
New EU pesticide targets could lead to unintended consequences
With the EU proposing new measures to cut the use of pesticides by 50% this could lead to a spike in illicit trade warns Maria Chaplia.
How the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue strengthens EU-US cooperation
05 Jul International & Trade
How the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue strengthens EU-US cooperation
Twice a year, a select group of MEPs and US congressional representatives come together to jointly address transatlantic — and global — challenges. US Representative Jim Costa demystifies the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue and explains why it’s so very important at this moment in time
Let’s make it right: A fit-for-purpose EU Paediatric Regulation can deliver for all children and adolescents with cancer Partner Content
01 Jul Health
Let’s make it right: A fit-for-purpose EU Paediatric Regulation can deliver for all children and adolescents with cancer
A political commitment to unleash the life-saving potential of the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy is needed say Gilles Vassal, Board Member of SIOP Europe, and Delphine Heenen, Committee Member of CCI Europe.
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
30 Jun Tech & Research
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
With the DMA and the DSA, the EU has taken the lead on regulating the global digital economy. Now it’s time for the EU and the US to become even more ambitious in aligning their agenda on internet regulation, argues Andreas Schwab
Europe must finally learn from its mistakes to curb smoking Partner Content
30 Jun Health
Europe must finally learn from its mistakes to curb smoking
Policies to reduce smoking-induced illnesses are needed but we need to start judging policies based on results says Michael Landl
How the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for the €12 billion sector Partner Content
29 Jun
How the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for the €12 billion sector
Twenty years ago, the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for a sector which now contributes €12 billion to Europe’s economy – and is an important tool in helping Europeans achieve an optimal nutritional status. This month we partnered with the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers to mark the important milestone
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities Partner Content
29 Jun Tech & Research
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities
Berfu Yaziyurt of Pfizer and MEP Bartosz Arłukowicz call on the EU to tackle disparities in cancer care at a European level, using a multidisciplinary model.
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease Partner Content
28 Jun Tech & Research
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease
Sebastian Stachowiak, Head of Europe & GCC at Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT), and MEP István Ujhelyi explain how universal screening can help rare disease patients across Europe
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun International & Trade
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
Russia’s war in Ukraine will end, and when it does, we have a historic chance to build a more democratic and modern Ukraine that can successfully integrate into the EU, writes Ukrainian parliamentarian Vadym Halaichuk
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies Partner Content
23 Jun Tech & Research
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies
Launching a Call to Action to EU policy makers, PAREA’s Tadeusz Hawrot and MEP Sara Cerdas want to see greater research into the potential of psychedelic medicines and treatments.
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day Partner Content
21 Jun Tech & Research
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day
MEP Cristian-Silviu Buşoi and Biogen’s Alessandro Tempra explain why all stakeholders should work together in the fight against ALS and other rare diseases.
Time to think Differently to Support and Promote the EU’s Entrepreneurial Potential Partner Content
20 Jun Jobs & Social Rights
Time to think Differently to Support and Promote the EU’s Entrepreneurial Potential
Herbalife Nutrition's Andrew Trounce and MEP Radan Kanev share their views on how the EU can better support European entrepreneurs.
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
16 Jun Security & Defence
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
The EU’s Strategic Compass and the Nato Strategic Concept must be coherent with one another to ensure strengthened collaboration and burden sharing, and to identify ways to reinforce cooperation between the EU and Nato, explains David McAllister.
How can we build a more inclusive society? Partner Content
14 Jun EU Institutions
How can we build a more inclusive society?
We recently held an event as part of EU Diversity Month that looked at how to address the various inequalities facing people across Europe.
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
02 Jun Security & Defence
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
Europe has changed significantly since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and there has been considerable consensus among EU countries on sanctions against Russia. But even more important is what happens next, argues Urmas Paet
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
31 May International & Trade
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
The effects of the Russian war in Ukraine, not least a massive influx of refugees, might bring Moldova – a country already struggling with the pandemic and a gas crisis – to its knees. The EU has begun providing macro-financial support and such efforts must continue, says Markéta Gregorová.
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
25 May EU Institutions
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
The Associated Trio of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia are particularly important for the EU because the people of these countries are fighting for a democratic future, argues Dragoş Tudorache.
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
25 May International & Trade
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
In response to recent membership applications from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, the EU must take concrete and tangible steps towards firmly anchoring the aspiring countries in the Union during the time when they cannot yet be full members, argues Piotr Buras.
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars Partner Content
25 May International & Trade
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars
We report on how criminal and organised crime groups are using illicit trade to fund their activities and how the EU is trying to stop them
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now Partner Content
25 May Health
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now
MEP Sara Cerdas and Emmanuel Chantelot, Vice President & Head of International Policy & Government Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, explain why its time for Europe's Beating Cancer Plan to deliver on its promises and improve cancer screening across Europe.
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
24 May Security & Defence
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
Now, more than ever, it’s important that Denmark fully joins forces with the rest of Europe. Søren Gade urges all Danish citizens to vote yes to the upcoming chance to overturn the Danish opt-out from EU defence policy on 1 June 2022