Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing
25 Aug International & Trade

Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing

A deal would avoid tariffs, unlock supplementary benefits, allow for EU and UK customs co-operation, ensure the Northern Ireland protocol is implemented sustainably and provide a platform on which to build a deeper relationship in the future.
by Sam Lowe
Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
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Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
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Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
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How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
EU needs to listen to girls, young women and the civil society organisations that represent them
21 Oct International & Trade
EU needs to listen to girls, young women and the civil society organisations that represent them
We must act now and prioritise women’s and girls’ human rights and put gender equality at the top of the agenda, writes Heléne Fritzon.
Women must be at the heart of EU-Africa strategy
21 Oct International & Trade
Women must be at the heart of EU-Africa strategy
New focus must promote gender equality and build bridges between African and European women, argues Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.
Time for the EU to close its domestic ivory market?
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Time for the EU to close its domestic ivory market?
If the EU is serious about fighting elephant poaching, it must completely close its domestic ivory market and ban all ivory imports and re-exports, argue Frédérique Ries and Arnaud Goessens.
Make agriculture a key to reconcile with our planet Thought Leader
21 Oct Agriculture & Food
Make agriculture a key to reconcile with our planet
Working with scientists, the EU can lead a truly green transition and post-COVID recovery, writes 2020 World Food Prize Winner Rattan Lal.
Putting 'brewing green' at the heart of the European Green Deal Thought Leader
21 Oct
Putting 'brewing green' at the heart of the European Green Deal
At this year's EU Green Week, The Brewers of Europe Sustainability Forum will show how beer can be central to a circular economy, writes Pierre-Olivier Bergeron.
Time to get serious about the Future of Europe Conference
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Instead of delaying the Conference, a technologically smart, part online, part face-to-face Conference can and should be launched immediately, argues Roger Casale
Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
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Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
The bioeconomy sector can provide sustainable new jobs while also protecting public health and the environment, explains Maria Spyraki.
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
19 Oct Industry & Finance
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
European Commission must avoid taking ‘misguided action’ on minimum wages argues EESC‘s Stefano Mallia.
Is the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy a silver bullet for sustainable agriculture?
19 Oct Agriculture & Food
Is the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy a silver bullet for sustainable agriculture?
New Strategy must balance the needs of food production with the environment if it is to succeed, argues Norbert Lins.
Circular Economy Action Plan: Achieving plan's ambitious goals means investing in research and innovation
18 Oct Industry & Finance
Circular Economy Action Plan: Achieving plan's ambitious goals means investing in research and innovation
The circular economy is a crucial part of building resilience to future crises, explains Patrizia Toia.
Before implementing new plastic bottle legislation, European Commission should review Finland’s longstanding return scheme
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Before implementing new plastic bottle legislation, European Commission should review Finland’s longstanding return scheme
Finnish deposit scheme encourages consumers to return empty bottles and cans for recycling, explains Elsi Katainen.
Beating Cancer: We need to stop denying the link between cancers and environmental pollution
18 Oct Health
Beating Cancer: We need to stop denying the link between cancers and environmental pollution
It is only by reducing our exposure to environmental pollutants that we can reduce the incidence of cancer in Europe, argues Michèle Rivasi.
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Brexit: The art of compromise
The blow that a hard Brexit would deliver to the languishing UK and EU economies is highly undesirable and can be avoided as all negotiating endgames turn on concessions, writes former European Parliament President Pat Cox.
Beating Cancer: European Parliament's Special Committee 'needed now more than ever'
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Cancer remains a huge threat to health of EU's citizens, writes Cindy Franssen.
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Transformation is “slow magic” which requires sustained nurturing, writes Isabelle Tsakok.
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European Carers Day: urgent need to shed light on carers and issues they face
European Parliament's Informal Carers Interest Group Co-chairs call on MEP colleagues to join up and help provide carers with ‘a strong Parliamentary voice’.
Taking Brexit down to the wire
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Taking Brexit down to the wire
The chances of this week’s EU Council meeting having anything much to discuss and decide in terms of a Brexit deal are small to non-existent. But Boris Johnson is an artist of the political pirouette, explains Denis MacShane.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, littering from single-use plastics has seen a dramatic resurgence
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With the COVID-19 pandemic, littering from single-use plastics has seen a dramatic resurgence
We must not wait any longer to see the Single Use Plastics Directive's full implementation, argues Piernicola Pedicini.
Why the EU should treat sport as more than just a leisure activity
09 Oct Health
Why the EU should treat sport as more than just a leisure activity
The physical and mental benefits of doing sport during these trying times are indispensable, so let’s give back and provide more support for a sector that has taken a huge hit, writes Marc Tarabella.
European Week of Sport: A healthy body is a healthy mind
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With many of us stuck at home during the Coronavirus crisis, sport can play a crucial role in keeping us fit and active both physically and mentally, writes Tomasz Frankowski.
A coordinated EU policy on aging
09 Oct Health
A coordinated EU policy on aging
COVID-19 has had serious adverse consequences on older people, particularly those living with underlying conditions, explains Maciej Kucharczyk.
Low birth rates and higher life expectancies are transforming the composition of Europe's age pyramid
06 Oct Health
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Europe’s demographic situation requires drastic measures and more targeted policies at EU level, argues Elena Kountoura.