The EU must urgently begin an impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
22 Oct International & Trade

The EU must urgently begin an impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers

Taiwan is EU’s natural and like-minded partner, says Parliament’s rapporteur, following report’s successful adoption in plenary
by Charlie Weimers MEP
Why vaccination matters now more than ever
27 Sep Health
Why vaccination matters now more than ever
MEPs must put the protection of Europe’s workers from asbestos at the top of the European Commission’s agenda, argues Nikolaj Villumsen
19 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs must put the protection of Europe’s workers from asbestos at the top of the European Commission’s agenda, argues Nikolaj Villumsen
The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
19 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
18 Oct Tech & Research
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
EU must not take past achievements on roaming for granted and should continue to fight for Europe's citizens and businesses, says rapporteur
Access to data an essential part of modern life; therefore citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
18 Oct Tech & Research
Access to data an essential part of modern life; therefore citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
International roaming at domestic prices is, for Europeans one of the most tangible and widely appreciated benefits of EU membership, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revise, revitalise and streamline existing customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
14 Oct International & Trade
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revise, revitalise and streamline existing customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
IMCO Committee sought to provide a centralised solution and single-entry point for customs and non-customs declarations and to reduce administrative burdens, says rapporteur
Pivotal in reaching a broad mandate on the trans-European networks in energy (TEN-E) revision was the cross-group belief that the climate cannot wait, explains Erik Bergkvist
14 Oct Energy & Climate
Pivotal in reaching a broad mandate on the trans-European networks in energy (TEN-E) revision was the cross-group belief that the climate cannot wait, explains Erik Bergkvist
TEN-E negotiations were tough, but S&D Group shadow rapporteur says ITRE committee delivered a balanced approach to ending fossil fuel funding
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
13 Oct Tech & Research
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
Creating a well-functioning, strong and effective system for the protection of IPR is a win-win for the single market and for European citizens, argues German EPP MEP
The EU must do more to help Europe's cultural and creative sectors and industries get back on their feet, says Monica Semedo
13 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
The EU must do more to help Europe's cultural and creative sectors and industries get back on their feet, says Monica Semedo
Performers and artists have been exceptionally hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, explains Luxembourgish Renew MEP
Polexit ruling could be defining moment of Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission Presidency, argues Daniel Freund
12 Oct EU Institutions
Polexit ruling could be defining moment of Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission Presidency, argues Daniel Freund
Rule of Law in Europe is in crisis, and little has been done by the Commission to defend it, writes German Greens/EFA MEP
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
08 Oct International & Trade
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
German Greens/EFA MEP says EU’s Global Gateway initiative should extend its reach beyond Eurasia to Africa
Cohesion Policy provides the ideal platform for realising the long-term vision for rural areas, and offers a win-win combination, writes Constanze Krehl
07 Oct Regions & Cities
Cohesion Policy provides the ideal platform for realising the long-term vision for rural areas, and offers a win-win combination, writes Constanze Krehl
German MEP says Regional Development Committee (REGI) will continue to pay special attention to rural areas
Better care for carers is badly needed, argues Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan
06 Oct Health
Better care for carers is badly needed, argues Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan
The impact of the pandemic on many societal groups has been recognised, but we risk informal care slipping through the safety net, writes European Parliament Informal Carers Interest Group co-chair
At its heart, sustainable development is about justice and equality, writes Udo Bullmann
05 Oct Energy & Climate
At its heart, sustainable development is about justice and equality, writes Udo Bullmann
We need to keep our planet liveable, clean and fair for all to live in, says founding member of MEPs for SDGs
The EU must keep its word to the Western Balkans on the prospect of EU membership, says EESC President
05 Oct International & Trade
The EU must keep its word to the Western Balkans on the prospect of EU membership, says EESC President
Upcoming EU-Western Balkans summit in Slovenia should send a strong signal that the countries of the Western Balkans have a future within the EU, writes Christa Schweng
The key to Europe’s Future: Education equips citizens to deal with the most pressing challenges of our time, says Dace Melbārde
04 Oct Energy & Climate
The key to Europe’s Future: Education equips citizens to deal with the most pressing challenges of our time, says Dace Melbārde
And that’s why we must integrate Agenda 2030 and life-long learning into the European Education Area, says European Parliament CULT Committee vice-chair
Time for 'Team Europe' to lead the way to a world that is inclusive, socially just, green and resilient, says Jutta Urpilainen
04 Oct International & Trade
Time for 'Team Europe' to lead the way to a world that is inclusive, socially just, green and resilient, says Jutta Urpilainen
The price of change must be a fair one, with no one left behind, explains European Commissioner for International Partnerships
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan should be the first step towards a true European Health Union, argues Véronique Trillet-Lenoir
01 Oct Health
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan should be the first step towards a true European Health Union, argues Véronique Trillet-Lenoir
The complexity of cancer and the search for solutions is such that it will require a coordinated, pan-European approach - and funding to match, says European Parliament's BECA committee rapporteur
COVID-19 has shown that innovation and collaboration are key to tackling major healthcare challenges, says Milena Angelova
01 Oct Health
COVID-19 has shown that innovation and collaboration are key to tackling major healthcare challenges, says Milena Angelova
Cancer will soon be the leading burden on EU healthcare systems; only by working together can we address this effectively, explains EESC co-rapporteur on Europe's Beating Cancer Plan
European Commission loses patience with intransigent Italy over non-implementation of 2006 CJEU enforcement ruling
30 Sep EU Institutions
European Commission loses patience with intransigent Italy over non-implementation of 2006 CJEU enforcement ruling
The long-running discrimination case around non-national university teaching staff (Lettori) in Italy may now, finally, be heading to a conclusion. But as Henry Rodgers explains, the result may yet be a bittersweet one
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
30 Sep Tech & Research
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
MEPs Eva Kaili, Rasmus Andresen and Evžen Tošenovský provide their views on the current legislative situation ahead of the European Parliament’s adoption of the NIS2 Directive
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
30 Sep Tech & Research
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
The threat posed by cybercrime will only increase in future, so we all need to improve - and the EU institutions need to lead by example, argues NSI2 rapporteur
Everyone must have a seat at the table when it comes to delivering Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, writes Stella Kyriakides
29 Sep Health
Everyone must have a seat at the table when it comes to delivering Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, writes Stella Kyriakides
Delivering EU's ambitious Beating Cancer agenda is a 'marathon, not a sprint', says EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner.
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
29 Sep Tech & Research
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
While online platforms have a role to play in dealing with systemic risks, holistic - not techno-centric - approaches are needed to guarantee our safety and free expression, argues Claire Fernandez
European Health Forum Gastein: The case for a European Health Union
27 Sep Health
European Health Forum Gastein: The case for a European Health Union
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the EU’s strengths and weaknesses. To fail to learn from the crisis would be irresponsible, believes Sara Cerdas
European Health Forum Gastein: Health at the heart of a resilient future
27 Sep Health
European Health Forum Gastein: Health at the heart of a resilient future
This year’s virtual edition offers a unique platform for challenging traditional thinking and paving the way to a healthier, fairer, and more resilient society, explains Dr. Clemens Martin Auer
EU State of the Union: Why no sign Language interpretation?
15 Sep EU Institutions
EU State of the Union: Why no sign Language interpretation?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address left Katrin Langensiepen speechless and angry; not because of its content, but because the view of 30 million Europeans were being ignored