The time is now: Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance with Transferable Exclusivity Vouchers Partner Content
20 Nov 24 EU Institutions
The time is now: Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance with Transferable Exclusivity Vouchers
The EU has a once-in-a-generation window of opportunity to implement an effective pull incentive for combating AMR.
Let’s talk about the importance of hygiene Partner Content
19 Nov 24
Let’s talk about the importance of hygiene
The first line of defence to protect our health is to ensure the availability of effective cleaning, maintenance and disinfection products, inside and outside our homes, and not take hygiene and cleanliness for granted.
Op-ed: Risk-based 2040 target is key to keeping climate momentum
18 Nov 24 Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Risk-based 2040 target is key to keeping climate momentum
The EU’s climate ambitions must be balanced with safeguards against trade, economic and social risks.
Let’s bring full digital mobility to Europe through secure access to vehicle data, functions and resources Partner Content
18 Nov 24 Technology
Let’s bring full digital mobility to Europe through secure access to vehicle data, functions and resources
The Commission’s long-promised plan for a sector-specific legislation on access to in-vehicle data, functions, and resources is more necessary than ever
The best way for the EU to achieve circularity? Attract investment and innovation Partner Content
14 Nov 24
The best way for the EU to achieve circularity? Attract investment and innovation
Industry is ready to invest in innovative technologies to achieve circularity. But without legal certainty and fair competition with non-EU countries, this is unlikely to materialize
Op-ed: EU needs strategic partnerships to secure critical raw materials supply
14 Nov 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: EU needs strategic partnerships to secure critical raw materials supply
As global competition for critical raw materials intensifies, the EU must push for strategic partnerships and increased investment to meet Green Deal targets.
The climate crisis: hospitality's new reality Partner Content
13 Nov 24
The climate crisis: hospitality's new reality
Op-ed: EU must work with like-minded partners to stem the tide of autocracy
12 Nov 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: EU must work with like-minded partners to stem the tide of autocracy
Amid rising global tensions, the Committee on Foreign Affairs aims to strengthen EU foreign policy, support Ukraine and enhance co-operation with key international partners in the coming term.
Op-ed: Fairer allocation of EU powers needed to handle unprecedented challenges
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Fairer allocation of EU powers needed to handle unprecedented challenges
AFCO chair MEP Sven Simon calls for constitutional reform across the Council, the Commission, and the Parliament to strengthen the union’s democratic legitimacy.
Op-ed: Trade policy must ensure security while maintaining openness
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Trade policy must ensure security while maintaining openness
Trade dependencies are undermining the EU’s economic security, highlighting the need for diversification and openness in international partnerships. The chair of INTA shares his vision.
Op-ed: The green transition is at risk – national interests must not slow it down
12 Nov 24 Energy & Environment
Op-ed: The green transition is at risk – national interests must not slow it down
To ensure a just and sustainable future for the European economy, ENVI must implement the Green Deal, strengthen the biodiversity strategy, and boost public investment this mandate. Poor cohesion between member states risks rerailing progress.
Op-ed: Europe’s approach to energy must balance climate protections with industrial needs
12 Nov 24 Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Europe’s approach to energy must balance climate protections with industrial needs
A bold approach is required to implement the green transition through industrial innovation – but member states must be given financial and technological support as they shift to renewable energy sources.
Op-ed: Unified EU corporate tax base needed to prevent multinationals’ tax avoidance
12 Nov 24 Economics
Op-ed: Unified EU corporate tax base needed to prevent multinationals’ tax avoidance
Regional wealth transfers triggered by differing member states’ tax systems weaken the EU’s competitiveness in the global market and enable continued tax evasion. Reforms are needed.
Op-ed: Three ways the single market can boost efficiency for greater competitiveness
12 Nov 24 Economics
Op-ed: Three ways the single market can boost efficiency for greater competitiveness
By overcoming fragmentation, increasing financial investment, and revising public procurement rules, Europe can strengthen its competitive edge and thrive in the global economy.
Op-ed: Tight budgets must not derail EU commitment to foreign aid and development
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Tight budgets must not derail EU commitment to foreign aid and development
As global challenges mount and EU overseas aid declines, the European Parliament’s Committee on Development will play a crucial role in ensuring vulnerable populations receive vital support.
Op-ed: CAP reform and other agricultural legislation must consider farmers’ long-term needs
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: CAP reform and other agricultural legislation must consider farmers’ long-term needs
The new-look CAP should avoid bureaucratic entanglements and be equipped to face incoming challenges, such as EU enlargement.
Op-ed: Workers’ rights should remain front and centre in competitiveness drive
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Workers’ rights should remain front and centre in competitiveness drive
As the EU turns its focus to economic performance, there is a pressing need to ensure bloc-wide workplace wellbeing, social rights and working conditions are upheld
Op-ed: Common fisheries policy needs reform to meet fishers’ emerging challenges
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Common fisheries policy needs reform to meet fishers’ emerging challenges
The Committee on Fisheries must strike a balance between tackling environmental and socio-economic obstacles to ensure a thriving and resilient future for the European fishing industry.
Op-ed: Investment and partnerships are needed to shore up Europe’s security
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Investment and partnerships are needed to shore up Europe’s security
In light of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and amid rising security threats from global instigators, the EU must bolster Europe’s defence capabilities.
Op-ed: EU budget needs reform to better respond to emerging crises
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: EU budget needs reform to better respond to emerging crises
The Committee on Budgets must transform current thinking to ensure the budget's allocations, financing methods and funding sources address emerging challenges.
Op-ed: Transnational co-operation mechanisms are needed to handle migration and security
12 Nov 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Transnational co-operation mechanisms are needed to handle migration and security
With Europe facing unprecedented migration, security and human rights challenges, it is LIBE’s role to step up and ensure that institutions and authorities have the resources and capabilities to combat threats.
Op-ed: Legal committee’s work goes beyond scrutiny into new legislation
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Legal committee’s work goes beyond scrutiny into new legislation
The Committee on Legal Affairs is poised to address a legislative agenda that includes regulating AI, strengthening judicial independence and ensuring the EU’s legal framework adapts to new challenges.
Op-ed: Transport and tourism must be both competitive and sustainable
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: Transport and tourism must be both competitive and sustainable
Prioritising sustainability, passenger rights and enhanced connectivity will make both sectors more resilient and more affordable across the bloc.
Op-ed: We must defend the existence of a robust EU cohesion policy
12 Nov 24
Op-ed: We must defend the existence of a robust EU cohesion policy
To tackle regional disparities and support development, Europe must implement a strong cohesion policy backed by an ambitious budget – failure to act risks undermining EU progress.