Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
16 Jun Energy & Environment
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
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain Partner Content
15 Jun EU Institutions
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain
The declaration of the end to COVID-19 as a public emergency is a symbolic signpost, but COVID-19 remains a threat and vaccination can play a key role in addressing it.
‘Organic’ salt? Not really. Partner Content
13 Jun Energy & Environment
‘Organic’ salt? Not really.
In June, the European Parliament's AGRI committee will vote on a Delegated Regulation on Salt. To learn more about the specifics, EU Salt provided us with an infographic on why they want MEPs to veto.
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved Partner Content
06 Jun Energy & Environment
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved
The PPWR’s goals are laudable, and we share them, but its unintended consequences could devastate
our business. If we are forced to reuse our cardboard, this would erase the impressive gains we have
made in recycling and lead to more CO2 being released into the atmosphere, not less.
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
06 Jun Economics
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
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients Partner Content
06 Jun
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients
In April 2023, the European Commission published their proposal for the revision of the EU Pharmaceutical legislation. SIOP Europe and CCI Europe welcome the proposal, which addresses several areas of concern identified by the European childhood cancer community.
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity Partner Content
05 Jun Energy & Environment
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity
The EU’s packaging proposal is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to provide an enabling framework for producers.
Growing Calls for EU to Reconsider Anti-Smoking Policies and Embrace the Swedish Approach to Beat Smoking Partner Content
02 Jun
Growing Calls for EU to Reconsider Anti-Smoking Policies and Embrace the Swedish Approach to Beat Smoking
The EU has so far failed to implement an effective approach to combat smoking rates but Sweden continues to set an example.
Ignorance Is Risk: A business perspective on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Partner Content
25 May Energy & Environment
Ignorance Is Risk: A business perspective on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence
The latest compromise for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by the legal committee at the European Parliament promises to be a game-changer for positive impact, not only for human rights and the environment but also for businesses. As companies that are already conducting due diligence in line with the OECD guidelines, we have seen this build more robust, reliable and responsible value chains. Here is how.
A future for diadromous species and related human communities Partner Content
25 May
A future for diadromous species and related human communities
The populations of diadromous fish species are in decline. Here are five ways to influence the long-term and large-scale management of these species prepared by the DiadES beneficiary partners.
Associations and Brussels: a match made in Europe Partner Content
25 May
Associations and Brussels: a match made in Europe
With over 2,450 international associations based in Brussels, it’s fair to say that Brussels is the perfect home for associations.
The European Union’s new chemical regulations leave the bloc vulnerable to Chinese domination Partner Content
25 May Foreign & Security Policy
The European Union’s new chemical regulations leave the bloc vulnerable to Chinese domination
The European Union’s Chemical Agency (ECHA) risks creating new problems for itself by moving from a risk to a hazard-based assessment of chemicals.
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
25 May EU Institutions
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
Climate: there is an urgent need for a new international governance Partner Content
22 May Energy & Environment
Climate: there is an urgent need for a new international governance
International frameworks on the environment must gain priority over obsolete rules to save the future of our planet.
Policymakers and industry must come together to secure future food availability Partner Content
22 May Energy & Environment
Policymakers and industry must come together to secure future food availability
Packaging legislation should incentivise packaging that contributes to the EU Green Deal goals while enabling sufficient access to safe, affordable and nutritious food.
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
16 May Energy & Environment
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
It’s crunch time for Parliament to support industry with circular beverage packaging Partner Content
15 May Energy & Environment
It’s crunch time for Parliament to support industry with circular beverage packaging
We are at a critical moment of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation as the EU has the chance to create supportive enablers that help industry deliver fully circular beverage packaging.
The Health-Motivated Shift: Why Ex-Smokers in Sweden Are Turning to Alternative Nicotine Products Partner Content
10 May
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 Foreign & Security Policy
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
The Great Waste Epidemic: Four Ways Large Corporates Can Pick Up the Pace to Reduce Food Waste Partner Content
08 May Energy & Environment
The Great Waste Epidemic: Four Ways Large Corporates Can Pick Up the Pace to Reduce Food Waste
Global companies are in a unique and powerful position to push for change to reduce food waste. Here are four ways large corporates can set the agenda.
Why it’s time to swap car-centric urban design for pedestrian and cycle-friendly planning 
05 May Energy & Environment
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
Thrive or perish: why more transparency in standard-essential patent licensing is key for SMEs and innovation Partner Content
04 May Technology
Thrive or perish: why more transparency in standard-essential patent licensing is key for SMEs and innovation
SEP licensing abuse is rampant and the EU needs to act effectively to protect its SMEs
Hard to look beyond 2030 if you’re drowning in 2023 Partner Content
04 May Energy & Environment
Hard to look beyond 2030 if you’re drowning in 2023
A favourable environment for research & development, competitiveness and productivity has been central to EU thinking for decades but why are the CEOs of the world’s largest animal health companies doubting the facility of innovating in Europe?
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
04 May
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