Empowering diverse voices: a pledge for inclusive choices
01 Dec 23
Empowering diverse voices: a pledge for inclusive choices
The Brussels Binder, a database of female experts, seeks to relegate male-only panels to history
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
28 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
"We need to remain vigilant and be ready for all scenarios," Stella Kyriakides told The Parliament
Navigating the turbulent skies of sustainable aviation fuels Partner Content
28 Nov 23
Navigating the turbulent skies of sustainable aviation fuels
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are a commendable aim for policymakers, however the push for SAFs should transcend borders, fostering collaboration among nations, regulators, and other stakeholders.
In the race to net zero Europe’s industry needs support not regulation Partner Content
27 Nov 23 Energy & Environment
In the race to net zero Europe’s industry needs support not regulation
The European Parliament’s 9th mandate has produced twice as much legislation as its predecessor so now it’s time for policies that support industry as it invests and innovates
It’s possible to promote healthier lifestyles with the right policy support Partner Content
27 Nov 23 Energy & Environment
It’s possible to promote healthier lifestyles with the right policy support
No other food or drink sector in Europe has taken so many meaningful actions to support healthier lifestyles than the soft drinks sector.
How COP28 aims to unlock trillions for climate solutions by centering business Partner Content
24 Nov 23 Energy & Environment
How COP28 aims to unlock trillions for climate solutions by centering business
From 1-2 December this year, COP28 will feature the biggest gathering of business and philanthropy devoted to solving climate change in history, at the inaugural Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum.
Europe’s shame: how to confront rising racism
23 Nov 23
Europe’s shame: how to confront rising racism
Racism is gaining ground in the EU. This is a wake-up call for Europe, Michael O’Flaherty, director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, argues
Bridging Ambition and Reality: The Key to Sustainable HDV Decarbonisation Partner Content
20 Nov 23 Energy & Environment
Bridging Ambition and Reality: The Key to Sustainable HDV Decarbonisation
The European Union has proposed new targets for reducing Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) emissions, but are these targets realistic for manufacturers?
Flexible packaging: enabling reuse and reducing emissions for transport packaging Partner Content
20 Nov 23 Energy & Environment
Flexible packaging: enabling reuse and reducing emissions for transport packaging
Flexible packaging is used in transport to ensure the safe movement of food around the EU by reducing food waste, emissions, avoiding contamination and enabling reuse of rigid containers.
Don’t give up on the potential for humane, sustainable migration reforms
16 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Don’t give up on the potential for humane, sustainable migration reforms
IRC's Harlem Désir urges the Parliament to keep up the pressure to ensure fundamental rights are at the heart of the EU migration pact
PPWR vote in plenary: the priorities for the flexible packaging sector Partner Content
16 Nov 23 Energy & Environment
PPWR vote in plenary: the priorities for the flexible packaging sector
The highly anticipated European Parliament vote on the Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) takes place next week. The vote is a great opportunity to scale up circularity and lower the total environmental impacts of production and consumption of packaging and packaged goods.
One Health, One Welfare Partner Content
14 Nov 23
One Health, One Welfare
Event in the European Parliament produces calls for EU holistic health policies on animal health, human health and the environment.
Prioritising the protection of people in crisis situations
08 Nov 23
Prioritising the protection of people in crisis situations
Parliament should narrow the criteria that activate crisis measures, says the director of the Red Cross EU Office
Migration crises are not inevitable
07 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Migration crises are not inevitable
The longer we wait to implement a more realistic and less idealistic migration approach, the more it will undermine citizens’ trust in their governments, argues Manfred Weber
Driving change: leveraging European satellites for Arctic preservation and climate action Partner Content
06 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Driving change: leveraging European satellites for Arctic preservation and climate action
Earth observation technologies help us understand the consequences of climate change, and enable a deeper understanding of the Arctic environment.
Let’s rise to the challenge: protecting our environment, public health and respiratory patients Partner Content
01 Nov 23 EU Institutions
Let’s rise to the challenge: protecting our environment, public health and respiratory patients
"When it comes to prioritising patient outcomes and advancing a greener agenda – both are achievable in respiratory care", writes Nicolas Roche, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Paris Cité University and Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Cochin Hospital, APHP Centre, Paris, France.
The EU-Tunisia deal – a blueprint for what?
31 Oct 23 EU Institutions
The EU-Tunisia deal – a blueprint for what?
“The deal is not working; it has the legal status of a beer coaster”, says MEP Sophie in ’t Veld
A fresh approach to vaping can cut youth access and help adult smokers seeking to make a change Partner Content
30 Oct 23
A fresh approach to vaping can cut youth access and help adult smokers seeking to make a change
Irresponsible players are undermining the potential public health opportunity of new alternative products.
EU ethics body: Let’s restore citizens’ trust!
26 Oct 23 EU Institutions
EU ethics body: Let’s restore citizens’ trust!
“We want to externalise the control of our institutions," argues MEP Gilles Boyer
Make national vetoes a thing of the past
25 Oct 23
Make national vetoes a thing of the past
"The goal: more democracy, more citizen participation, more European security, and less blackmailing by autocrats”
Taking on illicit trade Partner Content
24 Oct 23 Foreign & Security Policy
Taking on illicit trade
Trade in illicit tobacco is rising at an alarming rate in some European states, but declining in others, including in Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal and Romania. How can policy-makers learn from the approach taken in these member states to take on organised crime and tackle the problem?
Greece’s climate challenges call for more European collaboration
23 Oct 23 Energy & Environment
Greece’s climate challenges call for more European collaboration
Several EU-funded initiatives offer hope for the future
The EU needs packaging rules that are non-discriminatory Partner Content
17 Oct 23 Energy & Environment
The EU needs packaging rules that are non-discriminatory
The European Commission’s proposal for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) inexplicably discriminates against beer. It imposes mandatory reuse targets and recycling obligations on beer while giving other alcoholic beverages an automatic exemption.
What's the EU's role in the space race?
11 Oct 23 Foreign & Security Policy
What's the EU's role in the space race?
"The EU still has the potential to catch up," says MEP Niklas Nienass