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.
by Stella Kyriakides
Why vaccination matters now more than ever
27 Sep Health
Why vaccination matters now more than ever
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
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
A Never-Ending Story
31 Aug EU Institutions
A Never-Ending Story
European Commission has expressed serious concern over recent data received from Italy in the ongoing Lettori discrimination proceedings, explains Henry Rodgers
Offshore Energy: all of Europe should benefit from offshore generation capacity
20 Aug Energy & Climate
Offshore Energy: all of Europe should benefit from offshore generation capacity
Europe is richly endowed with the potential for offshore electrical generation, but the power – and benefits - must be able to flow throughout the continent, argues Pernille Weiss.
Offshore Energy: it’s time for the EU to lead by example in renewables
19 Aug Energy & Climate
Offshore Energy: it’s time for the EU to lead by example in renewables
Europe has the renewable energy sources to lead the world – but first it must have the infrastructure to support its rollout, says Niels Fuglsang.
EU Energy Policy: Practice, not theory
18 Aug Energy & Climate
EU Energy Policy: Practice, not theory
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is not a bad thing in theory, but for a number of reasons it risks becoming one, believes Karen Melchior.
Offshore Energy: we need a strategy to fill the sails of offshore energy generation
16 Aug Energy & Climate
Offshore Energy: we need a strategy to fill the sails of offshore energy generation
Maximising wind and wave power will be pivotal in realising the green transition – the Offshore Renewable Energy strategy shows how we can make this a reality, believes Morten Petersen.
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
11 Aug Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
EU and national policymakers need to combine their economic recovery strategies with policies tackling the historical challenges facing SMEs, explains Josianne Cutajar.
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
10 Aug Industry & Finance
SMEs & the Recovery: Embodying the ‘Think Small First’ principle
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought momentum for a SME-centred EU policy approach. We must ensure that this drive is here to stay, argues Martina Dlabajová.
Next Generation EU: An opportunity in a crisis
06 Aug Industry & Finance
Next Generation EU: An opportunity in a crisis
The EU recovery fund presents the ideal chance to create a more social and sustainable Europe in the future; let’s seize it, writes Dennis Radtke.
Long-running skirmish between EU and Polish government enters new phase
04 Aug EU Institutions
Long-running skirmish between EU and Polish government enters new phase
European Commission has the tools it needs to act on rule of law breaches in Poland and Hungary, it just needs the will to use them, argues Jakub Jaraczewski
Northern Ireland Protocol: Protect the peace process and limit the damage that Brexit has wrought
02 Aug International & Trade
Northern Ireland Protocol: Protect the peace process and limit the damage that Brexit has wrought
In the absence of proper leadership from London it is up to the ‘grown-ups in the room’ to step in and do what is right for the people of Northern Ireland, argues Seb Dance
Digital Services Act: Trust, but verify
02 Aug Tech & Research
Digital Services Act: Trust, but verify
Know Your Business Customer (KYBC) provides an opportunity for the EU to protect online consumers that should not be missed in the Digital Services Act, argues Alex Agius Saliba.
Gibraltar: Why should negotiations be any different now?
29 Jul International & Trade
Gibraltar: Why should negotiations be any different now?
Despite the UK’s less-than-enthusiastic response to the European Commission’s draft-negotiating mandate on Gibraltar, Nacho Sánchez Amor is confident that a spirit of openness will prevail in the search for practical solutions for those living on the ‘rock’
European Health Union: Our number one priority
29 Jul Health
European Health Union: Our number one priority
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted both the importance of our health care systems and the extent to which we have allowed them to deteriorate; we must reverse this process, says Alessandra Moretti
European Health Union: Strengthening Europe's post-pandemic competencies
27 Jul Health
European Health Union: Strengthening Europe's post-pandemic competencies
In implementing the European Health Union, we must learn from previous experience and see it through to completion for the long-term benefit of all Europe’s citizens, explains César Luena
Nanomedicines and Nanosimilars: Building a robust legislative framework
26 Jul Tech & Research
Nanomedicines and Nanosimilars: Building a robust legislative framework
The EU has the chance to lead the world in developing a centralised regulatory procedure for nanomedicines and nanosimilars, argues Petar Vitanov
Migration & Asylum: Solidarity pact
23 Jul International & Trade
Migration & Asylum: Solidarity pact
The new Pact on Migration and Asylum needs to be comprehensive, holistic, consistent with European values and law and effective when it comes to enforcement, argues Juan Fernando López Aguilar
Migration & Asylum: The EU’s duty of care
22 Jul International & Trade
Migration & Asylum: The EU’s duty of care
Migration is, and will continue to be, a major challenge for Europe; agreeing a common EU response is therefore essential, believes Tomas Tobé
Migration & Asylum: A step in the right direction
21 Jul International & Trade
Migration & Asylum: A step in the right direction
The EU needs to focus more on addressing the root causes of migration to our continent, argues Beata Kempa
Fit for 55 will raise bills for vulnerable Europeans
19 Jul Energy & Climate
Fit for 55 will raise bills for vulnerable Europeans
This is not a fair Green Deal, argues Friends of the Earth Europe’s Martha Myers
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
19 Jul EU Institutions
Revision of the Aarhus Regulation: A collective sigh of relief
Political agreement reached on the contentious Aarhus dossier, reports Christian Doleschal
European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs
19 Jul International & Trade
European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs
EU should extend the scope of its Global Human Rights sanctions regime and give the European Parliament a stronger supervisory role, say David McAllister and Maria Arena
No social dimension without a sound economic foundation
16 Jul Jobs & Social Rights
No social dimension without a sound economic foundation
Choosing the right Instruments to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan is vital to its success, argues Milena Angelova.
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
13 Jul Agriculture & Food
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
Animal welfare is best improved by letting the experts do their jobs and fairly remunerating their efforts, argues Marlene Mortler.
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
09 Jul Tech & Research
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
The widespread rollout of 5G will provide a shot in the arm to Europe’s digital transformation and will bring with it meaningful improvements to our daily lives, writes Josianne Cutajar.