Head-to-head: No, the EU should not allow for the use of NGTs in plants
06 Jan 23
Head-to-head: No, the EU should not allow for the use of NGTs in plants
While it is widely agreed upon that our food system requires a deep transformation, not everyone believes gene-editing techniques are the way forward. Marta Messa, secretary general of Slow Food International, argues that NGTs are part of the problem rather than the solution
Head-to-head: Yes, the EU should allow for the use of NGTs in plants
05 Jan 23
Head-to-head: Yes, the EU should allow for the use of NGTs in plants
Amidst calls for the EU to adopt less cumbersome regulations for certain gene-editing techniques, Diana Lenzi, president of the European Council of Young Farmers, argues that NGTs could benefit the environment and bolster the resilience of Europe's farms
Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
21 Dec 22
Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
The EU has some of the weakest rules and procedures for migration among safe countries, writes Lukas Mandl. Once the bloc implements necessary changes, Bulgaria and Romania can be admitted to the Schengen area
A looming PFAS ban threatens Europe’s economic and energy security. Partner Content
20 Dec 22
A looming PFAS ban threatens Europe’s economic and energy security.
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
20 Dec 22
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
Both countries must address outstanding issues in order to advance on their respective European paths
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
19 Dec 22
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
Agrobiodiversity is crucial for global food security, but conservation is insufficient. We must draw from existing genetic wealth to preserve biodiversity.
Effective front-of-pack nutritional labelling must be mandatory, harmonised and consumer-friendly
14 Dec 22
Effective front-of-pack nutritional labelling must be mandatory, harmonised and consumer-friendly
Front-of-pack nutritional labelling, which makes it easier for consumers to select healthy options, can go a long way to help the EU fight obesity
Science lets us grow more with less, putting us closer to ending hunger
12 Dec 22
Science lets us grow more with less, putting us closer to ending hunger
Since we are not on track to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, governments must start relying on science and innovation to produce more with less
Kazakhstan consolidates competences of Human Rights Ombudsman. What does it mean? Partner Content
06 Dec 22
Kazakhstan consolidates competences of Human Rights Ombudsman. What does it mean?
The answer to the agri-food sector’s fragility is a move towards sustainability
06 Dec 22
The answer to the agri-food sector’s fragility is a move towards sustainability
The war in Ukraine has put food security and the resilience of the global food system back at the centre of the EU’s political agenda. The best path forward is to invest in the sustainability of the agri-food sector
Cardiomyopathies Matter: Time to tackle under-recognised cardiovascular diseases Partner Content
02 Dec 22
Cardiomyopathies Matter: Time to tackle under-recognised cardiovascular diseases
MEP Dr Juozas Olekas, together with experts participating in the Cardiomyopathies Matter initiative, Prof. Iacopo Olivotto and Dr Patricia Vlasman, call on EU and national decision-makers to recognise and address the substantial burden of cardiomyopathies on patients, families, healthcare systems and societies.
Towards functional and future-proof packaging in Europe Partner Content
29 Nov 22
Towards functional and future-proof packaging in Europe
Jan Huitema MEP and Guido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director of the Flexible Packaging Europe, share their thoughts on how innovation in the sorting and recycling industries is vital to improve European recycling rates and deliver circularity
Karipbek Kuyukov, an exemplary Kazakh fighter for humanity Partner Content
28 Nov 22
Karipbek Kuyukov, an exemplary Kazakh fighter for humanity
The far reaching consequences of illegal trade Partner Content
23 Nov 22
The far reaching consequences of illegal trade
Illicit trade is funding criminal networks involved in drug trafficking, people trafficking and terrorism. Unless action is taken, this will continue – to the detriment of the most vulnerable in society
Fully circular beverage packaging is already a reality: Don’t destroy it Partner Content
22 Nov 22
Fully circular beverage packaging is already a reality: Don’t destroy it
Nutrition access is the cornerstone of healthy convenient nutrition Partner Content
16 Nov 22
Nutrition access is the cornerstone of healthy convenient nutrition
The key to healthy eating is informed decisions based on education: understanding information on labels is one way to achieve this, says Kent Bradley
Rail is key to achieving zero emissions in transport Partner Content
10 Nov 22
Rail is key to achieving zero emissions in transport
MEP Tom Berendsen and Regional Minister for mobility for Drenthe in the Netherlands Nelleke Vedelaar, explain how rail can help regions to be better connected and contribute towards business development, and promote cross border labour mobility.
Biofuels: Protecting the climate and keeping Europe competitive Partner Content
09 Nov 22
Biofuels: Protecting the climate and keeping Europe competitive
MEP Barbara Thaler and Director General of ePURE David Carpintero, explain how unleashing the potential of biofuels can help both decarbonise transport and fight climate change
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone Partner Content
09 Nov 22
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone
To allow the transport sector to innovate, Laurent Dartoux believes legislation and scepticism around data sharing must change to boost and accelerate the transformation toward a sustaining and safer society
Driver shortage is devastating for the EU economy, warn business and politicians Partner Content
08 Nov 22
Driver shortage is devastating for the EU economy, warn business and politicians
Whether it is getting children to school or delivering food to our supermarket shelves, business and politicians came to together at an event organised by IRU to sound the alarm that Europe needs drivers – a lot more drivers.
Europe on the Move: Access to vehicle data legislation is urgently needed Partner Content
07 Nov 22
Europe on the Move: Access to vehicle data legislation is urgently needed
To ensure effective market competition within the auto industry, Laurianne Krid says the European Commission must give consumers and service providers a robust regulatory framework to access vehicle data.
Head-to-head: No, public transport should not be free
03 Nov 22
Head-to-head: No, public transport should not be free
Free public transport sounds ideal, but would it actually tempt drivers out of their cars? Lydia Peeters, Mobility and Public Works Minister of Flanders, makes the argument against it
Why the EU should support Kazakhstan’s drive for reform and democracy Partner Content
02 Nov 22
Why the EU should support Kazakhstan’s drive for reform and democracy
Head-to-head: Yes, public transport should be free
02 Nov 22
Head-to-head: Yes, public transport should be free
Free public transport sounds ideal, but would it actually tempt drivers out of their cars? François Bausch, Mobility and Public Works Minister of Luxembourg, makes the argument for it