The EU must stand strong in the face of industry pressure to protect the world’s forests
12 Apr 22
The EU must stand strong in the face of industry pressure to protect the world’s forests
The EU is on the verge of making a once-in-a-generation move to tackle global deforestation. But industry forces are trying to derail it, writes Julia Christian.
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
07 Apr 22
Despite progress on antigypsyism in Europe, more legislation is required for true equality
The 2020 EU Roma Strategic Framework represents a necessary new beginning in the fight against antigypsyism in Europe. But it remains a toothless tiger without an equality law for Romani people, writes Romeo Franz
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
06 Apr 22
How to harness AI for the benefit of our health and environment
AI can have transformative effects on healthcare and the environment, but we need to be smart about it, writes Susana Solís Pérez
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
05 Apr 22
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
Successfully confronting Putin means considering bold steps, like reintroducing mandatory military conscription in some Member States, increasing military budgets and pushing for a fast-tracked process for Ukraine’s EU membership.
An F-gas free future in power grids? Partner Content
05 Apr 22
An F-gas free future in power grids?
As European action ramps up against harmful F-gases and toxic PFAS substances, the industry is using clean F-gas free alternatives for electrical switchgear that will allow the EU to achieve its climate objectives
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
31 Mar 22
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
Awareness is fine, argues Julie Ward, but without acceptance it risks being contaminated by ableist paternalism
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
31 Mar 22
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
The war in Ukraine is threatening stability and security in Europe. In response, the EU must take concrete steps to minimise the costs of the war and bold actions to shore up the European economy, argues Siegfried Mureşan
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
24 Mar 22
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
EU politicians have given Putin a pass for years, while some even copied his political “innovations”. The war in Ukraine is a wake-up call to acknowledge and learn from our own blatant misjudgment of Putin’s readiness to toss Europe back into the age of wars and terror.
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
21 Mar 22
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
Any outcome of Russia’s war in Ukraine will lead to fundamental economic, political and ideological transformations in the post-Soviet space, argues Volodymyr Ishchenko
Securing our future though our children
17 Mar 22
Securing our future though our children
One year on, the European Child Guarantee is bringing fresh perspectives on how to deliver a child-friendly Europe, writes Caterina Chinnici
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
15 Mar 22
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
Europe can't afford to only weaken Russia's economy and industrial base. It must also build up its own defence capability. The time of taking out the peace dividend is over, argues Sven Mikser
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
14 Mar 22
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
From city mayors to local journalists, Ukrainians are coordinating to resist Russian misinformation. But we cannot do it alone. And we should not do it alone, because the information security of one country is also a question of the entire region's safety as well as that of other nations.
Child poverty belongs in the past
10 Mar 22
Child poverty belongs in the past
The need to fight child poverty must be a priority for all policymakers because we owe it to Europe’s coming generations, argues Katrin Langensiepen
Her name was Ashling
10 Mar 22
Her name was Ashling
Ashling Murphy is not the first woman to meet a violent death in 2022, but her death must show it is time to eradicate gender-based violence, writes Frances Fitzgerald
This International Women's Day, it's time to break the bias
08 Mar 22
This International Women's Day, it's time to break the bias
Gender mainstreaming in education is more important than ever to enhance the notion of equality not only superficially but radically, writes Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi
How to make alternative fuels and 'Fit-for-55' work for a better transport policy
07 Mar 22
How to make alternative fuels and 'Fit-for-55' work for a better transport policy
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation and the ‘Fit-for-55’ package are complementary – both will shape the EU’s future climate and mobility ambitions, writes Jens Gieseke
The war in Ukraine highlights the failures of the EU’s Eastern Partnership
03 Mar 22
The war in Ukraine highlights the failures of the EU’s Eastern Partnership
The fallout of Russia’s attack on Ukraine will be massive in the Western Balkans, and Europe and her allies need to prepare for it
Alternative fuels can make for a cleaner future on the roads, but we can do even better
03 Mar 22
Alternative fuels can make for a cleaner future on the roads, but we can do even better
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation can make future cleaner road transport in the EU a reality, but there is still room for improvement, writes Ismail Ertug
The EU is legislating for a safer work environment
01 Mar 22
The EU is legislating for a safer work environment
The EU legislation for health and safety at work aims to eliminate work-related deaths in Member States by 2030 and to improve workers’ conditions
Covid is no barrier to gender equality
28 Feb 22
Covid is no barrier to gender equality
We have been promised a union of equality, but the pandemic has allowed certain interests to try to maintain the status quo. Gender equality must – and will – prevail, writes Maria Noichl
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
28 Feb 22
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
The Orphan Medicinal Products regulation delivered impressive results for rare disease patients, but the pending revision can move it up a gear, argues Stelios Kympouropoulos
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination Partner Content
28 Feb 22
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination
European Reference Networks, support for research, and the revision of EU medicines legislation, is key to the Commission’s plans for helping people suffering from rare diseases
This is a decisive year for Eurozone stability
24 Feb 22
This is a decisive year for Eurozone stability
As Europe emerges from the economic impact of the pandemic lockdown, it’s important the recovery is steered in the best way possible, not by dogma, writes Margarida Marques
Why Europe must lead the digital transformation
24 Feb 22
Why Europe must lead the digital transformation
If we are to achieve an inclusive, balanced and fair digital transformation, then the lessons from the report on the role of cohesion policy must be taken onboard, argues Cristina Maestre