Europe must finally learn from its mistakes to curb smoking Partner Content
30 Jun 22
Europe must finally learn from its mistakes to curb smoking
Policies to reduce smoking-induced illnesses are needed but we need to start judging policies based on results says Michael Landl
How the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for the €12 billion sector Partner Content
29 Jun 22
How the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for the €12 billion sector
Twenty years ago, the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for a sector which now contributes €12 billion to Europe’s economy – and is an important tool in helping Europeans achieve an optimal nutritional status. This month we partnered with the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers to mark the important milestone
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities Partner Content
29 Jun 22
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities
Berfu Yaziyurt of Pfizer and MEP Bartosz Arłukowicz call on the EU to tackle disparities in cancer care at a European level, using a multidisciplinary model.
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease Partner Content
28 Jun 22
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease
Sebastian Stachowiak, Head of Europe & GCC at Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT), and MEP István Ujhelyi explain how universal screening can help rare disease patients across Europe
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun 22
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
Russia’s war in Ukraine will end, and when it does, we have a historic chance to build a more democratic and modern Ukraine that can successfully integrate into the EU, writes Ukrainian parliamentarian Vadym Halaichuk
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies Partner Content
23 Jun 22
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies
Launching a Call to Action to EU policy makers, PAREA’s Tadeusz Hawrot and MEP Sara Cerdas want to see greater research into the potential of psychedelic medicines and treatments.
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
21 Jun 22
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
Saying no to EU candidacy for Ukraine means tearing up the core values underpinning the establishment of the Union, argues Ukrainian parliamentarian Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day Partner Content
21 Jun 22
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day
MEP Cristian-Silviu Buşoi and Biogen’s Alessandro Tempra explain why all stakeholders should work together in the fight against ALS and other rare diseases.
Time to think Differently to Support and Promote the EU’s Entrepreneurial Potential Partner Content
20 Jun 22
Time to think Differently to Support and Promote the EU’s Entrepreneurial Potential
Herbalife Nutrition's Andrew Trounce and MEP Radan Kanev share their views on how the EU can better support European entrepreneurs.
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
16 Jun 22
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
The EU’s Strategic Compass and the Nato Strategic Concept must be coherent with one another to ensure strengthened collaboration and burden sharing, and to identify ways to reinforce cooperation between the EU and Nato, explains David McAllister.
How can we build a more inclusive society? Partner Content
14 Jun 22
How can we build a more inclusive society?
We recently held an event as part of EU Diversity Month that looked at how to address the various inequalities facing people across Europe.
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
02 Jun 22
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
Europe has changed significantly since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and there has been considerable consensus among EU countries on sanctions against Russia. But even more important is what happens next, argues Urmas Paet
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
31 May 22
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
The effects of the Russian war in Ukraine, not least a massive influx of refugees, might bring Moldova – a country already struggling with the pandemic and a gas crisis – to its knees. The EU has begun providing macro-financial support and such efforts must continue, says Markéta Gregorová.
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
25 May 22
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
The Associated Trio of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia are particularly important for the EU because the people of these countries are fighting for a democratic future, argues Dragoş Tudorache.
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
25 May 22
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
In response to recent membership applications from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, the EU must take concrete and tangible steps towards firmly anchoring the aspiring countries in the Union during the time when they cannot yet be full members, argues Piotr Buras.
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars Partner Content
25 May 22
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars
We report on how criminal and organised crime groups are using illicit trade to fund their activities and how the EU is trying to stop them
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now Partner Content
25 May 22
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now
MEP Sara Cerdas and Emmanuel Chantelot, Vice President & Head of International Policy & Government Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, explain why its time for Europe's Beating Cancer Plan to deliver on its promises and improve cancer screening across Europe.
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
24 May 22
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
Now, more than ever, it’s important that Denmark fully joins forces with the rest of Europe. Søren Gade urges all Danish citizens to vote yes to the upcoming chance to overturn the Danish opt-out from EU defence policy on 1 June 2022
Next Parliament vote crucial to achieving green steel and saving jobs Partner Content
23 May 22
Next Parliament vote crucial to achieving green steel and saving jobs
European green steel transition and 30,000 jobs are at risk, if the June plenary vote doesn’t fix ETS and CBAM, argues Axel Eggert.
Rethinking the Orphan Regulation Partner Content
19 May 22
Rethinking the Orphan Regulation
Europe risks undercutting its best asset for treating millions of rare cancer sufferers, says Stéphane Lassignardie, VP for Region North & Oncology at AbbVie Europe.
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink? Partner Content
19 May 22
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink?
The upcoming review is an opportunity to not only accelerate the development of rare disease treatments, but also to provide equitable access for patients across Europe, says MEP Nicolás González Casares, S&D group shadow rapporteur on the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan report.
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
18 May 22
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
Ireland’s long-standing policy of being neutral does not have to mean being vulnerable. The country can take its defence much more seriously within the confines of neutrality, explains Seán Kelly
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
17 May 22
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
Ireland’s traditional policy of military neutrality seems outdated in a changing Europe. Here are five steps the country should take to strengthen its defence policy, argues Barry Andrews
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
09 May 22
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
Austria’s neutrality occupies a unique space: it mainly concerns military and security issues but still allows for the country to be heavily engaged in international affairs. Heinz Gärtner explains this policy of neutrality and how it could be a model for Ukraine