An MEP bids farewell after nearly 30 years in Parliament
23 Feb 22
An MEP bids farewell after nearly 30 years in Parliament
The EU has made Europe a better place, but after nearly 30 years as an MEP, it’s clear that maintaining those gains requires ongoing vigilance, writes Evelyne Gebhardt in her letter bidding farewell to European Parliament
EU-Africa: We need a values-based and pragmatic approach to EU-Africa relations, one designed to benefit people, explains Carlos Zorrinho
22 Feb 22
EU-Africa: We need a values-based and pragmatic approach to EU-Africa relations, one designed to benefit people, explains Carlos Zorrinho
Europe and Africa are continents united by their history, diversity, proximity and the value of multilateralism, says Chair of EP’s Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
EU-Africa: Strengthening school systems could help solve other problems in Africa, explains Janina Ochojska
22 Feb 22
EU-Africa: Strengthening school systems could help solve other problems in Africa, explains Janina Ochojska
One of Africa’s most pressing issues - after access to water and food - is providing quality education across the continent, says new EU-Africa Strategy shadow rapporteur
EU-Africa: Let’s end EU’s ‘nanny diplomacy’ and commit to building a real partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko
22 Feb 22
EU-Africa: Let’s end EU’s ‘nanny diplomacy’ and commit to building a real partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko
If the EU wants to become a true global player, it must take its relationship with Africa seriously, says LIBE Committee MEP
EU-Africa: Time to deliver partnership on an equal footing, argues Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana
22 Feb 22
EU-Africa: Time to deliver partnership on an equal footing, argues Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana
Europe needs to find new balance and new diplomatic impetus towards Africa, says European Parliament's Development Committee vice-chair
Partnerships are at the Heart of Future Innovation for Rare Diseases Partner Content
22 Feb 22
Partnerships are at the Heart of Future Innovation for Rare Diseases
Rare disease treatment is entering a new era thanks to new partnerships unlocking innovative ways of working
Making the ICT sector energy efficient
21 Feb 22
Making the ICT sector energy efficient
The information and communication technology sector is a major energy consumer, but it also offers the potential for savings... if used properly. Let’s work smarter, writes Pernille Weiss
Europe’s time to act on rare diseases Partner Content
21 Feb 22
Europe’s time to act on rare diseases
Renewed collaboration at EU level for a new joint strategy on rare diseases could transform the rare disease landscape for patients
Fighting online illicit trade Partner Content
21 Feb 22
Fighting online illicit trade
How the internet has been a catalyst for illicit trade and how policymakers and industry can come together to tackle it
We can fight childhood cancers
15 Feb 22
We can fight childhood cancers
Paediatric cancers are a tragedy, but the BECA committee recommendations on strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer can make a difference, believes Ewa Kopacz
Keeping Europe’s emission reduction goals on track
10 Feb 22
Keeping Europe’s emission reduction goals on track
By matching the EU’s climate ambitions with bold actions, Europe can be a global leader in the fight against climate change, argues Jessica Polfjärd
A Safer Internet is crucial
08 Feb 22
A Safer Internet is crucial
This Safer Internet Day, we bring you words from Ivan Štefanec, co-chair of the European Internet Forum's Programming Committee
The Eastern Partnership: Driving change in the South Caucasus
08 Feb 22
The Eastern Partnership: Driving change in the South Caucasus
With the volatile political conditions in Armenia, Europe must be more proactive in its Eastern Partnership, says Andrey Kovatchev
The Eastern Partnership: How the EU and its eastern neighbours can work together
07 Feb 22
The Eastern Partnership: How the EU and its eastern neighbours can work together
An optimistic Eastern Partnership Summit in December bodes well for the future of the EU’s relationship with these post-Soviet countries, writes Željana Zovko
Eliminating cervical cancer is a global priority
04 Feb 22
Eliminating cervical cancer is a global priority
If we are to eliminate cervical cancer - and the inequalities that allow it to persist - then we need a coordinated, global approach, writes Loucas Fourlas.
Not just a woman’s disease
04 Feb 22
Not just a woman’s disease
The fight against cervical cancer is making progress, but we must ensure we keep the momentum going, urges Sara Cerdas.
Needed: A European space strategy
03 Feb 22
Needed: A European space strategy
Space has immense potential to benefits Europe’s citizen in a range of areas, but it urgently need a coherent and joined-up legal approach, thinks Niklas Nienass
EU Space Policy: New challenges, new opportunities
02 Feb 22
EU Space Policy: New challenges, new opportunities
Europe has the leadership, industrial capacity and experience be a global space leader, argues Timo Pesonen.
Endgame in sight in longest-running breach on record of the Treaty's parity of treatment provision
01 Feb 22
Endgame in sight in longest-running breach on record of the Treaty's parity of treatment provision
Following a last minute amendment to Italy’s Finance Act, closure on the dispute about non-national university teaching staff (Lettori) seems within reach
Addio David!
31 Jan 22
Addio David!
A farewell to David Sassoli, a great friend and a true citizen of Europe, writes former colleague, Anna Maria Corazza Bildt
The EU has developed its own distinct model of democracy, but it seems, it hasn’t quite realised this, writes Jaap Hoeksma
28 Jan 22
The EU has developed its own distinct model of democracy, but it seems, it hasn’t quite realised this, writes Jaap Hoeksma
A quarter of a century after the 1997 Amsterdam Summit, the first pan-European political party is set to participate in the city’s municipal elections
Accelerating the Use of Space in Europe
28 Jan 22
Accelerating the Use of Space in Europe
The Matosinhos Manifesto puts users and citizens at the heart of Europe’s space activities, explains Josef Aschbacher.
Restoring EU influence in the South Caucasus
26 Jan 22
Restoring EU influence in the South Caucasus
The EU’s role and influence in the South Caucasus has been undermined and is threatened by other players - it needs to play to its strengths, explains Stefan Meister.
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
20 Jan 22
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
EPP Group Shadow Rapporteur says that by providing clear rules, the Digital Services Act can deliver a regulated, business-friendly environment that will encourage digital growth