The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
19 Oct
The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
Time has come to rid Europe of the dark legacy of asbestos once and for all, says EPP shadow rapporteur on report on protecting workers from asbestos
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
18 Oct
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
EU must not take past achievements on roaming for granted and should continue to fight for Europe's citizens and businesses, says rapporteur
Access to data is essential; therefore, citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
18 Oct
Access to data is essential; therefore, citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
International roaming at domestic prices is, for Europeans one of the most tangible and widely appreciated benefits of EU membership, says S&D Group shadow rapporteur
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revitalise customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
14 Oct
The EU Single Window Environment for Customs is an opportunity to revitalise customs procedures, believes Ivan Štefanec
IMCO Committee sought to provide a centralised solution and single-entry point for customs and non-customs declarations and to reduce administrative burdens, says rapporteur
Pivotal in reaching agreement on the TEN-E revision was the belief that climate cannot wait, explains Erik Bergkvist
14 Oct
Pivotal in reaching agreement on the TEN-E revision was the belief that climate cannot wait, explains Erik Bergkvist
TEN-E negotiations were tough, but S&D Group shadow rapporteur says ITRE committee delivered a balanced approach to ending fossil fuel funding
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
13 Oct
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
Creating a well-functioning, strong and effective system for the protection of IPR is a win-win for the single market and for European citizens, argues German EPP MEP
The EU must do more to help Europe's cultural and creative sectors and industries get back on their feet, says Monica Semedo
13 Oct
The EU must do more to help Europe's cultural and creative sectors and industries get back on their feet, says Monica Semedo
Performers and artists have been exceptionally hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, explains Luxembourgish Renew MEP
Polexit ruling could be defining moment of Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission Presidency, argues Daniel Freund
12 Oct
Polexit ruling could be defining moment of Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission Presidency, argues Daniel Freund
Rule of Law in Europe is in crisis, and little has been done by the Commission to defend it, writes German Greens/EFA MEP
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
08 Oct
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
German Greens/EFA MEP says EU’s Global Gateway initiative should extend its reach beyond Eurasia to Africa
Cohesion Policy provides the ideal platform for realising the long-term vision for rural areas, writes Constanze Krehl
07 Oct
Cohesion Policy provides the ideal platform for realising the long-term vision for rural areas, writes Constanze Krehl
German MEP says Regional Development Committee (REGI) will continue to pay special attention to rural areas
Better care for carers is badly needed, argues Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan
06 Oct
Better care for carers is badly needed, argues Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan
The impact of the pandemic on many societal groups has been recognised, but we risk informal care slipping through the safety net, writes European Parliament Informal Carers Interest Group co-chair
At its heart, sustainable development is about justice and equality, writes Udo Bullmann
05 Oct
At its heart, sustainable development is about justice and equality, writes Udo Bullmann
We need to keep our planet liveable, clean and fair for all to live in, says founding member of MEPs for SDGs
The EU must keep its word to the Western Balkans on the prospect of EU membership, says EESC President
05 Oct
The EU must keep its word to the Western Balkans on the prospect of EU membership, says EESC President
Upcoming EU-Western Balkans summit in Slovenia should send a strong signal that the countries of the Western Balkans have a future within the EU, writes Christa Schweng
Education equips citizens to deal with the most pressing challenges of our time, says Dace Melbārde
04 Oct
Education equips citizens to deal with the most pressing challenges of our time, says Dace Melbārde
And that’s why we must integrate Agenda 2030 and life-long learning into the European Education Area, says European Parliament CULT Committee vice-chair
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan should be the first step towards a true European Health Union, argues Véronique Trillet-Lenoir
01 Oct
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan should be the first step towards a true European Health Union, argues Véronique Trillet-Lenoir
The complexity of cancer and the search for solutions is such that it will require a coordinated, pan-European approach - and funding to match, says European Parliament's BECA committee rapporteur
COVID-19 has shown that innovation and collaboration are key to tackling major healthcare challenges, says Milena Angelova
01 Oct
COVID-19 has shown that innovation and collaboration are key to tackling major healthcare challenges, says Milena Angelova
Cancer will soon be the leading burden on EU healthcare systems; only by working together can we address this effectively, explains EESC co-rapporteur on Europe's Beating Cancer Plan
European Commission loses patience with intransigent Italy over non-implementation of 2006 CJEU enforcement ruling
30 Sep
European Commission loses patience with intransigent Italy over non-implementation of 2006 CJEU enforcement ruling
The long-running discrimination case around non-national university teaching staff (Lettori) in Italy may now, finally, be heading to a conclusion. But as Henry Rodgers explains, the result may yet be a bittersweet one
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
30 Sep
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
The threat posed by cybercrime will only increase in future, so we all need to improve - and the EU institutions need to lead by example, argues NSI2 rapporteur
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
29 Sep
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
While online platforms have a role to play in dealing with systemic risks, holistic - not techno-centric - approaches are needed to guarantee our safety and free expression, argues Claire Fernandez
European Health Forum Gastein: The case for a European Health Union
27 Sep
European Health Forum Gastein: The case for a European Health Union
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the EU’s strengths and weaknesses. To fail to learn from the crisis would be irresponsible, believes Sara Cerdas
European Health Forum Gastein: Health at the heart of a resilient future
27 Sep
European Health Forum Gastein: Health at the heart of a resilient future
This year’s virtual edition offers a unique platform for challenging traditional thinking and paving the way to a healthier, fairer, and more resilient society, explains Dr. Clemens Martin Auer
EU State of the Union: Why no sign Language interpretation?
15 Sep
EU State of the Union: Why no sign Language interpretation?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address left Katrin Langensiepen speechless and angry; not because of its content, but because the view of 30 million Europeans were being ignored
High time to act on Rule of Law
10 Sep
High time to act on Rule of Law
The European Parliament has done its job, in helping deliver the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation. The European Commission now needs to act, writes Petri Sarvamaa
IPI: Europe’s new rules to level the playing field in the geopolitical trade game
08 Sep
IPI: Europe’s new rules to level the playing field in the geopolitical trade game
The EU’s new, more assertive trade stance is not only necessary and pragmatic, but also the most intelligent course of action, explains INTA Committee vice chair Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou