The EU must urgently begin an impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
22 Oct International & Trade

The EU must urgently begin an impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers

Taiwan is EU’s natural and like-minded partner, says Parliament’s rapporteur, following report’s successful adoption in plenary
by Charlie Weimers MEP
Why vaccination matters now more than ever
27 Sep Health
Why vaccination matters now more than ever
MEPs must put the protection of Europe’s workers from asbestos at the top of the European Commission’s agenda, argues Nikolaj Villumsen
19 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs must put the protection of Europe’s workers from asbestos at the top of the European Commission’s agenda, argues Nikolaj Villumsen
The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
19 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
The EU must strengthen its policy response to tackling asbestos; anything less would be negligence, argues Cindy Franssen
No social dimension without a sound economic foundation
16 Jul Jobs & Social Rights
No social dimension without a sound economic foundation
Choosing the right Instruments to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan is vital to its success, argues Milena Angelova.
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
13 Jul Agriculture & Food
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
Animal welfare is best improved by letting the experts do their jobs and fairly remunerating their efforts, argues Marlene Mortler.
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
09 Jul Tech & Research
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
The widespread rollout of 5G will provide a shot in the arm to Europe’s digital transformation and will bring with it meaningful improvements to our daily lives, writes Josianne Cutajar.
EU-Africa: No partnership in sight
08 Jul International & Trade
EU-Africa: No partnership in sight
The planned cooperation between the EU and Africa is stalled at a time when it is needed more than ever; it is time to make real advances, argue Joachim Schuster and Miriam-Lena Horn.
EU-Africa: A force for change
08 Jul International & Trade
EU-Africa: A force for change
Now, as much as ever, Africa needs help from Europe or its problems may become impossible to resolve, believes Assita Kanko.
Health & Wellbeing: Lessons learned?
07 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: Lessons learned?
It’s now time for a critical and honest assessment of how the EU has handled the COVID-19 pandemic, argues Jutta Paulus.
Making Europe a life sciences leader Partner Content
07 Jul Tech & Research
Making Europe a life sciences leader
EFPIA’s new board leadership team aims to combat COVID-19 and tackle societal challenges in order to make Europe a life sciences leader, writes Hubertus von Baumbach.
Rebuilding trust in science Partner Content
07 Jul Tech & Research
Rebuilding trust in science
The current pandemic has shown the importance of science; however, tackling future challenges requires a relationship based on trust between scientists and society, argues MEP Ivars Ijabs.
Health & Wellbeing: Securing the future for health
06 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: Securing the future for health
Now is the time to establish a new and better strategy for healthcare that future-proofs supplies of medicines and medical goods, writes Tomislav Sokol.
The EU must deploy all available solutions in its attempt to decarbonise Partner Content
06 Jul Agriculture & Food
The EU must deploy all available solutions in its attempt to decarbonise
With the EU deeply divided over its new ‘green fuel law’, biofuels produced from sustainable palm oil can offer a solution, explains Robert Hii.
Health & Wellbeing: A European mental health strategy
05 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: A European mental health strategy
The Coronavirus crisis has highlighted that many of our existing support structures are no longer fit for purpose; we should plan to address this now, writes Cyrus Engerer.
Health & Wellbeing: Meeting demand for mental health support
05 Jul Health
Health & Wellbeing: Meeting demand for mental health support
We must recognise and plan for the growing demand for access to mental health services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Alviina Alametsa.
Rare diseases: Tackling unmet needs and evolving the orphan drug environment Partner Content
05 Jul Health
Rare diseases: Tackling unmet needs and evolving the orphan drug environment
A ‘Rare Conversation’ with EURORDIS’ Yann le Cam, Alexion’s Camilla Harder Hartvig and MEP Pernille Weiss.
Why Big Data should have patients’ welfare at its heart Partner Content
05 Jul Health
Why Big Data should have patients’ welfare at its heart
Europe can reach consensus on its European Health Data Space strategy if patients’ data rights are kept at its core.
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
02 Jul Agriculture & Food
A hands-on approach to animal welfare
Animal welfare is best improved by letting the experts do their jobs and fairly remunerating their efforts, argues Marlene Mortler.
Brexit: So close, yet so far…
30 Jun International & Trade
Brexit: So close, yet so far…
Despite current difficulties, the UK and the EU will, in the long run, forge closer economic and security ties, predicts Charles Grant.
Conference on the Future of Europe: Advancing EU citizenship
30 Jun EU Institutions
Conference on the Future of Europe: Advancing EU citizenship
Concept of EU citizenship must be included in CoFoE debate, argues Suzana Carp.
Media Action Plan: The power of local
29 Jun Justice
Media Action Plan: The power of local
A strong and independent local media is essential to the democratic process, but this is in danger of withering away. The EU must ensure it gets the support it needs, argues Jan Trei.
Hate Speech: On the cyberviolence frontline
28 Jun Justice
Hate Speech: On the cyberviolence frontline
With over 80 percent of female politicians having suffered cyberviolence, intimidation and harassment, MEPs are calling on the Commission to introduce legislation to curb online hate. Lorna Hutchinson reports.
Hate Speech: A milestone for the LGBTI community
28 Jun Justice
Hate Speech: A milestone for the LGBTI community
The extension of the list of EU crimes to cover hate speech and hate crimes, including when targeted at LGBTI people, will be one of the most important acts of this legislative term, argues Marc Angel.
Hate Speech: Don’t stand for hate
28 Jun Justice
Hate Speech: Don’t stand for hate
The European Commission’s initiative to add hate crime and hate speech to the list of EU crimes should be applauded as an important step in protecting Europe’s citizens, argues Alice Kuhnke.
Rural Areas: Smart Villages are the future
24 Jun Industry & Finance
Rural Areas: Smart Villages are the future
Following the pandemic, we have the opportunity to make the most of rural life, if we choose to do so; let’s make this a privilege says Franc Bogovič.
Rural Areas: A faster Europe
24 Jun Industry & Finance
Rural Areas: A faster Europe
The impact of the pandemic has focused on cities, but it has also highlighted the differences between rural areas; we need to bridge these gaps as part of our recovery, urges Niklas Nienass.
Urban Areas: The engines of recovery
24 Jun Industry & Finance
Urban Areas: The engines of recovery
For all its tragedies and challenges, COVID-19 has highlighted the potential for a better future for our urban centres, writes Idoia Villanueva Ruiz.