How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
06 Jun Opinion

How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning

Involving the public in urban design can help administrators unlock the full potential of participatory planning
by Caren Ohrhallinger
The Health-Motivated Shift: Why Ex-Smokers in Sweden Are Turning to Alternative Nicotine Products Partner Content
10 May Opinion
The Health-Motivated Shift: Why Ex-Smokers in Sweden Are Turning to Alternative Nicotine Products
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
25 May Opinion
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
16 May Opinion
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
The EU’s quest to save the world’s forests
13 Feb Opinion
The EU’s quest to save the world’s forests
Thanks to a huge outcry from Europeans and close collaboration between all political parties in the Parliament, the bloc now leads the way in developing standards for the protection of forests around the globe
Reading between the lines: Europe’s increased security engagement in the Indo-Pacific
10 Feb Opinion
Reading between the lines: Europe’s increased security engagement in the Indo-Pacific
Despite the EU’s emphasis on upholding the international rule of law and avoiding provocative behaviour, trade and investment remain at the heart of the bloc’s external actions in this arena
Learning from the successful trade agreement between the EU and Japan
09 Feb Opinion
Learning from the successful trade agreement between the EU and Japan
Four years on, the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement is a success story in the making and sets a good example for other trading partners
What does sustainability mean for the cruise industry?
08 Feb Opinion
What does sustainability mean for the cruise industry?
The Covid-19 pandemic brought cruise tourism to a halt. Yet as demand picks up again and mega-ships fire up their engines, concerns over health standards are now accompanied by worries about environmental impacts
The future of mobility is in the cloud Partner Content
02 Feb Opinion
The future of mobility is in the cloud
How Montenegro can get its membership bid back on track
01 Feb Opinion
How Montenegro can get its membership bid back on track
Montenegro has been sinking into an increasingly deeper political crisis since last autumn. To realise its long-standing European ambitions, the country needs a new government that can priorities EU reforms
These four measures could curb the risk of corruption in Europe
30 Jan Opinion
These four measures could curb the risk of corruption in Europe
There is a wide set of rules to make influence transparent in the European Parliament, but they could not prevent the Qatargate scandal. We need to take concrete steps to make them more effective
Platforms for change: How new technology can drive innovation Partner Content
18 Jan Opinion
Platforms for change: How new technology can drive innovation
Where are the women in climate politics? 
13 Jan Opinion
Where are the women in climate politics? 
Climate politics must be feminist to tackle the root causes of the climate crisis, while also effectively addressing its manifold impacts
Resolutions for 2023: Getting negotiations right - The International Pandemic Accord Partner Content
12 Jan Opinion
Resolutions for 2023: Getting negotiations right - The International Pandemic Accord
A ban on short-haul flights is the best first step in tackling aviation’s climate problem
09 Jan Opinion
A ban on short-haul flights is the best first step in tackling aviation’s climate problem
With 2030 fast-approaching we must reduce our carbon footprint by any means necessary. Banning short-haul flights is the way to start
OLAF report shows yet again how Frontex systematically ignores human rights
09 Jan Opinion
OLAF report shows yet again how Frontex systematically ignores human rights
The OLAF investigation uncovered serious misconduct, mismanagement and other irregularities within Frontex, highlighting the need for structural reforms to ensure the agency takes human rights as seriously as border control
Head-to-head: No, the EU should not allow for the use of NGTs in plants
06 Jan Opinion
Head-to-head: No, the EU should not allow for the use of NGTs in plants
While it is widely agreed upon that our food system requires a deep transformation, not everyone believes gene-editing techniques are the way forward. Marta Messa, secretary general of Slow Food International, argues that NGTs are part of the problem rather than the solution
Head-to-head: Yes, the EU should allow for the use of NGTs in plants
05 Jan Opinion
Head-to-head: Yes, the EU should allow for the use of NGTs in plants
Amidst calls for the EU to adopt less cumbersome regulations for certain gene-editing techniques, Diana Lenzi, president of the European Council of Young Farmers, argues that NGTs could benefit the environment and bolster the resilience of Europe's farms
EU food sovereignty starts at home
23 Dec Opinion
EU food sovereignty starts at home
Local authorities are leading the fight for food sovereignty. Here are three ways the EU can support their efforts
Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
21 Dec Opinion
Migration issues must be addressed before admitting more countries into the Schengen Agreement
The EU has some of the weakest rules and procedures for migration among safe countries, writes Lukas Mandl. Once the bloc implements necessary changes, Bulgaria and Romania can be admitted to the Schengen area
A looming PFAS ban threatens Europe’s economic and energy security. Partner Content
20 Dec Opinion
A looming PFAS ban threatens Europe’s economic and energy security.
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
20 Dec Opinion
To resolve the Kosovo-Serbia dispute, we must follow the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
Both countries must address outstanding issues in order to advance on their respective European paths
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
19 Dec Opinion
A decentralised seed conservation system could preserve agrobiodiversity
Agrobiodiversity is crucial for global food security, but conservation is insufficient. We must draw from existing genetic wealth to preserve biodiversity.
We must maintain existing environmental safeguards and align the Renewable Energy Directive with nature Partner Content
14 Dec Opinion
We must maintain existing environmental safeguards and align the Renewable Energy Directive with nature
An open letter to Executive Vice President Timmermans
Effective front-of-pack nutritional labelling must be mandatory, harmonised and consumer-friendly
14 Dec Opinion
Effective front-of-pack nutritional labelling must be mandatory, harmonised and consumer-friendly
Front-of-pack nutritional labelling, which makes it easier for consumers to select healthy options, can go a long way to help the EU fight obesity
Making the circular economy a reality for lighting products Partner Content
13 Dec Opinion
Making the circular economy a reality for lighting products
In a recent interview, EucoLight president highlighted the goals and the achievements of the association since its creation in 2015 and emphasised the challenges that its members will face in the near future
Science lets us grow more with less, putting us closer to ending hunger
12 Dec Opinion
Science lets us grow more with less, putting us closer to ending hunger
Since we are not on track to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, governments must start relying on science and innovation to produce more with less
Kazakhstan consolidates competences of Human Rights Ombudsman. What does it mean? Partner Content
06 Dec Opinion
Kazakhstan consolidates competences of Human Rights Ombudsman. What does it mean?