Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing
25 Aug International & Trade

Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing

A deal would avoid tariffs, unlock supplementary benefits, allow for EU and UK customs co-operation, ensure the Northern Ireland protocol is implemented sustainably and provide a platform on which to build a deeper relationship in the future.
by Sam Lowe
Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
13 Oct Health
Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
23 Oct Agriculture & Food
Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
23 Oct Health
How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
The 10 Brexits Boris Johnson must consider
27 Aug International & Trade
The 10 Brexits Boris Johnson must consider
Former Europe Minister Denis MacShane lays out the various scenarios that the Prime Minister should bear in mind before making his final decision on the UK’s withdraw.
Poland's rule of law breaches putting EU’s future at stake, argue Filipe Marques and Roger Casale
21 Aug EU Institutions
Poland's rule of law breaches putting EU’s future at stake, argue Filipe Marques and Roger Casale
Call for European Commission to ‘walk the talk’ on upholding rule of law.
Facing the immediate and long-term risks of COVID-19 on both sides of the Atlantic
12 Aug
Facing the immediate and long-term risks of COVID-19 on both sides of the Atlantic
By favouring re-opening over suppressing the Coronavirus, the US population – and the economy – may emerge from the pandemic in poorer health than most European countries, write John Springford and Simon Tilford.
Setting Europe on course for sustainable shipping
12 Aug Energy & Climate
Setting Europe on course for sustainable shipping
The maritime sector kept the global economy going when much of the world was locked down earlier this year. Now this vital sector needs our support, argues Adina Valean.
Getting Europe's ship data together
11 Aug Energy & Climate
Getting Europe's ship data together
The harmonisation of carbon emission data collecting regimes must consider those who are already on that path, and not jeopardise Europe’s global competitiveness, argues Pernille Weiss.
Can Johnson avoid a no-deal Brexit?
10 Aug International & Trade
Can Johnson avoid a no-deal Brexit?
A no-deal Brexit would see food and car prices rise in the UK, shortages of medicines and huge delays and tailbacks at Dover. But there are, as yet, few signs of panic, writes Roger Casale.
A sustainable maritime transport sector
10 Aug Mobility
A sustainable maritime transport sector
The EU is on course to realising a fully sustainable maritime transport sector, writes Jutta Paulus.
Why the EU must claim its place in the 5G race
06 Aug Tech & Research
Why the EU must claim its place in the 5G race
As the advent of 5G gathers pace, the EU must ensure that it becomes a relevant player in the race for a ubiquitous technology that will redefine the world we live in, argues Nicolás González Casares.
5G: A risky business
05 Aug Tech & Research
5G: A risky business
5G offers enormous societal and economic benefits, but this is not without serious security risks, explains Kris Peeters.
5G: Made in Europe
04 Aug Tech & Research
5G: Made in Europe
Europe needs to be independent from foreign technology if it wants to achieve digital sovereignty, especially when it comes to the security of our critical infrastructure, argues Axel Voss.
Ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
31 Jul Tech & Research
Ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
An autonomous, secure and resilient European 5G network is within the EU’s reach, writes Josianne Cutajar.
CCS: why it can only be a transition technology
30 Jul Energy & Climate
CCS: why it can only be a transition technology
Carbon capture, storage and utilisation technologies can help Europe’s industries decarbonise, but they should not be seen as a holy grail for achieving climate neutrality, writes Jens Geier.
A sea change in fisheries
29 Jul Agriculture & Food
A sea change in fisheries
The reform of the EU’s fisheries control system is one of the most important debates currently under discussion in the European Parliament, and the result will have a significant impact on the future of the sector, explains Clara Aguilera.
Assessing the new geopolitical landscape
28 Jul Security & Defence
Assessing the new geopolitical landscape
As the Western world begins to slowly exit from COVID-19 lockdowns, it is clear that the pandemic has accelerated some geopolitical priorities and posed serious questions about how Europe will address these questions, writes Ryszard Czarnecki.
A European strategy to fight child sexual abuse
22 Jul Justice
A European strategy to fight child sexual abuse
Catherine De Bolle explains why, given the surge in the online distribution of explicit material during lockdown, she is convinced that a coordinated European strategy is the best way to combat child sexual abuse.
How Europe can fight money laundering
20 Jul Industry & Finance
How Europe can fight money laundering
A stricter, more uniform approach to the EU’s antimoney laundering policies will be more effective in countering the financing of terrorism and other illicit activities, explains Eero Heinäluoma.
A lifetime of disparity of treatment
17 Jul Justice
A lifetime of disparity of treatment
With the expiry of the deadline for the implementation of Article 11 of Legge Europea 2017 on June 30, it is now increasingly likely that foreign language teaching staff (Lettori) in Italian universities will end their careers without enjoying the right to parity of treatment with Italian nationals, explains Henry Rodgers.
Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
17 Jul Health
Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
Stichting Car Claim has been at the forefront of efforts to convince car manufacturers to accept responsibility for their actions and compensate those affected, argues Dr. Marten Oosting.
European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
14 Jul Tech & Research
European Parliament keen to play key role in boosting actions to tackle AMR
COVID-19 may only be a foretaste of what we could expect from a world where antimicrobials are no longer effective, explains deputy chair of the European Parliament’s MEP interest group on AMR, Tiemo Wölken
Europe's Moment
14 Jul EU Institutions
Europe's Moment
EU leaders must grasp the nettle and deliver on citizens’ expectations by negotiating a strong budget, agreeing the Next Generation EU recovery plan and providing global leadership, argues European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Fisheries stakeholders on tenterhooks over Brexit deal
14 Jul Agriculture & Food
Fisheries stakeholders on tenterhooks over Brexit deal
Failure to agree mutual access to fishing waters post-Brexit could threaten the whole Common Fisheries Policy, putting Europe’s fishermen in peril, warns Grace O’Sullivan.
COVID-19: Towards a resilient agriculture model in Africa
14 Jul Agriculture & Food
COVID-19: Towards a resilient agriculture model in Africa
OCP Africa is helping African farmers cope during the COVID-19 crisis, explains Colin Mackay.
Europe's innovation strength: Standards Thought Leader
13 Jul Tech & Research
Europe's innovation strength: Standards
Don Rosenberg explains why the key to Europe's technology sovereignty in the age of 5G is open standardisation.
Development policy: engaging the world on equal footing
10 Jul International & Trade
Development policy: engaging the world on equal footing
Development is not something achieved through economic means alone, it’s about learning from each other’s experiences, argues Norbert Neuser.