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Opinion and comment on EU policy and current affairs
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
by Delara Burkhardt
Platforms for change: How new technology can drive innovation Partner Content
18 Jan Opinion
Platforms for change: How new technology can drive innovation
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
When it comes to fixing our energy problems, hydrogen is no miracle solution
10 Oct Opinion
When it comes to fixing our energy problems, hydrogen is no miracle solution
The investment of large sums in a newly created European Hydrogen Bank is a questionable choice, as we do not currently have sufficient renewable energy capacity to produce 100 per cent green hydrogen
Building effective multilateralism in Kazakhstan Partner Content
10 Oct Opinion
Building effective multilateralism in Kazakhstan
To avoid future water wars, Europe must coordinate water management
05 Oct Opinion
To avoid future water wars, Europe must coordinate water management
The democratic management of water – one of our most important common resources – should be strengthened at the European level to mitigate the issues caused by drought and prevent future conflict
How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe
03 Oct Opinion
How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe
Europe is in a vulnerable position this winter. In order to build ourselves up, we must optimise our collective energy resources
A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
27 Sep Opinion
A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
The European Commission’s proposal on banning goods made by forced labour is a step in the right direction. But these products must be stopped at the border as opposed to withdrawing them after they have already entered the EU market
The EU energy market is in deep trouble. How should we respond?
22 Sep Opinion
The EU energy market is in deep trouble. How should we respond?
The windfall tax on energy companies is a good start, but we must do more to restructure the energy market, including investing some of these profits into renewables
How to stamp out cigarettes for good
07 Sep Opinion
How to stamp out cigarettes for good
The European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative to create the bloc’s first tobacco-free generation. The Spanish NGO behind the bid makes its case for banning the sale of cigarettes to those born after 2010
How to strengthen EU-Interpol cooperation 
30 Aug Opinion
How to strengthen EU-Interpol cooperation 
At a time when criminals regularly operate at international and cross-jurisdictional levels, the EU must develop deeper institutional ties with Interpol, argues Jadwiga Wiśniewska
An open EU and close collaboration with the US are the keys to digital sovereignty
18 Aug Opinion
An open EU and close collaboration with the US are the keys to digital sovereignty
European influence on digital policy only exists if we are part of the wider global digital realm, which involves close collaboration with the United States
How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital
12 Aug Opinion
How the Trade and Technology Council has laid the groundwork for EU-US cooperation on all things digital
The Trade and Technology Council has laid the foundation from which the EU and US can continue to deepen cooperation and address challenges in the digital sphere
For the EU to bolster foreign and security policy, it must embrace transatlantic digital diplomacy
03 Aug Opinion
For the EU to bolster foreign and security policy, it must embrace transatlantic digital diplomacy
Digital technologies and cyberspace are at the epicentre of today’s global power struggles. The Sino-Russian “no-limits” partnership and the war in Ukraine have made it clear that the EU must bolster its digital diplomacy efforts and do so in close cooperation with the US
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
18 Jul Opinion
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
The Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) are poised to remake the EU’s regulatory environment. Julia Tréhu explains how, and whether these rules will have an impact in the US
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s even more important to put women’s health at the heart of the European global agenda
07 Jul Opinion
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s even more important to put women’s health at the heart of the European global agenda
After the US Supreme Court ruling, the EU must work even harder to shore up women's access to sexual and reproductive health
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence Partner Content
06 Jul Opinion
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence
How can Europe become a global hub for Artificial Intelligence and innovation, while protecting people’s rights and privacy? Last week EU40 organised a panel of leading actors and experts to discuss – and explore what comes next
How the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue strengthens EU-US cooperation
05 Jul Opinion
How the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue strengthens EU-US cooperation
Twice a year, a select group of MEPs and US congressional representatives come together to jointly address transatlantic — and global — challenges. US Representative Jim Costa demystifies the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue and explains why it’s so very important at this moment in time
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
30 Jun Opinion
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
With the DMA and the DSA, the EU has taken the lead on regulating the global digital economy. Now it’s time for the EU and the US to become even more ambitious in aligning their agenda on internet regulation, argues Andreas Schwab
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun Opinion
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
Russia’s war in Ukraine will end, and when it does, we have a historic chance to build a more democratic and modern Ukraine that can successfully integrate into the EU, writes Ukrainian parliamentarian Vadym Halaichuk
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
21 Jun Opinion
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
Saying no to EU candidacy for Ukraine means tearing up the core values underpinning the establishment of the Union, argues Ukrainian parliamentarian Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
16 Jun Opinion
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
The EU’s Strategic Compass and the Nato Strategic Concept must be coherent with one another to ensure strengthened collaboration and burden sharing, and to identify ways to reinforce cooperation between the EU and Nato, explains David McAllister.
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
02 Jun Opinion
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
Europe has changed significantly since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and there has been considerable consensus among EU countries on sanctions against Russia. But even more important is what happens next, argues Urmas Paet
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
31 May Opinion
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
The effects of the Russian war in Ukraine, not least a massive influx of refugees, might bring Moldova – a country already struggling with the pandemic and a gas crisis – to its knees. The EU has begun providing macro-financial support and such efforts must continue, says Markéta Gregorová.
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
25 May Opinion
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
The Associated Trio of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia are particularly important for the EU because the people of these countries are fighting for a democratic future, argues Dragoş Tudorache.
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
25 May Opinion
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
In response to recent membership applications from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, the EU must take concrete and tangible steps towards firmly anchoring the aspiring countries in the Union during the time when they cannot yet be full members, argues Piotr Buras.
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
18 May Opinion
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
Ireland’s long-standing policy of being neutral does not have to mean being vulnerable. The country can take its defence much more seriously within the confines of neutrality, explains Seán Kelly
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