13 Oct 20
Beating Cancer: European Parliament's Special Committee 'needed now more than ever'
Cancer remains a huge threat to health of EU's citizens, writes Cindy Franssen.
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13 Oct 20
Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
As we enter the final stretch of 2020, we face a huge dilemma for public health and public finances: how do we manage the massive impact of COVID-19 and the increasing burden of chronic diseases without bankrupting public finances?
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13 Oct 20
Africa must rise to the agricultural transformation challenge
Transformation is “slow magic” which requires sustained nurturing, writes Isabelle Tsakok.
13 Oct 20
European Carers Day: urgent need to shed light on carers and issues they face
European Parliament's Informal Carers Interest Group Co-chairs call on MEP colleagues to join up and help provide carers with ‘a strong Parliamentary voice’.
12 Oct 20
Taking Brexit down to the wire
The chances of this week’s EU Council meeting having anything much to discuss and decide in terms of a Brexit deal are small to non-existent. But Boris Johnson is an artist of the political pirouette, explains Denis MacShane.
09 Oct 20
With the COVID-19 pandemic, littering from single-use plastics has seen a dramatic resurgence
We must not wait any longer to see the Single Use Plastics Directive's full implementation, argues Piernicola Pedicini.
09 Oct 20
Why the EU should treat sport as more than just a leisure activity
The physical and mental benefits of doing sport during these trying times are indispensable, so let’s give back and provide more support for a sector that has taken a huge hit, writes Marc Tarabella.
09 Oct 20
European Week of Sport: A healthy body is a healthy mind
With many of us stuck at home during the Coronavirus crisis, sport can play a crucial role in keeping us fit and active both physically and mentally, writes Tomasz Frankowski.
09 Oct 20
A coordinated EU policy on aging
COVID-19 has had serious adverse consequences on older people, particularly those living with underlying conditions, explains Maciej Kucharczyk.
06 Oct 20
Low birth rates and higher life expectancies are transforming the composition of Europe's age pyramid
Europe’s demographic situation requires drastic measures and more targeted policies at EU level, argues Elena Kountoura.
06 Oct 20
What Europe’s foreign policy priorities should be in 2021
The EU has a responsibility to act as a global player and adjust its foreign policy in line with the fight against COVID-19, writes Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee Chair David McAllister.
05 Oct 20
A New Circular Economy Action Plan for all
Trade policy is the best way for the EU to promote the values of the European Green Deal and the circular economy, argues Svenja Hahn.
05 Oct 20
Eastern Partnership: Time for action
A successful Eastern Partnership policy is the ultimate test for the EU’s global leadership ambitions, explains Petras Auštrevicius.
05 Oct 20
Are EU rules on live animal transportation not working?
It’s time for a fresh look and a new approach, says Sirpa Pietikäinen.
05 Oct 20
Animal Transportation: Honouring our ethical code
With Parliament’s establishment of an inquiry committee to look into the protection of animals during transport, the EU now has the tools to investigate their suffering, writes Mohammed Chahim.
01 Oct 20
Gastein 2020: EU Member States must work more closely in the fight against COVID-19, says ECDC chief
The Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities of healthcare systems, but by gleaning valuable lessons from this experience we can become more resilient, explains Andrea Ammon.
30 Sep 20
Maximising the benefits and minimising the risks of Artificial Intelligence
The EU must ensure it is not left behind in the rapidly growing AI sector, while making sure that it pays due respect to the ethics and potential risks, writes Dan Nica.
30 Sep 20
Addressing the ethical and social implications of Artificial Intelligence
Maria da Graça Carvalho explains how Parliament’s new Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence will assist in the creation of a harmonised legal and ethical framework for AI.
29 Sep 20
Why Europe needs a Health Union
If Europe’s health and care systems are to survive and emerge from the current crisis fit for the future, greater collaboration is essential, writes Clemens Martin Auer.
25 Sep 20
A European Union of unequal reproductive rights
To enjoy sexual and reproductive rights, individuals should have unrestricted access to health services, which cater to these reproductive health needs, including access to contraception. This is not the case in every European Member State, explains Sylwia Spurek.
24 Sep 20
SOTEU 2020 was business as unusual, says FEPs Secretary General László Andor
Ursula von der Leyen’s maiden State of the European Union address ticked many boxes on solidarity, innovation and climate, but fell short on key issues including rule of law and global affairs, explains László Andor.
22 Sep 20
Why the EU shouldn't let tourism down
Better coordination, communication and cooperation are needed to save Europe’s tourism industry, argues István Ujhelyi.
21 Sep 20
EU Mobility Week: A change of paradigm
Sustainable and smart urban mobility can have a major impact on lowering transport emissions, explains Karima Delli.
18 Sep 20
This year, European Mobility Week takes on special significance, says EC Director General for Mobility & Transport
While taking into consideration the impact of COVID-19, the EU will set out a path to smart and sustainable mobility, writes Henrik Hololei.