18 Sep 20
COVID-19's devastating impact on Europe’s tourism sector
It’s time the European Commission took action and began developing a common European Tourism strategy, says José Ramón Bauzá Díaz.
18 Sep 20
La rentrée: Martin Schirdewan fears Crisis mode is set to continue
The Coronavirus crisis has masked many social issues, but these problems will not go away without action, says co-chair of Parliament’s GUE/NGL Group, Martin Schirdewan.
18 Sep 20
La rentrée: Marco Zanni says it's time for change
The Coronavirus crisis has brought the need for major EU reform into sharp relief, argues the European Parliament's ID Group leader Marco Zanni.
16 Sep 20
La rentrée: Embracing the opportunity to transform Europe through crisis
The Coronavirus crisis has transformed our lives; now we need to take it as an opportunity to transform Europe, writes Iratxe García Pérez.
15 Sep 20
EU Mobility Week: The year we stayed at home
European Mobility Week is an opportunity to share the lessons learned from the Coronavirus crisis and improve the way we live, writes Anna Lisa Boni.
14 Sep 20
Brexit endgame: More Baldrick than Machiavelli
As Brexit talks move into the final phase, is the UK government determined to crash out with No Deal or is it playing a tactical game designed to obtain what it believes to be the best deal possible? Regardless of its ‘cunning plan,’ trust is being burned at a rate of knots, writes David O’Sullivan.
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10 Sep 20
Setting standards for Europe's recovery
Standardisation could be the catalyst for the EU’s digital and green transition, writes Elena Santiago Cid.
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07 Sep 20
Setting the 5G standard
When it comes to setting standards, Europe must continue moving forward, argues Catherine Chen.
27 Aug 20
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.
25 Aug 20
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.
21 Aug 20
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.
12 Aug 20
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.
12 Aug 20
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.
11 Aug 20
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.
10 Aug 20
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.
10 Aug 20
A sustainable maritime transport sector
The EU is on course to realising a fully sustainable maritime transport sector, writes Jutta Paulus.
06 Aug 20
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.
05 Aug 20
5G: A risky business
5G offers enormous societal and economic benefits, but this is not without serious security risks, explains Kris Peeters.
04 Aug 20
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.
31 Jul 20
Ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
An autonomous, secure and resilient European 5G network is within the EU’s reach, writes Josianne Cutajar.
30 Jul 20
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.
29 Jul 20
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.
28 Jul 20
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.
22 Jul 20
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.