A trial and error response to the Coronavirus
15 Apr
A trial and error response to the Coronavirus
Europe cannot afford this kind of approach when the economy is in free fall, argues László Andor.
Brexit no longer visible on our radar
15 Apr
Brexit no longer visible on our radar
UK’s inaction on Withdrawal Agreement negotiations raising concern, says Danuta Hübner.
Broadening the EU’s strategic autonomy
14 Apr
Broadening the EU’s strategic autonomy
Investing in education and innovation enriches our ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances and is crucial to ensuring our continued wellbeing, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho.
Technologically advancing Europe
10 Apr
Technologically advancing Europe
Key Enabling Technologies can help the EU achieve many of its ambitions, but only if protected from global competitors, argues Ivars Ijabs.
Horizon Europe: Grounds for investment
10 Apr
Horizon Europe: Grounds for investment
Horizon Europe is the best tool at hand to reach our economic and social goals, but it needs more support, argues Christian Ehler.
New horizons for European investment
10 Apr
New horizons for European investment
Europe must recognise the excellent work of its researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs, now and in the future, writes Mariya Gabriel.
EU Industrial strategy: More ambition, faster implementation
09 Apr
EU Industrial strategy: More ambition, faster implementation
The Coronavirus outbreak has highlighted the urgency of delivering a viable EU industrial strategy, writes Patrizia Toia.
Unleashing the EU’s power
09 Apr
Unleashing the EU’s power
The European Commission’s new Industrial Strategy is on track to make the bloc more competitive and autonomous, as well as paving the way for a more sustainable future, writes Gwenole Cozigou.
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
09 Apr
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
The EU cannot keep avoiding the refugee and asylum problems on Europe’s external borders, warns the Greens/EFA deputy.
International Roma Day: Lessons must be learned from the Coronavirus pandemic
08 Apr
International Roma Day: Lessons must be learned from the Coronavirus pandemic
Europe’s Roma are facing a humanitarian disaster, warns Zeljko Jovanovic.
Coordination is key to combating COVID-19
08 Apr
Coordination is key to combating COVID-19
Going it alone in the fight against Coronavirus will lead to a longer battle and higher human and economic costs. The only way out of this is together, writes EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
Coronavirus: Can we trust the Chinese government's reporting?
08 Apr
Coronavirus: Can we trust the Chinese government's reporting?
Chinese authorities are well-known for fabricating news reports, so why should the world trust them now, asks Marco Respinti.
Coronavirus rescue mission
08 Apr
Coronavirus rescue mission
The EU needs to step up and become much more involved in protecting Europe’s health, argues Victor Negrescu.
International Roma Day: Overcoming prejudices during the Coronavirus crisis
08 Apr
International Roma Day: Overcoming prejudices during the Coronavirus crisis

Now, more than ever, we must all have greater empathy and show more solidarity, writes Romeo Franz.
European solidarity
07 Apr
European solidarity
If Europe can come together to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, it can overcome all other challenges, argues Angelika Niebler.
Taking COVID-19 to task
07 Apr
Taking COVID-19 to task
Andrea Cozzolino calls for the creation of an EU digital task force to shape Europe’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Children’s rights are human rights
06 Apr
Children’s rights are human rights
The upcoming Children’s Rights Strategy will be an opportunity to mainstream children’s rights in all EU policies, explains Saskia Bricmont.
A deepening health crisis
03 Apr
A deepening health crisis
The Coronavirus pandemic should act as a stark warning for policymakers on the growing threat to healthcare of Antimicrobial resistance, argue Martin Hojsík and Irena Joveva.
Autism Awareness Day: Being unique
02 Apr
Autism Awareness Day: Being unique
The EU needs to do more to empower people with disabilities and give them the opportunity to learn and excel in their own way, argues Miriam Dalli.
Autism Awareness Day: The right to work
02 Apr
Autism Awareness Day: The right to work
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder have the right to work to gain their economic independence, but greater investment and resources are needed, argues Alicia Homs Ginel.
Leaving no city behind
01 Apr
Leaving no city behind
The Coronavirus crisis has demonstrated how cities are on the front line of response to our biggest challenges, but no city is on its own thanks to cohesion policy, writes Normunds Popens.
Harmonising access
01 Apr
Harmonising access
With medicine shortages and inequalities in access on the rise in the EU, there is a pressing need to shift more healthcare powers to the EU institutions, explains Katerina Konečná.
A fundamental right
31 Mar
A fundamental right
Housing is a basic human need, yet in Portugal rental policies have prioritised the interests of real estate funds and large investors, catapulting prices for residents, writes Sandra Pereira.
National politics sink hopes of an EU response to Coronavirus crisis
25 Mar
National politics sink hopes of an EU response to Coronavirus crisis
The Coronavirus has exposed how brittle Europe is and the national protectionisms and politics of ‘sauve qui peut’ may last long after the medical threat has receded, writes Denis MacShane.