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.
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.