10 Jul 20
Development policy: engaging the world on equal footing
Development is not something achieved through economic means alone, it’s about learning from each other’s experiences, argues Norbert Neuser.
10 Jul 20
An EU citizens’ budget
The views of European citizens are conspicuously missing from the EU budget talks, yet they should be at the centre of them, argues Victor Negrescu.
10 Jul 20
Why Green mobility needs the right infrastructure
A comprehensive network of publicly accessible charging points is essential for the successful decarbonisation of the EU’s transport sector, argues Ismail Ertug.
10 Jul 20
Why the EU needs pharmaceutical independence
The Coronavirus outbreak has shown why the EU must address medical shortages and re-establish its position as a world leader in the pharmaceutical field, argues Tomislav Sokol.
08 Jul 20
Cyber defence in the ‘New Normal’
The Coronavirus crisis has increased the risk exposure of being targeted by sophisticated threats, warn Wolfgang Roehrig and Mario Beccia.
07 Jul 20
Work-life balance in the Coronavirus era
The global pandemic has proven that people can achieve a healthy work life balance while working from home through the use of technology already at their disposal, writes David Casa.
07 Jul 20
LNG is a key component of the EU’s energy mix
The EU will not achieve its long coveted goal of energy sovereignty without the inclusion of natural gas, writes Carlo Fidanza.
06 Jul 20
A history of violence
Sharing her own recent experience of police harassment, Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana says there is an urgent need to address police brutality, accountability and over policing.
02 Jul 20
The Rebel Queen
This year, in the wake of our global reckoning with racism, Independence Day should also be a day for reflecting on all people of African descent who fought for their right to be free from slavery and oppression, yet who have been deliberately erased from history.
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02 Jul 20
EU Pharmaceutical Strategy could be a lost opportunity if action is not taken now
In its current form, the pharma strategy roadmap lacks the necessary drivers of innovation to put Europe back at the forefront of medical discovery, writes Nathalie Moll
30 Jun 20
Why Moldova belongs in the European Union
The country may be more polarised than ever, but the least its people deserve is a government that respects the rule of law, argues Ramona Strugariu.
30 Jun 20
Georgia on my mind
Georgia is an oasis of democracy, peace and prosperity in an otherwise complex and conflict ridden region. The EU must remain firmly committed to its policy of supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, writes Marina Kaljurand
25 Jun 20
Eastern Partnership in review
The initiative has brought concrete benefits for both the EU and its eastern neighbourhood, and engagement with the six partner countries remains a key priority, writes Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.
25 Jun 20
Could a successful Eastern Partnership encourage Russia to reform?
We need some courageous EU policymaking to ensure our Eastern partners can become free, united and democratic, argues Witold Jan Waszczykowski.
24 Jun 20
The key role LNG can play in Europe's energy transition
Liquefied Natural Gas can be an enabler for a sustainable and swift transition to a climate-neutral Europe, argues Zdzisław Krasnodebski.
24 Jun 20
How Europe can power its green recovery
The energy sector has weathered the Coronavirus crisis well, but more needs to be done to prepare for the demands of the future, writes Kadri Simson.
24 Jun 20
Can the Recovery Plan be a green stepping stone to a more sustainable future?
The vast amounts of money that need to be invested immediately to get the economy back on track should be as green as possible and, at the same time, ensure job creation, argues Morten Petersen.
23 Jun 20
Danger behind closed doors
Domestic abuse call lines have been inundated during lockdown. It’s time to eradicate violence in our communities once and for all, argues Frances Fitzgerald.
23 Jun 20
Putting EU development policy back on the map
Everyone involved in development and humanitarian aid policies will benefit from better coordination and stronger EU leadership, writes Tomas Tobé.
22 Jun 20
GDPR in review
The privacy law has cemented the role of the EU as the world leader on data protection, but there are still enforcement challenges that need to be overcome, explains Jeroen Lenaers.
19 Jun 20
Why the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is more meaningful and powerful than ever
We have the opportunity to build a new postpandemic world, one that is more inclusive, green and sustainable than today, writes Jutta Urpilainen.
19 Jun 20
A Juneteenth like no other
This year’s US Emancipation Proclamation celebrations come against a backdrop of anger and protest following the killing of George Floyd, explains Pauline Manos & the Democrats Abroad Belgium community.
17 Jun 20
George Floyd killing: Europe rallies against racism
Campaigners and MEPS want the EU to tackle racism with ‘real action and not just pretty words’ writes Rajnish Singh.

 

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17 Jun 20
Making dairy an integral part of the Green Recovery
Applying sustainability throughout the entire dairy value chain can help ensure Europe’s green transition, writes Arla Foods CEO Peder Tuborgh.