09 Mar 20
Phil Hogan: Showing the value of trade policy
In today’s world, EU trade policy is about much more than trade; it is a vehicle for promoting our values and standards around the world explains Phil Hogan.
04 Mar 20
An industrial scale Green Deal
While the European Green Deal may prove to be the defining strategy of this legislature, it will need to built on a sustainable industrial policy, says Simona Bonafè.
04 Mar 20
Just Transition or not?
The transition to a greener economy is not only important for climate change, it is part of rebuilding Europe’s social contract, says Petros Kokkalis.
03 Mar 20
Safer medical devices demands transparency
Europe’s new Medical Device Regulation is welcome, but there must be more stringent approaches to the role of notified bodies if we are to have faith in the system, writes Michèle Rivasi.
03 Mar 20
Creating “human-centric” Artificial Intelligence
Digital developments will affect us all but, as Maltese Socialist deputy Alex Agius Saliba warns, the risks associated with new technologies must be addressed.
03 Mar 20
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
It’s important that the EU not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk in its partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko.
03 Mar 20
Cooperating to combat COPD - a killer lung disease
Biljana Borzan demands a “more dedicated and focused European” action to address a disease that kills tens of thousands.
02 Mar 20
Rare diseases are not so rare
With rare diseases affecting some 30 million people in the EU, state welfare should be present in every Member State, providing the appropriate support to these individuals, argues Loucas Fourlas.
18 Feb 20
A sustainable transformation
For the European Green Deal to work effectively, everyone must do their part, writes Miriam Dalli.
17 Feb 20
5 Questions with... Josianne Cutajar
Josianne Cutajar (MT, S&D) is a member of Parliament’s ITRE committee
13 Feb 20
Tax policies key to combating global warming and achieving the SDGs
In 2019, scientists warned of even higher rises in sea levels due to accelerating climate change, but few policymakers paid much attention. Instead, we witnessed natural disasters on all continents, writes Krister Andersson, Vice-President of the EESC Employers' Group.
11 Feb 20
Safer Internet Day: Constant vigilance
The internet has impacted our lives in countless positive ways; however, we must be vigilant to ensure it remains safe. Let’s focus on children to build a better Internet of the future, write Mariya Gabriel and Thierry Breton.
10 Feb 20
A ‘sad day’ for racial diversity in the EU
With the UK’s departure from the EU, MEPs and the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) say the Brussels institutions have become ‘whiter’ and less representative of Europe’s diverse population. Rajnish Singh reports.
10 Feb 20
How Brexit happened
Edward McMillan-Scott - a Vice-President of the European Parliament from 2004-2014 - shares some insights into what really led to the UK’s divorce from the EU.
04 Feb 20
Fighting against cancer: why Europe needs a new Deal
The time to set ambitious yet achievable targets against cancer is now argue Peter Liese and Matti Aapro.
03 Feb 20
Leaving no one behind
Poor people are more likely to develop cancer and can expect lower survival rates; these inequalities need to be addressed, writes Petra De Sutter.
03 Feb 20
The European Green Deal: a milestone for cancer prevention
Cancer claims the lives of millions of people each year, but the European Green Deal could have a life-extending effect on citizens’ health, explains Véronique Trillet-Lenoir
30 Jan 20
Auld Acquaintances
Brian Johnson reflects on British MEPs' time in the European Parliament as they prepare to leave their offices for good.
30 Jan 20
5 Questions with... Susana Solís Pérez
Susana Solís Pérez (ES, RE) is a member of Parliament’s REGI Committee
28 Jan 20
Indian CAA law is a positive step
The nature of India’s Citizen Amendment Act has been misunderstood and misrepresented when in fact it offers citizenship opportunities for many, writes Dinesh Dhamija

 

27 Jan 20
The future of EU-India relations
With India celebrating its 70th Republic Day on 26 January, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borell is seeking a closer strategic partnership, however MEPs are now calling for greater progress on trade negotiations.
27 Jan 20
World Holocaust Memorial Day: Never Forget
As the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day and the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps, EU leaders say the Holocaust stands as a warning to Europe about the rise of anti-Semitism and racism.
20 Jan 20
Von der Leyen urges Croatian presidency to focus on four "key" areas
Implementing the European Green Deal, Brexit negotiations, the MFF and enlargement talks are among the priorities singled out by the Commission president.
09 Jan 20
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
For the first time Britain has got full sight of the woman who will face Boris Johnson in the next chapter of the Brexit saga, writes Denis MacShane, the UK’s former Minister of Europe.