Jude Kirton-Darling: Sri Lanka must adhere to GSP+ standards
28 Jan
Jude Kirton-Darling: Sri Lanka must adhere to GSP+ standards
The EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences+ programme comes with appropriate conditions – these must be respected, writes Jude Kirton-Darling.
AI in unmanned military systems: Finding opportunities amidst the challenges
25 Jan
AI in unmanned military systems: Finding opportunities amidst the challenges
At the annual European Defence Agency conference, EU policy makers highlighted both the opportunities and challenges that AI in unmanned military systems present.
A United Europe in Space
24 Jan
A United Europe in Space
Entering space 4.0, Europe’s agencies need to cooperate closely to maximise benefits, writes Johann-Dietrich Wörner.
No end to Brexit deadlock?
24 Jan
No end to Brexit deadlock?
MEPs from Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group have accused the UK Parliament of “not knowing what it wants” after the British House of Commons overwhelmingly voted against Prime Minister Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement.
Europe must be a runner in the race for space
23 Jan
Europe must be a runner in the race for space
The EU can no longer rely on others to ensure its technology has adequate access to space, writes Marian-Jean Marinescu.
Investing in Europe’s space ambitions is essential
23 Jan
Investing in Europe’s space ambitions is essential
The EU can, and should, be a leader in space technology. The right support will make the future a reality, writes Monika Hohlmeier.
For Europe, the sky is not the limit
23 Jan
For Europe, the sky is not the limit
By supporting the EU’s ambitions in space, we are backing a cutting-edge industry in Europe, writes Lowri Evans.
Parliament’s trade legislation: A look back and moving forward
21 Jan
Parliament’s trade legislation: A look back and moving forward
As we approach the end of this Parliament's mandate, Iuliu Winkler takes a look back at the past five years, while also considering the remaining couple of months of this legislature under the Romanian Council Presidency.
No ifs or buts: Consent-based rape legislation must apply across EU
09 Jan
No ifs or buts: Consent-based rape legislation must apply across EU
Despite most EU countries having signed and ratified the Istanbul Convention on violence against women, there is still a large disparity between Member States in the interpretation of what is deemed consensual, writes the EESC’s Madi Sharma.
Governments need to do more to uphold and safeguard human rights
08 Jan
Governments need to do more to uphold and safeguard human rights
In Europe people are still discriminated against or denied access to their rights and not enough action is undertaken by governments to put an end to this, argues Terry Reintke.
Member States should stop turning a blind eye to product safety
07 Jan
Member States should stop turning a blind eye to product safety
Europeans should not have to play a dangerous game of Russian roulette when they purchase products, argue Sirpa Pietikäinen, Françoise Grossetête and Bart Staes.
UK business and industry statement on Brexit is all bark and no bite
03 Jan
UK business and industry statement on Brexit is all bark and no bite
The UK’s top five industry and business federations have issued a strong statement criticising Brexit. But beyond first glance, is there much substance to it, asks Denis MacShane.
Jeremy Corbyn: From thinly-veiled indifference to Europe basher
02 Jan
Jeremy Corbyn: From thinly-veiled indifference to Europe basher
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s Bernie Sanders-type speeches denouncing austerity, cuts in the public realm and blasting Trump certainly go down well. But what about his view of - and vision for - Europe, asks Denis MacShane.
UK White Paper sounds death knell for freedom of movement
21 Dec
UK White Paper sounds death knell for freedom of movement
Few issues divide Britain from the rest of the EU as much as attitudes towards free movement, says Roger Casale.
All posture, little substance
13 Dec
All posture, little substance
Belgium's N-VA should be punished at the voting booth for its decision to leave the Government over the UN Global Migration Compact, says Ilhan Kyuchyuk.
A thaw in the South Caucasus
13 Dec
A thaw in the South Caucasus
Europe should recognise and support the political breakthroughs currently underway in the South Caucasus countries, writes Sajjad Karim MEP.
The Middle East peace process: From devastation to reconstruction
12 Dec
The Middle East peace process: From devastation to reconstruction
Oman can play a vital intermediary role in the Middle East Peace Process, writes Rio Praaning Prawira Adiningrat.
Brexit: Deal or No Deal
12 Dec
Brexit: Deal or No Deal
Now that UK Prime Minister Theresa May has the backing of the EU27 for her Brexit deal, MEPs Fredrick Federley, Seb Dance, and Charles Tannock discuss what’s next in the UK-EU divorce saga
Young politicians in the driving seat
12 Dec
Young politicians in the driving seat
Young policy makers and business leaders must be brought together and empowered to strengthen European integration and cooperation, writes Lukas Mandl MEP.
The problem with Public-Private Partnerships and the role of the EU
03 Dec
The problem with Public-Private Partnerships and the role of the EU
Public-Private Partnerships are a deeply worrying trend and carry far more risk for the state than for the private companies involved, writes Enrique Guerrero Salom.
Protecting the Kalash: The EU Must Hold Pakistan Accountable
03 Dec
Protecting the Kalash: The EU Must Hold Pakistan Accountable
As a prominent trade partner of Pakistan, the EU has a duty to hold Pakistan accountable for its apathy regarding the indigenous Kalash community, argues Nicolas Bay.
UK must remain a defence player
27 Nov
UK must remain a defence player
Despite the impact of Brexit, the EU and UK’s defence and security relationship should remain intrinsically linked, argues Clare Moody     
AI: The security disruptor
26 Nov
AI: The security disruptor
Despite MEPs calling for a ban on autonomous weapons systems, military experts warn the EU cannot afford to fall behind China, Russia and US in AI innovation
5 questions with...Julie Girling
23 Nov
5 questions with...Julie Girling
Julie Girling (EPP, UK) member of the parliament’s environment committee and delegation to ASEAN