08 Mar 19
International Women's Day: Seizing the momentum behind gender equality
On International Women’s Day, we can be proud of what has been achieved, but there is no reason to be complacent, writes Vĕra Jourová.
06 Mar 19
Reducing health inequalities for vulnerable mothers and babies
With an increasing number of avoidable deaths in mothers and babies from vulnerable and minority backgrounds, the incoming Commission and Parliament should make this a priority, writes Professor Marian Knight.
06 Mar 19
#Metoo: Dragging dark acts into the light
In the corridors of power, abuse continues while prosecutions are conspicuously absent, writes Barbara Matera
06 Mar 19
#MeTooEP: Actions speak louder than words
MEP candidates should commit to reform and sign the #MeTooEP election pledge, write Jeanne Ponte and Alfiaz Vaiya
21 Feb 19
Making the online environment a safe space for our children
Our efforts to make the online environment safe for children are working, but we cannot rest on our laurels, writes Mariya Gabriel.
18 Feb 19
The Energy Efficiency Directive will test national commitments
The transposition of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) into national law will be a measure of Member State resolve to honour their Paris Agreement commitments, writes Miroslav Poche.
18 Feb 19
People with intellectual disabilities are proud to vote: Give them the chance
Amid voter apathy and low election turnouts, there is one group of people who are eager and proud to vote. Not only should people with intellectual disabilities have the right to vote Europe-wide, but the voting process should be tailored to their needs, writes Jyrki Pinomaa.
15 Feb 19
Conscience-free science: The future mobility killer?
Mobility is at the heart of the EU’s prosperity; a planned approach to growing mobility while avoiding environmental impacts is essential, argues Dominique Riquet.
15 Feb 19
Energy Efficiency: Keeping with the times
The extensive review process of the energy efficiency label allows it to remain in step with a rapidly changing world, but there is more work to be done, explains Dario Tamburrano.
15 Feb 19
Civil society: The backbone of European values
Civil society is essential in building a foundation of democracy, but requires funds to pursue its goals independently, argues Michał Boni.
15 Feb 19
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Fighting for a stronger voice
Romania has been part of the EU for ten years. Its EU Council Presidency is an opportunity to reinforce the country's European credentials, writes Victor Negrescu
12 Feb 19
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Presenting a united front
The Romanian EU Council Presidency comes at a time of multiple challenges for Europe, writes Claudia Ţapardel.
07 Feb 19
MeToo: Turning the tide on abuse of power
Where there is power, there is the potential for abuse of power. The MeToo movement is ushering in a new era of cultural change in the EU institutions, writes EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly.
06 Feb 19
Cohesion Policy can make a major contribution to achieving the EU’s climate priorities
MEPs must flex their muscles in the fight against climate change, argues Constanze Krehl.
05 Feb 19
Investing more in research to step up the fight against cancer
If the EU is realistic about the fight against cancer, it needs to commit to investing properly in research, argues Francis Zammit Dimech.
05 Feb 19
Pope's visit kicks off UAE’s Year of Tolerance
The Pope’s visit to the UAE brings lessons for Europe and the Middle East, writes Ambassador Mohamed Issa Abushahab.
05 Feb 19
Time to launch a European Cancer Plan
It is time that the EU demonstrates the foresight and planning required to tackle the challenge of cancer, writes Lieve Wierinck.
05 Feb 19
Protecting Europe’s creative sector against the threat of technology
Technology is threatening many aspects of Europe’s creative industry – rapid action is essential to combat this, argues Axel Voss.
04 Feb 19
Digitalisation and AI: At the heart of Europe's industrial future
Digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence lie at the heart of Europe’s industrial future; we must invest to retain our edge, writes Bernd Dittmann.
04 Feb 19
A strong European industry for the future
A modern industrial policy creates the best conditions to allow industry to adapt, innovate and be the key driver of the change, writes Jyrki Katainen.
28 Jan 19
EU must hold Pakistan to account on women and children's rights violations
Pakistan continues to violate a number of Conventions on the rights of women and children. It is time for the EU to hold it to account, argues Ignazio Corrao.
28 Jan 19
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.
25 Jan 19
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.
24 Jan 19
A United Europe in Space
Entering space 4.0, Europe’s agencies need to cooperate closely to maximise benefits, writes Johann-Dietrich Wörner.