25 Oct 18
COP24: The EU’s moment of truth
Action to tackle climate change is now an imperative rather than an objective, argues Jo Leinen.
23 Oct 18
Keeping our seas plastic-free
Fish or plastic, that’s the key question surrounding a new awareness-raising initiative, explains Maria Spyraki.
22 Oct 18
EU needs to take a stand on improving black and ethnic minority representation
With the number of black and ethnic minority MEPs likely to fall post-Brexit, the fight against Islamophobia will become more important than ever, warns Sajjad Karim.
15 Oct 18
5 questions with... Alojz Peterle
Alojz Peterle (EPP, SL) ispresident of the European Parliament's all-party MEPs Against Cancer group.
12 Oct 18
Will the Bavaria election spare the German Government fresh blushes?
Ever since the current federal coalition in Germany was forged earlier this year, it has been plagued by scandals, explains Yuriy Sheyko.
11 Oct 18
Fighting terrorism key issue for 2019 European elections
Although MEPs recognise that security will be a key issue in the upcoming elections, Brexit and differences on the causes of radicalisation can weaken any future strategy.
10 Oct 18
EDA and Nato look at ways to work together on air to air refueling
Growing security threats and pressure to be less reliant on the US, is driving the development of Europe's AAR capabilties, explains Rajnish Singh
10 Oct 18
Number of transnational candidates set to rise in European elections
EU citizenship confers the right to stand in elections to the European Parliament outside your home member state, explains Roger Casale.
09 Oct 18
Fantastic plastics?
Plastics have a useful place in our society, but the way they are produced is neither affordable nor sustainable, reports Martin Banks.
08 Oct 18
EU takes terrorism to task with three-pronged strategy
With the threat of terrorism now an ever-present reality, the EU has devised a three-point plan to thwart potential terrorists and improve infrastructure in cities if the worst should happen.
02 Oct 18
Is time running out for shady tax avoiders?
Country-by-country reporting (CBCR) has been compromised by member states seeking to muddy the waters of transparency in favour of multinational companies’ nebulous tax practices, writes Olivia Lally.
27 Sep 18
Is EU aid contributing to gender equality?
As most of Afghanistan continues to be controlled by terror groups, the Commission must provide a gendered analysis of how EU foreign aid is being spent, says Barbara Matera.
27 Sep 18
Holistic healthcare: More not less
A truly holistic approach to healthcare demands prioritising, not marginalising, future investment in health, writes Kateřina Konečná.
26 Sep 18
Languages help bridge the cultural gap
There should be a European solution for ensuring schools recognise and protect all of the EU’s official languages, says Svetoslav Hristov Malinov.
26 Sep 18
Languages are the core of our cultural heritage
Failing to preserve multilingualism goes against the values on which the EU was founded, says Henri Malosse.
26 Sep 18
Europe must protect its rich tapestry of languages
The digital age presents serious problems for Europe’s languages, writes Jill Evans.
26 Sep 18
Work-related cancers: Growing demand for urgent action
The workplace is making people sick and even killing them - and it’s not just down to stress.
25 Sep 18
Clean vehicles directive: Race against time
Ahead of next month’s vote, the clean vehicles directive must not become a victim to those who want to delay action, writes Seb Dance.
24 Sep 18
Brain health is a collective responsibility
Brain health must have a prominent place in the upcoming Horizon Europe research framework programme, argues Jerzy Buzek.
24 Sep 18
European week of sport: EU Commission doubling up on its commitment to sport
Sport is not the answer to all of society’s problems, but it can make an important contribution to addressing them, writes Tibor Navracsics.
24 Sep 18
European week of sport: Promoting physical activity is a win-win for Europe
Encouraging Europeans to practice a regular physical activity would greatly improve their health and wellbeing, writes Marc Tarabella.
21 Sep 18
No democracy without fundamental rights
Europe must uphold fundamental rights at all times - or risk self-destructing, warns Marie-Christine Vergiat.
21 Sep 18
Fundamental rights: No one left behind
Parliament’s recent vote on Hungary has highlighted the EU’s commitment to safeguarding fundamental rights, says Josep-Maria Terricabras.
18 Sep 18
Emerging cyber-threats: Challenges ahead
Cybersecurity experts must keep a constant eye on the many different emerging digital threats, say Loudovikos Marinos and Steve Purser.