21 Jun 18
Real recovery requires real reform
The EU will not achieve lasting financial stability and growth if its member states don’t stick to the rules, says Gunnar Hökmark.
20 Jun 18
New copyright rules risk freedom of speech
Proposed copyright law changes show that the European Commission has misunderstood the impact of the digital revolution, warns Dan Dalton.
20 Jun 18
Blue energy: The renewables underdog
The sea o­ffers many options for energy generation, explains Gesine Meissner.
19 Jun 18
5G: A future legacy
The European Commission must review its 5G roadmap to ensure deployment of this crucial technology, writes Michał Boni.
19 Jun 18
How the tech revolution is transforming the future of work
Policymakers and businesses must work together to help prepare people for jobs that don’t yet exist, writes Eva Maydell.
19 Jun 18
The EU is standing up for global trade
The EU is now the undisputed global leader in open and fair trade, says David Martin.
19 Jun 18
Japan deal: The EU's most important bilateral trade agreement?
The EU’s wide-ranging trade agreement with Japan will require Parliament’s final approval, explains Pedro Silva Pereira.
18 Jun 18
EU global trade: Australia and New Zealand are an opportunity for Europe
The only way for Europe to respond to Donald Trump’s trade policy is by promoting fair, open and rules-based global trade, writes Ulrike Müller.
18 Jun 18
New anti-money laundering rules prove the power of public scrutiny
EU anti-money laundering rules will end the secrecy that allows scandals like the Panama Papers to arise, writes Judith Sargentini.
18 Jun 18
EU must defend itself against Russian interference
With just under a year to go until the European Parliament elections, Sajjad Karim warns that Europe must not allow Moscow to disrupt democracy.
15 Jun 18
Partnership and participation
Employees with a stake in their company are more committed to quality and more flexible in supporting business needs, explains Anthea McIntyre.
14 Jun 18
Digital health must benefit patient safety
European policymakers must work towards better healthcare coordination and support while addressing preventable harm, writes Alojz Peterle MEP.
11 Jun 18
Child marriage must be harshly punished
The EU should set an example by prohibiting and criminalising early and forced marriage, writes Liliana Rodrigues.
08 Jun 18
Civil society groups call on MEPs to fully commit to EU's citizens' initiative
MEPs must take a more active role in making the European Citizens’ Initiative succesful, argues Maarten de Groot.
08 Jun 18
EU must support civil society of tomorrow
Europe is developing a new culture of dialogue, writes Luca Jahier.
08 Jun 18
GDPR: Why EU policymakers should proceed with caution
We need to wait and see how GDPR works before acting again, writes Daniel Dalton.
08 Jun 18
AMR: What are the alternatives for antibiotics?
Europe needs to lead the world on reducing antibiotics use, explains Mark Eyskens.
07 Jun 18
Steel is the heart of EU industry
The steel industry is fully committed to the European values of the circular economy, sustainability, innovation, and free and fair trade, writes Andrés Barceló.
07 Jun 18
Steel crisis requires multilateral answers
It’s important to deal with the problem of overcapacity in the steel industry, but protectionism is not the way forward, says Reinhard Bütikofer.
07 Jun 18
Going Dutch on antibiotic resistance
Reducing antibiotic use in animal husbandry is essential to preventing the spread of antibiotic resistance, argues Dr Danielle van Dalen.
06 Jun 18
Transparency in EU policymaking: What happens in Brussels, stays in Brussels?
Faced with mounting pressure and scepticism, democratic institutions need to recalibrate how they work, so as to restore public credibility in their essential work, writes Emily O’Reilly.
06 Jun 18
Development days: EU trade agreements must include gender chapters
Eleonora Forenza explains why EU trade agreements must include gender chapters.
05 Jun 18
EU must use GSP+ to end death penalty in Pakistan
Through the GSP+ programme, EU can reaffirm its commitment to abolishing the death penalty worldwide, says Barbara Matera.
05 Jun 18
Development days: Supporting girls' education is crucial
Supporting girls’ education is fundamental, writes Maurice Ponga.