Bulgarian EU Council presidency programme is disappointing
02 Jan
Bulgarian EU Council presidency programme is disappointing
The presidency programme falls short of Peter Kouroumbashev's expectations, but it's not too late to produce a better version, he writes.
Bulgarian EU Council presidency: Time is right to develop relations with the Balkans
02 Jan
Bulgarian EU Council presidency: Time is right to develop relations with the Balkans
The time is right to discuss the EU accession of the Balkan states, says Angel Dzhambazki.
EU aviation strategy: Turbulent times?
21 Dec
EU aviation strategy: Turbulent times?
Two years after the Commission presented its aviation strategy, Jacek P. Krawczyk wonders if industry and policymakers are on the same page.
EU aviation rules must ensure fair and open skies
21 Dec
EU aviation rules must ensure fair and open skies
The new aviation competition regulation must ensure fairness while leaving no room for protectionism, says Markus Pieper.
International Migrants Day: A shrinking humanitarian space for migration work
18 Dec
International Migrants Day: A shrinking humanitarian space for migration work
Humanitarian organisations must be able to deliver unconditional support to migrants, wherever they are, argues Denis Haveaux.
ITER turns 10: Paving an ambitious way to a sustainable future
18 Dec
ITER turns 10: Paving an ambitious way to a sustainable future
As ITER turns 10 years old, now is a good time to take stock of the progress and the challenges ahead, writes Martina Dlabajová.
ITER is a key project for Europe and the world
18 Dec
ITER is a key project for Europe and the world
ITER will revolutionise the world’s energy supplies, but we have no time to waste in diversifying our energy mix, says Edouard Martin.
5 questions with... Lambert van Nistelrooij
15 Dec
5 questions with... Lambert van Nistelrooij
Spanish, intuition and inventions.
EU must urgently combat rising Afrophobia
15 Dec
EU must urgently combat rising Afrophobia
Like many people of African descent, Cécile Kashetu Kyenge has been subjected to racist abuse - it’s time policymakers act to put an end to this, she writes.
EU must stop subsidising fossil-fuels infrastructure
13 Dec
EU must stop subsidising fossil-fuels infrastructure
The European Fund for Strategic Investments is funding dozens of carbon-intensive projects, at the expense of genuinely sustainable infrastructure, argues Anna Roggenbuck
EU more than ever needs a simple CAP
12 Dec
EU more than ever needs a simple CAP
The latest CAP reform is set to greatly benefit farmers, explains Paolo De Castro.
Future of food and farming communication is only the beginning of the road
12 Dec
Future of food and farming communication is only the beginning of the road
The European Commission’s communication on the future of food and farming leaves too many questions unanswered, says Czesław Adam Siekierski.
Farming: An EU success story
12 Dec
Farming: An EU success story
The communication on future food and farming indicates the way forward for EU farming, says Jerzy Plewa.
Robotics will be a key driver of economic growth
11 Dec
Robotics will be a key driver of economic growth
Europe is a world leader in AI and robotics, but investment is necessary to retain this position, writes Roberto Viola.
Robotics will shape the future of work
11 Dec
Robotics will shape the future of work
While some may fear robotics will lead to job losses, David Casa argues they will be a positive development for our labour markets.
Special status for Northern Ireland would create unacceptable internal barriers to UK
08 Dec
Special status for Northern Ireland would create unacceptable internal barriers to UK
Creating barriers to trade with Great Britain would jeopardise Northern Ireland economically and socially - and may be the biggest threat to peace, writes Diane Dodds.
Defence industry needs 'more Europe'
08 Dec
Defence industry needs 'more Europe'
Though MEPs support new Commission proposals to develop Europe’s defence industry, the role of SMEs and having ‘geographic balance’ is of concern to some deputies. 
EU defence: By spending together, we can spend better
08 Dec
EU defence: By spending together, we can spend better
The new European defence fund will provide innovative support to EU defence, writes Elżbieta Bieńkowska.
Cultural heritage is Europe's most valuable resource
07 Dec
Cultural heritage is Europe's most valuable resource
The EU institutions are ready to work together to make the Year of Cultural Heritage a success, writes Tibor Navracsics.
European Year of cultural heritage: New beginnings for EU cultural policy
07 Dec
European Year of cultural heritage: New beginnings for EU cultural policy
The European Year of Cultural Heritage marks a new era in EU politics, with better understanding of the importance of culture, says Silvia Costa.
Is there any kind of Brexit Theresa May can deliver?
06 Dec
Is there any kind of Brexit Theresa May can deliver?
Recent events would indicate that Theresa May will be unable to deliver a deal on Brexit, argues Richard Corbett.
5 questions with... Reinhard Bütikofer
06 Dec
5 questions with... Reinhard Bütikofer
Chess, Nashville and saying 'yes'.
MEPs welcome 'very ambitious' EU space strategy
05 Dec
MEPs welcome 'very ambitious' EU space strategy
MEPs are impressed with the Commission’s space strategy, which they believe will bring both economic and social benefits.
It's time for the EU to encourage its space sector's competitiveness
05 Dec
It's time for the EU to encourage its space sector's competitiveness
The EU space strategy comes at the perfect time, says Marian-Jean Marinescu.