12 Dec 17
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.
12 Dec 17
Farming: An EU success story
The communication on future food and farming indicates the way forward for EU farming, says Jerzy Plewa.
11 Dec 17
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.
11 Dec 17
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.
08 Dec 17
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.
08 Dec 17
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. 
08 Dec 17
EU defence: By spending together, we can spend better
The new European defence fund will provide innovative support to EU defence, writes Elżbieta Bieńkowska.
07 Dec 17
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.
07 Dec 17
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.
06 Dec 17
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.
06 Dec 17
5 questions with... Reinhard Bütikofer
Chess, Nashville and saying 'yes'.
05 Dec 17
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.
05 Dec 17
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.
05 Dec 17
Clean Energy Package must support prosumers
The message is clear: fuel cell micro-cogeneration is market-ready, argues Hans Korteweg.
04 Dec 17
Medical device rules: Protecting patients against future problems
A series of scandals has rightly forced changes to how in vitro diagnostics and medical devices are regulated - and not before time, says Biljana Borzan.
04 Dec 17
New in vitro diagnostic medical devices rules to improve patient safety
The new rules on in vitro diagnostic medical devices guarantees patients’ safety now and far into the future, says Margrete Auken.
29 Nov 17
To fight in-work poverty, EU needs long-term investments
A stronger welfare state is the key to fighting precarious employment, says Neoklis Sylikiotis.
29 Nov 17
Posting of workers: Protecting against protectionism
Mobility needs to be based on clear rules which protect workers’ rights, says Martina Dlabajová.
29 Nov 17
Commission's social security proposals could provide quality EU mobility
New Commission proposals on social security could improve mobility in Europe, says Guillaume Balas.
27 Nov 17
Strong EU support for business in Africa
To stem African migration, Brussels has fashioned an ambitious investment strategy that relies substantially on the European private sector, writes Giles Merritt.
27 Nov 17
EU-Africa strategy requires real commitment at political and business level
Let’s join efforts to accelerate Africa’s transformation, writes Emma Marcegaglia.
24 Nov 17
Rare diseases: EU can do much more
The EU and UN are best placed to help conduct research and spread awareness on rare diseases, says Marek Plura.
24 Nov 17
Juggling care and daily life: the rare disease challenge
It is important to shed more light on the social impact of rare diseases, writes Françoise Grossetête.
23 Nov 17
5 questions with... Anna Maria Corazza Bildt
Food tourism, tennis and eCommerce.