It's time to step up efforts to promote electric cars
21 Jun
It's time to step up efforts to promote electric cars
Electric mobility has never been more accessible, but this requires much more action on the part of national, regional and local authorities, writes Lucy Anderson.
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
21 Jun
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
The Commission has put forward a number of proposals to decarbonise transport in Europe - now member states need a common framework, writes Henna Virkkunen.
Clean transport: We need to do more and better
21 Jun
Clean transport: We need to do more and better
Electric cars are an essential part of cleaning up our air, writes Karima Delli.
Europe is its citizens
19 Jun
Europe is its citizens
Magnus Berntsson explains why he wants the Assembly of European Regions to facilitate dialogue and cooperation between citizens across the continent.
What future for EU energy?
16 Jun
What future for EU energy?
Biofuels are an essential part of the energy transition, argue Hans-Olaf Henkel and Marijana Petir.
Time to act on Antibacterial resistance
16 Jun
Time to act on Antibacterial resistance
The threat from antimicrobial resistance continues to be underestimated. What are governments and stakeholders doing to tackle this growing threat to global public health?
Citizens must remain at the heart of digital union project
16 Jun
Citizens must remain at the heart of digital union project
The digital union presents huge opportunities for Europe, but citizens must remain at the heart of the project, writes Carlos Zorrinho.
How can policy balance modern-day tech and privacy?
16 Jun
How can policy balance modern-day tech and privacy?
New ePrivacy rules seek to protect users' online privacy without hindering innovation, explains Marju Lauristin.
EU needs guidelines on off-label use of medicines
16 Jun
EU needs guidelines on off-label use of medicines
Since the European Parliament requested better guidance on the widespread off-label use of medicine, very little has been done, writes Piernicola Pedicini.
EU must modernise - and harmonise - skills recognition
15 Jun
EU must modernise - and harmonise - skills recognition
It's time to modernise how skills and qualifications are recognised, says Renate Weber.
Medical devices matter
15 Jun
Medical devices matter
It was a long time coming, but the new rules regulating medical devices will make a real difference to patient safety, writes Mairead McGuinness.
Sustainable Energy: Implementation of clean energy package faces challenges
14 Jun
Sustainable Energy: Implementation of clean energy package faces challenges
MEPs agree that the 'Clean energy for all' package is ambitious, but there are challenges ahead.
Innovation is key to addressing societal needs
14 Jun
Innovation is key to addressing societal needs
The EU must encourage innovation in order to address societal needs, writes Frédérique Ries.
The legal reality of women living in Pakistan
14 Jun
The legal reality of women living in Pakistan
The legal system in Pakistan gives credence to institutionalised discrimination against women, writes Barbara Matera.
Sustainable Energy: A unique chance for Europe
14 Jun
Sustainable Energy: A unique chance for Europe
It’s crunch time for climate policy, but is the EU being ambitious enough ask MEPs Benedek Jávor and Csaba Molnár.
5 questions with... Hilde Vautmans
14 Jun
5 questions with... Hilde Vautmans
Spaghetti, makeup and Africa.
Sustainable Energy: Speeding up the energy transition
14 Jun
Sustainable Energy: Speeding up the energy transition
The US pulling out of the Paris agreement has demonstrated that the EU can, and should, take a leading role on climate issues, argues José Blanco López.
Sustainable Energy: The clean energy transition can showcase the EU at its best
13 Jun
Sustainable Energy: The clean energy transition can showcase the EU at its best
This year's EU Sustainable Energy Week comes at a particularly interesting time, writes Dominique Ristori.
5 questions with... Indrek Tarand
02 Jun
5 questions with... Indrek Tarand
Electoral law, party politics and muddling through.

 

Copyright laws must work for the many, not the few
02 Jun
Copyright laws must work for the many, not the few
The Commission's proposed ancillary right for publishers might have a limited effect on big commercial websites, but could spell disaster for innovative start-ups, warns Daniel Dalton.
Copyright reform: The EU needs to embrace innovation
02 Jun
Copyright reform: The EU needs to embrace innovation
We need to ensure the new copyright rules are fit for purpose, says Catherine Stihler.
EU cities will become 'smart' if they learn from each other
01 Jun
EU cities will become 'smart' if they learn from each other
Harnessing the potential of Europe's cities requires EU-wide cooperation, argues Roberto Viola.
Europe is on the right path for sustainable agriculture - but there's room for improvement
31 May
Europe is on the right path for sustainable agriculture - but there's room for improvement
Europe is on the right path for sustainable agriculture, but it needs a more coherent framework, says Ulrike Müller.
How can EU consume and produce fairer and better?
31 May
How can EU consume and produce fairer and better?
If the EU wants to reach its sustainable development goals, it must rethink its food production model, writes Stefan Eck.