08 Nov 17
Raw Materials Week: EU must decrease consumption and embrace eco-sufficiency
World needs to ‘gear up’ for natural resource ‘paradigm shift’ say Friends of the Earth Europe campaigners.
08 Nov 17
Pharmaceutical sector very worried about Brexit
The UK's pharmaceutical industry hasn't been publicly vocal on Brexit, but it's hard at work behind the scenes to minimise negative consequences, writes Richard Corbett.
08 Nov 17
Tackling AMR requires a collective approach
Keeping antibiotics working is everyone’s responsibility, argues ECDC chief, Andrea Ammon.
08 Nov 17
5 questions with... Cecilia Malmström
Abba, refugees and an inspiring life.
08 Nov 17
Bio-based industry holds the key to circular economy
BBI Executive Director Philippe Mengal outlines the numerous ways in which Europe’s bio-based industries are impacting on society.
07 Nov 17
EU is playing its part to protect our oceans
With €7bn in pledges, the EU is on course to deliver as a global ocean leader, writes Karmenu Vella.
07 Nov 17
EU must work to enable blockchain technology
MEPs warn the Commission against overregulation and instead to focus on ‘enablement’ of the new technology.
06 Nov 17
Could protein crops save EU agriculture?
Protein crops are the solution Europe needs to ensure its agriculture is healthy and sustainable, says György Hölvényi.
06 Nov 17
COP23: Despite US withdrawal, Paris agreement is alive and well
Now that the US has withdrawn from the Paris agreement, it’s up to the EU to step up and be the climate leader the world needs, writes Gilles Pargneaux.
06 Nov 17
COP23: It's time for Europe to lead by example
COP23 is more than just an opportunity for the EU to show climate leadership, says Adina-Ioana Vălean.
03 Nov 17
EU must rethink its waste management strategy
Europe must rethink its waste management strategy and ensure we make the most out of all materials, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
03 Nov 17
Waste should be an opportunity, not a problem
In order for the circular economy to be successful, waste legislation must be fully implemented across the EU, writes Daniel Calleja Crespo.
02 Nov 17
EU must end stroke care lottery
Stroke is a major, pan-European, public health concern, but solutions exist to ensure equal access across Europe to quality healthcare and innovative stroke treatments, writes Aldo Patriciello. 
31 Oct 17
Entrepreneurs: A major challenge for Europe
The disparities between EU member states are such that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, writes Helena de Felipe Lethonen.
31 Oct 17
Should policymakers single out SMEs?
The Commission’s new industrial policy strategy is right to consider SMEs as a core part of EU industry, says Othmar Karas.
30 Oct 17
How should the EU deal with packaging waste?
The Commission’s circular economy strategy should promote incentives to minimise the use of packaging, particularly plastic, say MEPs.
30 Oct 17
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
It’s crucial not to put all biofuels in the same basket, and differentiate the good from the bad, argues Jadwiga Wiśniewska.
30 Oct 17
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
The use of biofuels has, in many cases, proven to be extremely beneficial, writes Marijana Petir.
26 Oct 17
5 questions with... Marek Plura
Marek Plura (EPP, PL) is a member of Parliament’s employment and social affairs committee.
26 Oct 17
Energy union: It's time for more ambition
An ambitious energy union takes cooperation and compromise, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
26 Oct 17
Energy union is all-encompassing
The energy union is a clear economic opportunity that benefits all sectors, not just energy, says Dominique Ristori.
25 Oct 17
Mainstreaming mental health
Mental health may not be a core EU competence, but policymakers are doing what they can to tackle the issue.
25 Oct 17
Mental health: EU must recognise the challenges and adopt exceptional measures
The EU must find more innovative ways for its policies to have an impact on mental health, says Adina Vălean.
25 Oct 17
EU must highlight importance of mental health in all policies
Recognition of the importance of mental health is increasing, but it’s crucial for Parliament to ensure more action is taken, writes Deirdre Clune.