20 Sep 17
World needs vigorous regulatory action to fight AMR
The global response to AMR requries strong collaboration between the environmental, trade, innovation and human and animal health sectors, says José Inácio Faria.
20 Sep 17
New bio-based financing could be an example of the flexibility the EU needs
The BBI’s financing model must be rectified so that companies are more willing to contribute, writes Miroslav Poche.
19 Sep 17
German elections: Angela Merkel should not ignore migration crisis
Two years after her decision to welcome thousands of refugees into Germany, Angela Merkel has completely shut the topic out of her electoral campaign, writes Jo Leinen.
15 Sep 17
Electoral reform is a good example of what the EU can do post-Brexit, says Andrew Duff
The European Parliament's soon-to-be empty seats can be put to good use, says former ALDE MEP
14 Sep 17
5 questions with... Merja Kyllönen
Sauna, accordeon and laughter.
13 Sep 17
Clean Energy: Facing the reality of climate change
Policymakers must be bold enough to allow the EU's renewable energy sector to grow and become globally competitive, writes Patrizia Toia.
12 Sep 17
Dieselgate: Outside of the EU, nobody is interested in diesel technology, argues Bas Eickhout
Greens MEP says the European Commission should introduces plans to ensure compliance of environmental standards.
12 Sep 17
Copyright reform: 'Neighbouring right' will get in the way of quality journalism
A new publishers' right would end up boosting fake news, warns Julia Reda.
12 Sep 17
EU copyright law urgently needs reforming
The ever-changing technological landscape means Europe urgently needs updated, harmonised copyright rules, writes Axel Voss.
11 Sep 17
Clean energy is a springboard for secure and sustainable growth
Clean innovation will require involvement from all sides and profound transformation, writes Jerzy Buzek.
11 Sep 17
What will become of UK seats in Parliament post-Brexit?
Brexit comes with many issues to sort out, not least what to do with the 73 seats vacated by UK MEPs, writes Indrek Tarand.
11 Sep 17
Britain's efforts to leave the European Union are in trouble, warns Andrew Duff
David Davis' tiresome cheeriness can't disguise his slender grasp of detail says former MEP.
25 Aug 17
What role for the ECJ in Brexit deal?
The implications for future enforcement and dispute settlement procedures will depend on the scope and depth of any UK-EU agreement, writes Stephen Booth.
18 Aug 17
Social rights: EU can and should encourage work being done on the ground
How the EU turns words into action on the European pillar of social rights will determine whether it is serious about promoting social rights and social inclusion, writes Kélig Puyet.
17 Aug 17
The Commission's transparency register strategy is extremely worrying
Regardless of who you talk to, everyone agrees: a strong register is important. But when it comes to practice, things start to look a lot bleaker, writes Margarida Silva.
20 Jul 17
You don't need to be a Catalan separatist to support the referendum on self-determination
While the Spanish government chose to bury its head in the sand, the pro-independence movement in Catalonia blossomed, writes Jordi Solé.
18 Jul 17
EU institutions must ensure fair conditions for all their interns
The European Parliament has repeatedly called for social progress and the protection of EU workers' rights, while failing to offer its own interns decent working conditions, writes Terry Reintke.
14 Jul 17
5 questions with... Viorica Dăncilă
Balance, inner strength and books.
14 Jul 17
An ode to the Estonian EU Council presidency
The award for most creative response on the Estonian Council presidency goes to Indrek Tarand.
14 Jul 17
Estonian Council presidency must tackle unemployment
One of the priorities of the Estonian presidency is ensuring equal opportunities in the labour market and social inclusion, explains Yana Toom.
14 Jul 17
Estonian EU Council presidency to focus on ensuring a safe and secure Europe
The Estonian Council presidency is set to focus on ensuring a safe and secure Europe, writes Urmas Paet.
13 Jul 17
EU Council presidency: Estonia must make progress on data protection rules
It's very important for Estonia to make progress on data protection and data privacy legislation during its mandate, says Marju Lauristin.
13 Jul 17
EU Council presidency: Estonia is the ideal honest broker
Estonia is a small country that is unburdened with specific national interests, making it the ideal honest broker, writes Tunne Kelam.
13 Jul 17
Estonian EU Council presidency to focus on digital
The digital sphere will be at the heart of Estonia's EU Council presidency, says Kaja Kallas.