02 Jun 17
5 questions with... Indrek Tarand
Electoral law, party politics and muddling through.

 

02 Jun 17
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.
02 Jun 17
Copyright reform: The EU needs to embrace innovation
We need to ensure the new copyright rules are fit for purpose, says Catherine Stihler.
01 Jun 17
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.
31 May 17
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.
31 May 17
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.
31 May 17
UN 2030 agenda is an opportunity for Europe
When passing legislation, it's important for the EU to ensure it sticks to its sustainable development commitments, writes José Inácio Faria.
30 May 17
Tobacco epidemic weighing heavily on Europe
EU countries are not doing enough to implement tobacco control policies, says Nessa Childers.
30 May 17
European Week Against Cancer: Increase prevention, improve access
Improving access to cancer medicines can benefit from the actions of many stakeholders, writes Alojz Peterle.
30 May 17
EU Commission ramping up action on rare cancer
The Commission is ramping up action on rare cancer, explains Xavier Prats Monné.
30 May 17
Will PNR be a humiliating déjà vu for EU policymakers?
One year after Parliament voted through the EU PNR directive, Birgit Sippel explains why the text never should have been adopted.
19 May 17
Can the EU's circular economy apply to ports?
It makes perfect sense for ports to go circular, says Merja Kyllönen, but this will take legislative perseverance.
19 May 17
A sustainable blue economy can boost Europe's tourism
EU coastal regions attract a huge number of tourists each year but they need more support to unlock the full potential of the blue economy, says István Ujhelyi.
19 May 17
European Business Summit: What's next for Europe?
This year's European Business Summit is well placed to provide a platform for debate between EU stakeholders, explains Arnaud Thysen.
18 May 17
Green jobs could change the way we live, so what are we waiting for?
Green jobs could change the way we live, and the world we live in - what are we waiting for, asks Jean Lambert.
18 May 17
5 questions with... Danuta Hübner
Academia, crime novels and skiing.
18 May 17
Obesity is a societal problem
The EU’s approach to food advertising to children must change if it is to e­ffectively tackle the obesity epidemic, says Daciana Octavia Sârbu.
18 May 17
Tackling obesity is a political ambition
Obesity is a major public health concern and action must be taken at EU and national level, writes Michèle Rivasi.
16 May 17
Alcohol labelling issue is not as simple as it seems
Alcohol labelling is not as simple as it seems and health campaigners should be wary of unintended consequences, writes Christopher Snowdon.
16 May 17
Alcohol labelling should be about what's best for consumers - not industry
When it comes to labelling, there is no reason to treat alcohol differently from other drinks, argues Glenis Willmott.
16 May 17
EU Commission report on alcohol labelling is yet another delaying tactic
By asking the alcohol industry to come up with ways to regulate itself, the Commission is making things very easy for itself - but not for innovative micro-enterprises, writes Renate Sommer.
16 May 17
Current file on alcohol labelling is only tinkering around the edges
Self-regulation has failed and it's time for real legislative reform on alcohol labelling, says Lynn Boylan.
16 May 17
Consumers have the right to know what they drink
Listing nutritional information on alcohol labels will help consumers make healthier choices, writes Vytenis Andriukaitis.
15 May 17
Nato summit: Tough times ahead
Nato members face numerous challenges, and the only way to tackle them is to work together, writes Eva Kaili.