Stronger firearm rules will help protect us all
03 Mar
Stronger firearm rules will help protect us all
Terrorism is once again on the rise in Europe, with soft targets at the greatest risk; new firearm regulations will help prevent guns reaching terrorists, writes Julian King.
Parliament has made significant improvements to EU firearms directive
03 Mar
Parliament has made significant improvements to EU firearms directive
MEPs' many months of work on the firearms directive have resulted in significant improvements to the proposal, writes Vicky Ford.
Protecting the environment means decarbonising the transport sector
24 Feb
Protecting the environment means decarbonising the transport sector
In order for the transport sector to reduce its emissions, there needs to be joint action on the part of policymakers and industry, says Henna Virkkunen.
EU must urgently rethink its transport model
24 Feb
EU must urgently rethink its transport model
Europe's transport sector constitutes a health emergency, warns Karima Delli.
Europe's transport sector must grow sustainably
24 Feb
Europe's transport sector must grow sustainably
For Europe to lead by example in the fight against climate change, it must ensure its transport sector grows sustainably, writes Henrik Hololei.
Plastic waste is a problem that the EU must overcome
23 Feb
Plastic waste is a problem that the EU must overcome
We can't get rid of plastic completely, therefore it's time for the EU to develop a true recycling culture, argues Cătălin Sorin Ivan.
Towards a European 'endless plastics' strategy
23 Feb
Towards a European 'endless plastics' strategy
In order to work in the long-term, EU waste policy must be firmly anchored in a circular economy, says Kathleen Van Brempt.
Putting an end to marine litter is everyone's business
23 Feb
Putting an end to marine litter is everyone's business
Combatting marine litter means developing a true circular economy, writes Alain Cadec.
5 questions with... Sirpa Pietikäinen
22 Feb
5 questions with... Sirpa Pietikäinen
"Think. At least try to."
The EU cannot let big pharma call the shots on research
22 Feb
The EU cannot let big pharma call the shots on research
Governments spend considerable money on medical research, and as such should have more of a say in it, instead of letting industry drive up prices, argues Margrete Auken.
EU must ensure medicines research responds to patients' needs
21 Feb
EU must ensure medicines research responds to patients' needs
It's time to review the relationship between the public and private sectors in the development of new drugs, writes Soledad Cabezón Ruiz.
Rare disease research likely to lose out from Brexit
21 Feb
Rare disease research likely to lose out from Brexit
EU cooperation has been hugely important in advancing research into rare diseases, but Brexit could put an end to this, warns Glenis Willmott.
Youth unemployment puts Europe's future at risk
20 Feb
Youth unemployment puts Europe's future at risk
EU policymakers must strengthen social rights instead of just focusing on economic freedoms, writes Thomas Händel.
The importance of vocational training in tackling youth unemployment
20 Feb
The importance of vocational training in tackling youth unemployment
As the EU struggles to come to grips with crippling unemployment rates among its youth, perhaps vocational training could be the answer, argues Brando Benifei.
Scotland seeks a life raft in Brexit's stormy seas
17 Feb
Scotland seeks a life raft in Brexit's stormy seas
The unwillingness of the UK government to compromise on Brexit may leave Scotland with no choice but to seek independence, writes Stephen Gethins.
The EU must not let the US sideline its institutions or their values
17 Feb
The EU must not let the US sideline its institutions or their values
In reworking its relations with the US, the EU must not let Washington sideline Brussels' institutions or their values, writes Anthony Gardner.
Ted Malloch: The US view of European integration
14 Feb
Ted Malloch: The US view of European integration
Exclusive: President Trump’s new administration has made it clear that the US is no longer interested in the EU’s integrationist 'ever closer union', writes Ted Malloch, the man tipped to be next US ambassador to the EU.
New rules must reconcile mining with environment
13 Feb
New rules must reconcile mining with environment
The Commission must listen to Parliament's demands on banning cyanide, says Davor Škrlec.
EU must harmonise waste management
13 Feb
EU must harmonise waste management
Member states must be given the financial and technical means to avoid disasters, writes Katerina Konecná.
Where does mining waste fit within the circular economy?
13 Feb
Where does mining waste fit within the circular economy?
The EU needs to ensure greater safety when handling mining waste, writes György Hölvényi.
5 questions with... Eva Kaili
09 Feb
5 questions with... Eva Kaili
Macedonia, campaigning on no budget and always aiming for a challenge.
Copyright reform is about protecting and promoting Europe's cultural heritage
09 Feb
Copyright reform is about protecting and promoting Europe's cultural heritage
MEPs are at odds over the Commission's copyright proposals and what the new rules should be.
EU copyright reform is an opportunity for both consumers and creators
09 Feb
EU copyright reform is an opportunity for both consumers and creators
Copyright reform should not be treated as an opportunity to punish big business, writes Marc Joulaud.
EU copyright directive presents opportunities as well as challenges
09 Feb
EU copyright directive presents opportunities as well as challenges
MEPs are determined to develop a regulatory framework that provides legal certainty, clarity and a level playing field that will not stifle new business development, says Therese Comodini Cachia.