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.
15 May 17
Reducing food waste is a common responsibility
The urgency to reduce food waste is such that MEPs were able to put their political differences aside to try and find solutions.
15 May 17
Food waste is an all-encompassing problem
Food waste occurs across the entire supply and consumption chain, therefore no single regulation will be able to solve the problem, writes Biljana Borzan.
12 May 17
Vadym Rabinovych: Future of EU at stake in Ukraine conflict
Europe could soon be affected by the conflict in Ukraine, warns Vadym Rabinovych.
12 May 17
EU has equipped itself with robust plant protection legislation
Six months on from Parliament's adoption of the plant protection report, shadow rapporteur Viorica Dăncilă reflects on some key questions.
12 May 17
Plant health must not become a 'Cinderella' issue
We need to prioritise plant health, and not just in a crisis, argues Anthea McIntyre.
05 May 17
The future of UK science lies in the balance of Brexit
UK research benefits from more EU funding than it pays for, so there are serious doubts the British government will be able to fill the gap, warns Ulrich Samm.
05 May 17
Brexit is a challenge for the scientific community
The UK must safeguard its academic and research cooperation with the EU beyond Brexit, writes Clare Moody.
05 May 17
Is Brexit also a goodbye to science and research cooperation?
Science and research are essential motors of prosperity for the EU, and the UK’s research sector has a lot to lose following Brexit, warns Paul Rübig.
04 May 17
EU must take Arctic risks seriously
We can, and should contribute more to maintaining peace in the Arctic, says Urmas Paet.
04 May 17
EU Arctic policy: The new race for the North Pole
The EU must provide environmental leadership in the Arctic through trade, says David Martin.
03 May 17
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
03 May 17
5 questions with... Neena Gill
Racism, tigers and Marmite.
03 May 17
Brexit's impact on EU fisheries: The whale in the room
In light of Brexit, before it reforms its management systems, the EU must reach an agreement with the UK on fish stocks in the North Sea, writes Peter van Dalen.
03 May 17
CFP reform: Simplifying technical measures important - but fisheries activities must be safeguarded
Simplifying technical measures in line with CFP reform is an important aim, but it mustn't be to the detriment of fisheries activities, argues Gabriel Mato.
03 May 17
EU must ensure future of artisanal fisheries
Fishermen must be involved in decision-making in order to successfully implement measures to safeguard fish stocks, says Renata Briano.
03 May 17
Should vaccines really be compulsory?
There is limited evidence that compulsory vaccination is the key to address vaccine rejection, says Piernicola Pedicini.