15 Jun 17
EU must modernise - and harmonise - skills recognition
It's time to modernise how skills and qualifications are recognised, says Renate Weber.
15 Jun 17
Medical devices matter
It was a long time coming, but the new rules regulating medical devices will make a real difference to patient safety, writes Mairead McGuinness.
14 Jun 17
Sustainable Energy: Implementation of clean energy package faces challenges
MEPs agree that the 'Clean energy for all' package is ambitious, but there are challenges ahead.
14 Jun 17
Innovation is key to addressing societal needs
The EU must encourage innovation in order to address societal needs, writes Frédérique Ries.
14 Jun 17
The legal reality of women living in Pakistan
The legal system in Pakistan gives credence to institutionalised discrimination against women, writes Barbara Matera.
14 Jun 17
Sustainable Energy: A unique chance for Europe
It’s crunch time for climate policy, but is the EU being ambitious enough ask MEPs Benedek Jávor and Csaba Molnár.
14 Jun 17
5 questions with... Hilde Vautmans
Spaghetti, makeup and Africa.
14 Jun 17
Sustainable Energy: Speeding up the energy transition
The US pulling out of the Paris agreement has demonstrated that the EU can, and should, take a leading role on climate issues, argues José Blanco López.
13 Jun 17
Sustainable Energy: The clean energy transition can showcase the EU at its best
This year's EU Sustainable Energy Week comes at a particularly interesting time, writes Dominique Ristori.
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.