Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra
19 Jan EU Institutions

Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra

The debate over the European Parliament’s two seats in Brussels and Strasbourg raises the question of whether agreements should be forever binding, regardless of changing circumstances.
by Alexandr Vondra
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
19 Jan Tech & Research
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
19 Jan Tech & Research
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
19 Jan Justice
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
Fifa must lead by example in fight against corruption
05 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
Fifa must lead by example in fight against corruption
Match fixing is an issue that needs to be dealt with from the top down, argues Emma McClarkin.
€300bn European investment plan will be hampered by ESA
05 Dec Industry & Finance
€300bn European investment plan will be hampered by ESA

EU must relax accounting standards in order to liberate economic recovery, argues Hugues Bayet.
S&D group wants to regain young people's trust
05 Dec
S&D group wants to regain young people's trust
Parliament's S&D group has brought together its youngest MEPs in an effort to better communicate with Europe's youth, says Victor Negrescu.
Blasphemy laws 'poison' to Pakistani society
04 Dec Justice
Blasphemy laws 'poison' to Pakistani society
Pakistan must show compassion to all victims of blasphemy laws, says Dita Charanzová.
Veterinary diclofenac threatening EU bird of prey population
04 Dec Agriculture & Food
Veterinary diclofenac threatening EU bird of prey population
European vulture and eagle populations are being decimated needlessly as a result of the continued use of a harmful pain relief drug for livestock, argue Catherine Bearder and Steve Zack.
No EU democracy without gender equality
03 Dec Justice
No EU democracy without gender equality
When it comes to gender equality, so far the EU has been all talk and no action, writes Madi Sharma.
Member state cooperation crucial to combating corruption in sport
03 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
Member state cooperation crucial to combating corruption in sport
The EU recognises the dangers that match fixing presents to the integrity of sport, writes Seán Kelly.
EU transport safety remains an ongoing challenge
02 Dec Mobility
EU transport safety remains an ongoing challenge
Georges Bach says a 'zero fatalities' vision is driving Europe to further improve safety standards in the transport sector.
Criminal activity undermining European sport
02 Dec Justice
Criminal activity undermining European sport

EU needs to do more to maintain the integrity of sporting activity, argues Petra Kammerevert.
Safe cycling culture can help boost economy
01 Dec Industry & Finance
Safe cycling culture can help boost economy
Increased use of bikes has had 'major' environmental and economic impact on Europe's cities, argues Roberta Metsola.
EU needs stronger food safety authority
01 Dec Agriculture & Food
EU needs stronger food safety authority
Parliament has prevailed against lobbyists in the battle against GMOs, but Europe is still struggling to effectively protect its citizens' health, argues Marc Tarabella.
EU must speak with one voice to achieve climate goals
01 Dec Energy & Climate
EU must speak with one voice to achieve climate goals
The lack of determination from some member states should not prevent the setting of more ambitious environmental targets, writes Bas Eickhout.
EU failing to guarantee freedom of movement for all
01 Dec Justice
EU failing to guarantee freedom of movement for all
More must be done to stop disabled persons from being denied a fundamental freedom, argues Marian Harkin.
Tax harmonisation key to regaining EU citizens' trust
28 Nov Industry & Finance
Tax harmonisation key to regaining EU citizens' trust
Parliament has a duty to make sure Juncker sticks to his promise to put an end to tax avoidance and fraud, writes Emmanuel Foulon.
EU must stop discrimination against disabled persons
28 Nov Justice
EU must stop discrimination against disabled persons
'One in six' European citizens is disabled, but the EU has yet to implement concrete and effective legislation for their integration, writes Marek Plura.
Strengthened member state cooperation key to guaranteeing freedom and security
27 Nov Justice
Strengthened member state cooperation key to guaranteeing freedom and security
The EU represents freedom, security and justice. These ideals must be preserved, yet Europe cannot ignore what is happening at its borders, argues Filiz Hyusmenova.
EU requires clear commitments to achieve circular economy
27 Nov Industry & Finance
EU requires clear commitments to achieve circular economy
Waste management is a tricky issue, but the EU must not unilaterally disregard landfilling in favour of incineration, writes Eleonora Evi.
Confronting the challenge of children rough sleepers
26 Nov Justice
Confronting the challenge of children rough sleepers
An upcoming conference aims to address a phenomenon affecting the most vulnerable minors, writes Cécile Kyenge.
Alcohol-related harm represents 'top public health priority'
25 Nov Health
Alcohol-related harm represents 'top public health priority'
Raising awareness and developing a common evidence base are crucial to reducing alcohol-related harm, write Gauden Galea and Lars Møller.
MEP calls for increased awareness of dystonia disorder
25 Nov Tech & Research
MEP calls for increased awareness of dystonia disorder
Glenis Willmott explains why she is willing to take off her heels and 'Jump for Dystonia' to raise awareness about a little known brain disease.
EU passenger data proposals raise serious civil liberties fears
24 Nov International & Trade
EU passenger data proposals raise serious civil liberties fears
The proposals aimed at tackling foreign fighters in Europe raise numerous concerns, writes Cornelia Ernst.
EU must engage with 'information (r)evolution'
24 Nov
EU must engage with 'information (r)evolution'
Europe must do more to tap into the '€2000bn' information and communication technologies market, argues Angelika Niebler.
Raising public awareness of violence against women a key priority
24 Nov Justice
Raising public awareness of violence against women a key priority
Violence against women must recognised as a violation of human rights, argues Inês Cristina Zuber.
EU needs resource management, not waste management
24 Nov Industry & Finance
EU needs resource management, not waste management
Sustainable resource management rather than focusing on waste would help boost the EU economy, argues Davor Škrlec.