Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing
25 Aug International & Trade

Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing

A deal would avoid tariffs, unlock supplementary benefits, allow for EU and UK customs co-operation, ensure the Northern Ireland protocol is implemented sustainably and provide a platform on which to build a deeper relationship in the future.
by Sam Lowe
Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
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Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
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Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
23 Oct Health
How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
Anti-corruption report highlights 'cracks' in EU and member states
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Anti-corruption report highlights 'cracks' in EU and member states
Following the publication of the EU anti-corruption report, Transparency International intends to publish an independent report to ensure the EU follows its own recommendations, writes Ronny Patz.
EU 'invasive alien species' regulation receives mixed response
07 Feb Energy & Climate
EU 'invasive alien species' regulation receives mixed response
The fast tracking of the EU 'invasive alien species' regulation results in solutions that are both 'weak' and 'compromised', writes Joanna Swabe.
EU fisheries subsidies contribute to 'oversized' fleet
07 Feb Industry & Finance
EU fisheries subsidies contribute to 'oversized' fleet
The agreement on fisheries subsidies improve the possibility of data collection, but hinder the process of improving Europe's declining fish stocks, writes Monica Verbeek.
Science and technology skills key to tackling EU youth unemployment
07 Feb Tech & Research
Science and technology skills key to tackling EU youth unemployment
Addressing the 'STEM skills gap' would help improve the effectiveness of EU policies aimed at reducing youth unemployment and boosting growth, argues Afke Schaart
Strasbourg round-up: Parliament presents annual report on better law-making
07 Feb
Strasbourg round-up: Parliament presents annual report on better law-making
Shadow rapporteurs Lidia Geringer de Oedenberg, Rebecca Taylor and Morten Messerschmidt share their views on ECR deputy Sajjad Karim's report on better law-making.
Independent music companies call on policymakers to make EU 'fit for copyright in the digital age'
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Independent music companies call on policymakers to make EU 'fit for copyright in the digital age'
The EU must reinforce creators’ fundamental freedoms, instead of seeking to unpick copyright rules, argues Helen Smith.
The commission's 2030 framework for climate and energy policies may, in the long run, be seen as a 'chance missed'
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The commission's 2030 framework for climate and energy policies may, in the long run, be seen as a 'chance missed'
To have binding EU targets, Europe must have a coherent and long term strategy, argues Ed Gavaghan.
Tory MEP's Brexit hopes branded 'hardly credible'
04 Feb
Tory MEP's Brexit hopes branded 'hardly credible'
Andrew Duff warns that plans for the UK to negotiate a Swiss-style relationship with the EU are 'only half thought through'.
EU has 'unique' opportunity to return to founding principles
27 Jan International & Trade
EU has 'unique' opportunity to return to founding principles
The EU must use 2014 to shape the future of human rights protection and put people before politics, says Nicolas Beger.
Commission revolving door rules 'useless' in tackling conflicts of interest
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Commission revolving door rules 'useless' in tackling conflicts of interest
The EU's revolving door rules for commissioners are in need of strengthening, argues Jorgo Riss.
Greek presidency highlights 'necessity' of EU-wide reform
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Greek presidency highlights 'necessity' of EU-wide reform
'Green growth' and 'resource efficiency' key to addressing Europe's economic and financial situations, says Yannis Maniatis
US and EU must continue to be 'critical partners'
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US and EU must continue to be 'critical partners'
But 'crisis of trust' influencing seven decades of strong EU-US relationship, says Christian Ehler
Europe a 'world leader' in geothermal technology
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Can the UK afford to turn its back on Europe?
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EU single market benefits to UK are between five and 15 times Britain's net EU budget contribution, argues Jonathan Faull.
EU administration now 'more transparent and citizen-friendly', says former ombudsman
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Reforming education systems and increasing digital skills learning opportunities will help prepare young Europeans for the jobs of both today and tomorrow, argues Microsoft's Afke Schaart.