Bio-economy could help EU achieve its climate goals
26 Sep
Bio-economy could help EU achieve its climate goals
Transitioning to a bio-economy goes hand-in-hand with embracing the circular economy, and will boost growth and employment, says Henna Virkkunen.
2016 CITES Conference of the Parties tackles an urgent conservation agenda
23 Sep
2016 CITES Conference of the Parties tackles an urgent conservation agenda
Wildlife crime that transcends national borders needs a transnational response, write Susan Lieberman and Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy.
EU action plan against wildlife trafficking: Prevention, partnership and implementation
23 Sep
EU action plan against wildlife trafficking: Prevention, partnership and implementation
For the first time, the EU will act as a full party at a CITES conference, where crucial amendments to wildlife protection rules are expected to be adopted, writes Karmenu Vella.
EU must act now on Calais security problems, says road transport union chief
21 Sep
EU must act now on Calais security problems, says road transport union chief
EU and national policymakers must take urgent action to address the deteriorating security situation on the approaches to Calais, argues Jan Nemec.
5 questions with... Eleonora Evi
21 Sep
5 questions with... Eleonora Evi
Conscious eating, cats and DIY.
Investment in smart mobility keeps EU's economy moving
16 Sep
Investment in smart mobility keeps EU's economy moving
Smart and sustainable mobility will give our economies a huge boost, but for this to work there needs to be closer cooperation between all levels of government, writes Henrik Hololei.
Scots in a hearts and minds battle on minimum pricing
15 Sep
Scots in a hearts and minds battle on minimum pricing
While some might say Scotland makes the best whisky in the world, it also boasts some of the worst rates of alcohol-related harm in western Europe, writes Tom Freeman.
EU alcohol strategy: Time for the Commission to turn political will into action
14 Sep
EU alcohol strategy: Time for the Commission to turn political will into action
There needs to be better cooperation between the member states to help tackle the deadly risks presented by alcohol abuse, writes Younous Omarjee.
EU alcohol strategy: No one size fits all approach
12 Sep
EU alcohol strategy: No one size fits all approach
Alberto Cirio looks back at the issues and decisions that led to Parliament’s alcohol strategy resolution.
European Week of Sport can help build communities
12 Sep
European Week of Sport can help build communities
The European Week of Sport is the perfect opportunity to show how sport can help prevent social exclusion and marginalisation, and improve people’s health, writes Tibor Navracsics.
EU must push for strong action to save angonoka tortoise
09 Sep
EU must push for strong action to save angonoka tortoise
Madagascar's angonoka (Ploughshare) tortoise could be extinct in two years without our help, warn Benedek Jávor and Alison Clausen.
Is there value in Written Declarations?
09 Sep
Is there value in Written Declarations?
Written Declarations can be a useful to influence the EU agenda, but not all WDs are relevant, argues Marian Harkin.
EU's Middle East priority should be stability, says veteran Israeli journalist
27 Jul
EU's Middle East priority should be stability, says veteran Israeli journalist
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin's recent series of meetings with EU leaders could lay the groundwork for a future EU-Israel summit, according to veteran journalist Ron Ben-Yishai.
Will Brexit allow the UK to unshackle Itself from cumbersome EU Data Protection Rules?
22 Jul
Will Brexit allow the UK to unshackle Itself from cumbersome EU Data Protection Rules?
UK should seize opportunity to define a uniquely British solution to data protection, argues Daniel Castro.
EU Commission's copyright proposals not fit for digital age
14 Jul
EU Commission's copyright proposals not fit for digital age
We need copyright laws that recognise the internet, writes Daniel Dalton.
5 questions with... Madi Sharma
13 Jul
5 questions with... Madi Sharma
Lorries, surviving abuse and no excuses.
Slovak EU Council presidency can help press ahead with enlargement process
13 Jul
Slovak EU Council presidency can help press ahead with enlargement process
Slovakia can help bring a fresh perspective on wider neighbourhood, writes Eduard Kukan.
Slovak EU Council presidency committed to strengthening energy security
13 Jul
Slovak EU Council presidency committed to strengthening energy security
The Slovak EU Council presidency will work hard to strengthen Europe's energy security, says Vladimír Maňka.
Slovak EU Council presidency to help complete digital single market
13 Jul
Slovak EU Council presidency to help complete digital single market
The Slovak EU Council presidency will set the pace for adopting the legislation needed to help complete the digital single market, writes Ivan Štefanec.
Slovakia to be honest broker during EU Council presidency
13 Jul
Slovakia to be honest broker during EU Council presidency
Brexit is set to be the Slovak presidency's biggest challenge, says Jana Žitňanská.
Slovak EU Council presidency will be full of challenges
13 Jul
Slovak EU Council presidency will be full of challenges
A sustainable asylum policy will counter the rise of extremism, writes Monika Flašíková.
Slovak EU Council presidency can show leadership on security issues
13 Jul
Slovak EU Council presidency can show leadership on security issues
The Slovak government can show leadership in the Council on development and security issues, says Anna Záborská.