EU copyright rules holding back cultural institutions
12 Jul
EU copyright rules holding back cultural institutions
Cultural institutions play a huge role in our European heritage, but they are being held back by our current copyright rules, writes Catherine Stihler.
Copyright reform must consider economics of territoriality
12 Jul
Copyright reform must consider economics of territoriality
Supporting cross-border content and operability must be considered alongside the economic needs of territoriality, writes Jean-Marie Cavada.
Firearms proposals will penalise law-abiding citizens
11 Jul
Firearms proposals will penalise law-abiding citizens
The Commission's proposals for new firearms regulations risk penalising law-abiding citizens, when it is criminals we should be going after, writes Robert Iswaszkiewicz.
Firearms directive: Commission proposals very poorly drafted
11 Jul
Firearms directive: Commission proposals very poorly drafted
It is right that we close the current loopholes in EU firearms legislation, but the Commission's proposal has been very poorly drafted, writes Vicky Ford.
EU nature directives must be properly implemented
11 Jul
EU nature directives must be properly implemented
The nature directives have been hugely beneficial, implementation is the issue and the Commission must act, says Lynn Boylan.
Commission must respond to breaches in EU nature legislation
11 Jul
Commission must respond to breaches in EU nature legislation
EU nature laws are useless if they are not properly implemented and the Commission does not punish those who breach them, writes Margrete Auken.
Circular economy about more than increasing recycling rates
08 Jul
Circular economy about more than increasing recycling rates
The circular economy is a huge economic opportunity, but Europe's transition will require more than just increasing recycling rates, says Mark Demesmaeker.
Europe's 'super-aged' are a demographic timebomb
08 Jul
Europe's 'super-aged' are a demographic timebomb
People may be living longer, but not always healthier. Tackling chronic disease could help change this, writes Karin Kadenbach.
5G: Changing the game and changing Europe
08 Jul
5G: Changing the game and changing Europe
5G technology could help the EU change its game and become a global leader in the digital sphere, says Eva Kaili.
EU can stay a world leader in tourism by promoting less popular destinations
07 Jul
EU can stay a world leader in tourism by promoting less popular destinations
The key to helping Europe stay a world leader in tourism could be to promote less popular destinations, says Kosma Złotowski.
Environmental protection could help safeguard EU tourism sector
06 Jul
Environmental protection could help safeguard EU tourism sector
Environmental preservation and the promotion of sustainable practices could help safeguard Europe's tourism sector, writes Cláudia Monteiro De Aguiar.
Brexit referendum: Things are far from settled
05 Jul
Brexit referendum: Things are far from settled
The referendum on Britain's EU membership is behind us, but its consequences are far from settled, writes Richard Corbett.
EU cannot stay silent on rampant honour killings in Pakistan
05 Jul
EU cannot stay silent on rampant honour killings in Pakistan
If Pakistan wants to continue enjoying the benefits of its trade partnership with the EU, it must abide by its international commitments to protect women against violence, says Maria Arena.
Europe's unique heritage makes it a key tourism destination
05 Jul
Europe's unique heritage makes it a key tourism destination
As tourism evolves and travellers seek out experiences rather than mere destinations, EU regions could work together to attract more visitors, says Isabella De Monte.
Tourism is an economic engine that deserves more attention
04 Jul
Tourism is an economic engine that deserves more attention
Tourism has huge potential for the EU economy, therefore it makes no sense for the Commission to ignore it as a political priority, says István Ujhelyi.
Telecoms: EU must regain position as world leader
04 Jul
Telecoms: EU must regain position as world leader
Europe must strive to regain its position as a world leader in the digital sector, while ensuring no one is left behind, writes Miapetra Kumpula-Natri.
5G: EU must adapt to speed of innovation
01 Jul
5G: EU must adapt to speed of innovation
The speed at which new technologies have been developing means the EU must act fast and in a coordinated manner to come up with effective telecoms rules, says Pilar del Castillo Vera.
Effort sharing decision proposal to help EU deliver on COP21 commitments
30 Jun
Effort sharing decision proposal to help EU deliver on COP21 commitments
The upcoming effort sharing decision proposal could be the means to help Europe to deliver on its COP21 climate change targets, writes Kathleen Van Brempt.
EU must move quickly to benefit from opportunities offered by global digital transformation
29 Jun
EU must move quickly to benefit from opportunities offered by global digital transformation
The right legislative environment can promote investment in high-performing, high-speed, secure and affordable digital networks, argues Roberto Viola.
5 questions with... Rob Wainwright
29 Jun
5 questions with... Rob Wainwright
MI5, marathons and Pope Francis.
Brexit: What does this mean for Mini-Europe?
24 Jun
Brexit: What does this mean for Mini-Europe?

British monuments at Mini-Europe are a great symbol of the UK's European heritage and our shared EU values, says Thierry Meeùs​, director of Mini-Europe.
Brexit process is now out of Britain's hands
24 Jun
Brexit process is now out of Britain's hands
Despite the 'no need for haste' hopes of the UK, Brussels will want to get Brexit over and done with as quickly as possible, argues former Dutch MEP Michiel van Hulten.
Brexit: Formal withdrawal negotiations must begin now, not October, says Senior MEP
24 Jun
Brexit: Formal withdrawal negotiations must begin now, not October, says Senior MEP
The British government must take responsibility and start Brexit negotiations, says Parliament's GUE/NGL group leader Gabi Zimmer.

 

 

Impossible not to place responsibility of Brexit result with David Cameron
24 Jun
Impossible not to place responsibility of Brexit result with David Cameron
Withdrawal from the European parliament's European People's Party (EPP) grouping was the start of Cameron's concession to the Right argues Edward McMillan-Scott.