21 Oct 16
Classical human rights are worth fighting for
Crimean Tatar activist Mustafa Dzhemilev has spent his life defending human rights, and as such should win this year's Sakharov prize, says Mark Demesmaeker.
21 Oct 16
Brexit talks must not be marred by discrimination
As long as the UK is an EU member, it must respect the bloc's founding values of non-discrimination, tolerance and solidarity, writes Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso.
17 Oct 16
Greenpeace calls for EU parliament to stand against CETA
MEPs who see TTIP as a danger must recognise the same faults in CETA, and stand on the side of the people they represent, argues Shira Stanton.
17 Oct 16
Heart failure: A disease Europe cannot afford to ignore
The EU must act urgently on heart failure, writes Annie Schreijer-Pierik.
17 Oct 16
Malmström: Thailand sentence of labour rights campaigner casts "deep shadow" over reforms
European trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström has intervened in the case of  British human rights activist Andy Hall who was recently convicted for "blowing the whistle" on alleged labour abuses in Thailand.
17 Oct 16
Copyright rules must benefit artists - not big business
New rules on portability of content must ensure that citizens have free access to culture, all while respecting authors, says Isabella Adinolfi.
17 Oct 16
Digital literacy skills are just as important as knowing how to read or write
Coding will soon become essential to finding a job, so it's important to demystify these skills, says Catherine Stihler.
14 Oct 16
5G is the future
The EU must lay out a clear timeframe for transferring spectrum frequencies, or risk falling behind in the 5G race, warns David Borrelli.
14 Oct 16
It's time for Europe to become a major force in telecoms
Europe will fail to reach its 2020 connectivity targets without spectrum harmonisation, warns Dan Nica.
12 Oct 16
Sustainability in the EU is mission impossible without cities
Cities are leading the way when it comes to implementing environmentally friendly solutions, writes Anna Lisa Boni.
12 Oct 16
EU cities and regions must be encouraged to dive into knowledge-based economy
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, our regions must be given the means to innovate and succeed, write Lambert Van Nistelrooij and Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso.
12 Oct 16
5 questions with... Marco Affronte
Vinyls, climate change and basketball.
12 Oct 16
Reforming the EU ETS is about striking a balance
Only a well-reformed and market-based ETS system can safeguard European industries, argues Angelika Mlinar.
11 Oct 16
Women are key protagonists in the fight against radicalisation
Focusing on women in efforts to combat radicalisation objectively offers substantial benefits, write Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea and Gérard Deprez​.
11 Oct 16
International Day of the Girl: No one should be left behind because she is a girl
The list of discrimination against girls is still too long, writes Neven Mimica.
11 Oct 16
EU cohesion policy: Out of sight, out of mind?
The EU must better communicate the extensive positive impact regional funds have on citizens' lives, writes Lambert Van Nistelrooij.
10 Oct 16
Cohesion policy is our best tool against Euroscepticism
Supporting cities and regions and encouraging them to work together can restore confidence in Europe, writes Markku Markkula.
10 Oct 16
The EU is committed to empowering cities and regions
The European Week of Regions and Cities is an opportunity for cities and regions to come together and share best practices, as well as plan cooperation on future projects, writes Corina Creţu.
10 Oct 16
EU must make copyright fit for a digital future
Copyright rules must protect content creators, while also preserving Europe's cultural heritage and creative industry, says Angelika Niebler.
07 Oct 16
EU must follow science-based authorisation approach says Julie Girling
Policymakers shouldn’t use public health as an excuse to delay authorisations, adds veteran British MEP.
07 Oct 16
EU proposals to amend biocides and plant protection products rules are dangerous to human health, says Merja Kyllönen
Europe must always aim higher when it comes to health and environmental protection, says glyphosate co-rapporteur.
04 Oct 16
EU must empower patients in healthcare policymaking
As a cancer survivor herself, Lieve Wierinck knows all too well the lasting effects the disease can have on patients, and this is why she believes they must be more closely involved in policymaking when it comes to healthcare.
03 Oct 16
Innovative medicines can maximise health in the EU
Innovative medicines could result in huge savings for member states, but a crucial factor is ensuring patient access, writes Karin Kadenbach.
03 Oct 16
Brexit: Dark clouds gathering over UK education and research
Brexit could spell disastrous consequences not just for the UK's research and education sectors, but for the EU's as well, warns Neena Gill.