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.
29 Sep 16
Demography and diversity are new opportunities for Europe
Demographic change is a huge challenge for healthcare systems across Europe, but this year’s Gastein health forum will look for solutions, promises Helmut Brand.
29 Sep 16
5 questions with... Daniel Dalton
Cricket, theatre and Cities Skylines.
28 Sep 16
CETA is not TTIP and should be considered on its own merits
Public disaffection over the TTIP negotiations must not interfere with the revolutionary CETA with Canada, writes David Martin.
27 Sep 16
EU must tackle billion-euro wildlife crime industry
Wildlife trafficking presents a serious and growing threat, argues Catherine Bearder.
26 Sep 16
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.
23 Sep 16
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.
23 Sep 16
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.
21 Sep 16
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.
21 Sep 16
5 questions with... Eleonora Evi
Conscious eating, cats and DIY.
16 Sep 16
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.
15 Sep 16
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.
14 Sep 16
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.
12 Sep 16
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.
12 Sep 16
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.
09 Sep 16
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.
09 Sep 16
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.