Prevention and cure: Fixing Europe’s mental health crisis Partner Content
14 Oct 24 EU Institutions
Prevention and cure: Fixing Europe’s mental health crisis
A comprehensive EU-wide mental health strategy is essential to tackle the region’s growing mental health crisis. Prioritising prevention and addressing social factors that affect mental health will ensure a healthier, happier Europe
Op-ed: Why digital inclusion starts in cities
08 Oct 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why digital inclusion starts in cities
Cities are launching bold initiatives to equip residents with vital digital skills – EU policymakers must tap into these insights or risk their strategies falling short.
How the EU can strengthen pharmaceutical competitiveness Partner Content
03 Oct 24 EU Institutions
How the EU can strengthen pharmaceutical competitiveness
By prioritising competitiveness and regulatory efficiency, the EU can empower its pharmaceutical sector to innovate and excel, addressing rare diseases and unmet needs.
Op-ed: Why the EU's digital sovereignty hangs in the balance
03 Oct 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU's digital sovereignty hangs in the balance
The EU’s reliance on foreign tech threatens its future in the digital realm. Bold action and unified investment are needed to reclaim independence.
Will European patients miss out on new tools to fight Alzheimer’s disease? Partner Content
01 Oct 24
Will European patients miss out on new tools to fight Alzheimer’s disease?
As we stand on the brink of transforming the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease
and their loved ones, we need to ensure European patients are not left behind
Op-ed: Europe’s AI sector needs both more and less regulation
26 Sep 24 Technology
Op-ed: Europe’s AI sector needs both more and less regulation
To avoid European AI being dominated by American tech firms, policymakers need to strictly enforce competition rules while tearing away the red tape that hampers innovation at home. 
Op-ed: The EU's AI Act has transformed the role of chief privacy officer
25 Sep 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU's AI Act has transformed the role of chief privacy officer
The EU's efforts to regulate AI have put the bloc at the forefront of shaping the future of the technology. It has also put new burdens on company CPOs everywhere.
To boost the EU’s global competitiveness, we must change course on industrial and innovation policy Partner Content
25 Sep 24
To boost the EU’s global competitiveness, we must change course on industrial and innovation policy
As the European Union seeks to enhance global competitiveness, policy-makers face a pivotal decision: either embrace policies that promote innovation and competitiveness, or push forward with regulation that could threaten European leadership in global technologies like 5G and digital audio
Op-ed: Why the EU is falling behind on digital financial oversight
23 Sep 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU is falling behind on digital financial oversight
It's the job of the European Court of Auditors to exercise effective control of public funds. Digitalisation is crucial for transparency, and the EU is way behind.
Green Deal or Greenwashed? The EU’s shift in priorities raises red flags Partner Content
12 Sep 24
Green Deal or Greenwashed? The EU’s shift in priorities raises red flags
Ursula von der Leyen’s political programme for her second term as President of the European Commission makes wide ranging promises from Europe’s green agenda to accelerating industrial competitiveness. Is the programme feasible?
Why childhood cancer should remain a priority in the new mandate Partner Content
12 Sep 24 EU Institutions
Why childhood cancer should remain a priority in the new mandate
Curing more, curing better, tackling inequalities: A call for action to prioritise childhood cancer on the EU political agenda
Op-ed: NATO needs to do more in Africa and the Mediterranean
10 Sep 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: NATO needs to do more in Africa and the Mediterranean
As NATO shores up its eastern flank towards Russia, it can't forget about points south. The African-Mediterranean region is crucial for European security.
Building tomorrow's resilience today: Climate-proofing Europe's infrastructure Partner Content
10 Sep 24 Technology
Building tomorrow's resilience today: Climate-proofing Europe's infrastructure
Through forward-looking, digital-ready policymaking, resilience can be scaled across the interconnected infrastructure systems that underpin our daily lives
Plastics recycling: the way to a competitive and circular EU industry Partner Content
09 Sep 24
Plastics recycling: the way to a competitive and circular EU industry
“Leading the green transition comes with challenges, but securing a circular future for the European Union is the only way we have”
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
05 Sep 24 Foreign & Security Policy
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
Our September edition takes the occasion of NATO's 75th anniversary to assess Europe’s role in the transatlantic alliance amid mounting Russian aggression and uncertainty about US engagement.
Op-ed: Why admitting Ukraine into NATO would be a risky mistake
18 Aug 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Why admitting Ukraine into NATO would be a risky mistake
NATO enlargement has stretched the alliance thin. Adding Ukraine would make the problem worse.
Op-ed: NATO must keep its door open to Ukraine
15 Aug 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: NATO must keep its door open to Ukraine
Only NATO membership can protect Ukraine and restore peace in Europe. The alliance's security guarantees are essential for deterring an aggressive Russia.
Op-Ed: The EU can do more to prevent democratic backsliding in Georgia
23 Jul 24 EU Institutions
Op-Ed: The EU can do more to prevent democratic backsliding in Georgia
Autocratic tendencies are harming Georgia’s chances of joining the EU. But the EU’s own rule-of-law challenges set a bad example for candidate countries to follow, argues Nino Tsereteli.
5 ways to secure Europe's food and drink excellence Partner Content
23 Jul 24
5 ways to secure Europe's food and drink excellence
With targeted investment and smart regulation, the EU's largest manufacturing sector can lead industrial growth, job creation and sustainability
Meet Europe’s largest digital rights network shaping EU tech policy for people, democracy and the planet Partner Content
22 Jul 24
Meet Europe’s largest digital rights network shaping EU tech policy for people, democracy and the planet
With 20 years of Brussels experience in EU tech policy, our collective of over 50 organisations across Europe is paving the way for advancing human rights and justice in the digital environment. EU decision-makers, are you paying attention?
Op-Ed: Media freedom must be central to EU enlargement
19 Jul 24 EU Institutions
Op-Ed: Media freedom must be central to EU enlargement
As the EU plans for enlargement, the European Commission must make media freedom a priority for candidate countries. Otherwise, it risks undermining the values it says it stands for, argues Antoinette Nikolova.
A prosperous and competitive Europe fueled by better animal health Partner Content
17 Jul 24
A prosperous and competitive Europe fueled by better animal health
Animal health matters. From pollination to pets, animals play a central role to the life of every single European
Seizing the opportunity for a smoke-free Europe Partner Content
10 Jul 24
Seizing the opportunity for a smoke-free Europe
Europe is making significant strides towards the goal of having a smoke-free Europe by 2040, but how can new MEP’s help the bloc meet its target?
Improving lives: spotlight on metabolic health in Europe Partner Content
02 Jul 24 EU Institutions
Improving lives: spotlight on metabolic health in Europe
As a new set of MEPs enter the European Parliament, there must be continuation of the hard work done already reshaping the EU’s approach to non-communicable diseases