How Poland can repair the damage to its arts and education systems
01 Mar Culture & Arts
How Poland can repair the damage to its arts and education systems
In a visit to Warsaw last year, one MEP was shocked to find culture and academia under threat. Will Donald Tusk be able to turn the tables?
Stronger together: Fighting rare diseases requires collaboration Partner Content
29 Feb EU Institutions
Stronger together: Fighting rare diseases requires collaboration
To address the unique needs of affected individuals and improve patients lives, a multifaceted approach involving all stakeholders is needed
Advancing innovation for rare disease patients: a call to action on Rare Disease Day 2024 Partner Content
29 Feb
Advancing innovation for rare disease patients: a call to action on Rare Disease Day 2024
Now is a pivotal moment to put rare diseases at the heart of both policy and elections to ensure that no patient is left behind
PPWR trilogues must bring solutions to soaring recycled plastic imports Partner Content
28 Feb Energy & Environment
PPWR trilogues must bring solutions to soaring recycled plastic imports
Legislation for recycled plastics is the way to go, but it must safeguard the EU’s industry and the EU Green Deal’s targets
Europe's artists deserve better working conditions
28 Feb Culture & Arts
Europe's artists deserve better working conditions
One MEP on the 'unviability' of the labour market for creative workers across the Continent
– and what policymakers can do to fix it.
A holistic, realistic approach to OMP reform and action Partner Content
28 Feb
A holistic, realistic approach to OMP reform and action
The fate of the rare diseases ecosystem hangs in the balance. Our actions going forwards could have significant implications for the future of the patient community
How can we build a more sustainable and competitive food and drink industry? The European soft drinks sector’s vision for the next EU political term Partner Content
27 Feb Energy & Environment
How can we build a more sustainable and competitive food and drink industry? The European soft drinks sector’s vision for the next EU political term
With more than 500 production facilities across Europe supporting over 1.8 million jobs, the European soft drink sector is a key player in the future of Europe
Substantial action is needed to support rare disease patients Partner Content
27 Feb EU Institutions
Substantial action is needed to support rare disease patients
The EESC’s recent own-initiative report highlights the next steps required to improve the lives of rare disease patients, including actualising legislative framework, optimising policy and harnessing technological innovations
'Rare' should not mean 'alone' Partner Content
27 Feb EU Institutions
"Rare" should not mean "alone"
The EESC, together with associations of patients, researchers and practitioners, asks the European Commission for an action plan to on rare diseases
#ActRare2024: How the EU elections can help tackle rare diseases Partner Content
26 Feb
#ActRare2024: How the EU elections can help tackle rare diseases
The fate of more than 30 million Europeans living with rare diseases hinges on the outcomes of the upcoming elections. Policymakers must use this moment to build a more inclusive future for all EU citizens, including the most vulnerable
Empowering innovation: The future of rare disease therapies in Europe Partner Content
23 Feb Technology
Empowering innovation: The future of rare disease therapies in Europe
With biotech companies playing a pivotal role in finding therapies for people living with rare diseases, Europe has the potential to lead the charge in revolutionising new treatments
Seizing opportunities for rare disease patients Partner Content
22 Feb EU Institutions
Seizing opportunities for rare disease patients
As the end of the Parliamentary term approaches, it’s time to proactively push for improvements in the lives of people living with rare diseases
Imagining a future where rare diseases patients have a better chance at a healthy life Partner Content
21 Feb
Imagining a future where rare diseases patients have a better chance at a healthy life
Past legislation has inspired impressive medicines development in Europe and we must continue to drive progress to deliver new, life-changing therapies
Breaking barriers: The European Commission’s commitment to tackling rare diseases Partner Content
20 Feb EU Institutions
Breaking barriers: The European Commission’s commitment to tackling rare diseases
When tackling rare diseases, the added value of EU action is undisputable. The Commission must prioritise continuing to support improvements in the field
Shining a light on childhood respiratory health Partner Content
19 Feb
Shining a light on childhood respiratory health
The greatest burden of any disadvantage always falls heaviest on the weakest and most vulnerable who cannot raise their voices themselves
Incoming European Parliament must defend European Industry and Jobs Partner Content
16 Feb Energy & Environment
Incoming European Parliament must defend European Industry and Jobs
By diverting waste back into the circular economy, the PET industry offers a packaging that is fully recyclable in practice and at scale
New Consumer Champs survey is the perfect opportunity for EU policymakers and consumers to make their voices heard Partner Content
15 Feb
New Consumer Champs survey is the perfect opportunity for EU policymakers and consumers to make their voices heard
The new Consumer Champs survey can act as an important tool heading in the upcoming European elections where consumers can learn more about their candidates and hold them to account on any given issue
Why an ascendant German AfD will move the next European Parliament further to the right 
12 Feb EU Institutions
Why an ascendant German AfD will move the next European Parliament further to the right 
A greater presence of the AfD and other far-right parties in Parliament could complicate any legislation that would strengthen the EU’s role in industrial policy or its weight as a geopolitical player, Philipp Lausberg argues.
The legal dispute over Russia’s largest ammonia plant Partner Content
24 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
The legal dispute over Russia’s largest ammonia plant
From policy to plate: advocating for better plant-based food in the European Parliament
23 Jan EU Institutions
From policy to plate: advocating for better plant-based food in the European Parliament
In the European Parliament, the contracted food providers seem ill-equipped to meet the challenge and demand for well-prepared and nutritionally complete plant-based food, argues MEP Francisco Guerreiro.
The Nature Restoration Law: a vote on our livelihood
17 Jan EU Institutions
The Nature Restoration Law: a vote on our livelihood
“Biodiversity is our survival insurance. Without intact ecosystems, there will be no drinking water, no clean air, no fertile soils", warns MEP Jutta Paulus
Levelling the EU’s currency conversion playing field: promoting inclusion and consumer choice Partner Content
17 Jan Technology
Levelling the EU’s currency conversion playing field: promoting inclusion and consumer choice
The EU has the chance to create a payments landscape that empowers consumers in a globalised market
What does it take to foster balanced diets in Europe? Partner Content
16 Jan Energy & Environment
What does it take to foster balanced diets in Europe?
As the soft drink sector, we are determined to continue doing our part to drive meaningful change for consumers
Safeguarding the European Salmon Processing Industry: A Plea for Reasonable Regulation Partner Content
16 Jan
Safeguarding the European Salmon Processing Industry: A Plea for Reasonable Regulation
The latest regulatory proposal by the European Commission threatens to disrupt the salmon processing industry – with potential repercussions for the entire European supply chain