Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve
19 Jan

Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve

The EU’s new legislation needs to be good enough to be the game-changer needed for citizens and democratic institutions to take back control of our digital future, argues Patrick Breyer.
by Patrick Breyer
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution
07 Dec Tech & Research
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
13 Jan Tech & Research
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
11 Jan EU Institutions
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
Parliament has 'supreme responsibility' on TTIP
04 Nov Industry & Finance
Parliament has 'supreme responsibility' on TTIP
EU making 'tangible progress' on US trade deal transparency, says Jan Zahradil.
TTIP is worth the effort
03 Nov Industry & Finance
TTIP is worth the effort
Trade deal is a great opportunity for the EU and the US to work together and improve their citizens' lives, argues Jean-Luc Demarty.
Greater EU collaboration needed to combat rare diseases
03 Nov Tech & Research
Greater EU collaboration needed to combat rare diseases
Clinical trials need to be carried out at European level to maximise their effectiveness, argues Cristian-Silviu Buşoi.
TTIP debate suffering from lack of transparency
31 Oct Industry & Finance
TTIP debate suffering from lack of transparency
The public’s opposition to the EU-US trade deal is largely due to poor communication on the issue. The EU must do more to inform its citizens, writes Bernd Lange.
Youth unemployment must be taken seriously by EU
30 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
Youth unemployment must be taken seriously by EU
Parliament must ensure commission works to fight joblessness among under 25s, argues Brando Benifei.
Catalan referendum would be an opportunity for Europe
30 Oct Justice
Catalan referendum would be an opportunity for Europe
The Spanish government is reluctant to negotiate, but the people of Catalonia will continue to peacefully defend their right to a referendum, writes Ramon Tremosa i Balcells.
EU must push for ethical standards with China
29 Oct Industry & Finance
EU must push for ethical standards with China
Europe's relations with China must include tackling environmental pollution and promoting ethical manufacturing, writes Davor Škrlec.
Europe neglecting biofuel opportunities
28 Oct Agriculture & Food
Europe neglecting biofuel opportunities
 EU policy must help to realise the potential of European biorefineries, says Norica Nicolai.
TTIP discussion must be brought 'back to reality'
28 Oct Industry & Finance
TTIP discussion must be brought 'back to reality'
European citizens must be kept better informed about what TTIP will do for them, argues Jacek Krawczyk.
EU-wide stress test reveals need for further action on banking
27 Oct Industry & Finance
EU-wide stress test reveals need for further action on banking
A comprehensive assessment of euro area banks, released by the European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed that 24 banks have failed stress tests.
EU must help those struggling with ADHD
27 Oct Health
EU must help those struggling with ADHD
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder affects thousands of children across Europe and the educational system is often at a loss with how to deal with those suffering from the condition, writes Rosa Estaràs Ferragut.
Europe must close 'digital skills gap'
24 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
Europe must close 'digital skills gap'
The grand coalition for digital jobs offers an opportunity for governments, industry, educators and civil society to tackle unemployment together, says Gerard de Graaf.
Europe raises bar with improved nuclear safety framework
24 Oct Energy & Climate
Europe raises bar with improved nuclear safety framework
Amendments to the nuclear safety directive limit the risk of radioactive releases, writes Massimo Garribba.
Improving digital security can revive EU's ailing creative sector
24 Oct Tech & Research
Improving digital security can revive EU's ailing creative sector
Piracy is undermining Europe's digital industries, argues Mary Honeyball.
EU recovery 'running out of steam'
23 Oct Industry & Finance
EU recovery 'running out of steam'
The lack of growth within the Eurozone economy reveals the failure of austerity policies, argues Neena Gill.
Pakistani educational reform requires EU support
23 Oct International & Trade
Pakistani educational reform requires EU support
Education for girls and woman in Pakistan is under threat from the Taliban, argues Madi Sharma.
Tourism could be key to EU's economic re-launch
23 Oct Jobs & Social Rights
Tourism could be key to EU's economic re-launch
Tourism could be key to EU's economic re-launch Europe’s potential as a tourist destination could be vital in ensuring cohesion policy is a success, argues Eduard Hellvig.
EU energy policy: reducing dependence on Russian gas
22 Oct Energy & Climate
EU energy policy: reducing dependence on Russian gas
Vladimir Urutchev calls for the completion of Europe's single energy market to reverse the trend of increasing dependence on Russian gas and rising costs.
EU must act to lift internet security sector out of crisis
22 Oct Tech & Research
EU must act to lift internet security sector out of crisis
A more effective European strategy on network and information security could help provide a boost to growth and employment, says Udo Helmbrecht.
Big data is future of Europe's economy
21 Oct Tech & Research
Big data is future of Europe's economy
Big data has the potential to completely transform our economy, boosting growth and competitiveness. Pilar del Castillo Vera explains why the EU must act now.
EU must help nuclear get ‘back on track’
21 Oct Energy & Climate
EU must help nuclear get ‘back on track’
The lack of sufficient emphasis on nuclear in the EU's energy security strategy is a mistake, warns Evžen Tošenovský.
Nuclear safety directive accused of ‘lacking substance’
21 Oct Energy & Climate
Nuclear safety directive accused of ‘lacking substance’
Europe is ill-prepared for the possibility of a disaster of the magnitude of Fukushima, warns Michèle Rivasi.
China's crackdown on Uighurs requires EU response
20 Oct International & Trade
China's crackdown on Uighurs requires EU response
China is tightening its grip on ethnic minorities and violence is escalating in the fight for autonomy, says Josep-Maria Terricabras.
eSkills at centre of future work methods
20 Oct Tech & Research
eSkills at centre of future work methods
Anna Maria Darmanin explains why it is key for all citizens to be included in the eSociety.