How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe
03 Oct Energy & Climate

How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe

Europe is in a vulnerable position this winter. In order to build ourselves up, we must optimise our collective energy resources
by Seán Kelly
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets Partner Content
27 Sep Tech & Research
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets
A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
27 Sep International & Trade
A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
The EU energy market is in deep trouble. How should we respond?
22 Sep Energy & Climate
The EU energy market is in deep trouble. How should we respond?
The war against diabetes rages on
07 Nov Tech & Research
The war against diabetes rages on
Diabetes is a deadly disease and it is spreading fast. Christel Schaldemose explains why the EU must act now.
User-friendly EU transport system requires efficient railway services
06 Nov Mobility
User-friendly EU transport system requires efficient railway services
Rail has a key role to play in Europe's future transport needs, says Merja Kyllönen.
Chance for 'concrete progress' on single EU rail network
06 Nov Industry & Finance
Chance for 'concrete progress' on single EU rail network
A 'supranational scale' rail network would ultimately benefit all citizens, writes Christine Revault d'Allonnes Bonnefoy.
Railway package will 'not be the last of its kind'
05 Nov Industry & Finance
Railway package will 'not be the last of its kind'
Technical and political bodies have joined forces to work on the fourth railway package, but the work isn't over yet, writes Luis de Grandes Pascual.
EU-US free trade agreement risks undermining democracy
04 Nov Industry & Finance
EU-US free trade agreement risks undermining democracy
TTIP represents an empowerment of corporations against the interest of citizens, argues Eleonora Forenza.
Rare disease patients in EU and US share policy priorities
04 Nov Tech & Research
Rare disease patients in EU and US share policy priorities
There is still a lot of legislative work to be done for rare disease patients, but EU and US organisations are stronger when they work together, writes Pamela Gavin.
Alarmists cannot prevail in TTIP negotiations
04 Nov Industry & Finance
Alarmists cannot prevail in TTIP negotiations
EU-US trade deal provides for growth and must not be undermined by lack of trust, says Daniel Caspary.
Turning the challenge of rare diseases into an opportunity for Europe
04 Nov Tech & Research
Turning the challenge of rare diseases into an opportunity for Europe
The EU has taken steps to advance research in the field of rare diseases, says John F. Ryan.
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.