Communication without borders: delivering information security for the EU Partner Content
02 Oct

Communication without borders: delivering information security for the EU

There is an ongoing battle between developers of secure communications solutions and those seeking to illicitly access confidential data, due to the rapid changes in technology. The Parliament sat down with Kristofer Ziegler, Country Manager Belgium at the cybersecurity company Sectra, to learn how industry innovation is helping keep the secrets of nations, businesses, and institutions safe.
by Sectra
The importance of a strong and predictable rare disease ecosystem for the growth of small and mid-sized innovative companies: the case of AOP Health Partner Content
04 Oct
The importance of a strong and predictable rare disease ecosystem for the growth of small and mid-sized innovative companies: the case of AOP Health
Shortcomings in packaging legislation risks disrupting Europe’s drive towards a sustainable and green future Partner Content
03 Oct
Shortcomings in packaging legislation risks disrupting Europe’s drive towards a sustainable and green future
Time to pause Partner Content
02 Oct
Time to pause
Follow Sweden’s example to unleash the life-saving potential of nicotine pouches in Europe Partner Content
04 Oct
Follow Sweden’s example to unleash the life-saving potential of nicotine pouches in Europe
Countries are desperately seeking the right way to approach nicotine pouches and with over 200 years of experience, Sweden is a shining light.
MEDWAYCAP: from EU project to Mediterranean Alliance Partner Content
03 Oct
MEDWAYCAP: from EU project to Mediterranean Alliance
Toward an alliance for a long-term capitalisation strategy for the Reuse and Management of Non-Conventional Water at the Mediterranean level
The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate Partner Content
03 Oct
The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate
The Parliament's special supplement "The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate" is now available to read online.
For patients with rare diseases, European public health policies must work harder Partner Content
28 Sep
For patients with rare diseases, European public health policies must work harder
Policies must ensure health equity for rare disease patients the European Union to ensure that they have equal access to diagnosis and treatments.
Resilient people mean a resilient country: What can the EU learn from Ukraine? Partner Content
28 Sep
Resilient people mean a resilient country: What can the EU learn from Ukraine?
Stakeholders from the EU Institutions, Lithuania and Ukraine gathered for a debate to discuss how to strive for better health resilience during times of crisis.
Smaller pharmaceutical companies can play an important role in patient centered care: we need them onboard Partner Content
20 Sep
Smaller pharmaceutical companies can play an important role in patient centered care: we need them onboard
In the European Union, the pursuit of a healthcare system that offers both access to life-saving treatments and fosters innovation in pharmaceuticals is an ongoing challenge. Striking the right balance between these two critical objectives is complex, with various
stakeholders involved. We believe that the cooperation between patients and smaller pharmaceutical companies can also significantly impact this balance.
Integrating Global Health among national strategic priorities: the moment is now Partner Content
19 Sep
Integrating Global Health among national strategic priorities: the moment is now
As the world becomes more interconnected, global health issues that once seemed miles away are increasingly quickly approaching our own doors and policy makers must react.
Europe's patients are counting on us. Together we can live up to their expectations Partner Content
14 Sep
Europe's patients are counting on us. Together we can live up to their expectations
“It’s only by working together that we will secure access to a variety of treatment options and support patients.”
Looking out for the little guy: Why we need a competitive EU pharmaceutical framework for small and mid-sized companies Partner Content
06 Sep
Looking out for the little guy: Why we need a competitive EU pharmaceutical framework for small and mid-sized companies
The EU must provide enough and predictable incentives to encourage innovation and reward investments in the European Pharmaceutical market.
Standing for harm reduction: The EU's duty to smokers worldwide Partner Content
04 Sep
Standing for harm reduction: The EU's duty to smokers worldwide
The pressure of the WHO to put all nicotine products under the same category means lost potential for thousands of smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives.
The key role of corrugated cardboard in delivering a stronger circular economy Partner Content
31 Aug Interview
The key role of corrugated cardboard in delivering a stronger circular economy
The corrugated cardboard industry remains highly committed to achieving the objectives of the PPWR. We sit down with Saverio Mayer, CEO Europe Smurfit Kappa and VP of Fefco, to discuss the proposed changes - and why recycling and reuse must be seen as complementary
Learning should not end with school: rethinking entrepreneurship in Europe Partner Content
28 Aug
Learning should not end with school: rethinking entrepreneurship in Europe
A Working Group meeting in the European Parliament with Herbalife explores entrepreneurship of the future
Free Iran World Summit 2023: Onward to a democratic republic Partner Content
19 Jul
Free Iran World Summit 2023: Onward to a democratic republic
In the face of international struggle, Iranians and senior policymakers from across the world gathered to support the uprising in Iran and the establishment of a democratic republic.
From policy and research to implementation: the new paradigm for urban mobility Partner Content
18 Jul
From policy and research to implementation: the new paradigm for urban mobility
Maria Tsavachidis, CEO at EIT Urban Mobility, sheds light on how this EU-funded initiative is transforming innovation policy into tangible and replicable mobility solutions in cities, with cities and for people.
A green deal for kidney care Partner Content
17 Jul
A green deal for kidney care
How investment in green nephrology can help meet the European Green Deal targets.
From laggard to leader: How can Europe catch up with the digital frontrunners? Partner Content
17 Jul
From laggard to leader: How can Europe catch up with the digital frontrunners?
Europe is behind in digital innovation and changes need to be made so that Europe can catch up with the world’s digital frontrunners.
SEP-Change: Will Changes to Patent Rules Stifle European Innovation? Partner Content
29 Jun
SEP-Change: Will Changes to Patent Rules Stifle European Innovation?
“Policy choices that aim at reducing environmental harm should be based on sound scientific evaluation using harmonised methods”   Partner Content
29 Jun
“Policy choices that aim at reducing environmental harm should be based on sound scientific evaluation using harmonised methods”  
The Single Use Plastics Directive was designed to reduce the Union’s plastic use, but there now seems to be a risk that the PPWR proposal takes a U-turn and increases our use of plastic.   
From Evidence to Action: how the Best-ReMaP project aims to contribute to an improved quality of food supplied to European citizens  Partner Content
28 Jun
From Evidence to Action: how the Best-ReMaP project aims to contribute to an improved quality of food supplied to European citizens 
World Health Organisation figures claim that by 2035, 28 million children in 53 European region countries could live with obesity. The Best-ReMaP project explores how good nutrition practices can help overcome the challenge of childhood obesity.
Reaching a smoke-free Europe: lessons from the Swedish experience Partner Content
28 Jun
Reaching a smoke-free Europe: lessons from the Swedish experience
On 31st May 2023, World No Tobacco Day, MEPs and researchers gathered in the European Parliament at an event hosted by We Are Innovation and The Parliament Magazine, to discuss the remarkable success of Sweden in ​achieving a smoke-free status​​.​
Why sustainability must be grounded in science Partner Content
27 Jun
Why sustainability must be grounded in science
The scale and urgency of the environmental challenges confronting the planet demands new thinking and new relationships. Could innovation grounded in science be part of the solution? We learnt more about how P&G Fabric and Home Care is investing in developing new products that carry the potential to cut European household carbon emissions.
Empowering patients through medical technologies for a healthier future Partner Content
22 Jun
Empowering patients through medical technologies for a healthier future
By constantly investing in existing and future technologies, the medical technology sector contributes to a healthier Europe. The 2023 MedTech Forum looked at some key trends in legislation and business and the role that EU policymakers can play to bring medical innovations to patients in a timely manner.
Proposed SoHO legislation could transform blood sustainability in Europe and help patients with chronic anaemia Partner Content
21 Jun
Proposed SoHO legislation could transform blood sustainability in Europe and help patients with chronic anaemia
Every year, EU patients are treated with 25 million blood transfusions during surgery or trauma care. World Blood Donor Day reminds us that a blood service that gives patients access to safe blood and blood products in enough quantities is key to a resilient health system.
Shaping Europe's beating cancer agenda: science, policy, and innovation Partner Content
21 Jun
Shaping Europe's beating cancer agenda: science, policy, and innovation
Tobacco consumption continues to be the leading cause of preventable cancer in Europe, with 27% of all cancers attributed to smoking so The Parliament teamed up with three think tanks to look at Europe’s beating cancer agenda.