Unlocking resources and hope for patients with rare diseases through practical policy Partner Content
29 Nov

Unlocking resources and hope for patients with rare diseases through practical policy

Some believe a recent legislation update proposal will undermine access to medicines for millions of Europeans suffering from rare diseases by disincentivising research investment. Will ongoing revisions enable continued innovation?
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Europe’s hidden burden: why the EU must do more to tackle skin diseases Partner Content
29 Nov
Europe’s hidden burden: why the EU must do more to tackle skin diseases
Unmet medical needs and migraine: assessing the added value for patients and society Partner Content
28 Nov
Unmet medical needs and migraine: assessing the added value for patients and society
In the race to net zero Europe’s industry needs support not regulation Partner Content
27 Nov
In the race to net zero Europe’s industry needs support not regulation
Navigating the turbulent skies of sustainable aviation fuels Partner Content
28 Nov
Navigating the turbulent skies of sustainable aviation fuels
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are a commendable aim for policymakers, however the push for SAFs should transcend borders, fostering collaboration among nations, regulators, and other stakeholders.
It’s possible to promote healthier lifestyles with the right policy support Partner Content
27 Nov
It’s possible to promote healthier lifestyles with the right policy support
No other food or drink sector in Europe has taken so many meaningful actions to support healthier lifestyles than the soft drinks sector.
COVID’s shift from pandemic to endemic needs attention from policymakers Partner Content
24 Nov
COVID’s shift from pandemic to endemic needs attention from policymakers
Policymakers and stakeholders gathered to discuss the next steps in the EU’s approach to dealing with the COVID transition
Climate finance at COP28: How Europe can support a just transition Partner Content
24 Nov
Climate finance at COP28: How Europe can support a just transition
The Parliament's latest special edition supplement on Climate finance at COP28 is now live.
How COP28 aims to unlock trillions for climate solutions by centering business Partner Content
24 Nov
How COP28 aims to unlock trillions for climate solutions by centering business
From 1-2 December this year, COP28 will feature the biggest gathering of business and philanthropy devoted to solving climate change in history, at the inaugural Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum.
Bridging Ambition and Reality: The Key to Sustainable HDV Decarbonisation Partner Content
20 Nov
Bridging Ambition and Reality: The Key to Sustainable HDV Decarbonisation
The European Union has proposed new targets for reducing Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) emissions, but are these targets realistic for manufacturers?
Flexible packaging: enabling reuse and reducing emissions for transport packaging Partner Content
20 Nov
Flexible packaging: enabling reuse and reducing emissions for transport packaging
Flexible packaging is used in transport to ensure the safe movement of food around the EU by reducing food waste, emissions, avoiding contamination and enabling reuse of rigid containers.
PPWR vote in plenary: the priorities for the flexible packaging sector Partner Content
16 Nov
PPWR vote in plenary: the priorities for the flexible packaging sector
The highly anticipated European Parliament vote on the Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) takes place next week. The vote is a great opportunity to scale up circularity and lower the total environmental impacts of production and consumption of packaging and packaged goods.
One Health, One Welfare Partner Content
14 Nov
One Health, One Welfare
Event in the European Parliament produces calls for EU holistic health policies on animal health, human health and the environment.
Why self-care is a central pillar of a modern, sustainable healthcare system Partner Content
09 Nov Interview
Why self-care is a central pillar of a modern, sustainable healthcare system
In Europe, 1.2 billion minor ailments are self-managed with non-prescription medication annually, saving patients and health systems more than €36 billion. Carlton Lawson, EMEA Group President of Kenvue, explains the importance of maintaining access to over-the-counter medicines.
Driving change: leveraging European satellites for Arctic preservation and climate action Partner Content
06 Nov
Driving change: leveraging European satellites for Arctic preservation and climate action
Earth observation technologies help us understand the consequences of climate change, and enable a deeper understanding of the Arctic environment.
Let’s rise to the challenge: protecting our environment, public health and respiratory patients Partner Content
01 Nov
Let’s rise to the challenge: protecting our environment, public health and respiratory patients
"When it comes to prioritising patient outcomes and advancing a greener agenda – both are achievable in respiratory care", writes Nicolas Roche, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Paris Cité University and Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Cochin Hospital, APHP Centre, Paris, France.
SEP legislation: protecting European tech leadership while supporting SMEs Partner Content
30 Oct
SEP legislation: protecting European tech leadership while supporting SMEs
Maintaining leadership in the standardisation of mobile networks is key to safeguarding the European tech industry, research and innovations in the face of growing global competition.
Change in action: Leading MEP takes to the factory floor with DENSO Partner Content
30 Oct
Change in action: Leading MEP takes to the factory floor with DENSO
Europe will not achieve its net zero targets without close collaboration between policymakers and industry. The Parliament joined MEP Ondřej Kovařík as he visited the Czech plant of leading automotive components, systems, and solutions manufacturer DENSO to learn more about how major businesses are adapting working practices to deliver a greener future.
A fresh approach to vaping can cut youth access and help adult smokers seeking to make a change Partner Content
30 Oct
A fresh approach to vaping can cut youth access and help adult smokers seeking to make a change
Irresponsible players are undermining the potential public health opportunity of new alternative products.
Rethinking the EU’s approach to Iran after Jina Mahsa Amini’s death Partner Content
26 Oct
Rethinking the EU’s approach to Iran after Jina Mahsa Amini’s death
The historic uprising in Iran in September 2022 represents a clear rejection of the regime by the Iranian people. One year on, The Parliament held an event to discuss how the EU should respond.
Taking on illicit trade Partner Content
24 Oct Feature
Taking on illicit trade
Trade in illicit tobacco is rising at an alarming rate in some European states, but declining in others, including in Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal and Romania. How can policy-makers learn from the approach taken in these member states to take on organised crime and tackle the problem?
The EU needs packaging rules that are non-discriminatory Partner Content
17 Oct
The EU needs packaging rules that are non-discriminatory
The European Commission’s proposal for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) inexplicably discriminates against beer. It imposes mandatory reuse targets and recycling obligations on beer while giving other alcoholic beverages an automatic exemption.
Why plant-based diets are good news for consumers and the environment Partner Content
10 Oct
Why plant-based diets are good news for consumers and the environment
The popularity of plant-based diets has sky-rocketed across European nations in recent years. This shift in eating habits is not just bringing health benefits to individuals, it is also helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the continent. But what more can European legislators and regulators do to support producers to further improve health and enable the transition to net zero?
Driving the twin transition: Europe’s automotive aftermarket counts on the EU to deliver on new digital and greener mobility solutions now Partner Content
09 Oct
Driving the twin transition: Europe’s automotive aftermarket counts on the EU to deliver on new digital and greener mobility solutions now
Two important pieces of the puzzle are missing to bring Europe's twin transition to a successful completion for the automotive sector but there remains potential for these pieces to be completed ahead of the 2024 European elections.
At a crossroads: what's next for biofuels? Partner Content
09 Oct
At a crossroads: what's next for biofuels?
Europe’s newly revised Renewable Energy Directive confirms the sustainability of biofuels, but other EU proposals continue to ignore their strategic importance for energy independence, emissions reduction and food security.
Everything Everywhere All at Once: Culture for the future Partner Content
05 Oct
Everything Everywhere All at Once: Culture for the future
The upcoming European Parliament elections are an opportunity to set a new direction and focus on what matters: people, culture and the climate.
Why Space Matters to You, Europe, and Life on Earth Partner Content
05 Oct
Why Space Matters to You, Europe, and Life on Earth
A unified, adequately funded European space policy isn’t merely desirable; it’s imperative.
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.