The EU is walking back from anti-palm oil bigotry
06 Jan International & Trade

The EU is walking back from anti-palm oil bigotry

At the EU-ASEAN summit on 1 December 2020, a remarkable thing happened. The European Union agreed to a new conciliatory approach to palm oil, writes Robert Hii.
by Robert Hii
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PM+: EU data rules threatening health research PM+
23 Sep Tech & Research
PM+: EU data rules threatening health research
‘Balance’ needed on patient consent, argues Paolo Casali.
PM+: Team Juncker - connecting the EU's digital dots PM+
16 Sep Tech & Research
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How many European commissioners does it take to get grandma online, asks Huawei's Tony Graziano.
PM+: EU broadband and broadcast: getting on the same wavelength? PM+
10 Sep Tech & Research
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The 700 MHz band is key to developing Europe's mobile broadband networks, writes Alessandro Casagni.
PM+: Tide is turning for EU's telecoms sector PM+
25 Aug Industry & Finance
PM+: Tide is turning for EU's telecoms sector
If Europe wants to establish a leading role in the digital world, then some kind of EU level coordination mechanism is vital, argues James Elles.
PM+: Huawei welcomes Juncker to top commission post PM+
15 Jul
PM+: Huawei welcomes Juncker to top commission post
Huawei warmly welcomes the election of Jean-Claude Juncker as new president of the European commission.
PM+: 'Harmonised vision' key to realising single euro payments area PM+
04 Jul Industry & Finance
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Whether or not SEPA will deliver on its potential depends on the EU and governments agreeing on 'who should do what', argues Javier Santamaría.
PM+: Digital transformation key to delivering EU sustainability targets PM+
24 Jun Tech & Research
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Going green is no longer a jump into the unknown, but a smart step towards a sustainable and profitable future for Europe's business, argues Martin Hurley
PM+: EU-Montenegro relations must be founded on rule of law PM+
23 Jun Industry & Finance
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The rule of law must be firmly on this week's EU-Montenegro summit agenda, argues Andrey Petrushinin.
PM+: 'Decisive EU action' on endocrine disruptors could save billions PM+
20 Jun Health
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Replacing harmful chemicals could bring annual cost savings of €31bn by avoiding cases of diabetes, obesity, hormone-related cancers and infertility, says Genon K. Jensen.
PM+: Mainstreaming the digital agenda: the time is now PM+
27 May Tech & Research
PM+: Mainstreaming the digital agenda: the time is now
The EU's newly elected policymakers must put the digital economy high on the agenda, writes Tony Graziano.
PM+: Montenegro's future place in Europe PM+
26 May Industry & Finance
PM+: Montenegro's future place in Europe
It’s time for Montenegrins to reflect on what kind of future they want for their country, argues Matthias Menke.
PM+: CCS will secure Europe's energy future PM+
22 May Energy & Climate
PM+: CCS will secure Europe's energy future
Carbon capture and storage will allow EU to meet climate goals, preserve jobs, sustain competitiveness and energy security, says Graeme Sweeney.
PM+: EU policymakers must enhance 'competitiveness and attractiveness' for business PM+
22 May Industry & Finance
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EU needs support of the business community in creating unified vision to move the economy 'forward', says Robert Gogel.
PM+: EU has responsibility to 'inform consumers' through alcohol labelling PM+
20 May Health
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Mariann Skar urges incoming EU leadership to include alcoholic drinks in food labelling standards.
PM+: Costs of FTT 'ultimately borne' by pensions PM+
12 May Industry & Finance
PM+: Costs of FTT 'ultimately borne' by pensions
If plans go ahead, pensions must be 'exempt from application' of financial transaction tax, argues Matti Leppälä.
PM+: Europe needs to put aside 'failed policies of past' PM+
09 May Jobs & Social Rights
PM+: Europe needs to put aside 'failed policies of past'
As presidency candidates call for 'new start', very few concrete plans are being put forward on 'Europe's youth', says Patrik Kovács.
PM+: EU must support plant breeding 'toolbox' PM+
09 May Agriculture & Food
PM+: EU must support plant breeding 'toolbox'
The EU must 'take right decisions' to support the 'success story' of plant breeding innovation, argues Garlich Von Essen.
PM+: EU action needed to meet growing demand for workers with eSkills PM+
08 May Tech & Research
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Europe’s technology sector is actively engaged with national governments in tackling the EU’s growing eSkills gap, writes John Higgins.
PM+: Blocking mosquito bites ‘effective’ method to eradicate malaria PM+
29 Apr Health
PM+: Blocking mosquito bites ‘effective’ method to eradicate malaria
Prevention, through the use of insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying, is one of the best ways to win the battle against malaria, writes Egon Weinmueller.
PM+: New EU state aid guidelines 'maintain' existing system PM+
24 Apr Energy & Climate
PM+: New EU state aid guidelines 'maintain' existing system
The revision of state aid guidelines sees commission favour 'maintaining' system that 'ignores progressive shift' toward decentralisation and renewables, argues Alexandre Roesch.
PM+: Green tech development an economic ‘no brainer’ for EU PM+
24 Apr Tech & Research
PM+: Green tech development an economic ‘no brainer’ for EU
The EU must unleash the ‘full potential’ of Europe’s green technology entrepreneurs, by doing more to help turn their ideas into successful businesses, argues Elena Bou.
PM+: EU 'substantially weakens' informed consent in clinical trials regulation PM+
23 Apr Tech & Research
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As the clinical trials regulation reaches implementation, Katrin Fjeldsted highlights the importance of both 'informed consent' and 'medical ethics'.
PM+: MEPs must 'stand-up' for citizens and democracy against 'big business' PM+
17 Apr Industry & Finance
PM+: MEPs must 'stand-up' for citizens and democracy against 'big business'
Max Bank explains why MEPs must fight against 'excessive lobbying influence' of banks and business.
PM+: MEPs must seize ‘opportunity’ to increase corporate transparency PM+
11 Apr Industry & Finance
PM+: MEPs must seize ‘opportunity’ to increase corporate transparency
European companies have been allowed to turn a blind eye to abuses in their supply chains for far too long, argues Jerome Chaplier.