No health without brain health Partner Content
06 Dec

No health without brain health

Whilst an estimated 179 million Europeans live with brain conditions, brain disorders still lack the awareness and recognition in the EU
by Susana Solís
Towards a healthier Europe with medical technology Partner Content
06 Dec
Towards a healthier Europe with medical technology
Fostering brain research and innovation in the EU Partner Content
06 Dec
Fostering brain research and innovation in the EU
Boosting innovation in Europe to deliver faster patient access to treatments Partner Content
06 Dec
Boosting innovation in Europe to deliver faster patient access to treatments
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.
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain Partner Content
15 Jun
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain
The declaration of the end to COVID-19 as a public emergency is a symbolic signpost, but COVID-19 remains a threat and vaccination can play a key role in addressing it.
Delivering a healthier and more sustainable future: the role of the European Soft Drinks Industry Partner Content
15 Jun
Delivering a healthier and more sustainable future: the role of the European Soft Drinks Industry
The European soft drinks industry is not just a major driver of the economy. It is also at the heart of important debates about public health and obesity. Parliament Magazine met up with Peter Harding, the new President of UNESDA, to learn how the sector is working collaboratively with regulators and policymakers to deliver a healthier and more sustainable future for Europe.
‘Organic’ salt? Not really. Partner Content
13 Jun
‘Organic’ salt? Not really.
In June, the European Parliament's AGRI committee will vote on a Delegated Regulation on Salt. To learn more about the specifics, EU Salt provided us with an infographic on why they want MEPs to veto.
A cleaner tomorrow: how the detergent industry is harnessing science to reduce household energy use Partner Content
08 Jun
A cleaner tomorrow: how the detergent industry is harnessing science to reduce household energy use
Laundry accounts for 60% of Carbon emissions on European average but researchers have found a reduction in wash temperature from 40°C to 30°C could save up to 35% of laundry’s CO2 emissions. To do this, industry must create products that balance sustainability, superiority, and safety.
New approaches to kidney care can help Europe meet its Green Deal targets Partner Content
07 Jun
New approaches to kidney care can help Europe meet its Green Deal targets
This June, a major European conference takes place in Brussels exploring the complex relationship between delivering kidney care and protecting the wider environment. The goal is to build a shared understanding of the problem and to set out practical steps towards a solution.
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved Partner Content
06 Jun
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved
The PPWR’s goals are laudable, and we share them, but its unintended consequences could devastate
our business. If we are forced to reuse our cardboard, this would erase the impressive gains we have
made in recycling and lead to more CO2 being released into the atmosphere, not less.
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients Partner Content
06 Jun
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients
In April 2023, the European Commission published their proposal for the revision of the EU Pharmaceutical legislation. SIOP Europe and CCI Europe welcome the proposal, which addresses several areas of concern identified by the European childhood cancer community.
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity Partner Content
05 Jun
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity
The EU’s packaging proposal is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to provide an enabling framework for producers.
Improving European healthcare through biosimilars Partner Content
05 Jun
Improving European healthcare through biosimilars
Biosimilar medicines are fast being seen as a sustainable option to reduce overall medicine expenditure. We sat down with MEP Tomislav Sokol and Biogen's Vice President and Head of the Biosimilars Unit for Europe, Canada and partner markets Dan Cohen to learn more about their potential.
Growing Calls for EU to Reconsider Anti-Smoking Policies and Embrace the Swedish Approach to Beat Smoking Partner Content
02 Jun
Growing Calls for EU to Reconsider Anti-Smoking Policies and Embrace the Swedish Approach to Beat Smoking
The EU has so far failed to implement an effective approach to combat smoking rates but Sweden continues to set an example.
Ignorance Is Risk: A business perspective on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Partner Content
25 May
Ignorance Is Risk: A business perspective on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence
The latest compromise for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by the legal committee at the European Parliament promises to be a game-changer for positive impact, not only for human rights and the environment but also for businesses. As companies that are already conducting due diligence in line with the OECD guidelines, we have seen this build more robust, reliable and responsible value chains. Here is how.