In space, either we all win, or we all lose
28 Oct Security & Defence

In space, either we all win, or we all lose

The European Union and wider international community must act urgently to avoid the further militarisation of outer space, writes Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan.
by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan
Recyclability: a game-changer for fully circular plastic packaging
15 Sep Agriculture & Food
Recyclability: a game-changer for fully circular plastic packaging
How to feed 11 billion people?
20 Oct Agriculture & Food
How to feed 11 billion people?
A vaping flavour ban sets back public health
22 Sep Health
A vaping flavour ban sets back public health
The EU must be cautious of lurching into an era of global trade wars PM+
01 Jul
The EU must be cautious of lurching into an era of global trade wars
Europe’s increasingly protectionist policies are sabotaging its trade relations across the world, argues Massimo Cugusi.
The (not so) beautiful game PM+
01 Jul International & Trade
The (not so) beautiful game
Qatar’s blatant disregard for worker wellbeing is a stain on the football world, argues Willy Fautré.
Want to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals? Invest in Big Data and AI PM+
27 Jun Tech & Research
Want to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals? Invest in Big Data and AI
Agnieszka Łukaszczyk explains how satellite imagery can help set the UN Sustainable Development Goals back on track.
The right EU budget for the next seven years PM+
18 Jun Tech & Research
The right EU budget for the next seven years
Europe must boost its investment in research and innovation, argue the European University Association’s Rolf Tarrach and Michael Murphy
Why doesn’t the EU want to lead on photonics? PM+
17 Jun Tech & Research
Why doesn’t the EU want to lead on photonics?
When countries around the world are sinking billions into deep technologies like photonics, why does it always feel like the EU is consistently applying the brake, asks Carlos Lee.
A new approach to managing air traffic in Europe PM+
03 Jun Mobility
A new approach to managing air traffic in Europe
CANSO Director of European Affairs & Civil Air Navigation Services Tanja Grobotek explains.
Respecting science and ethics: the case of GMOs PM+
14 May Agriculture & Food
Respecting science and ethics: the case of GMOs
Reasoned policymaking on GM crops requires a philosophical, as well as scientific analysis, argues Andreas Christiansen.
Four foolproof ways towards a better Europe PM+
07 May Tech & Research
Four foolproof ways towards a better Europe
To remain world leaders in research and innovation, Europe’s universities need more supportive policies and funding frameworks
A commitment to carers PM+
17 Apr Health
A commitment to carers
Not before time, the needs of carers are now firmly in the policy spotlight, writes Vanessa Pott.
Why increasing adherence to therapy is vital to improving patient quality of life PM+
04 Apr Energy & Climate
Why increasing adherence to therapy is vital to improving patient quality of life
Candidates running in the upcoming European elections should ensure that adherence to therapy is enshrined as a right for all, argue Italian MEPs Danilo Oscar Lancini, Patrizia Toia and Aldo Patriciello.

 

Childhood cancer: An urgent European problem PM+
01 Apr Tech & Research
Childhood cancer: An urgent European problem
Pamela Kearns calls on returning and candidate MEPs to pledge their support to paediatric oncology and haematology and sign the SIOP Europe and CCI Europe Manifesto
Innovation happens where it’s welcome PM+
25 Mar Agriculture & Food
Innovation happens where it’s welcome
If we want European SMEs and farmers to be innovators and compete at the highest levels, then we must ensure that the EU’s legislative framework is focussed on incentivising innovation and applied science, argues Léon Broers.
The devil is in the detail: Preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online PM+
20 Mar Tech & Research
The devil is in the detail: Preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online
Let’s ensure the scope of EU terror regulation is accurate, argues Alban Schmutz.
Ericsson: Europe’s 5G Partner PM+
18 Mar Tech & Research
Ericsson: Europe’s 5G Partner
Digital transformation promises to unleash a new era of productivity that will touch all our lives, explains Erik Ekudden.
EU action on radicalisation needs to be targeted at grassroots level PM+
18 Mar International & Trade
EU action on radicalisation needs to be targeted at grassroots level
Three years after the Brussels attacks, democracy and grassroots activities offer an antidote to radicalisation, writes Francesco Farinelli
A European industrial strategy based on cooperation and curiosity PM+
07 Mar Tech & Research
A European industrial strategy based on cooperation and curiosity
A stronger EU industrial policy is in the cards, including more investments in innovation, writes Rolf Tarrach.
Polystyrene: A highly recyclable plastic PM+
26 Feb Tech & Research
Polystyrene: A highly recyclable plastic
Despite common assumptions that polystyrene is less recyclable than other polymers, polystyrene-based products can have multiple lives, explains Jens Kathmann.
A vote for animal health is a vote for your own health PM+
21 Feb Agriculture & Food
A vote for animal health is a vote for your own health
A Europe whose political and regulatory framework stimulates the growth of innovation in the animal health sector is a Europe that secures a more sustainable future for all, writes Roxane Feller.
Brexit: Urgent clarity needed concerning Erasmus+ and Horizon2020 PM+
19 Feb Tech & Research
Brexit: Urgent clarity needed concerning Erasmus+ and Horizon2020
With a disorderly Brexit now a real and fast-approaching threat, detailed technical guidance from the European Commission is crucial for those participating with UK partners in EU programmes like Erasmus+ and Horizon2020, writes Lesley Wilson.
The foundation of modern Bahrain PM+
14 Feb Industry & Finance
The foundation of modern Bahrain
Bahrain’s National Action Charter laid the foundations of the nation as a representative democracy and constitutional monarchy
Collaboration is key to improving the care of children with rare cancers PM+
11 Feb Tech & Research
Collaboration is key to improving the care of children with rare cancers
The EU funded PARTNER project is set to improve research quality and treatment outcomes for children who have rare tumours, explain Professor Gianni Bisogno, Professor Ruth Ladenstein and Dr Andrea Ferrari.  
Flourishing trade is bringing Ukraine and EU closer together PM+
24 Jan Agriculture & Food
Flourishing trade is bringing Ukraine and EU closer together
Ukraine has built a lasting partnership with the European Union, underpinned by trade and security, explains Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze.
Time for General Practitioners to have full professional recognition PM+
18 Jan Health
Time for General Practitioners to have full professional recognition
The important role that GPs play in Europe’s healthcare systems needs to be recognised at EU level, argues Aldo Lupo
DRC election crisis is the litmus test for a true EU-Africa partnership PM+
17 Jan International & Trade
DRC election crisis is the litmus test for a true EU-Africa partnership
With diplomatic relations between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the EU at an all-time low, the country's election crisis will be a litmus test as to whether the EU has serious intentions about renewing its relationship with Africa, explain Willy Fautré & Lea Perekrests.