Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
05 Jun EU Institutions

Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness

As the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness amid mounting economic headwinds, the European Commission's Stéphane Séjourné calls for deepening the single market and a 'Buy European' approach.
by Matt Lynes
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
06 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
06 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
04 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing: A trailblazer for Europe
03 Dec
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing: A trailblazer for Europe
As one of the architects of the first European monetary system and direct elections for the European Parliament in 1979, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing helped lay the foundation of the modern European Union, writes Denis MacShane.
MEPs say József Szájer case highlights ‘hypocrisy’ of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party
03 Dec
MEPs say József Szájer case highlights ‘hypocrisy’ of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party
They also say that the highly publicised affair should “shine a light” on current anti-LGBTI policies in Hungary.
International Disability Day: A turning point for disability rights in Europe
03 Dec
International Disability Day: A turning point for disability rights in Europe
The pandemic has wreaked havoc for the millions of persons with disabilities in Europe. But after a devastating year, the next EU budget and the new Disability Rights Strategy bring hope.
International Disability Day: Leaving no disabled person behind
03 Dec
International Disability Day: Leaving no disabled person behind
The upcoming Disability Rights Strategy aims to ensure that every disabled citizen enjoys full participation in society, explains Stelios Kympouropoulos.
International Disability Day: Masking communication
03 Dec
International Disability Day: Masking communication
Many people with disabling hearing loss are suffering from isolation and exclusion, because they cannot interact easily when wearing a face mask; transparent masks provide a solution, writes Ádám Kósa.
Belgium and other EU countries could be set to follow UK with vaccine rollout
02 Dec
Belgium and other EU countries could be set to follow UK with vaccine rollout
On Tuesday it was announced that the UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech Coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for mass vaccination.
Commission warns of ‘significant’ spending cuts if no agreement reached on EU budget
02 Dec
Commission warns of ‘significant’ spending cuts if no agreement reached on EU budget
The €1.85 trillion fiscal package is currently being blocked by Hungary and Poland because each objects to the rule of law mechanism which ties funding for each Member State to an obligation to respect fundamental EU values.
Commission defends preparations for No Deal Brexit; says ‘we’ve done all we can’
02 Dec
Commission defends preparations for No Deal Brexit; says ‘we’ve done all we can’
This comes with criticism mounting that No Deal preparations on both sides of the Channel are woefully inadequate.
MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners
02 Dec
MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners
Last night’s ‘virtual’ MEP Awards ceremony celebrated the contribution that MEPs make to the everyday lives of Europeans.
Hungarian MEP József Szájer admits he was among those arrested at party in Brussels
01 Dec
Hungarian MEP József Szájer admits he was among those arrested at party in Brussels
The incident happened at the weekend when police raided a bar in the centre of the city, well known locally as a gay area.
World AIDS Day: Strengthening LGBTI persons’ human rights is critical for HIV response
01 Dec
World AIDS Day: Strengthening LGBTI persons’ human rights is critical for HIV response
Human rights violations of people living with, or at risk of HIV, particularly LGBTI persons, continue to have major consequences for the effectiveness of the HIV response, write Marc Angel and Sophie in t’ Veld.
COVID-19: a wake-up call for Europe and the world Partner Content
01 Dec
COVID-19: a wake-up call for Europe and the world
Current attempts to reshape the European Union's health policy are going in the right direction, but they still need firm support from Member States to implement people-centred and needs-driven health services, write AHF Europe.
Poor air quality causes over 400,000 premature deaths in EU each year
30 Nov
Poor air quality causes over 400,000 premature deaths in EU each year
A new report has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter caused about 417,000 premature deaths in 41 European countries in 2018.
MEPs and NGOs call for ‘immediate’ ban on ivory imports into EU
30 Nov
MEPs and NGOs call for ‘immediate’ ban on ivory imports into EU
They say the move is urgently needed to combat a trade that sees at least 20,000 African elephants killed illegally for their ivory.
United for the Future of Europe
30 Nov
United for the Future of Europe
Civil society can play an essential role in shaping Europe’s post-COVID future, writes EESC President Christa Schweng.
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
27 Nov
Concerns raised over ‘equitable access’ to COVID-19 vaccines
Campaigners also calling for full transparency of Coronavirus trial data before conclusions made on a vaccine’s efficacy.
A ‘Carbon Budget’ will set Europe on a trajectory to climate neutrality
27 Nov
A ‘Carbon Budget’ will set Europe on a trajectory to climate neutrality
Establishing a Carbon Budget will indicate that we are serious about climate neutrality and that we are going to pursue a stable climate policy for the next 30 years, explains Finnish MEP Nils Torvalds.
MEPs back plans to enable more women to stand for election to Parliament
26 Nov
MEPs back plans to enable more women to stand for election to Parliament
In a new resolution, deputies have called for reforms ahead of the 2024 European elections through “zipped” lists or similar initiatives to achieve more gender balance in Parliament.
MEPs welcome new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
26 Nov
MEPs welcome new Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
The European Commission’s Strategy, which aims to ensure the supply of medicines and vaccines to all citizens, also seeks to encourage innovation by European pharmaceutical companies.
‘The Poland of 2020 is a hell for women’: MEPs slam Polish abortion ban
26 Nov
‘The Poland of 2020 is a hell for women’: MEPs slam Polish abortion ban
Wednesday’s plenary session saw an emotionally-charged debate in which many deputies lambasted Poland’s recent decision to impose a near-total ban on abortion in the country.
Still ‘strong support’ for EU’s principles and leadership on global issues, says EU-wide poll
26 Nov
Still ‘strong support’ for EU’s principles and leadership on global issues, says EU-wide poll
The poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) think tank in cooperation with Danish Tænketanken EUROPA, also found that over 40 percent of those surveyed in eight countries have concerns about their country’s influence within the bloc.
Stop the ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence against women
25 Nov
Stop the ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence against women
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, buildings and landmarks are being bathed in orange light to raise awareness of and galvanise action for 16 Days of Activism.
Violence Against Women: Enough with the Colours Partner Content
25 Nov
Violence Against Women: Enough with the Colours
The International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is about more than social media posts and condemning acts in other countries, it’s about taking action at home, argues Lina Aburous.
EU urged to 'do more' to promote gender equality in distribution of top jobs
25 Nov
EU urged to 'do more' to promote gender equality in distribution of top jobs
The demand comes after MEPs gave the green light this week to a controversial appointment to the European Central Bank’s Executive Board.