Agriculture & Food All
A sea change in fisheries
29 Jul Agriculture & Food
A sea change in fisheries
The reform of the EU’s fisheries control system is one of the most important debates currently under discussion in the European Parliament, and the result will have a significant impact on the future of the sector, explains Clara Aguilera.
Global challenges require global solutions
15 Jul Agriculture & Food
Global challenges require global solutions
Why today’s opening of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol to European brands and retailers matters.
Tech & Research All
Why the EU must claim its place in the 5G race
06 Aug Tech & Research
Why the EU must claim its place in the 5G race
As the advent of 5G gathers pace, the EU must ensure that it becomes a relevant player in the race for a ubiquitous technology that will redefine the world we live in, argues Nicolás González Casares.
5G: A risky business
05 Aug Tech & Research
5G: A risky business
5G offers enormous societal and economic benefits, but this is not without serious security risks, explains Kris Peeters.
Industry & Finance All
S&D leader: Next seven-year EU budget falls short of what’s needed
23 Jul Industry & Finance
S&D leader: Next seven-year EU budget falls short of what’s needed
Iratxe García Pérez has warned that her group will not accept any watering down of conditionality on the compliance with democracy and rule of law.
How Europe can fight money laundering
20 Jul Industry & Finance
How Europe can fight money laundering
A stricter, more uniform approach to the EU’s antimoney laundering policies will be more effective in countering the financing of terrorism and other illicit activities, explains Eero Heinäluoma.
Energy & Climate All
CCS: why it can only be a transition technology
30 Jul Energy & Climate
CCS: why it can only be a transition technology
Carbon capture, storage and utilisation technologies can help Europe’s industries decarbonise, but they should not be seen as a holy grail for achieving climate neutrality, writes Jens Geier.
Top Malaysian executive sets his sights on Europe
16 Jul Energy & Climate
Top Malaysian executive sets his sights on Europe
Vinod Sekhar, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Petra Group, presents the EU with a unique opportunity to revolutionise the way rubber is recycled, writes Datu Sadja Matthew Pajares Yngson.
International & Trade All
Azerbaijani MP condemns violent attacks on diplomatic missions and embassies in the US and Belgium by members of Armenian Diaspora
04 Aug International & Trade
Azerbaijani MP condemns violent attacks on diplomatic missions and embassies in the US and Belgium by members of Armenian Diaspora
Despite recent events, we remain ready to cooperate with Armenia to strengthen humanitarian-confidence building measures if it gives up its policy of occupation, says Azerbaijan MP Könül Nurullayeva.
Small EU businesses voice ‘major concerns’ over lack of progress in ongoing Brexit talks
03 Aug International & Trade
Small EU businesses voice ‘major concerns’ over lack of progress in ongoing Brexit talks
The comments come with formal talks between the EU and UK set to resume in Brussels on 17 August.
Health All
Commission issues list of measures for Member States to prevent second wave of COVID-19
04 Aug Health
Commission issues list of measures for Member States to prevent second wave of COVID-19
With increases in cases being seen in several countries, notably Belgium, the executive warned that “now is not the time to let our guard down.”
Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
17 Jul Health
Dieselgate scandal: EU and Member States have been too passive in bringing car industry to account
Stichting Car Claim has been at the forefront of efforts to convince car manufacturers to accept responsibility for their actions and compensate those affected, argues Dr. Marten Oosting.
EU Institutions All
EU rallies to support Lebanon after Beirut explosion
06 Aug EU Institutions
EU rallies to support Lebanon after Beirut explosion
The EU has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism after a huge blast devastated the port area of the capital Beirut on Tuesday.
European Parliament mourns loss of former MEP and Nobel Peace Prize laureate John Hume
03 Aug EU Institutions
European Parliament mourns loss of former MEP and Nobel Peace Prize laureate John Hume
Former UK Socialist MEP John Hume, described by some as “the Nelson Mandela of Irish politics”, has died after a short illness aged 83.
Justice All
Ursula von der Leyen and David Sassoli appeal to Member States to step up fight against racism
05 Aug Justice
Ursula von der Leyen and David Sassoli appeal to Member States to step up fight against racism
Marking Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, the presidents of the European Commission and Parliament said Europe has a duty to protect its minorities from racism and discrimination.
EU defends decision to reject Polish town twinning grant applications after cities declare themselves LGBTI-free zones
31 Jul Justice
EU defends decision to reject Polish town twinning grant applications after cities declare themselves LGBTI-free zones
European equality commissioner, Helena Dalli says EU values and rights ‘must be respected’.
Jobs & Social Rights All
Work-life balance in the Coronavirus era
07 Jul Jobs & Social Rights
Work-life balance in the Coronavirus era
The global pandemic has proven that people can achieve a healthy work life balance while working from home through the use of technology already at their disposal, writes David Casa.
A history of violence
06 Jul Justice
A history of violence
Sharing her own recent experience of police harassment, Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana says there is an urgent need to address police brutality, accountability and over policing.
Security & Defence All
Assessing the new geopolitical landscape
28 Jul Security & Defence
Assessing the new geopolitical landscape
As the Western world begins to slowly exit from COVID-19 lockdowns, it is clear that the pandemic has accelerated some geopolitical priorities and posed serious questions about how Europe will address these questions, writes Ryszard Czarnecki.
Pandemic, infodemic and disinformation
23 Jul Security & Defence
Pandemic, infodemic and disinformation
Europe is facing the greatest threat to its democracies since WWII, and now more than ever we must push back and defend the values and principles we stand for, argues President of the European Foundation for Democracy Roberta Bonazzi.
Mobility All
Why Green mobility needs the right infrastructure
10 Jul Energy & Climate
Why Green mobility needs the right infrastructure
A comprehensive network of publicly accessible charging points is essential for the successful decarbonisation of the EU’s transport sector, argues Ismail Ertug.
Commission recommends Schengen countries open internal borders ‘as soon as possible’
12 Jun Justice
Commission recommends Schengen countries open internal borders ‘as soon as possible’
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, said that with the Coronavirus situation improving in all Member States, having internal border controls is no longer effective.
Regions & Cities All

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