Agriculture & Food All
Aboca: an example of European Green Deal thinking applied to health
19 Jan Agriculture & Food
Aboca: an example of European Green Deal thinking applied to health
With the “Green Deal”, Europe puts sustainability at the heart of its scientific, cultural and economic development. This is not just an abstract idea, but a concrete opportunity to promote a new economic and social system that reverses the effects of the current extractive model of development, a model which is reliant on the destruction of environmental resources and the use of substances that are not part of the ecosystem. The Green Deal is a vital opportunity - the only route available - which should also be applied in the health and therapy sector. It is a vision that Aboca has been pursuing ever since it was founded.
A modern approach to Europe’s farming must make the most of the available technologies, argues Clara Aguilera
31 Dec Agriculture & Food
A modern approach to Europe’s farming must make the most of the available technologies, argues Clara Aguilera
Reformed CAP and European Green Deal, must be aligned to help EU achieve new, more sustainable agriculture and livestock farming, says Spanish deputy.
Tech & Research All
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
19 Jan Tech & Research
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
Huawei has been used by the discredited Trump administration as a pawn in a geopolitical game, says former Irish Minister.
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
19 Jan Tech & Research
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
The UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus+ not only closes the door on more than thirty years of fruitful exchanges between students in the EU and the UK, but will also weaken cooperation in the field of education, explains Milan Zver.
Industry & Finance All
Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
15 Jan Tech & Research
Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
But EU also faces ‘enormous challenges’ and risks losing ground in the space sector, warns internal market commissioner.
A new Saudi Arabia beckons European tourists and investors. Could these changes bring Brussels and Riyadh closer?
13 Jan Industry & Finance
A new Saudi Arabia beckons European tourists and investors. Could these changes bring Brussels and Riyadh closer?
Could the Arab nation’s vision of transforming into a tourist hub by 2030 bring the Kingdom closer to Europe? Muddassar Ahmed reports.
Energy & Climate All
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: accelerating the world’s sustainable development
20 Jan Energy & Climate
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: accelerating the world’s sustainable development
The Middle East’s economic recovery has a chance to look greener and more sustainable than ever before, writes Dr Guy Burton.
Energy solutions for a green future – some key takeaways to chew over
18 Jan Energy & Climate
Energy solutions for a green future – some key takeaways to chew over
Katrina Sichel reports on Liquid Gas Europe’s recent event.
International & Trade All
MEPs greet Joe Biden presidency as beginning of 'new era' for transatlantic relations
21 Jan International & Trade
MEPs greet Joe Biden presidency as beginning of 'new era' for transatlantic relations
European Parliament welcomes host of US executive orders, including rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization.
European Commission president joins senior MEPs in greeting the start of Biden Presidency
20 Jan International & Trade
European Commission president joins senior MEPs in greeting the start of Biden Presidency
New EU-US relationship needed to address global challenges, says Ursula von der Leyen.
Health All
MEPs debate EU’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy
20 Jan Health
MEPs debate EU’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy
EU must stay unified and ensure equal access to vaccines, says Socialist Group leader Iratxe Garcia.
MEPs throw weight behind growing calls for an EU-wide vaccination certificate
19 Jan Health
MEPs throw weight behind growing calls for an EU-wide vaccination certificate
The idea, first mooted by Greece, is due to be debated by EU leaders at a special virtual summit to discuss the pandemic on Thursday 21 January.
EU Institutions All
Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra
19 Jan EU Institutions
Pacta sunt servanda? Supporters of the Strasbourg seat largely base their arguments on the city's history as a symbol of European reconciliation, writes Alexandr Vondra
The debate over the European Parliament’s two seats in Brussels and Strasbourg raises the question of whether agreements should be forever binding, regardless of changing circumstances.
Biden presidency an opportunity to strengthen EU’s ‘transatlantic bond’ with US
19 Jan International & Trade
Biden presidency an opportunity to strengthen EU’s ‘transatlantic bond’ with US
MEPs set to hold debate on EU-US relationship on inauguration day, Wednesday 20 January.
Justice All
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
19 Jan Justice
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
The lack of solidarity shown by some EU Member States in sharing migrant burden must change, says the Chair of Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee.
Helena Dalli interview: Striving for a Union of Equality
21 Dec Justice
Helena Dalli interview: Striving for a Union of Equality
After the Coronavirus pandemic exposed many of the inequalities still besetting our world in the twenty-first century, European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli tells Lorna Hutchinson it’s time to double down on justice.
Jobs & Social Rights All
Erasmus and the Turing Scheme: A metaphor for Brexit?
19 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Erasmus and the Turing Scheme: A metaphor for Brexit?
Professor Paul James Cardwell takes a look at the UK government’s decision to withdraw from the EU’s Erasmus programme and replace it with its own ‘global’ scheme.
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
19 Jan Tech & Research
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
The decision to pull out from the renowned student exchange programme comes at an immeasurable cost to both sides, writes Dita Charanzová.
Security & Defence All
Finding a common ground for international space regulation
05 Jan Tech & Research
Finding a common ground for international space regulation
The increasing weaponisation of space poses a significant threat to the security of the planet. What we need now is open dialogue which fosters cooperation rather than rivalry, argues Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan.
The importance of a strong and multilateral-focussed United States
30 Dec International & Trade
The importance of a strong and multilateral-focussed United States
Joe Biden’s biggest challenge will be to re-establish a multilateral dynamic that keeps Russia in check, argues former US ambassador Cameron Munter.
Mobility All
Green deal for aviation: EU needs to start building a greener, more socially and economically robust future for aviation, argues Isabel García Muñoz
22 Dec Mobility
Green deal for aviation: EU needs to start building a greener, more socially and economically robust future for aviation, argues Isabel García Muñoz
EU aviation sector’s green and digital transformation must be accompanied by a just transition that leaves no one behind, say Sky and Space Intergroup MEP.
EU has ‘opportunity’ to build a better, greener and cleaner aviation model, says TRAN vice-Chair
22 Dec Mobility
EU has ‘opportunity’ to build a better, greener and cleaner aviation model, says TRAN vice-Chair
Of all the sectors hit by COVID-19, aviation has been one of the worst affected. That’s why it’s vital to now plan a clear way to recovery, explains Jan-Christoph Oetjen.
Regions & Cities All
This year, European Mobility Week takes on special significance, says EC Director General for Mobility & Transport
18 Sep Mobility
This year, European Mobility Week takes on special significance, says EC Director General for Mobility & Transport
While taking into consideration the impact of COVID-19, the EU will set out a path to smart and sustainable mobility, writes Henrik Hololei.
Georgia on my mind
30 Jun International & Trade
Georgia on my mind
Georgia is an oasis of democracy, peace and prosperity in an otherwise complex and conflict ridden region. The EU must remain firmly committed to its policy of supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, writes Marina Kaljurand