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.
by European Kidney Health Alliance
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
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 June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
06 Jun Feature
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
EU needs to listen to girls, young women and the civil society organisations that represent them
21 Oct
EU needs to listen to girls, young women and the civil society organisations that represent them
We must act now and prioritise women’s and girls’ human rights and put gender equality at the top of the agenda, writes Heléne Fritzon.
Women must be at the heart of EU-Africa strategy
21 Oct
Women must be at the heart of EU-Africa strategy
New focus must promote gender equality and build bridges between African and European women, argues Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.
Time for the EU to close its domestic ivory market?
21 Oct
Time for the EU to close its domestic ivory market?
If the EU is serious about fighting elephant poaching, it must completely close its domestic ivory market and ban all ivory imports and re-exports, argue Frédérique Ries and Arnaud Goessens.
Michel Barnier says Brexit agreement is “within reach”
21 Oct
Michel Barnier says Brexit agreement is “within reach”
Speaking in Plenary on Wednesday, the EU’s chief negotiator said that “an outline is emerging” and that progress could be made in the next few days on the basis of legal texts.
Putting 'brewing green' at the heart of the European Green Deal Partner Content
21 Oct
Putting 'brewing green' at the heart of the European Green Deal
At this year's EU Green Week, The Brewers of Europe Sustainability Forum will show how beer can be central to a circular economy, writes Pierre-Olivier Bergeron.
Make agriculture a key to reconcile with our planet Partner Content
21 Oct
Make agriculture a key to reconcile with our planet
Working with scientists, the EU can lead a truly green transition and post-COVID recovery, writes 2020 World Food Prize Winner Rattan Lal.
EU moves to end Cypriot and Maltese Golden Passport schemes
20 Oct
EU moves to end Cypriot and Maltese Golden Passport schemes
So-called investor citizenship schemes ‘not compatible with EU principles’ says European Commission.
A burger by any other name
20 Oct
A burger by any other name
MEPs are gearing up to vote on whether to ban the use of names such as “veggie burger” – a move that opponents say will confuse consumers and contradict the ambitions of the EU Green Deal.
How to feed 11 billion people? Partner Content
20 Oct
How to feed 11 billion people?
If the EU wants to fight global hunger, it needs to stop food elitism, writes the Consumer Choice Centre’s Fred Roeder.
Parliament’s political groups go head-to-head on CAP reform
20 Oct
Parliament’s political groups go head-to-head on CAP reform
Tuesday will see the long-awaited plenary vote on the future of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. With food security, the fight against climate change and farming subsidies on the table, it’s set to be a parliamentary tug-of-war.
Clash of the Titans? Partner Content
20 Oct
Clash of the Titans?
Armenia and Azerbaijan’s tug-of-war sets the battle ground for Erdogan and Putin, writes Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst.
Making the European Green Deal the Real Deal
20 Oct
Making the European Green Deal the Real Deal
The Chemicals Strategy is essential to protect our citizens and our environment; it is also the opportunity for the Commission to show that the Green Deal is for real, says Maria Arena.
Parliament’s IMCO Committee can have ‘central role’ in tackling climate change, says nominated chair
19 Oct
Parliament’s IMCO Committee can have ‘central role’ in tackling climate change, says nominated chair
Anna Cavazzini has been nominated by the Greens to become the next chair of the influential Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee after the departure of Petra De Sutter.
Time to get serious about the Future of Europe Conference
19 Oct
Time to get serious about the Future of Europe Conference
Instead of delaying the Conference, a technologically smart, part online, part face-to-face Conference can and should be launched immediately, argues Roger Casale
Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
19 Oct
Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
The bioeconomy sector can provide sustainable new jobs while also protecting public health and the environment, explains Maria Spyraki.
Brexit negotiators expected to hold call in bid to salvage talks
19 Oct
Brexit negotiators expected to hold call in bid to salvage talks
Michel Barnier and David Frost are expected to make contact on Monday after last week’s EU summit failed to reach agreement on a deal between the two sides.
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
19 Oct
Minimum wages are a matter for national governments, not the EU
European Commission must avoid taking ‘misguided action’ on minimum wages argues EESC‘s Stefano Mallia.
Is the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy a silver bullet for sustainable agriculture?
19 Oct
Is the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy a silver bullet for sustainable agriculture?
New Strategy must balance the needs of food production with the environment if it is to succeed, argues Norbert Lins.
Circular Economy Action Plan: Achieving plan's ambitious goals means investing in research and innovation
18 Oct
Circular Economy Action Plan: Achieving plan's ambitious goals means investing in research and innovation
The circular economy is a crucial part of building resilience to future crises, explains Patrizia Toia.
Before implementing new plastic bottle legislation, European Commission should review Finland’s longstanding return scheme
18 Oct
Before implementing new plastic bottle legislation, European Commission should review Finland’s longstanding return scheme
Finnish deposit scheme encourages consumers to return empty bottles and cans for recycling, explains Elsi Katainen.
Beating Cancer: We need to stop denying the link between cancers and environmental pollution
18 Oct
Beating Cancer: We need to stop denying the link between cancers and environmental pollution
It is only by reducing our exposure to environmental pollutants that we can reduce the incidence of cancer in Europe, argues Michèle Rivasi.
Battle lines being drawn ahead of a key vote by MEPs on future of EU farm policy
17 Oct
Battle lines being drawn ahead of a key vote by MEPs on future of EU farm policy
Ahead of Tuesday 20 October vote, the European Parliament’s political groups have been engaged in last minute discussions on their positions.
David Sassoli says Strasbourg plenary cancellation an ‘extremely difficult decision’
16 Oct
David Sassoli says Strasbourg plenary cancellation an ‘extremely difficult decision’
Coronavirus surge forces last minute change of plan says European Parliament president.
The rise of day trading should be celebrated Partner Content
16 Oct
The rise of day trading should be celebrated
Market volatility caused by the pandemic has brought about an unprecedented rise in day trading activity – however if the economy is to benefit in the long-term, and for traders to mitigate against the risk of personal losses, the practice needs to be professionalised, writes President & CEO of Select Vantage, Daniel Schlaepfer.