Battle lines being drawn ahead of a key vote by MEPs on future of EU farm policy
17 Oct Health

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.
by Martin Banks
Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
13 Oct Health
Health after COVID-19: spend more but spend smarter
How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
23 Oct Health
How Europe can avoid a mental health pandemic
David Sassoli says Strasbourg plenary cancellation an ‘extremely difficult decision’
16 Oct Health
David Sassoli says Strasbourg plenary cancellation an ‘extremely difficult decision’
Biotech sector can play a critical role in supporting Europe’s economic recovery
19 Oct Health
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.
Before implementing new plastic bottle legislation, European Commission should review Finland’s longstanding return scheme
18 Oct Health
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 Health
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.
Unleashing the full potential of life sciences and biotechnology in Europe PM+
15 Oct Health
Unleashing the full potential of life sciences and biotechnology in Europe
The biotech sector can play a key role not only in Europe’s coronavirus recovery, but in its transition to a healthier, more resilient and more sustainable continent, writes Bernard Grimm.
Beating Cancer: Prevention must be ‘cornerstone’ of EU’s new approach
14 Oct Health
Beating Cancer: Prevention must be ‘cornerstone’ of EU’s new approach
European Parliament's new Special Committee on Beating Cancer will ensure EU focuses on decisive and comprehensive action, explains Nicolae Ștefănuță.
Beating Cancer: European Parliament's Special Committee 'needed now more than ever'
13 Oct Health
Beating Cancer: European Parliament's Special Committee 'needed now more than ever'
Cancer remains a huge threat to health of EU's citizens, writes Cindy Franssen.
European Carers Day: urgent need to shed light on carers and issues they face
13 Oct Health
European Carers Day: urgent need to shed light on carers and issues they face
European Parliament's Informal Carers Interest Group Co-chairs call on MEP colleagues to join up and help provide carers with ‘a strong Parliamentary voice’.
Senior MEP urges against ‘competition’ between cancer and COVID-19 patients
12 Oct Health
Senior MEP urges against ‘competition’ between cancer and COVID-19 patients
German EPP member Peter Liese, a medical doctor, was speaking at the first meeting on Monday of Parliament’s new cancer committee.
Why the EU should treat sport as more than just a leisure activity
09 Oct Health
Why the EU should treat sport as more than just a leisure activity
The physical and mental benefits of doing sport during these trying times are indispensable, so let’s give back and provide more support for a sector that has taken a huge hit, writes Marc Tarabella.
European Week of Sport: A healthy body is a healthy mind
09 Oct Health
European Week of Sport: A healthy body is a healthy mind
With many of us stuck at home during the Coronavirus crisis, sport can play a crucial role in keeping us fit and active both physically and mentally, writes Tomasz Frankowski.
A coordinated EU policy on aging
09 Oct Health
A coordinated EU policy on aging
COVID-19 has had serious adverse consequences on older people, particularly those living with underlying conditions, explains Maciej Kucharczyk.
Low birth rates and higher life expectancies are transforming the composition of Europe's age pyramid
06 Oct Health
Low birth rates and higher life expectancies are transforming the composition of Europe's age pyramid
Europe’s demographic situation requires drastic measures and more targeted policies at EU level, argues Elena Kountoura.
Time for a European Health Union
05 Oct Health
Time for a European Health Union
The Coronavirus crisis clearly demonstrated the shortcomings of national competency for healthcare; the virus does not respect borders. It must be time for a European Health Union, says Dr Mohammed Chahim.
How the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy can help children and adolescents with cancer PM+
01 Oct Health
How the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy can help children and adolescents with cancer
By facilitating and incentivising the regulatory environment with dedicated R&D funding, policymakers can make a big impact on paediatric oncology across Europe, argue SIOP Europe’s Pamela Kearns and Gilles Vassal.
Gastein 2020: EU Member States must work more closely in the fight against COVID-19, says ECDC chief
01 Oct Health
Gastein 2020: EU Member States must work more closely in the fight against COVID-19, says ECDC chief
The Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities of healthcare systems, but by gleaning valuable lessons from this experience we can become more resilient, explains Andrea Ammon.
Why Europe needs a Health Union
29 Sep Health
Why Europe needs a Health Union
If Europe’s health and care systems are to survive and emerge from the current crisis fit for the future, greater collaboration is essential, writes Clemens Martin Auer.
Maria Walsh interview: A sense of community
29 Sep Health
Maria Walsh interview: A sense of community
Like many of Maria Walsh’s class of 2019 colleagues, her route to becoming an MEP was unconventional. She tells Brian Johnson why she believes it’s important to bring other voices to the table.
A European Union of unequal reproductive rights
25 Sep Health
A European Union of unequal reproductive rights
To enjoy sexual and reproductive rights, individuals should have unrestricted access to health services, which cater to these reproductive health needs, including access to contraception. This is not the case in every European Member State, explains Sylwia Spurek.
Even if Coronavirus vaccine found it will not be ‘magic bullet’, warns health expert
23 Sep Health
Even if Coronavirus vaccine found it will not be ‘magic bullet’, warns health expert
Fergus Sweeney, Head of Clinical Studies and Manufacturing Task Force at the European Medicines Agency, was speaking in the European Parliament on Tuesday.
A vaping flavour ban sets back public health PM+
22 Sep Health
A vaping flavour ban sets back public health
Vaping is under attack, and that is bad news for public health and smoking cessation, argue David Clement, Michael Landl and Yael Ossowski.
La rentrée: Martin Schirdewan fears Crisis mode is set to continue
18 Sep Health
La rentrée: Martin Schirdewan fears Crisis mode is set to continue
The Coronavirus crisis has masked many social issues, but these problems will not go away without action, says co-chair of Parliament’s GUE/NGL Group, Martin Schirdewan.
Keep Moving, Keep Positive PM+
18 Sep Health
Keep Moving, Keep Positive
Former Olympian and Vice President of Worldwide Sports Performance and Fitness at Herbalife Nutrition, Samantha Clayton, suggests five tips to help us take care of our mental and physical health needs during these difficult times.
Access to more and better data key to delivering high standards of animal welfare and sustainable food production Event Coverage
18 Sep Health
Access to more and better data key to delivering high standards of animal welfare and sustainable food production
A comprehensive, ‘One Health’ approach to animal husbandry recognises that animal, human and environmental health are interdependent, report Brian Johnson and Ana Gallego.
EU warns Hungary not to discriminate against EU citizens during ongoing health crisis
02 Sep Health
EU warns Hungary not to discriminate against EU citizens during ongoing health crisis
The move comes after Hungary imposed travel restrictions on foreigners on Tuesday.