How to stamp out cigarettes for good
07 Sep Opinion

How to stamp out cigarettes for good

The European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative to create the bloc’s first tobacco-free generation. The Spanish NGO behind the bid makes its case for banning the sale of cigarettes to those born after 2010
by Ubaldo Cuadrado
Data is crucial in the joint fight against antimicrobial resistance Partner Content
17 Nov Opinion
Data is crucial in the joint fight against antimicrobial resistance
Nutrition access is the cornerstone of healthy convenient nutrition Partner Content
16 Nov Opinion
Nutrition access is the cornerstone of healthy convenient nutrition
Widespread misinformation about vaping hurts public health Partner Content
26 Oct Opinion
Widespread misinformation about vaping hurts public health
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
13 Dec
European Parliament’s Special Cancer Committee adopts final report
BECA Committee MEPs look to strengthen EU's role in fighting cancer and drive move towards a European Health Union
MEPs hear from cities and regions on how well COVID recovery instruments are being utilised
08 Dec
MEPs hear from cities and regions on how well COVID recovery instruments are being utilised
Mayors praise speed and flexibility of handling by Member States, though France criticised for delays in making funding available
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
07 Dec
Science, and a clear understanding of nutrition, are key to improving food information to consumers, explains Ulrike Mueller
Given the increasing prevalence of obesity in Europe, helping consumers eat better with appropriate information is of utmost importance, says Renew Group MEP
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution Partner Content
07 Dec
Embracing the Digital Health Revolution
MEP Eva Kaili and Dr Shibeshih Belachew, Head of Biogen Digital Health Science, look at how digital technologies are transforming Europe’s health sector
MEP Inquiry on animal transport adopts final report
03 Dec
MEP Inquiry on animal transport adopts final report
Rapporteurs Daniel Buda and Isabel Carvalhais say ANIT committee’s conclusion represents ‘significant step’ for European Parliament”
European Day of Persons with Disabilities: Citizens’ rights should apply to all, including the right to petition, argues Alex Agius Saliba
03 Dec
European Day of Persons with Disabilities: Citizens’ rights should apply to all, including the right to petition, argues Alex Agius Saliba
EU needs need to make these rights as accessible as possible, says 'Protection of Persons with Disabilities through Petitions' Rapporteur
Collaboration equals innovation: how can the EU get the European Health Data Space right? Partner Content
02 Dec
Collaboration equals innovation: how can the EU get the European Health Data Space right?
Strengthening responsible use of antibiotics in animal health Partner Content
01 Dec
Strengthening responsible use of antibiotics in animal health
AnimalhealthEurope’s Roxane Feller explains how the new EU rules on veterinary medicines entering into force in January 2022 will shape Europe’s animal sector
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
26 Nov
Stelios Kympouropoulos interview: Being Human
For a newly elected MEP, Stelios Kympouropoulos has already made quite an impact in a range of topics, including many close to his heart. Andreas Rogal finds out what makes him tick
Why the world needs an International Pandemic Agreement Partner Content
26 Nov
Why the world needs an International Pandemic Agreement
AHF Europe’s Anna Maria Żakowicz explains how to strengthen the International Pandemic Agreement by applying an inclusive decision-making approach
Issue 545 | 22 November 2021
22 Nov
Issue 545 | 22 November 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
A harmonised EU approach to the off-label use of medicines? Partner Content
19 Nov
A harmonised EU approach to the off-label use of medicines?
The European Brain Council's Frédéric Destrebecq and MEP Cyrus Engerer explain how European patients can benefit from a properly regulated off-label medicine framework.
Claudia Marinetti Interview: Positive Thinking
18 Nov
Claudia Marinetti Interview: Positive Thinking
It’s time to change the discourse around mental health. Claudia Marinetti tells Brian Johnson that we need to value mental health equally to physical health.
Game on for sports reform
17 Nov
Game on for sports reform
Sport mirrors many of the values that we prize in Europe; for this reason, it is vital that reforms to the sector also reflect these aspects, writes Tomasz Frankowski.
The complexity, scale and threat of sunken munitions and chemical residues requires action at European level, argues Anna Fotyga
15 Nov
The complexity, scale and threat of sunken munitions and chemical residues requires action at European level, argues Anna Fotyga
Munitions dumping from decades ago continues to be a concern, says Polish MEP
European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: EU needs to recognise severity of threat posed by prostate cancer, argues Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
15 Nov
European Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: EU needs to recognise severity of threat posed by prostate cancer, argues Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
Policymakers should extend scope of EU's Beating Cancer plan to include Prostate Cancer and the use of PSA screenings, says Greek EPP Group MEP
The obscure UN conflab that seeks to cut off the world from vaping and harm reduction Partner Content
12 Nov
The obscure UN conflab that seeks to cut off the world from vaping and harm reduction
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
09 Nov
Issue 544 | 08 November 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Delivering a toxic-free environment Partner Content
09 Nov
Delivering a toxic-free environment
The EU’S upcoming REACH revision will not be complete without new approach methodologies (NAMs)
Managing mental health care
27 Oct
Managing mental health care
MEPs Sara Cerdas and Tilly Metz spoke to Brian Johnson about why they are campaigning for EU action to improve mental health services across Europe.
Issue 543 | 25 October 2021
25 Oct
Issue 543 | 25 October 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
EFSA: Better animal welfare for all Partner Content
25 Oct
EFSA: Better animal welfare for all
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is providing policymakers with the foundation they need to redefine the human-animal health relationship.
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
20 Oct
European Parliament signs off on EU’s flagship Farm to Fork plans
MEPs fend off strong agri-industry lobbying and claim new strategy will deliver more sustainable, healthy, animal-friendly and local food production
This week in the European Parliament
18 Oct
This week in the European Parliament
The European Parliament’s second October Strasbourg session is not only packed with key issues coming to fruition, but also comes with quite a few potential moments of reckoning and could turn out to be action packed