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’
Coronavirus: World must change its relationship with animals, says leading animal welfare group
29 Apr Health
Coronavirus: World must change its relationship with animals, says leading animal welfare group
Weak sanitary measures and inadequate regulation on global wildlife trade have played critical role in pandemic argues IFAW’s Staci McLennan.
 
Coronavirus: Vulnerable groups at risk of shouldering burden of crisis, warns EU civil society network
28 Apr Health
Coronavirus: Vulnerable groups at risk of shouldering burden of crisis, warns EU civil society network
Concern that economic and social recovery will put profit before rights and wellbeing of EU citizens, says Piotr Sadowski.
The use of bacteriophages against Listeria as a ‘non-decontaminating’ processing aid
28 Apr Health
The use of bacteriophages against Listeria as a ‘non-decontaminating’ processing aid
Ongoing EU legislative controversy over the use of bacteriophages is leading to unnecessary Listeria-deaths, argues biochemist Danielle van Dalen.
MEPs sign letter demanding minimum income to help Europe’s poorest survive Coronavirus
27 Apr Health
MEPs sign letter demanding minimum income to help Europe’s poorest survive Coronavirus
A total of 23 deputies from four different mainstream political groups have co-signed a letter backing the demand by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN).
Coronavirus crisis offers chance to ‘transform’ society, says EU Commissioner
24 Apr Health
Coronavirus crisis offers chance to ‘transform’ society, says EU Commissioner
Mariya Gabriel told MEPs that public disaffection was one of the reasons the European Commission is launching a pan-European “hackathon.”
EU leaders sign off on €540bn Coronavirus rescue scheme
24 Apr Health
EU leaders sign off on €540bn Coronavirus rescue scheme
Beyond the immediate aid, disputes remain over the structure and funding of a long-term recovery plan for Europe’s Coronavirus-battered economies.
Coronavirus: Homeless groups in Brussels say practical help offered by the European parliament has been a ‘Godsend’
23 Apr Health
Coronavirus: Homeless groups in Brussels say practical help offered by the European parliament has been a ‘Godsend’
Use of EP buildings, chauffeur service and meal provision and distribution has helped city maintain services for the most vulnerable during the Coronavirus crisis.
EU's ‘North versus South’ battle gears up over how to tackle economic fallout of Coronavirus
23 Apr Health
EU's ‘North versus South’ battle gears up over how to tackle economic fallout of Coronavirus
A video summit of EU leaders is expected to focus on disagreements over calls to introduce jointly issued debt - known as coronabonds - as a way of financing measures to counter the economic impact of the crisis.
European Commission accepts that ‘lessons must be learned’ from Coronavirus crisis
21 Apr Health
European Commission accepts that ‘lessons must be learned’ from Coronavirus crisis
In response to a question from this website, the executive said it was too early to assess where its approach might differ in the event of a second, or even third, wave of the outbreak.
How to stop the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
21 Apr Health
How to stop the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
Stimulating the post-Coronavirus economic recovery through investment in climate Action will help set the world back on its green path, explains Vanora Bennett
China’s defective Coronavirus equipment
21 Apr Health
China’s defective Coronavirus equipment
The EU must take action on the supply of faulty Chinese healthcare equipment including COVID-19 testing kits and face masks, argues Gianna Gancia
Averting the next public health crisis
21 Apr Health
Averting the next public health crisis
Parliament’s newly-formed Interest Group on AMR is committed to ensuring antimicrobial resistance remains high on the EU policy agenda, explain Sarah Wiener, Nicolae Ștefănuță and Tiemo Wölken.
MEPs vote by overwhelming majority for fresh fiscal efforts to tackle Coronavirus
20 Apr Health
MEPs vote by overwhelming majority for fresh fiscal efforts to tackle Coronavirus
The EU has already announced huge investment in addressing the crisis but MEPs want further action.
EU accused of initially ‘not being up to the task’ of tackling COVID-19
20 Apr Health
EU accused of initially ‘not being up to the task’ of tackling COVID-19
S&D leader Iratxe García’s remarks come ahead of an EU summit this week and follows an apology last week to Italy and other states by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about how the EU first reacted to the crisis.
Assita Kanko: Delivering value through action
20 Apr Health
Assita Kanko: Delivering value through action
Europe can emerge from the Coronavirus crisis a stronger, wiser and more unified force, having learned several crucial lessons, Assita Kanko tells Lorna Hutchinson.
Von der Leyen apologises for EU’s initial lack of Coronavirus preparedness
16 Apr Health
Von der Leyen apologises for EU’s initial lack of Coronavirus preparedness
The President of the European Commission has offered a “heartfelt apology” for the EU’s initial response to the Coronavirus crisis, which has been widely criticised for being too slow.
WEBINAR: Disease outbreaks and the EU’s precautionary measures Event Coverage
16 Apr Health
WEBINAR: Disease outbreaks and the EU’s precautionary measures
An online event brought to you by PA International that will look at the listeriosis victims’ perspective
Digital technologies can help us tackle Coronavirus, but we need to invest now PM+
16 Apr Health
Digital technologies can help us tackle Coronavirus, but we need to invest now
The tech industry has been at the forefront of society’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, writes Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl.
A trial and error response to the Coronavirus
15 Apr Health
A trial and error response to the Coronavirus
Europe cannot afford this kind of approach when the economy is in free fall, argues László Andor.
Letter from Italy: A snapshot of solidarity and fortitude
15 Apr Health
Letter from Italy: A snapshot of solidarity and fortitude
Italy has been in the grip of the Coronavirus pandemic for weeks on end – a country pushed to its limits. But amid the pain Italians have shown remarkable resilience and unity, writes Roger Casale.
Member States hope to start easing Coronavirus restrictions
14 Apr Health
Member States hope to start easing Coronavirus restrictions
The European Commission is set to announce a “roadmap to exit” the Coronavirus lockdown across the EU.
Extension to Brexit deadline ‘virtually inevitable’ amid Coronavirus crisis, say MEPs
10 Apr Health
Extension to Brexit deadline ‘virtually inevitable’ amid Coronavirus crisis, say MEPs
MEPs from across the political divide insist that the UK should agree to a delay in order to avoid a possible no-deal Brexit.
New horizons for European investment
10 Apr Health
New horizons for European investment
Europe must recognise the excellent work of its researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs, now and in the future, writes Mariya Gabriel.
Member States must tackle rise in domestic violence, says senior MEP
09 Apr Health
Member States must tackle rise in domestic violence, says senior MEP
Evelyn Regner, chair of Parliament’s FEMM committee, has joined others in urging the EU and Member States to increase support for the growing number of domestic violence victims during the COVID-19 crisis.