Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
15 Jan Jobs & Social Rights

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.
by Martin Banks
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
19 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
19 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Why the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus represents another casualty of Brexit
EU outlines adjustment fund for sectors potentially impacted by Brexit
30 Dec Jobs & Social Rights
EU outlines adjustment fund for sectors potentially impacted by Brexit
EU announces €37 billion Coronavirus investment initiative
13 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
EU announces €37 billion Coronavirus investment initiative
The European Commission has adopted proposals to provide liquidity to the European economy as it tackles the “deep crisis” of the Coronavirus outbreak.

 

EU leaders criticise Trump's Coronavirus travel ban
13 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
EU leaders criticise Trump's Coronavirus travel ban
US President Donald Trump said travel from 26 Schengen countries to the US would be impossible for 30 days starting at midnight on 13 March due to Coronavirus.
Sassoli under fire over ‘mini plenary’ amid rising Coronavirus concerns
11 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Sassoli under fire over ‘mini plenary’ amid rising Coronavirus concerns
Parliament President David Sassoli decided to keep MEPs and parliamentary staff in Brussels for a “mini plenary” this week despite increasing fears over the rapid spread of the Coronavirus.
European Parliament to hold special one day plenary
09 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
European Parliament to hold special one day plenary
The monthly plenary had already been moved to Brussels instead of Strasbourg this week as a precautionary measure against the spread of Coronavirus.
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
09 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
First 100 days of von der Leyen Commission: Juggling crises and feting flagship policies
The last three months have seen the EU plunged into full-scale crisis management mode with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Europe and tensions reaching boiling point on the Greek-Turkish border.
Star-struck Parliament
06 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Star-struck Parliament
Soul legend Mary Wilson speaks to Rajnish Singh, describing what it was like taking on The Beatles, a star in segregated America and how she is still inspiring positive change today.
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
05 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
‘To be free, to thrive, to lead’: Commission unveils Gender Equality Strategy
The Strategy, which commits the Commission to including an equality perspective in all EU policy areas, is designed to allow women and men, in all their diversity, to be free, to thrive and to lead.
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
05 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Ali Bongo Ondimba: Shared challenges
Attracting international acclaim for his investments in environmental protection, Ali Bongo Ondimba is regarded as one of Central Africa’s most reforming leaders. In an exclusive interview, the Gabonese President explains to Marie Hourtoule why he is so strongly committed to the continent’s peace and development.
European Parliament suspends visitor access in bid to reduce spread of coronavirus
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
European Parliament suspends visitor access in bid to reduce spread of coronavirus
Assembly cancels 130 events and shuts off access to visitors for three weeks.
Bringing Europe into the digital age Thought Leader
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Bringing Europe into the digital age
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl explains how Europe can boost the number of its digital unicorn companies.
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
EU-Africa: A relationship built on mutual interests
It’s important that the EU not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk in its partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko.
Digital masters
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Digital masters
Digital technologies can help boost Europe’s competitiveness and economic growth, but only if it invests now. Martin Banks reports on this year’s Masters of Digital conference.
Technology for all PM+
03 Mar Jobs & Social Rights
Technology for all
Women must be leaders in the new technological era, says Huawei’s Abraham Liu.
European Parliament’s iconic Paul Henri Spaak building may be demolished
27 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
European Parliament’s iconic Paul Henri Spaak building may be demolished
Illustrious 25-year old building no longer fits MEPs’ needs, according to Parliament spokesman.
MEP voices frustration over inequalities in access to rare disease treatments
19 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
MEP voices frustration over inequalities in access to rare disease treatments
Slovenian Socialist deputy Tanja Fajon said it was “very frustrating” that some people had access to treatment and drugs for their rare disease while others do not.
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
14 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
Hungarian Renew Europe deputy Katalin Cseh was speaking in a debate on the deadly outbreak in Parliament in Strasbourg.
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
13 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
Spanish MEP Susana Solís Pérez told the DIGITALEUROPE conference that AI was already widely used, creating huge challenges for regulators.

 

Replacement MEPs for departed Brits set to take seats in Strasbourg
11 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Replacement MEPs for departed Brits set to take seats in Strasbourg
All but three of the 27 new MEPs who will replace departed British members are expected to take their seats in Strasbourg this week.
A ‘sad day’ for racial diversity in the EU
10 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
A ‘sad day’ for racial diversity in the EU
With the UK’s departure from the EU, MEPs and the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) say the Brussels institutions have become ‘whiter’ and less representative of Europe’s diverse population. Rajnish Singh reports.
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
07 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
Speaking at a conference in Brussels on Thursday, the European Commissioner said, “This is a question of fairness.”
The Coffee Festivals of Jazan PM+
06 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
The Coffee Festivals of Jazan
Saeed Khan explains why Europe should take note of Saudi Arabia’s coffee.
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
05 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs reject European Banking Authority director nominee
In a parliamentary vote, Gerry Cross was rejected by a comfortable margin with 335 against to 272 in favour and 48 abstentions.
EU unveils new ‘masterplan’ in fight against cancer
05 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
EU unveils new ‘masterplan’ in fight against cancer
The European Commission has launched an EU-wide public consultation on its Beating Cancer Plan, which it says will help "shape the plan, identify key areas, and explore future action."
Parliament hears Auschwitz survivor testimony
04 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Parliament hears Auschwitz survivor testimony
An 89-year-old Italian senator, speaking in Parliament, has told how she survived Auschwitz, the “evil” Nazi death camp.