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
28 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Strasbourg round-up: Prostitution and sexual exploitation
Parliament's plenary vote on prostitution raised a number of issues and some division between MEPs. Here, three of parliament's key players in the debate, Mary Honeyball, Ulrike Lunacek and Inês Cristina Zuber give their views on the final report and on why many MEPs decided to put forward an alternative resolution.
Creative Europe framework can play 'significant role' in economy
26 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Creative Europe framework can play 'significant role' in economy
The EU must invest in 'research, innovation and creativity' if it is to 'deploy the creative potential' of young Europeans, argues Kinga Göncz.
Faire de la France le pays de l’hospitalité industrielle
26 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Faire de la France le pays de l’hospitalité industrielle
C'est le cheval de bataille du ministre du Redressement productif : valoriser le Made in France, soutenir l'économie nationale à l'heure où les industries connaissent de grandes difficultés.
European Respiratory Society welcomes EU vote on making tobacco products less attractive to children. Sponsored
25 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
European Respiratory Society welcomes EU vote on making tobacco products less attractive to children.
The European Respiratory Society welcomes EU vote on legislation to make tobacco products less attractive to children.
25 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
MEPs asked to consider both sides of the moral debate in prostitution vote
Marije Cornelissen and Marina Yannakoudakis raise the question of 'voluntary prostitution' as MEPs choose between prostitution resolutions.
New programme aims to ensure a better structure for Europe's creative industry
25 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
New programme aims to ensure a better structure for Europe's creative industry
According to Marietje Schaake cultural diversity is 'integral' to Europe's 'global competitiveness'.
Dods EUM: Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals
25 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Dods EUM: Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals
On February 13 2014, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) held a discussion on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer. Please find details below
Dods EUM: Exchange of views with Kostis Hatzidakis, Greek Minister of Development
25 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Dods EUM: Exchange of views with Kostis Hatzidakis, Greek Minister of Development
On January 22st the IMCO committee held an exchange of views with the Greek Minister of Development on the priorities of the Greek Presidency, especially in the field of consumer protection. The details are found below
Dods EUM: EP ENVI - Workshop on 'Towards a European Cancer Information System'
25 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Dods EUM: EP ENVI - Workshop on "Towards a European Cancer Information System"
On February 12, Policy Department A of the European Parliament organised a workshop for the ENVI Committee on "Towards a European Cancer Information System”. Below is a summary of the discussion
'Work not over' for 'ambitious' Stockholm programme
17 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
'Work not over' for 'ambitious' Stockholm programme
Significant progress has been made in areas which are important to citizens, but the EU will continue to face new challenges, warns Cecilia Malmström.
Europe not 'fully exploiting' cultural growth potential
17 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Europe not 'fully exploiting' cultural growth potential
The creative Europe programme help the EU exploit its vast 'cultural, social and economic' possibilities, write Androulla Vassiliou and Silvia Costa.
Cultural and creative sectors facing ‘common challenges’
17 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Cultural and creative sectors facing ‘common challenges’
The creative Europe programme will pump €1.5bn of sorely needed funding into the EU’s cultural and media sectors, writes Silvia-Adriana Ţicău.
Issue 384 | 17 February 2014
17 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 384 | 17 February 2014
EU 2030 climate goals, creative Europe, enlargement and more...
Carbon price must reflect 'societal costs'
14 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Carbon price must reflect 'societal costs'
Global warming is an 'extraordinary challenge' which needs 'extraordinary solutions', says Anna Rosbach.
 
EU has 'highest' level of alcohol use and related harm
13 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
EU has 'highest' level of alcohol use and related harm
Europe has the perception that there is a safe level of alcohol consumption, but the truth is there’s no such thing, argues Lars Møller.

 
EFSA striking 'correct balance' in safeguarding impartiality of scientific advice
12 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
EFSA striking 'correct balance' in safeguarding impartiality of scientific advice
The European food safety authority's recently strengthened policy on independence and scientific decision-making ensures that the authority delivers impartial and objective advice, writes Sue Davies.
CCS at 'crossroads in Europe'
12 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
CCS at 'crossroads in Europe'
The wide support for the Davies report proves that Europe can't 'write off CCS as a tool'.
CCS can boost 'energy security and diversity'
11 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
CCS can boost 'energy security and diversity'
Without CCS, 'turning off the lights' will be the only way to reduce CO2 emissions, writes Vicky Ford.
 
Science and technology skills key to tackling EU youth unemployment
07 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Science and technology skills key to tackling EU youth unemployment
Addressing the 'STEM skills gap' would help improve the effectiveness of EU policies aimed at reducing youth unemployment and boosting growth, argues Afke Schaart
Children's online safety is number one priority, say MEPs
07 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Children's online safety is number one priority, say MEPs
Sabine Verheyen and Graham Watson tell the Parliament Magazine about the importance of ensuring a safer internet for all.
Independent music companies call on policymakers to make EU 'fit for copyright in the digital age'
07 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Independent music companies call on policymakers to make EU 'fit for copyright in the digital age'
The EU must reinforce creators’ fundamental freedoms, instead of seeking to unpick copyright rules, argues Helen Smith.
EU representation of women requires a 'new approach'
06 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
EU representation of women requires a 'new approach'
The European method of engagement through compromise has its benefits but more needs to be done to improve female representation at the highest level, writes Tokia Saïfi
Issue 383 | 3 February 2014
03 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
Issue 383 | 3 February 2014
World cancer day, carbon capture and storage, Gibraltar and more...
SID | A better internet for all | February 2014
03 Feb Jobs & Social Rights
SID | A better internet for all | February 2014
Safer Internet Day