Can Europe's social model survive AI?
14 Jul Member States

Can Europe's social model survive AI?

The EU is betting its welfare state can cushion the disruption of artificial intelligence. The bigger question is whether it can adapt fast enough.
by Peder Schaefer
Europe's plan to protect kids online goes beyond an age ban
13 Jul Member States
Europe's plan to protect kids online goes beyond an age ban
Op-ed: The blind spot in Europe's budget debate
14 Jul Member States
Op-ed: The blind spot in Europe's budget debate
Newsletter: Ankara summit bought NATO time. Now comes the hard part
10 Jul Member States
Newsletter: Ankara summit bought NATO time. Now comes the hard part
11 May 18
Antonio Tajani: EU must rekindle public enthusiasm
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has warned of irreparable damage to the EU unless it learns the lessons from Brexit.
11 May 18
Concerns raised over COP24 chances of success
Concern has been voiced by the business community about the prospects of meeting climate change targets.
11 May 18
New study highlights the added value of cohesion policy
Cohesion policy benefits both the recipient and donor countries, explain Lambert van Nistelrooij and Andrey Novakov.
10 May 18
EU member states must encourage cities and regions in their energy transition plans
Cities and regions should look to several EU-funded projects to help facilitate their energy transition, says Maria Spyraki.
10 May 18
Cities and regions: An alternative solution to uphold the COP21 agreement?
Parliament’s report highlights the key role cities play in the fight against climate change, explains Ángela Vallina.
10 May 18
Cities and regions have a key role to play in tackling the global climate emergency
European regions and cities have already demonstrated their commitment to fighting climate change, writes Gilles Pargneaux.
10 May 18
UK outlines post-Brexit defence cooperation plans
The UK says it is committed to maintaining close defence and security relations with the EU after it Brexit.
09 May 18
EU Commission launches public consultation on Future of Europe
The European Commission has launched an online public consultation as part of the ongoing ‘Future of Europe’ debate.
09 May 18
EU Parliament committee week: Looking ahead
Ways of improving the cybersecurity of Europe’s armed forces will come under the spotlight when MEPs resume their work in Parliament next week.
09 May 18
5 questions with... Laima Andrikienė
Laima Andrikienė (EPP, LT) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s delegation to the EU-Kazakhstan, EU-Kyrgyzstan, EU-Uzbekistan and EU-Tajikistan parliamentary cooperation committees and for relations with Turkmenistan and Mongolia.
09 May 18
EU urged to uphold Iran nuclear deal as Trump pulls out
EU political leaders and MEPs says they are dismayed at the US decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement.
09 May 18
eHealth could provide a new model for patient-doctor relations
Digital health is a game changer for patient-centred healthcare, writes Michał Boni.
09 May 18
eHealth provides opportunities for smaller countries with limited resources
While the positives of developing eHealth and ICT quickly become apparent, there are still some major challenges, writes Andrey Kovatchev.
08 May 18
Benedek Jávor: Energy efficiency has enormous potential
Greens/EFA group MEP Benedek Jávor says that energy efficiency has multiple benefits and by using energy more efficiently, Europeans can lower their energy bills.
08 May 18
Why Europe matters: Talking about my generation
While Europe’s young people are keen to develop modern soft skills and entrepreneurial know-how, they also want policymakers and business leaders to listen to them on why Europe matters.
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08 May 18
Is Europe willing to make animals the scapegoat through a disproportionate focus on their role in AMR?
Unlike human medicines veterinary medicines undergo a thorough environmental risk assessment, explains AnimalhealthEurope Secretary General, Roxane Feller.
08 May 18
What the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal could mean for EU
Rather than revoking or undermining the Iran nuclear deal, the EU should think of ways to address issues such as Iran’s human rights record, its ballistic missiles programme or its destabilising role in the region, writes David McAllister.
08 May 18
Adina-Ioana Vălean: The simple fact that the Commission proposed the circular economy package is already a change in mindset
Adina-Ioana Vălean talks circular economy, plastic pollution, glyphosate, protecting Europe’s forests, and reducing air pollution.
07 May 18
Campaigners call for all British citizens living in Belgium to be granted EU citizenship
EU must act to secure the rights of all UK nationals living in the EU, not just those working for the EU institutions, argues former British MP.
07 May 18
Edi Rama: Albania on the road to European Union membership
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama talks reforming Europe and the Balkans and why 80 per cent of Albanians want EU membership.
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07 May 18
eCigarettes: Enforcing basic safety and quality standards
Do the EU’s rules on vaping products need an update, asks Yasuhiro Nakajima.
07 May 18
eCigarettes: Balanced regulation
The EU should adapt legislation on innovative products, argues Fulvio Martusciello.
07 May 18
eCigarettes: Reduced risk and vaping regulation
The EU needs better rules to stop illicit tobacco products from entering the market, writes Laima Andrikienė.
07 May 18
Antonio Tajani appeals for 'fair and free' elections in Turkey
Turkish media has 'key role to play' in upcoming elections says European Parliament President.