Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
05 Jun EU Institutions

Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness

As the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness amid mounting economic headwinds, the European Commission's Stéphane Séjourné calls for deepening the single market and a 'Buy European' approach.
by Matt Lynes
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
06 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
06 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
04 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
Michel Barnier questions ‘level of truth, communications and clarity’ in UK about the impact of Brexit
12 Feb
Michel Barnier questions ‘level of truth, communications and clarity’ in UK about the impact of Brexit
Former Chief Negotiator’s comments come as new report says economic blow dealt by Brexit will be four times greater in the UK than in the EU.
Issue 530 | 15 February 2021
12 Feb
Issue 530 | 15 February 2021
Gracing the cover this issue is Hungarian S&D deputy István Ujhelyi. The Transport and Tourism Committee vice-chair tells deputy editor Lorna Hutchinson why he is confident that the future of the Coronavirus-ravaged transport and tourism sectors will see positive and sustainable change.
Michael Gove and Maroš Šefčovič urged to do more to help ease EU-UK trade barriers
09 Feb
Michael Gove and Maroš Šefčovič urged to do more to help ease EU-UK trade barriers
Gove, a UK cabinet minister, and Commission Vice-President Šefčovič are currently trying to resolve trade issues with Northern Ireland but have been told they should broaden the scope of their discussions so that they also apply to the UK’s trading arrangements with the EU.
Britain’s former Europe Minister calls for probe into EU’s Coronavirus vaccine strategy
09 Feb
Britain’s former Europe Minister calls for probe into EU’s Coronavirus vaccine strategy
The European Commission has consistently defended the strategy but, compared with countries like the UK, Israel and the US, all Member States are far behind on their vaccination rollout.
MEPs set to demand that Borrell quits as EU foreign affairs chief after Russia trip
08 Feb
MEPs set to demand that Borrell quits as EU foreign affairs chief after Russia trip
Some members are believed to be drafting a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, calling for Josep Borrell, a former MEP, to step down in the wake of the visit.
Proposed set-up for Conference on the Future of Europe under fire
08 Feb
Proposed set-up for Conference on the Future of Europe under fire
The Conference, a project that aims to reform the EU and bring it “closer” to its citizens, has been beset by misfortune since it was first mooted by the French two years ago.
Pressure mounting on EU and Member States to speed up Coronavirus vaccine rollout
08 Feb
Pressure mounting on EU and Member States to speed up Coronavirus vaccine rollout
The EU27 has so far collectively administered at least one dose to just over 3 percent of the population, against 59 percent in Israel, 15.7 percent in the UK and 10 percent in the US.
‘Trust’ key to future EU-UK relationship, say MEPs
05 Feb
‘Trust’ key to future EU-UK relationship, say MEPs
Dutch MEP Kati Piri says the EU should insist that the UK affords full diplomatic privileges to the bloc’s envoy in London.
The European Commission’s proposed ban on Aloe sets a dangerous precedent for natural products Partner Content
05 Feb
The European Commission’s proposed ban on Aloe sets a dangerous precedent for natural products
With consumers increasingly seeking natural products such as Aloe to remain healthy longer, the European Federation of Associations of Health Products Manufacturers (EHPM) raises important concerns regarding the EU’s scientific evaluation of this botanical. The European Parliament in the ENVI Committee addressed for the first time this topic in an exchange of views on 14 January and voted on an objection on 27 January.
5 Questions with... Niels Fuglsang
05 Feb
5 Questions with... Niels Fuglsang
Niels Fuglsang (DK, S&D) is a member of Parliament‘s Industry, Research and Energy Committee and the Delegation to China.
World Cancer Day: NGOs call for EU to stop funding red and processed meat advertising
04 Feb
World Cancer Day: NGOs call for EU to stop funding red and processed meat advertising
Plans to beat cancer ‘pointless’ if EU continues to promote foods that makes the problem worse, say stakeholder groups.
The European Commission’s new European Beating Cancer Plan has received a guarded welcome from MEPs
04 Feb
The European Commission’s new European Beating Cancer Plan has received a guarded welcome from MEPs
Ambitious health plan unveiled just ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February).
Senior MEPs criticise European Commission’s handling of EU vaccines rollout
04 Feb
Senior MEPs criticise European Commission’s handling of EU vaccines rollout
However, it would be a mistake to dispute that the bloc would be better off not without a common EU strategy, argues Greens/EFA Group co-leader Philippe Lamberts.
Making the case for green hydrogen
04 Feb
Making the case for green hydrogen
The development of green hydrogen and renewable energy capacities are key to achieving the EU’s goal of cutting CO2 emissions by 60 percent by 2030, writes Damien Carême.
Paving the way to climate neutrality
04 Feb
Paving the way to climate neutrality
Renewable hydrogen can make an important contribution to the energy transition, but the EU needs to develop a sustainable hydrogen economy to make it competitive, writes Jens Geier.
World Cancer Day: The fight against cancer is both a national and EU-level priority
04 Feb
World Cancer Day: The fight against cancer is both a national and EU-level priority
Every EU citizen should have the right to high-quality cancer diagnosis, care and treatment, irrespective of which country they come from, says senior Slovenian MEP Tanja Fajon.
World Cancer Day: The lasting impacts of the pandemic on cancer services will linger far beyond the COVID-19 vaccination rollout
04 Feb
World Cancer Day: The lasting impacts of the pandemic on cancer services will linger far beyond the COVID-19 vaccination rollout
How many cancer patients have fallen through the cracks undiagnosed, or have suffered late diagnosis out of fear of COVID, asks Irish MEP Barry Andrews.
World Cancer Day: Europe’s ‘Beating Cancer Plan’ can change the future of millions of families, argues Dolors Montserrat
04 Feb
World Cancer Day: Europe’s ‘Beating Cancer Plan’ can change the future of millions of families, argues Dolors Montserrat
The current pandemic should not make policymakers lose sight of the fight against cancer, says Spanish MEP.
EESC chief signals fresh start for ‘voice of EU civil society’
03 Feb
EESC chief signals fresh start for ‘voice of EU civil society’
The EESC is “more relevant than ever” at a time of growing populism and anti-EU rhetoric, says President Christa Schweng in an interview with Martin Banks.
Abu Dhabi looks to drive clean energy post-COVID Partner Content
03 Feb
Abu Dhabi looks to drive clean energy post-COVID
However, the Emirate still sees a future for oil and gas as part of the country’s cleaner energy mix, writes Sara Stefanini.
Commission says 12 million people in Europe so far vaccinated against Coronavirus
03 Feb
Commission says 12 million people in Europe so far vaccinated against Coronavirus
The latest figure, given to this site by the Commission late on Tuesday, covers all the 27 Member States in the EU, with an overall population of 450 million.
The pharmaceutical industry can be the catalyst for a sustainable and resilient healthcare system in Greece Partner Content
03 Feb
The pharmaceutical industry can be the catalyst for a sustainable and resilient healthcare system in Greece
SFEE and its member companies are committed to ensuring the sustainability of our healthcare systems by breaking barriers and silos and working together with policymakers to deliver outcomes to patients, society and the national economy, writes Olympios Papadimitriou.
Von der Leyen should consider resigning over vaccine rollout ‘shambles’, says Gunnar Beck
02 Feb
Von der Leyen should consider resigning over vaccine rollout ‘shambles’, says Gunnar Beck
The German Identity and Democracy Group MEP’s comments come with pressure mounting on the Commission President over what is widely seen as a particularly slow response to the vaccination programme.
One year on and citizens are still paying the price of Brexit
01 Feb
One year on and citizens are still paying the price of Brexit
One year on, what has become of the UK government’s promise that it would not make citizens pay the price of Brexit, asks Else Kvist.