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
The EU faces challenges that cannot be met without appropriate investment in research and innovation
11 Nov
The EU faces challenges that cannot be met without appropriate investment in research and innovation
If the EU is serious about attaining ‘technological leadership’ then it must demonstrate that it can take concerted and common action, writes Ivars Ijabs.
The EU needs a strong research and innovation investment pipeline to support its digital transformation
11 Nov
The EU needs a strong research and innovation investment pipeline to support its digital transformation
Over the last year, we have seen how crucial research and innovation are to tackling the EU’s fundamental challenges and for preparing us for the future, writes Jean-Eric Paquet.
With a second Coronavirus wave upon us, EU policymakers must consider how they can help SMEs weather the COVID storm
10 Nov
With a second Coronavirus wave upon us, EU policymakers must consider how they can help SMEs weather the COVID storm
SMEs play an essential role in Europe and right now, as much of Europe goes back into lockdown, they need our support, writes Angelika Winzig.
European Commission close to finalising Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deal
10 Nov
European Commission close to finalising Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deal
The news comes after it emerged that Pfizer and BioNTech have developed a vaccine that is 90 percent effective against the Coronavirus, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives in Europe and globally.
EU Equal Pay Day: Time to close the gender pay gap
10 Nov
EU Equal Pay Day: Time to close the gender pay gap
Equal pay for work of equal value continues to elude women in the EU and the gender pay gap of 14.1 percent means that as of November 10, women will work for free until the end of the year.
ECA calls for ‘robust and efficient management’ of Coronavirus recovery package
10 Nov
ECA calls for ‘robust and efficient management’ of Coronavirus recovery package
The demand by the European Court of Auditors, the EU’s spending watchdog, comes after publication of its annual report for the 2019 financial year.
Equal footing is the key to a strong European Education Area Partner Content
10 Nov
Equal footing is the key to a strong European Education Area
The European Commission should learn from the Bologna process, which has shown how universities can work together with policymakers to bring about meaningful education reform, argues Tia Loukkola.
UK imposes ban on non-UK citizens coming from Denmark
09 Nov
UK imposes ban on non-UK citizens coming from Denmark
The move, which Denmark has branded “drastic”, comes amid concerns over a new Coronavirus strain that has spread from mink to humans.
‘A remarkable day for democracy and women’ as Kamala Harris becomes first female VP
09 Nov
‘A remarkable day for democracy and women’ as Kamala Harris becomes first female VP
Kamala Harris’ election as the first ever woman US Vice-President is a long-awaited milestone for gender equality as well as diversity.
Viktor Orbán threatens to veto EU budget and Coronavirus recovery plan
09 Nov
Viktor Orbán threatens to veto EU budget and Coronavirus recovery plan
This comes after Member States and Parliament reached an agreement on a new mechanism allowing the EU to cut funding over rule of law concerns in Member States.
Long before the pandemic, Morocco established a development model based on renewable energies and a sustainable vision Partner Content
09 Nov
Long before the pandemic, Morocco established a development model based on renewable energies and a sustainable vision
Renewable energy can play a key role in both South-South cooperation and Africa’s sustainable economic recovery, explains Mustapha Bakkoury
Joe Biden wins US Presidential election
07 Nov
Joe Biden wins US Presidential election
The historic poll also saw Kamala Harris become the first woman and the first black and South Asian American to be elected US Vice-President.
Joe Biden: Talking about my generation
06 Nov
Joe Biden: Talking about my generation
If elected as the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden will provide the last hurrah of 1968’s generation of young radicals, writes Denis MacShane.
European Parliament returns to lockdown
06 Nov
European Parliament returns to lockdown
However, parliamentary activities such as committee meetings, hearings and plenaries will continue online.
5 Questions with... Inma Rodríguez-Piñero
06 Nov
5 Questions with... Inma Rodríguez-Piñero
Inma Rodríguez-Piñero (ES, S&D) is chair of Parliament’s Delegation to the EU-Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee.
Creating Green energy partners with North Africa
06 Nov
Creating Green energy partners with North Africa
Renewable energy is key to tackling climate change; European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans believes that working together, the EU and Africa can deliver on this.
A strategic European response to the Coronavirus crisis
06 Nov
A strategic European response to the Coronavirus crisis
The COVID-19 health crisis has highlighted just how fragile Europe’s medicinal supply chains are, explains Nathalie Colin-Oesterlé.
Issue 524 | 9 November 2020
06 Nov
Issue 524 | 9 November 2020
Our cover star this issue is German Greens deputy Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana. She tells Commissioning Editor Rajnish Singh how she’s working to reform the police, enhance gender equality and get more people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities into the EU institutions.
Brexit: ‘Very serious divergences remain’
05 Nov
Brexit: ‘Very serious divergences remain’
As two weeks of intensive Brexit talks draw to a close, the EU and UK’s chief Brexit negotiators said that the level playing field, governance and fisheries remain significant obstacles to reaching an agreement.
Biden within touching distance of US presidency
05 Nov
Biden within touching distance of US presidency
Victory is within Joe Biden’s grasp. But until every vote is counted, no one wants to jump the gun, especially in the shadow of 2016’s eleventh-hour turnaround in Donald Trump’s fortunes.
Ensuring Europe’s SMEs recover from the Coronavirus crisis
04 Nov
Ensuring Europe’s SMEs recover from the Coronavirus crisis
EU legislation must be workable and fit for purpose, if Europe’s SMEs are to thrive post-COVID-19, argues Ville Niinistö.
EU on tenterhooks as US presidential race tighter than expected
04 Nov
EU on tenterhooks as US presidential race tighter than expected
While the full election results are unlikely to be made official for some time due to the processing of mail-in ballots, Donald Trump has already claimed victory.
Why Europe needs radical digital reform Partner Content
04 Nov
Why Europe needs radical digital reform
EU attempts to curtail the influence of the world’s digital giants are stymying innovation, argues the Consumer Choice Center’s Maria Chaplia.
EU’s Beating Cancer Plan more ‘vital’ than ever, says EU Health commissioner
03 Nov
EU’s Beating Cancer Plan more ‘vital’ than ever, says EU Health commissioner
Addressing MEPs from the new Special Committee on Beating Cancer, Stella Kyriakides said the Plan will help plug the gaps in national cancer care treatment.