Politics must not impede the EU's delivery of earthquake aid to Turkey and Syria
30 Mar Opinion

Politics must not impede the EU's delivery of earthquake aid to Turkey and Syria

Brussels can avoid the politicisation of its aid in Turkey and Syria by ensuring its funds reach local authorities and civil society actors
by Dr Hürcan Asli Aksoy
Plant-based nutrition: How to nourish our people and our planet Partner Content
30 Mar Opinion
Plant-based nutrition: How to nourish our people and our planet
The EU must act to keep Tunisia on the path to democratic transition
29 Mar Opinion
The EU must act to keep Tunisia on the path to democratic transition
5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet
28 Mar Interview
5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet
5 Questions with... Izaskun Bilbao Barandica
24 Mar Interview
5 Questions with... Izaskun Bilbao Barandica
Izaskun Bilbao Barandica (ES, RE) is a member of Parliament’s TRAN and PECH Committees
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
21 Mar Culture
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
Any outcome of Russia’s war in Ukraine will lead to fundamental economic, political and ideological transformations in the post-Soviet space, argues Volodymyr Ishchenko
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
19 Mar Feature
Parliament pushes for gender balance on corporate boards after decade-long deadlock on legislation
The EU wants women to make up at least a third of board members on publicly-listed companies in the bloc by 2027
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
18 Mar Analysis
Movers and Shakers | 18 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: The Cabinet of Nicolas Schmit’s New Policy Adviser, Commission News, MEP news and more!
Securing our future though our children
17 Mar Opinion
Securing our future though our children
One year on, the European Child Guarantee is bringing fresh perspectives on how to deliver a child-friendly Europe, writes Caterina Chinnici
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
16 Mar Feature
Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
MEPs just voted through the very first European-level legislation on cryptocurrency regulation. But divisions remain when it comes to regulating crypto’s environmental impact
Instead of banning all PFAS, let’s assess them individually Partner Content
16 Mar
Instead of banning all PFAS, let’s assess them individually
Growing calls to end the use of so-called “forever chemicals”, used in everything from non-stick frying pans to medical equipment, risk causing unnecessary supply chain disruption and illicit trade
For Europe, winning the war against Putin means taking bold military and political steps now, not later
16 Mar Opinion
For Europe, winning the war against Putin means taking bold military and political steps now, not later
Successfully confronting Putin means considering bold steps, like reintroducing mandatory military conscription in some Member States, increasing military budgets and pushing for a fast-tracked process for Ukraine’s EU membership
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
15 Mar Opinion
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
Europe can't afford to only weaken Russia's economy and industrial base. It must also build up its own defence capability. The time of taking out the peace dividend is over, argues Sven Mikser
Setting Maximum & Minimum Levels of Vitamins & Minerals for Food Supplements: The EHPM Model Partner Content
15 Mar
Setting Maximum & Minimum Levels of Vitamins & Minerals for Food Supplements: The EHPM Model
In 2021, the Commission resumed work on setting harmonised maximum intakes for vitamins and minerals to ensure consumer safety and smooth functioning of the internal market, but this will not be an easy task, explains Dr Michele Sadler
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
14 Mar Opinion
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
From city mayors to local journalists, Ukrainians are coordinating to resist Russian misinformation. But we cannot do it alone. And we should not do it alone, because the information security of one country is also a question of the entire region's safety as well as that of other nations.
Movers and Shakers | 11 March 2022
11 Mar Analysis
Movers and Shakers | 11 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: New DG DEFIS, MARE and DGT Directors, New Ministers in Austria and France, MEP news and more!
Child poverty belongs in the past
10 Mar Opinion
Child poverty belongs in the past
The need to fight child poverty must be a priority for all policymakers because we owe it to Europe’s coming generations, argues Katrin Langensiepen
Her name was Ashling
10 Mar Opinion
Her name was Ashling
Ashling Murphy is not the first woman to meet a violent death in 2022, but her death must show it is time to eradicate gender-based violence, writes Frances Fitzgerald
This International Women's Day, it's time to break the bias
08 Mar Opinion
This International Women's Day, it's time to break the bias
Gender mainstreaming in education is more important than ever to enhance the notion of equality not only superficially but radically, writes Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
07 Mar Feature
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
As Russian economy plummets, EU and industry experts split over whether cryptocurrency regulation can prevent Russians circumventing sanctions
This week in Parliament
07 Mar
This week in Parliament
Overshadowed by war, the March Strasbourg plenary will also debate and vote on important initiatives and legislation as well as mark International Women’s Day
How to make alternative fuels and 'Fit-for-55' work for a better transport policy
07 Mar Opinion
How to make alternative fuels and 'Fit-for-55' work for a better transport policy
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation and the ‘Fit-for-55’ package are complementary – both will shape the EU’s future climate and mobility ambitions, writes Jens Gieseke
The war in Ukraine highlights the failures of the EU’s Eastern Partnership
03 Mar Opinion
The war in Ukraine highlights the failures of the EU’s Eastern Partnership
The fallout of Russia’s attack on Ukraine will be massive in the Western Balkans, and Europe and her allies need to prepare for it
Movers and Shakers | 4 March 2022
03 Mar Analysis
Movers and Shakers | 4 March 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Virginijus Sinkevičius’ new Head of Cabinet, DG DIGIT’s new Director-General, MEP news and more!
Digital Services Act: MEPs are ready to defend tougher regulations
03 Mar Analysis
Digital Services Act: MEPs are ready to defend tougher regulations
The European Parliament and Council must find agreement over points of contention in the DSA. Our Dods EU Monitoring consultant breaks down what's at stake and what's next.
Alternative fuels can make for a cleaner future on the roads, but we can do even better
03 Mar Opinion
Alternative fuels can make for a cleaner future on the roads, but we can do even better
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation can make future cleaner road transport in the EU a reality, but there is still room for improvement, writes Ismail Ertug
The European Strategy for Universities: a catalyst for national reforms and investments? Partner Content
03 Mar
The European Strategy for Universities: a catalyst for national reforms and investments?
The European University Association reflect on the Commission’s latest package of higher education proposals
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
01 Mar Feature
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
MEPs praise Ukrainian resistance in face of Russian military aggression, pledge more help in historic session