Platform workers, such as Uber drivers are employees not self-employed say MEPs
14 Sep Tech & Research

Platform workers, such as Uber drivers are employees not self-employed say MEPs

European Parliament argues so-called ‘employee light’ category ‘poison’ to European social and labour market model
by Andreas Rogal
How Earth Observation can help us fight deforestation
20 Jul Tech & Research
How Earth Observation can help us fight deforestation
MEPs quiz Margrethe Vestager over EU’s response to digital disinformation
08 Sep Tech & Research
MEPs quiz Margrethe Vestager over EU’s response to digital disinformation
This week in the European Parliament
06 Sep Tech & Research
This week in the European Parliament
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance
09 Aug Tech & Research
New EU regulations on AI seek to ban mass and indiscriminate surveillance
Are landmark new EU rules on artificial intelligence sufficient to allay fears of a ‘Big Brother’ takeover of our lives?
Digital Services Act: Trust, but verify
02 Aug Tech & Research
Digital Services Act: Trust, but verify
Know Your Business Customer (KYBC) provides an opportunity for the EU to protect online consumers that should not be missed in the Digital Services Act, argues Alex Agius Saliba.
Nanomedicines and Nanosimilars: Building a robust legislative framework
26 Jul Tech & Research
Nanomedicines and Nanosimilars: Building a robust legislative framework
The EU has the chance to lead the world in developing a centralised regulatory procedure for nanomedicines and nanosimilars, argues Petar Vitanov
Powering the recovery Partner Content
19 Jul Tech & Research
Powering the recovery
The launch of the EU’s latest energy package - Fit for 55 – aims to put Europe on course for a low carbon future. Luis Cabra, Executive Manager of Energy Transition, Sustainability, and Technology and Deputy CEO at Repsol, explains why all options should be kept on the table to reduce emissions effectively.
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
19 Jul Tech & Research
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
09 Jul Tech & Research
5G Connectivity: Embracing the digital revolution
The widespread rollout of 5G will provide a shot in the arm to Europe’s digital transformation and will bring with it meaningful improvements to our daily lives, writes Josianne Cutajar.
Making Europe a life sciences leader Partner Content
07 Jul Tech & Research
Making Europe a life sciences leader
EFPIA’s new board leadership team aims to combat COVID-19 and tackle societal challenges in order to make Europe a life sciences leader, writes Hubertus von Baumbach.
Rebuilding trust in science Thought Leader
07 Jul Tech & Research
Rebuilding trust in science
The current pandemic has shown the importance of science; however, tackling future challenges requires a relationship based on trust between scientists and society, argues MEP Ivars Ijabs.
Why 5G is key to Europe’s economic recovery Partner Content
05 Jul Tech & Research
Why 5G is key to Europe’s economic recovery
One of the most significant lessons learnt during the pandemic is that digital connectivity is a lifeline for society. It can also drive our economic recovery, build resilience, and enable our green transition. Joakim Reiter, Vodafone Group’s Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer, explains why we need faster development in 5G if we are ‘to build back better’ and ensure Europe remains competitive.
Medical Device Regulation: a lack of clarity and too much freedom of interpretation
23 Jun Tech & Research
Medical Device Regulation: a lack of clarity and too much freedom of interpretation
As breakthrough innovations for wellness-related applications become increasingly ubiquitous, the path for the future regulation of innovation in Europe must be planned carefully, says Susana Solís.
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
18 Jun Tech & Research
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Greener together: Delivering Zero Pollution in practice Event Coverage
17 Jun Tech & Research
Greener together: Delivering Zero Pollution in practice
ICT solutions, if fully integrated, can help us optimise environmental and agricultural management and deliver the European Green Deal. Marta Pacheco reports on Huawei’s EU Green Week kick-off meeting which looked at “greening” agriculture.
Digital Taxation: Rethinking global taxation
10 Jun Tech & Research
Digital Taxation: Rethinking global taxation
The current regime for global taxation does not reflect the reality of how multinational companies operate; we need a fresh wind through the system, and soon, argues Niels Fuglsang.
Digital Taxation: Shaping new digital tax policies
10 Jun Tech & Research
Digital Taxation: Shaping new digital tax policies
The need for a new approach to digital tax policy is urgently needed; one that presents a united European front, writes Andreas Schwab.
Digital Taxation: An historic opportunity
10 Jun Tech & Research
Digital Taxation: An historic opportunity
Europe must rise to the occasion and turn action into words on tax justice, writes Damien Carême.
Huawei will always stand side by side with Europe Thought Leader
07 Jun Tech & Research
Huawei will always stand side by side with Europe
Huawei can play a key role in ensuring the Green Deal is an environmental success for Europe and the world, writes Angeliki Dedopoulou.
Technology for a greener world Event Coverage
07 Jun Tech & Research
Technology for a greener world
Leading ICT companies are working hard to deliver on the European Green Deal and, as Martin Banks reports, they include Chinese tech giant Huawei which is doing its bit to improve global ecology.
An AI-aided future
07 Jun Tech & Research
An AI-aided future
The proposed Artificial Intelligence regulation is a reasonable first step, but there’s plenty of hard work on the dossier ahead, writes Dace Melbārde.
How LED and smart school lighting can transform learning PM+
07 Jun Tech & Research
How LED and smart school lighting can transform learning
As students return to school, there is a strong case for all educational buildings in the EU to switch to LED lighting by 2030. The move will save energy, create jobs, and further Europe’s digital future, say Signify.
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
04 Jun Tech & Research
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Europe in Recovery: Showing solidarity with Europe’s great unifier
01 Jun Tech & Research
Europe in Recovery: Showing solidarity with Europe’s great unifier
Europe’s cultural and creative sectors can actively contribute towards Europe’s recovery and sustainable growth efforts, argues Dace Melbārde.
How do we solve the rare disease crisis? In Conversation With…
27 May Tech & Research
How do we solve the rare disease crisis?
Pfizer often made the headlines over the past year after mobilising their scientific expertise and manufacturing capabilities to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reda Guiha, Regional President for Rare Disease at Pfizer, argues that the same sense of urgency and public-private sector collaboration that brought vaccines to patients within a year should be applied to other areas of critical unmet medical need, such as rare disease.
In technology we trust Event Coverage
27 May Tech & Research
In technology we trust
Martin Banks reports on a recent event that looked at how rebuilding public trust in emerging technologies will be crucial to Europe’s recovery.
Why trust matters in the digital age Thought Leader
27 May Tech & Research
Why trust matters in the digital age
The success of the global economy depends on common standards that build trust in digital technologies, writes Catherine Chen.