Issue 542 | 11 October 2021
11 Oct Tech & Research

Issue 542 | 11 October 2021

The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
by The Parliament Magazine
PCR tests vs Covid-19 sniffer dogs
06 Oct Tech & Research
PCR tests vs Covid-19 sniffer dogs
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
18 Oct Tech & Research
Roaming Recast an ideal and timely opportunity to take a step closer to a true digital Single Market, writes Angelika Winzig
Access to data an essential part of modern life; therefore citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
18 Oct Tech & Research
Access to data an essential part of modern life; therefore citizens who move between countries should not be penalised, believes Róbert Hajšel
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
13 Oct Tech & Research
Europe’s IPR rules need to be strengthened to ensure they meet current and future challenges, explains Marion Walsmann
Creating a well-functioning, strong and effective system for the protection of IPR is a win-win for the single market and for European citizens, argues German EPP MEP
One particular aspect of the digital transformation that relies almost entirely on access to data is Artificial Intelligence
11 Oct Tech & Research
One particular aspect of the digital transformation that relies almost entirely on access to data is Artificial Intelligence
Europe’s data strategy foresees huge opportunities, reports Colin Mackay
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
06 Oct Tech & Research
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
European Parliament calls for a ban on police and judicial authorities using facial recognition technology in the EU, at least in the form of mass surveillance in public spaces
A Europe without the sharing economy: scary tale or real future? Partner Content
04 Oct Tech & Research
A Europe without the sharing economy: scary tale or real future?
The latest legal challenges to Uber are yet another example of policymakers giving sharing economy platforms an unnecessarily hard time despite the flexibility and independence they offer both workers and consumers.
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
30 Sep Tech & Research
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
MEPs Eva Kaili, Rasmus Andresen and Evžen Tošenovský provide their views on the current legislative situation ahead of the European Parliament’s adoption of the NIS2 Directive
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
30 Sep Tech & Research
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
The threat posed by cybercrime will only increase in future, so we all need to improve - and the EU institutions need to lead by example, argues NSI2 rapporteur
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
29 Sep Tech & Research
A losing game: moderating online content fuels Big Tech power
While online platforms have a role to play in dealing with systemic risks, holistic - not techno-centric - approaches are needed to guarantee our safety and free expression, argues Claire Fernandez
Issue 541 | 27 September 2021
27 Sep Tech & Research
Issue 541 | 27 September 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Polystyrene: supporting the EU’s plastic recycling targets Partner Content
24 Sep Tech & Research
Polystyrene: supporting the EU’s plastic recycling targets
How this highly recyclable polymer can contribute towards the EU’s 2025 recycling targets.
Is global climate action reaching a tipping point? Partner Content
23 Sep Tech & Research
Is global climate action reaching a tipping point?
Can connected lighting be the key to combatting climate change?
Why perioperative care and effective monitoring matters Partner Content
23 Sep Tech & Research
Why perioperative care and effective monitoring matters
A group of clinicians and patient group representatives, called the ImPrOve Think Tank, recently convened to address a common complication during high-risk surgery they consider to be most urgent and dangerous; haemodynamic instability characterised as significant drops in blood pressure.
A European standard model Partner Content
21 Sep Tech & Research
A European standard model
Standardization bodies like CEN and CENELEC continue to play a vital role not only in powering the Single Market, but also in Europe’s recovery and transition to green and digital future, says Director General Elena Santiago Cid
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
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
European Commission’s Executive Vice-President says she hopes that agreement on the DSA and the DMA could be reached by next spring
This week in the European Parliament
06 Sep Tech & Research
This week in the European Parliament
Afghanistan, Women's' Rights, combatting Digital Disinformation and Beating Cancer are among the topline issues being discussed and debated this week by MEPs
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
How Earth Observation can help us fight deforestation Partner Content
20 Jul Tech & Research
How Earth Observation can help us fight deforestation
Accurate, efficient and accessible monitoring can help the EU take the right course of action, down to the individual tree.
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 Partner Content
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.