Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
13 Jan Tech & Research

Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari

EPP Group Shadow Rapporteur says MEPs must seize the opportunity of upcoming DSA plenary vote to create a more innovative, competitive and safer European digital market
by Arba Kokalari
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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 PM+
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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? PM+
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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 In Conversation With…
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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 In Conversation With…
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
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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
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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
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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 PM+
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 In Conversation With…
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
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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 Thought Leader
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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
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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 In Conversation With…
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
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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.