Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton
15 Jan Tech & Research

Europe can become an innovative space technology hub, says Thierry Breton

But EU also faces ‘enormous challenges’ and risks losing ground in the space sector, warns internal market commissioner.
by Martin Banks
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
19 Jan Tech & Research
Erasmus+: UK’s departure is a lose-lose outcome for young people
Future of Europe: The path to prosperity
21 Jan Tech & Research
Future of Europe: The path to prosperity
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
19 Jan Tech & Research
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
03 Jun Tech & Research
Calls for Conference on Future of Europe to be launched ‘as soon as possible’
MEPs say the delayed conference must start by September at the latest in order to bring about “effective reform” of the EU.
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
02 Jun Tech & Research
Issue 516 | 01 June 2020
Our cover star this issue is German EPP deputy David McAllister. The Foreign Affairs Committee Chair tells us why, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating current international challenges and highlighting a lack of global leadership, he hopes a more visionary and coherent EU foreign policy will emerge.
Concerns raised over Parliament’s use of ‘remote’ participation in committee debate
25 May Tech & Research
Concerns raised over Parliament’s use of ‘remote’ participation in committee debate
Repeated technical hiccups interrupted a committee discussion on women’s rights on Monday.
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
20 May Tech & Research
European Commission unveils Biodiversity Strategy
After months of delay, the Commission presented its Biodiversity Strategy on Wednesday, one of the two landmark strategies for the European Green Deal.
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu Thought Leader
19 May Tech & Research
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu
The EU has a unique opportunity to lead the world – but only if it remains united, writes Huawei‘s Chief EU Representative, Abraham Liu
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
19 May Tech & Research
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
Technology giant remains committed to its customers, open innovation, and inclusive development, says Rotating Chairman Guo Ping.
WEBINAR: After COVID-19, will there be an even more devastating AMR outbreak? Event Coverage
19 May Tech & Research
WEBINAR: After COVID-19, will there be an even more devastating AMR outbreak?
The online event will look at the requirement for a new business model for the development, production and sales of new antibiotics.
Convergence between technological progress and sustainability is not that obvious
06 May Tech & Research
Convergence between technological progress and sustainability is not that obvious
The coronavirus pandemic, like climate change, teaches us about the importance of mitigating risk to ensure our future prosperity. Should we place all our hopes on technology to deliver this safer future?
European State of the Climate 2019 Report Review
05 May Tech & Research
European State of the Climate 2019
EU climate service’s annual report reviews 2019’s climate for a sustainable future under the European Green Deal.
Coronavirus: A global perspective PM+
04 May Tech & Research
Coronavirus: A global perspective
From helping to monitor the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic to the eventual recovery, Earth observation data plays a crucial role, writes Agnieszka Łukaszczyk, Senior Director of European Affairs at Planet.
The use of bacteriophages against Listeria as a ‘non-decontaminating’ processing aid
28 Apr Tech & Research
The use of bacteriophages against Listeria as a ‘non-decontaminating’ processing aid
Ongoing EU legislative controversy over the use of bacteriophages is leading to unnecessary Listeria-deaths, argues biochemist Danielle van Dalen.
EU Trade Commissioner: Solidarity in tackling Coronavirus must not be restricted to EU
22 Apr Tech & Research
EU Trade Commissioner: Solidarity in tackling Coronavirus must not be restricted to EU
In a debate with members of Parliament’s International Trade Committee, Phil Hogan admitted that the EU would “need to review” its trade policy after the pandemic is over.
Digital technologies can help us tackle Coronavirus, but we need to invest now PM+
16 Apr Tech & Research
Digital technologies can help us tackle Coronavirus, but we need to invest now
The tech industry has been at the forefront of society’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, writes Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl.
Broadening the EU’s strategic autonomy
14 Apr Tech & Research
Broadening the EU’s strategic autonomy
Investing in education and innovation enriches our ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances and is crucial to ensuring our continued wellbeing, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho.
Technologically advancing Europe
10 Apr Tech & Research
Technologically advancing Europe
Key Enabling Technologies can help the EU achieve many of its ambitions, but only if protected from global competitors, argues Ivars Ijabs.
Horizon Europe: Grounds for investment
10 Apr Tech & Research
Horizon Europe: Grounds for investment
Horizon Europe is the best tool at hand to reach our economic and social goals, but it needs more support, argues Christian Ehler.
EU Industrial strategy: More ambition, faster implementation
09 Apr Tech & Research
EU Industrial strategy: More ambition, faster implementation
The Coronavirus outbreak has highlighted the urgency of delivering a viable EU industrial strategy, writes Patrizia Toia.
Taking COVID-19 to task
07 Apr Tech & Research
Taking COVID-19 to task
Andrea Cozzolino calls for the creation of an EU digital task force to shape Europe’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
A deepening health crisis
03 Apr Tech & Research
A deepening health crisis
The Coronavirus pandemic should act as a stark warning for policymakers on the growing threat to healthcare of Antimicrobial resistance, argue Martin Hojsík and Irena Joveva.
Why the EU should rethink its push for a digital research and education “lighthouse” PM+
30 Mar Tech & Research
Why the EU should rethink its push for a digital research and education “lighthouse”
Europe must connect its ambition of being a digital leader with initiatives already happening at its universities, says Amanda Crowfoot.
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
17 Mar Tech & Research
EU vaccine developers ‘overlooked’ in Coronavirus inoculation race
Some research centres and vaccine developers in Europe have been “overlooked” and are “missing out” in desperate efforts to curb the rapid spread of Coronavirus, it has been claimed.
Digital autonomy
17 Mar Tech & Research
Digital autonomy
We need to invest in our own digital sovereignty, writes Axel Voss.
A European workforce fit for the digital age Thought Leader
17 Mar Tech & Research
A European workforce fit for the digital age
Keeping Europe’s workers safe and healthy is the key to success in the digital age, explains Christa Sedlatschek.
In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger In Conversation With…
17 Mar Tech & Research
In conversation with... Florian Pappenberger
The relationship between weather forecasting and flood prediction is set to become stronger as both activities increasingly rely on an Earth system approach, says Florian Pappenberger, Director of Forecasts at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).