Issue 520 | 7 September 2020
08 Sep Tech & Research

Issue 520 | 7 September 2020

Gracing the cover of our latest issue is Polish S&D deputy Sylwia Spurek. A staunch defender of human and animal rights, she is on a quest to safeguard the dignity of the voiceless and disenfranchised. She tells Lorna Hutchinson that when it comes to upholding rights there is no room for compromise.
by The Parliament Magazine
Europe's innovation strength: Standards
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Europe's innovation strength: Standards
Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
23 Oct Tech & Research
Biotechnology can be a useful instrument for Europe’s recovery
Digital Services Act an ‘incredible opportunity for EU to set global standards’ says Greens MEP
13 Oct Tech & Research
Digital Services Act an ‘incredible opportunity for EU to set global standards’ says Greens MEP
Creating “human-centric” Artificial Intelligence
03 Mar Tech & Research
Creating “human-centric” Artificial Intelligence
Digital developments will affect us all but, as Maltese Socialist deputy Alex Agius Saliba warns, the risks associated with new technologies must be addressed.
Bringing Europe into the digital age Thought Leader
03 Mar Tech & Research
Bringing Europe into the digital age
Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl explains how Europe can boost the number of its digital unicorn companies.
Digital masters
03 Mar Tech & Research
Digital masters
Digital technologies can help boost Europe’s competitiveness and economic growth, but only if it invests now. Martin Banks reports on this year’s Masters of Digital conference.
Technology for all PM+
03 Mar Tech & Research
Technology for all
Women must be leaders in the new technological era, says Huawei’s Abraham Liu.
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
14 Feb Tech & Research
MEP flags up concerns over Coronavirus fake news
Hungarian Renew Europe deputy Katalin Cseh was speaking in a debate on the deadly outbreak in Parliament in Strasbourg.
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
13 Feb Tech & Research
Harnessing possible benefits of AI will create “massive challenges”, conference hears
Spanish MEP Susana Solís Pérez told the DIGITALEUROPE conference that AI was already widely used, creating huge challenges for regulators.

 

In conversation with... Sophie Batas In Conversation With…
12 Feb Tech & Research
In conversation with... Sophie Batas
Huawei and Europe have achieved huge success working together for the past 20 years, 5G will take this even further, says Huawei’s Director for Cybersecurity and Privacy, Sophie Batas.
5G for Europe
12 Feb Tech & Research
5G for Europe
The coming 12 months will see roll out of 5G technology “gather speed” across Europe, predicts Chinese tech giant Huawei, but an “inclusive and facts-based” approach will be key to a successful deployment, reports Martin Banks.
Huawei: Celebrating 20 years in Europe Thought Leader
11 Feb Tech & Research
Huawei: Celebrating 20 years in Europe
Achieving digital sovereignty is key, writes Abraham Liu.
In conversation with... Johanna Friedl-Naderer In Conversation With…
11 Feb Tech & Research
In conversation with... Johanna Friedl-Naderer
Innovative treatments and genetic testing can write a new chapter in the history of rare diseases. Together, we can make a difference and improve patients’ lives, explains Biogen’s President, Europe & Canada, Johanna Friedl-Naderer.
Safer Internet Day: Constant vigilance
11 Feb Tech & Research
Safer Internet Day: Constant vigilance
The internet has impacted our lives in countless positive ways; however, we must be vigilant to ensure it remains safe. Let’s focus on children to build a better Internet of the future, write Mariya Gabriel and Thierry Breton.
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
07 Feb Tech & Research
Mariya Gabriel calls for more gender balance in IT industry
Speaking at a conference in Brussels on Thursday, the European Commissioner said, “This is a question of fairness.”
Viviane Reding: ‘We must not compromise on security or trust’ in 5G rollout
05 Feb Tech & Research
Viviane Reding: ‘We must not compromise on security or trust’ in 5G rollout
The former European Commission Vice-President emphasised that the aim in the rollout of 5G technology is to ensure that everyone abides by the same rules and standards.
EU Space Policy: Space for industry
05 Feb Tech & Research
EU Space Policy: Space for industry
The new Space Programme might not yet allow us to reach the moon, but it will be the key tool for the EU economy in the coming years, writes Massimiliano Salini.
EU Space Policy: Thinking Big
04 Feb Tech & Research
EU Space Policy: Thinking Big
The EU must take the lead on space security, argues Marian-Jean Marinescu.
The Parliament Magazine Committee Guide 2020
24 Jan Tech & Research
The Parliament Magazine Committee Guide 2020

A Parliament Magazine's Guide to the European Parliament's Committees

 
Time to reform severe asthma services Thought Leader
08 Jan Tech & Research
Time to reform severe asthma services
Political action is urgently needed to ensure that the four million European citizens with severe asthma routinely have access to specialist care, writes Pascal Chanez.
European Payment Institutions Federation: Pay it forward
19 Dec Tech & Research
European Payment Institutions Federation: Pay it forward
Europe’s payment sector recently met up to discuss whether the EU’s controversial Interchange Fee Regulation had delivered on its stated objectives. Brian Johnson reports.
EIT Health Summit 2019: Defining unmet needs
19 Dec Tech & Research
EIT Health Summit 2019: Defining unmet needs
Delegates at the recent EIT Health Summit 2019 had the opportunity to meet innovators and gain insight into why defining societal health needs should be the focus of innovation. Brian Johnson reports.
COPD: the Invisible killer
17 Dec Tech & Research
COPD: the Invisible killer
Health experts have issued stark warnings on the need or further commitment to effectively tackle asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Martin Banks reports.
RESTORE: Finding cures for the incurable
16 Dec Tech & Research
RESTORE: Finding cures for the incurable
Advanced therapies are no longer the stuff of science fiction. Martin Banks reports on the regenerative therapies often referred to as “living drugs” and the hurdles currently impeding their availability in Europe.
Don’t assume technology is racially neutral
11 Dec Tech & Research
Don’t assume technology is racially neutral
Without adequate and effective safeguards, the increasing reliance on technology in law enforcement risks reinforcing existing prejudices against racialised communities, writes Karen Taylor.
AI: The Brave New World
11 Dec Tech & Research
AI: The Brave New World
Though AI can generate economic growth, and help solve the world’s biggest challenges, the new Commission accepts it also needs to deal with the ‘risks’ the new technology brings, writes Rajnish Singh.
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
10 Dec Tech & Research
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
Marek Belka explains why cyber security in financial institutions must be treated more seriously.