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Parliament hearing told of urgency to stem rise of AMR
The EU and its member states have been urged to do more to stem the "very worrying" rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
EU Commission hits Google with record fine
The European Commission has ordered Google to pay a €2.4bn fine for breaching antitrust rules.
Occupational Skin Cancer: Outdoor Workers’ number one enemy
Outdoor workers are at least twice as likely to contract skin cancer from exposure to the sun than indoor workers. Brian Johnson finds out why
Nord Stream 2 pipeline would defeat purpose of Energy Union
Nord Stream 2 is the embodiment of hybrid warfare and would put Energy Union at risk, argues Petras Auštrevičius.
Energy union set to empower EU's energy security
2016 will be the year of delivery for Energy Union, writes Maroš Šefcovic.
Energy efficiency: EU needs to 'think bigger'
The Commission is set to revise the energy efficiency directive later this year. How are MEPs looking to influence this key update?
EPBD: Why buildings matter
We should deploy all available tools to improve our building stock, writes Bendt Bendtsen.
EU must do better at enforcing arms exports rules
For the common position to work, member states must apply the criteria fully and coherently, writes Bodil Valero.
What will happen to UK agriculture post-Brexit?
No one knows what a post-Brexit UK agricultural policy will look like, explains James Nicholson.
EU shines light on shady business deals
Parliament has given its stamp of approval to legislation aimed at combating money laundering, which will also help fight tax evasion.
Common security and defence policy failing to reach its potential
The EU's security environment has undergone dramatic changes in recent years and is as unstable as ever, and the CSDP must be updated to reflect this, say MEPs.
EU member states urged to honour development promises
MEPs have voted through a resolution calling on the member states to meet their official development assistance (ODA) targets and set a timetable for reaching them by 2020.
Violeta Bulc: The current challenges that the transport sector faces present opportunities for women
European transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc on the new EU mobility package, gender equality in transport, and her own experience as one of Europe's few female entrepreneurs.
Seb Dance: A nuanced response to people like Farage is pointless
Seb Dance on why he called Nigel Farage a liar, why he believes Brexit could end up as a race to the bottom and why sustainability actually matters.
Julia Gillard: There is more interest in education than ever before
Julia Gillard on why ensuring quality education for all children is in everyone's interest and sexism in politics.
MEP Awards 2015: All the winners
Watch all the victorious European parliamentarians accepting their MEP awards at this year's ceremony.
MEP Awards 2015: Viviane Reding
MEP Awards 2015 host Viviane Reding speaks to the Parliament Magazine after the ceremony.
MEP Awards: A word from past winners
The 2014 MEP Awards winners send a message to the potential shortlistees of 2015.
Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund
On June 12, the European Commission organised an event entitled Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund.
TRAN Committee discusses cross-border parcel delivery services
On May 3, the TRAN Committee discussed a first draft on the cross-border parcel delivery services by rapporteur Lucy Anderson (S&D, UK).
LIBE Hearing on ePrivacy
On April 11, the LIBE Committee held a hearing on the Commission’s proposal for an ePrivacy regulation.
Innovation and investment can help accelerate Europe's digital transformation
Innovation and investment can help accelerate Europe's digital transformation, writes Ken Hu.
Europe's long-term sustainable energy future is not a given
Europe's long-term sustainable energy future is not a given, argues Eirik Wærness.
Medical technologies can keep people healthy and ensure greater efficiency
Medical technologies can keep people healthy and ensure greater efficiency, writes Serge Bernasconi.
A truly circular economy should be resource-efficient
A truly circular economy should be resource-efficient, argue Tytti Peltonen and Nella Baerents.
Renewable gas can be a strong force in Europe's energy transition
Renewable gas can be a strong force in Europe's energy transition, writes Beate Raabe.
Guarantees of origin give control and choice to electricity consumers
Guarantees of origin give control and choice to electricity consumers, writes Dirk Van Evercooren.
Smart at Home
Smart appliances will bring huge benefits to European consumers, writes Paolo Falcioni.
New anti-dumping rules: Three ways MEPs should stand up for EU manufacturers
MEPs should stand up for EU manufacturers by adding legal certainty to the EU’s new anti-dumping methodology, writes Inès Van Lierde.
Reconciling diverse forms of work with stability and social rights
In today’s highly diversified and segmented labour market, how can we ensure that access to social protection is balanced across all types of worker, asks Denis Pennel.