5G is the future
14 Oct
5G is the future
The EU must lay out a clear timeframe for transferring spectrum frequencies, or risk falling behind in the 5G race, warns David Borrelli.
It's time for Europe to become a major force in telecoms
14 Oct
It's time for Europe to become a major force in telecoms
Europe will fail to reach its 2020 connectivity targets without spectrum harmonisation, warns Dan Nica.
Sustainability in the EU is mission impossible without cities
12 Oct
Sustainability in the EU is mission impossible without cities
Cities are leading the way when it comes to implementing environmentally friendly solutions, writes Anna Lisa Boni.
EU cities and regions must be encouraged to dive into knowledge-based economy
12 Oct
EU cities and regions must be encouraged to dive into knowledge-based economy
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, our regions must be given the means to innovate and succeed, write Lambert Van Nistelrooij and Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso.
5 questions with... Marco Affronte
12 Oct
5 questions with... Marco Affronte
Vinyls, climate change and basketball.
Reforming the EU ETS is about striking a balance
12 Oct
Reforming the EU ETS is about striking a balance
Only a well-reformed and market-based ETS system can safeguard European industries, argues Angelika Mlinar.
Women are key protagonists in the fight against radicalisation
11 Oct
Women are key protagonists in the fight against radicalisation
Focusing on women in efforts to combat radicalisation objectively offers substantial benefits, write Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea and Gérard Deprez​.
International Day of the Girl: No one should be left behind because she is a girl
11 Oct
International Day of the Girl: No one should be left behind because she is a girl
The list of discrimination against girls is still too long, writes Neven Mimica.
EU cohesion policy: Out of sight, out of mind?
11 Oct
EU cohesion policy: Out of sight, out of mind?
The EU must better communicate the extensive positive impact regional funds have on citizens' lives, writes Lambert Van Nistelrooij.
Cohesion policy is our best tool against Euroscepticism
10 Oct
Cohesion policy is our best tool against Euroscepticism
Supporting cities and regions and encouraging them to work together can restore confidence in Europe, writes Markku Markkula.
The EU is committed to empowering cities and regions
10 Oct
The EU is committed to empowering cities and regions
The European Week of Regions and Cities is an opportunity for cities and regions to come together and share best practices, as well as plan cooperation on future projects, writes Corina Creţu.
EU must make copyright fit for a digital future
10 Oct
EU must make copyright fit for a digital future
Copyright rules must protect content creators, while also preserving Europe's cultural heritage and creative industry, says Angelika Niebler.
EU must follow science-based authorisation approach says Julie Girling
07 Oct
EU must follow science-based authorisation approach says Julie Girling
Policymakers shouldn’t use public health as an excuse to delay authorisations, adds veteran British MEP.
EU proposals to amend biocides and plant protection products rules are dangerous to human health, says Merja Kyllönen
07 Oct
EU proposals to amend biocides and plant protection products rules are dangerous to human health, says Merja Kyllönen
Europe must always aim higher when it comes to health and environmental protection, says glyphosate co-rapporteur.
EU must empower patients in healthcare policymaking
04 Oct
EU must empower patients in healthcare policymaking
As a cancer survivor herself, Lieve Wierinck knows all too well the lasting effects the disease can have on patients, and this is why she believes they must be more closely involved in policymaking when it comes to healthcare.
Innovative medicines can maximise health in the EU
03 Oct
Innovative medicines can maximise health in the EU
Innovative medicines could result in huge savings for member states, but a crucial factor is ensuring patient access, writes Karin Kadenbach.
Brexit: Dark clouds gathering over UK education and research
03 Oct
Brexit: Dark clouds gathering over UK education and research
Brexit could spell disastrous consequences not just for the UK's research and education sectors, but for the EU's as well, warns Neena Gill.
Demography and diversity are new opportunities for Europe
29 Sep
Demography and diversity are new opportunities for Europe
Demographic change is a huge challenge for healthcare systems across Europe, but this year’s Gastein health forum will look for solutions, promises Helmut Brand.
5 questions with... Daniel Dalton
29 Sep
5 questions with... Daniel Dalton
Cricket, theatre and Cities Skylines.
CETA is not TTIP and should be considered on its own merits
28 Sep
CETA is not TTIP and should be considered on its own merits
Public disaffection over the TTIP negotiations must not interfere with the revolutionary CETA with Canada, writes David Martin.
EU must tackle billion-euro wildlife crime industry
27 Sep
EU must tackle billion-euro wildlife crime industry
Wildlife trafficking presents a serious and growing threat, argues Catherine Bearder.
Bio-economy could help EU achieve its climate goals
26 Sep
Bio-economy could help EU achieve its climate goals
Transitioning to a bio-economy goes hand-in-hand with embracing the circular economy, and will boost growth and employment, says Henna Virkkunen.
2016 CITES Conference of the Parties tackles an urgent conservation agenda
23 Sep
2016 CITES Conference of the Parties tackles an urgent conservation agenda
Wildlife crime that transcends national borders needs a transnational response, write Susan Lieberman and Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy.
EU action plan against wildlife trafficking: Prevention, partnership and implementation
23 Sep
EU action plan against wildlife trafficking: Prevention, partnership and implementation
For the first time, the EU will act as a full party at a CITES conference, where crucial amendments to wildlife protection rules are expected to be adopted, writes Karmenu Vella.