Magazine Archive
SME action plan: Nick Small
Entrepreneurship can provide the stimulus to lift citizens out of poverty, boost employment and return Europe to growth, writes Nick Small
Friday 3rd May 2013
European year of citizens: Viviane Reding
The year 2013 will be dedicated to EU citizens and their rights as Europeans, writes Viviane Reding
Wednesday 23rd January 2013
2013 look-ahead: Martin Schulz
In an exclusive interview with The Parliament Magazine, Martin Schulz explains parliament’s role in tackling the EU’s economic and political woes. Brian Johnson reports
Friday 18th January 2013
EU space conference: Vittorio Prodi
If Europe is to retain its market leadership in space it must match the ambition and commitment of its international competitors, argues Vittorio Prodi
Friday 18th January 2013
EU space conference: Elmar Brok
The EU must ensure that its space research and services work for the benefit of European citizens, argues Elmar Brok
Friday 18th January 2013
EU space conference: Amalia Sartori
The EU’s space policy can bring real benefits to citizens, while boosting growth and competitiveness in the European economy, writes Amalia Sartori
Friday 18th January 2013
EU space conference: Arnaud Danjean
EU space policy must take security and defence issues into account during its development, writes Arnaud Danjean
Friday 18th January 2013
2013 look-ahead: Joseph Daul
Joseph Daul argues that 2013 could be the year where the EU and its member states begin to see the results of their hard work during the economic crisis
Friday 18th January 2013
2013 look-ahead: Hannes Swoboda
Hannes Swoboda is calling on the citizens of Europe to fight for an alternative vision of the EU that can lift the continent out of its economic, political and social slump
Friday 18th January 2013
2013 look-ahead: Guy Verhofstadt
Member states must put aside their narrow national interests and view EU negotiations as a collective planning exercise, writes Guy Verhofstadt
Friday 18th January 2013
2013 look-ahead: Daniel Cohn-Bendit
The crisis affecting the single currency will continue to dominate the agenda in 2013 and must be a priority for the Irish presidency, writes Daniel Cohn-Bendit
Friday 18th January 2013
2013 look-ahead: Martin Callanan
The relative return of stability within the eurozone should not result in complacency, as the route to restored growth will be long and difficult, writes Martin Callanan
Friday 18th January 2013
2013 look-ahead: Nigel Farage
Member states and their citizens must fight to restore national democracy to its place as the primary level of political action, writes Nigel Farage
Friday 18th January 2013
2013 look-ahead: Gabriele Zimmer
Gabriele Zimmer warns that demands for yet deeper austerity across the EU could threaten the integrity of the entire European project
Friday 18th January 2013
European year of citizens: Antigoni Papadopoulou
Putting citizens at the centre of the European agenda is essential for deeper integration, argues Antigoni Papadopoulou
Friday 18th January 2013
European year of citizens: Hannu Takkula
The EU must use the financial and economic crisis as an opportunity to reconnect with European citizens, argues Hannu Takkula
Friday 18th January 2013
Cyprus presidency: Andreas Mavroyiannis
Andreas Mavroyiannis reflects on the achievements of Cyprus’ first ever EU council presidency
Friday 18th January 2013
Asbestos exposure: Sabine Wils
Asbestos is a serious health hazard and the EU and member states must make its banning and removal from all locations a priority, warns Sabine Wils
Friday 18th January 2013
Climate change: Romana Jordan
A small group of countries have made promises to reduce their emissions, but a global deal is required to make real headway, writes Romana Jordan
Friday 18th January 2013
European emergency number: Cristian Silviu Busoi
The commission should devote more time and resources to the working of the 112 European emergency number, writes Cristian Silviu Busoi
Friday 18th January 2013
Irish presidency: Lucinda Creighton
Lucinda Creighton is confident that Ireland’s experience and expertise can help to guide the EU through a difficult and crucial time
Thursday 20th December 2012
Irish presidency: Michael Noonan
The Irish presidency will making finance a priority by pushing for an agreement on effective banking union for the EU, says Michael Noonan
Thursday 20th December 2012
Irish presidency: Richard Bruton
The success of the single market is key to the success of the union, and will be a cornerstone of the Irish presidency, writes Richard Bruton
Thursday 20th December 2012
Irish presidency: Simon Coveney
Ireland plans on making reform of the EU’s common agricultural and fisheries policies a key part of its agenda, writes Simon Coveney
Thursday 20th December 2012
Irish presidency: Pat Rabbitte
Europe’s enormous digital potential can be harnessed in order to move the EU’s economy and society towards sustainable growth, argues Pat Rabbitte
Thursday 20th December 2012
Irish presidency: Paul Murphy
The Irish presidency must work towards a new vision of trade, argues Paul Murphy
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Irish presidency: Mairead McGuinness
Reform of the common agricultural policy will be high on the Irish presidency's agenda, writes Mairead McGuinness
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Irish presidency: Pat the Cope Gallagher
Ireland must show real leadership in the reform of the common fisheries policy, says Pat the Cope Gallagher
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Irish presidency: Marian Harkin
Marian Harkin believes that an Irish economic recovery can have positive, Europe-wide implications
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Irish presidency: Nessa Childers
Nessa Childers will be working to ensure the EU's clinical trials regime is of the highest quality
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Irish presidency: Jim Higgins
Ireland can lead the way in developing innovative and effective transport system solutions, writes Jim Higgins
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Irish presidency: Emer Costello
Under the EU council presidency, Ireland stands ready to tackle the tough challenges currently facing the EU, writes Emer Costello
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Smart cities: Anna Maria Darmanin
The EU’s digital agenda can help realise the full potential of smart cities, argues Anna Maria Darmanin
Friday 14th December 2012
Smart cities: Joachim Zeller
Citizens are a pivotal aspect of he successful development of European smart cities, writes Joachim Zeller
Friday 14th December 2012
Smart cities: Marie Donnelly
Marie Donnelly explains how the smart cities initiative allows Europe's industry to deliver what cities and regions really need
Friday 14th December 2012
GMES: Reinhard Schulte-Braucks
The EU’s global monitoring for environment and security programme can be of vital socioeconomic benefit to Europe, argues Reinhard Schulte-Braucks
Friday 14th December 2012
GMES: Norbert Glante
The EU's space programme has a wide range of innovation uses, but it requires stable and adequate funding, writes Norbert Glante
Friday 14th December 2012
Advanced materials: Ben Farmer
Advanced materials can provide technical solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges, writes Ben Farmer
Friday 14th December 2012
Irish presidency: Stefan Krawczyk
With the right tools and technology smaller businesses can unlock their potential, which is why the Irish presidency must make digital adoption a priority, writes Stefan Krawczyk
Friday 14th December 2012
Irish presidency: Philippe Maze-Sencier
Europe must progress on the copyright debate or risk losing its competitiveness, writes Philippe Maze-Sencier
Friday 14th December 2012
Euthanasia: Philippe Juvin
Euthanasia cannot be considered for legalisation while its practitioners fail to properly follow the criteria for its application, warns Philippe Juvin
Friday 14th December 2012
Free internet: Ivailo Kalfin
Ivailo Kalfin explains why the internet should remain untouched by government control
Friday 14th December 2012
Kinmen island dispute: Struan Stevenson
Taiwan has a chequered past and although a free trade agreement is a long way off, the country has come far, says Struan Stevenson
Friday 14th December 2012
Ground transportation services: Saïd El Khadraoui
Commission proposals to further liberalise ground transportation would threaten workers’ wages and job security, argues Saïd El Khadraoui
Friday 14th December 2012
Investment protection: Silvana Koch-Mehrin
The EU institutions and member states must agree on investment protection legislation that ensures high standards, writes Silvana Koch-Mehrin
Friday 14th December 2012
Promoting entrepreneurism: Zofija Mazej Kukovic
Europe needs a system where people can develop and grow their own business, argues Zofija Mazej Kukovic
Friday 14th December 2012
Tobacco products directive: John Dalli
John Dalli hopes that when the tobacco products directive is finally launched it won't have lost any of its punch
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tobacco products directive: Olle Schmidt
Olle Schmidt is calling on the commission to take action to improve its anti-fraud policies and code of conduct
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tobacco products directive: Matteo Salvini
Standardisation of cigarette packaging would facilitate the smuggling of cigarettes, warns Matteo Salvini
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tobacco products directive: Glenis Willmott
Glenis Willmott argues the case for pressing ahead with the tobacco products directive
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tobacco products directive: Christian Engström
Christian Engström wants clarification on the scientific basis of the EU's ban on the smokeless tobacco product 'snus'
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tobacco products directive: Ingeborg Gräßle
Ingeborg Gräßle is demanding to know the truth surrounding John Dalli’s exit, Olaf’s processes and the involvement of lobbyists
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Tobacco products directive: Nessa Childers
Tobacco is responsible for over 600,000 deaths in Europe each year so we must not delay this directive any longer, warns Nessa Childers
Tuesday 27th November 2012
EU employment forum: Michaël Privot
Minorities and migrants offer Europe a vast and versatile selection of talents that, if taken advantage of, could change the economic course for the EU, argues Michaël Privot
Friday 23rd November 2012
EU employment forum: Pervenche Berès
The difficulties in the eurozone are caused by unbalanced economic policies, writes Pervenche Berès
Friday 23rd November 2012
Emissions trading scheme: Romana Jordan
Romana Jordan reflects on the rights and wrongs of applying the emissions trading scheme to the aviation industry
Friday 23rd November 2012
Emissions trading scheme: Gerald Callaghan
Despite calls for the emissions trading scheme to exclude aviation, the EU is pushing for a global agreement to tackle climate change, reports Gerald Callaghan
Friday 23rd November 2012
Tobacco products directive: Desmond Hinton-Beales
Events surrounding the controversial tobacco products directive have led to concerns over the EU's ability to protect the health of its citizens. Desmond Hinton-Beales reports
Friday 23rd November 2012
Tobacco products directive: Martin Banks
John Dalli’s resignation has sent EU conspiracy theorists into overdrive, reports Martin Banks
Friday 23rd November 2012
COPD: Catherine Stihler
The EU has a major role to play in early diagnosis and treatment of COPD, argues Catherine Stihler
Friday 23rd November 2012
EU-Japan FTA: David Martin
The benefits of a free trade agreement are undeniable and a deal with Japan would help kick-start the EU’s economy, argues David Martin
Friday 23rd November 2012
Climate change: Dan Jørgensen
The EU must step up and take the lead on climate change, pushing for ambitious targets that have a real chance of preventing catastrophe, argues Dan Jørgensen
Friday 23rd November 2012
EU foreign affairs: Rajnish Singh
With a change in leadership in China and the re-election of US president Barack Obama, Rajnish Singh looks at EU relations with the two global superpowers
Friday 23rd November 2012
World Aids day: Kayleigh Lewis
With world Aids day just approaching, the EU is being challenged to step up its fight against HIV/Aids. Kayleigh Lewis reports
Friday 23rd November 2012
World diabetes day: Sarah Ludford
The EU needs a strategy on diabetes that focuses on research and prevention, argues Sarah Ludford
Friday 9th November 2012