Magazine Archive
European year of active ageing: Heather Roy and Laura Jones
The European year for active ageing must demonstrate the value of older people to society, write Heather Roy and Laura Jones
Tuesday 31st January 2012
Belarus: Jacek Protasiewicz
In spite of the conduct of president Lukashenko’s regime, the EU must continue to reach out to the Belarusian people, writes Jacek Protasiewicz
Tuesday 31st January 2012
Cervical cancer: Glenis Willmott
We have the tools at our disposal, now we just need the right policies to stop cervical cancer, writes Glenis Willmott
Tuesday 31st January 2012
North Korea: Anna Rosbach
The international community must push for change in North Korea, writes Anna Rosbach
Tuesday 31st January 2012
Belarus: Štefan Füle
Until Belarus reverses its trend of repression of human rights it can expect no bilateral dialogue or support from the EU or its member states, writes Štefan Füle
Tuesday 24th January 2012
Women entrepreneurs: Lidia Geringer de Oedenberg
It is our responsibility to support women at work and encourage them to take a leading role in business, writes Lidia Geringer de Oedenberg
Friday 20th January 2012
Biobased economy: Lambert van Nistelrooij
The use of new technologies, such as bioplastics, can help ensure the successful transition to a biobased European economy, writes Lambert van Nistelrooij
Friday 20th January 2012
Space policy: Jean-Jacques Dordain
Current funding uncertainties must be resolved if GMES is to continue as a flagship EU space programme, argues Jean-Jacques Dordain
Friday 20th January 2012
EU-Ukraine relations: Kostiantyn Yelisieiev
Kostiantyn Yelisieiev is calling for the EU to press ahead with an association agreement with Ukraine
Friday 20th January 2012
Gaza freedom flotilla: Paul Murphy
Poverty is widespread in Gaza, with 1.6 million living in an open air prison, writes Paul Murphy
Friday 20th January 2012
2011 reflections: Jerzy Buzek
From the ‘six-pack’ deal to the new MEP code of conduct, 2011 has been a rollercoaster year for the European parliament, writes Jerzy Buzek
Tuesday 17th January 2012
EU summit conclusions: Sharon Bowles
The UK must work to reclaim its place at the heart of the EU decision-making process or suffer the consequences, writes Sharon Bowles
Tuesday 17th January 2012
Space policy: Antonio Tajani
The recent high-level conference in the European parliament clearly illustrates just how strong the interest on space policy is, says Antonio Tajani
Tuesday 17th January 2012
Cyprus negotiations: Dervis Eroglu
Turkish Cypriots should not be held hostage by the continuation of the status quo on the divided island, writes Dervis Eroglu
Tuesday 17th January 2012
Audit reform: Michel Barnier
Promoting healthy competition and ensuring the enforcement of legislation supervising the audit sector is key to restoring trust in this vital service, writes Michel Barnier
Thursday 12th January 2012
Audit reform: Pervenche Berès
The audit market needs a thorough overhaul if the EU is to protect the real economy and ensure financial stability, writes Pervenche Berès
Thursday 12th January 2012
Audit reform: Syed Kamall
Syed Kamall says he is determined to have a full and frank debate on the revision of Europe’s complex auditing rules
Thursday 12th January 2012
Audit reform: Sebastian Valentin Bodu
Sebastian Valentin Bodu expects some lively debate over the commission’s audit reforms
Thursday 12th January 2012
Audit reform: Andrew Brown
The EU needs to ensure a more competitive, vibrant and secure audit marketplace by tackling the dominance of the ‘big four’ audit companies, writes Andrew Brown
Thursday 12th January 2012
Danish presidency: Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen
Despite the uncertain times, the EU must have the courage to look to the future, writes Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen
Wednesday 11th January 2012
Danish presidency: Frank Jensen
Denmark must use its presidency to push for a stronger role for cities, writes Frank Jensen
Wednesday 11th January 2012
Danish presidency: Nicolai Wammen
The Danish presidency will spend the next six months working to secure the EU's short, medium and long-term goals, writes Nicolai Wammen
Tuesday 10th January 2012
Danish presidency: Margrethe Vestager
The Danish EU council presidency will focus on securing economic stability and cooperation at a time of serious crisis, writes Margrethe Vestager
Tuesday 10th January 2012
Danish presidency: Martin Lidegaard
During its presidency, Denmark would like to see the EU move forward with its 2020 energy and climate targets, writes Martin Lidegaard
Tuesday 10th January 2012
Danish presidency: Morten Bødskov
A safe and secure Europe will not be achieved without strong cooperation and solidarity between EU member states, writes Morten Bødskov
Tuesday 10th January 2012
Danish presidency: Ole Sohn
Revitalising the single market is high on the agenda for the Danish presidency, writes Ole Sohn
Tuesday 10th January 2012
CAP reform: Paolo De Castro
The CAP is one of the most significant policies in the EU’s history and must be reformed to reflect Europe’s needs, argues Paolo De Castro
Friday 9th December 2011
CAP reform: Dacian Ciolos
The commission’s proposals for the CAP will tackle the three challenges of food security, sustainable management and territorial balance, writes Dacian Ciolos
Friday 9th December 2011
Diabetes: Christel Schaldemose
A healthy diet and exercise can prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes, says Christel Schaldemose
Thursday 8th December 2011
Diabetes: Sarah Ludford
The EU must waste no time in developing a strategy to tackle diabetes, writes Sarah Ludford
Thursday 8th December 2011
EU development days: Andris Piebalgs
The commission’s agenda for change for development aims to reduce poverty and bring the millennium development goals closer to completion, writes Andris Piebalgs
Wednesday 7th December 2011
EU development days: Louis Michel MEP
The ACP-EU joint parliamentary assembly provides open, rewarding and concrete examples of democratic practice, writes Louis Michel
Wednesday 7th December 2011
EU development days: Filip Kaczmarek MEP
Democracy and governance are the cornerstones of the EU’s development agenda and can provide support to the world’s transitional countries, says Filip Kaczmarek
Wednesday 7th December 2011
EU development days: Klaus Rudischhauser and Kristian Schmidt
Even during a time of crisis, Europe is deepening its commitment to a comprehensive development agenda, write Klaus Rudischhauser and Kristian Schmidt
Wednesday 7th December 2011
EU development days: Paul Engel and Jeske van Seters
The agenda for change is an important step in modernising and increasing the effectiveness of European development policy, write Paul Engel and Jeske van Seters
Wednesday 7th December 2011
Single mothers: Barbara Matera
Barbara Matera is calling on the EU to do more to support Europe’s single mothers
Wednesday 7th December 2011
Disability rights: Cecilia Wikström
Cecilia Wikström is calling on Europe to shut down its institutional care centres and provide more freedom for people living with disabilities
Wednesday 7th December 2011
Cyprus conflict: Martin Banks
The end game is fast approaching for the Cyprus problem as Nicosia prepares for its EU council presidency stint. Martin Banks reports
Wednesday 7th December 2011
Education and creativity: Androulla Vassiliou
Education and creativity are the keys to promoting European growth and employment, writes Androulla Vassiliou
Wednesday 7th December 2011
Employment and social policy: Pervenche Berès
Efforts to streamline the EU budget could mean bad news for Europe’s most vulnerable citizens, warns Pervenche Berès
Friday 2nd December 2011
Employment and social policy: Denis Pennel
The reality of the workplace is changing as people adapt to the modern labour market, writes Denis Pennel
Friday 2nd December 2011
Employment and social policy: Christian Lettmayr
Education and training must be able to adapt quickly to changing demands and Europe's ageing workforce, writes Christian Lettmayr
Friday 2nd December 2011
Employment and social policy: Regina Bastos
The EU must act quickly to bridge the skills gap as unemployment continues to rise, argues Regina Bastos
Friday 2nd December 2011
Employment and social policy: Julie Girling
Flexible working can benefit workers and employers and foster innovation, writes Julie Girling
Friday 2nd December 2011
Employment and social policy: Sven Giegold
The EU must work to promote favourable business conditions for social-economic organisations, writes Sven Giegold
Friday 2nd December 2011
Food waste: Janez Potocnik
We have a moral, environmental and economic responsibility to tackle the issue of food waste in the EU, argues Janez Potocnik
Thursday 1st December 2011
Tobacco smuggling: Edit Herczog MEP
It is time for the EU to tackle the tobacco black market head-on, write Edit Herczog and Daniel Witt
Thursday 1st December 2011
Climate change: Jacqueline McGlade
We must consider the impacts of various policies if we are to see a reduction in greenhouse gases, argues Jacqueline McGlade
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Climate change: Michael Cashman
COP17 will provide an opportunity for South Africa to take on an important leadership role and rally the support of the continent, writes Michael Cashman
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Violence against women: Viviane Reding
By working together, Europe can play a leading role in eradicating violence against women, writes Viviane Reding
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Violence against women: Cécile Gréboval
Ending violence against women is not a luxury for times of growth, but a question of fundamental rights, argues European Women's Lobby secretary general Cécile Gréboval
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Violence against women: Mikael Gustafsson MEP
Violence against women must be reduced if the EU is to uphold its fundamental values, argues Mikael Gustafsson
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Violence against women: Emine Bozkurt
A European policy is urgently needed to protect women and girls from the horror of female genital mutilation, says Emine Bozkurt
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Violence against women: Myria Vassiliadou
New EU legislation is cementing the importance of taking a gendered human rights view when protecting the victims of trafficking, writes the EU's anti-trafficking coordinator Myria Vassiliadou
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Violence against women: Liz Lynne MEP
The EU has an important role to play in helping end violence against women, writes Liz Lynne
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Climate change: Connie Hedegaard
Durban must deliver an effective roadmap to a global climate agreement, argues Connie Hedegaard
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
World Aids Day: Alvaro Bermejo
Alvaro Bermejo urges the EU to address the human rights aspect of the HIV/Aids epidemic
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
World Aids Day: Raül Romeva i Rueda MEP
The economic crisis must not impede efforts to tackle HIV, warns Raül Romeva i Rueda
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Financial transaction tax: Arlene McCarthy
EU governments and the financial industry need to listen to the public’s views on delivering a financial transaction tax, argues Arlene McCarthy
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Antibiotic resistance: Richard Seeber MEP
People will become resistant to antibiotics if doctors keep prescribing them as a universal remedy, warns Richard Seeber
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Clinical Trials Directive: Maggie Jackman
The revision of the clinical trials directive offers a real opportunity to make Europe an attractive and efficient environment for medical research, writes Maggie Jackman
Monday 21st November 2011
Orphan works: Lidia Geringer de Oedenberg MEP
Around 43 per cent of available materials are orphan and therefore unattainable, writes Lidia Geringer de Oedenberg
Monday 21st November 2011
Clinical trials: Margrete Auken MEP
The EU has a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are undertaken in developing countries in the safest possible manner, writes Margrete Auken
Monday 21st November 2011
Tidal energy: Alyn Smith MEP
The EU must make the most of its potential energy resources, argues Alyn Smith
Monday 21st November 2011
Smart cities and ICT: Paul Timmers
If smart cities are to enhance the quality of lives, the participation of their inhabitants is crucial, writes Paul Timmers
Friday 18th November 2011