S&D deputy Katarína Nevedalová warns that women across Europe still face considerable challenges when attempting to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights
Employment & Social Affairs
Social investment package: Danuta Jazlowiecka
Europe must not lose sight of its social responsibilities as it seeks to overcome the current economic crisis, says Danuta Jazlowiecka
PES conference: Zita Gurmai and José Gutiérrez Pedrosa
Zita Gurmai explains why women's rights must be addressed within a progressive framework and José Gutiérrez Pedrosa says that Spain must invest in its young people if it is to have any chance of reducing unemployment
MEP urges EU to balance worker safety with innovative technologies
French EPP deputy Elisabeth Morin-Chartier is calling for the European parliament to adopt legislation that guarantees the safety of workers exposed to electromagnetic fields, while ensuring innovative technologies are allowed to flourish
Sustainable cities and towns: Mercedes Bresso
Cities and towns can play a vital part in the development of a smart, sustainable and inclusive Europe, writes Mercedes Bresso
EU warns of 'rising conflict' in industrial relations
The commission has warned that the economic crisis "poses a serious challenge" to dialogue between workers' and employers' representatives and governments
MEPs say domestic violence remains a 'problem of pandemic proportions'
MEPs have urged member states to ratify the Council of Europe's convention on violence against women
Report says Europe fails to recognise 'hidden talents' of migrants
UK MEP Claude Moraes has backed a new report that says migrants and ethnic minorities contribute "hugely" to Europe's economic, social, political and cultural life
Sahel region needs women's leadership, says Ashton
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton has said that lasting peace and success in the Sahel region requires a central role for women's leadership
