Marc Tarabella

Marc Tarabella

Marc Tarabella (BE, S&D) is co-chair of Parliament’s Bureau of the Sports Group

World Obesity Day: An apple a day keeps the doctor away
05 Mar
World Obesity Day: An apple a day keeps the doctor away
With one in three European children suffering from overweight or obesity, it was time to implement a programme that introduced a healthy dose of nutrition into their diets, explains Marc Tarabella.
Why the EU should treat sport as more than just a leisure activity
09 Oct
Why the EU should treat sport as more than just a leisure activity
The physical and mental benefits of doing sport during these trying times are indispensable, so let’s give back and provide more support for a sector that has taken a huge hit, writes Marc Tarabella.
Celebrating this sporting life
24 Sep
Celebrating this sporting life
Regardless of origin or belief, Marc Tarabella believes sport is one thing that can unite often divided communities.
European week of sport: Promoting physical activity is a win-win for Europe
24 Sep
European week of sport: Promoting physical activity is a win-win for Europe
Encouraging Europeans to practice a regular physical activity would greatly improve their health and wellbeing, writes Marc Tarabella.
Online gambling is a gateway to match-fixing
19 Mar
Online gambling is a gateway to match-fixing
Online gambling is a gateway to the scourge of match-fixing, and EU member states must coordinate their efforts for better regulation, writes Marc Tarabella.
Will the EU support 'the death of democracy' in Cambodia?
23 Jan
Will the EU support 'the death of democracy' in Cambodia?
The EU should act as a leader on the international stage by standing up for the Cambodian people’s right to free and fair elections, writes Marc Tarabella.
Fertilising regulation: Balancing human health and innovation
10 Jul
Fertilising regulation: Balancing human health and innovation
Updating the fertilizers regulation must not be used as an excuse for a backdoor revision of the nitrates directive, warns Marc Tarabella.
European Week of Sport can inspire Europeans to exercise
09 Sep
European Week of Sport can inspire Europeans to exercise
The European Week of Sport should be about bringing Europe together and improving citizens' health, writes Marc Tarabella.
EU cannot ignore dire human rights situation in Balochistan
23 Jun
EU cannot ignore dire human rights situation in Balochistan
Marc Tarabella says the EU cannot stay silent over the plight of the Baloch people in its dealings with the Pakistani government.
EU alcohol labelling rules delay branded unacceptable
17 Apr
EU alcohol labelling rules delay branded unacceptable
Proper labelling on alcoholic beverages could help fight obesity and alcoholism, says Marc Tarabella.
Gender equality 'could boost EU GDP by 12 per cent'
19 Mar
Gender equality 'could boost EU GDP by 12 per cent'
The EU has made some progress towards gender equality, but equal pay is still 70 years off, warns Marc Tarabella.
EU food safety cannot be 'at the mercy of big business'
24 Feb
EU food safety cannot be 'at the mercy of big business'
Country of origin labelling would boost consumers' confidence at minimal cost, argues Marc Tarabella.
Google is 'suffocating' the internal market
12 Dec
Google is 'suffocating' the internal market
It is time for sanctions on Google, says Marc Tarabella.
EU needs stronger food safety authority
01 Dec
EU needs stronger food safety authority
Parliament has prevailed against lobbyists in the battle against GMOs, but Europe is still struggling to effectively protect its citizens' health, argues Marc Tarabella.
Malnutrition among children in Myanmar reaching alarming levels
10 Oct
Malnutrition among children in Myanmar reaching alarming levels
International pressure needed to fight oppressive Burmese regime, says Marc Tarabella.
EU farmers need support in face of Russia sanctions
05 Sep
EU farmers need support in face of Russia sanctions
The EU is doing everything possible to alleviate the effects of Russia's agricultural sanctions, explains Marc Tarabella.
New rules on public procurement to aid economic recovery
05 Feb
New rules on public procurement to aid economic recovery
Marc Tarabella believes that government contracts can be a 'key tool' to Europe's economic recovery providing member states take action.