Op-ed: Europe’s wine and spirits sector must be helped through the trade war
21 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Europe’s wine and spirits sector must be helped through the trade war
Vineyards have long been a feature of Europe's rural areas and a symbol of its expertise, but tariffs and duties from the US and China are putting the sector under pressure.
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
14 Aug EU Institutions
Op-ed: Mercosur deal of deceit must not be signed
The planned EU-Mercosur deal risks setting back Europe’s farmers through unfair competition, and raises safety concerns for European consumers.
Op-ed: Asylum must not be a casualty of border politics
12 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Asylum must not be a casualty of border politics
A case pending at the European Court of Human Rights will determine whether Europe still upholds the principle of universal human dignity.
Op-ed: To protect Europe, promote democracy
08 Aug Member States
Op-ed: To protect Europe, promote democracy
Europe’s swing from soft to hard power projection is necessary but risks going too far. Promoting democratic values is part of our strategic interest, not a nice-to-have.
Op-ed: Prevention is cheaper than cure, and must be a bigger priority
31 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Prevention is cheaper than cure, and must be a bigger priority
Prevention is a cornerstone of resilience and a prerequisite for a healthy democracy. We must make sure it receives more recognition in the EU.
Op-ed: Health policy needs an EU framework to make meaningful change
31 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Health policy needs an EU framework to make meaningful change
Covid-19 showed that short-term fixes aren’t enough. The EU must develop a cohesive health policy that strengthens systems and reduces inequalities.
Op-ed: A European recipe for tech sovereignty
30 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: A European recipe for tech sovereignty
Eurostack is an ambitious initiative to build a European digital ecosystem from top to bottom. Building it won’t be easy but as the world fragments, being a digital colony is no longer an option.
Op-ed: Workers must be protected to power the twin transition
29 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Workers must be protected to power the twin transition
As the EU continues with its green and digital transition, lessons can be taken from how Denmark puts its workers front and centre in business and change-driving discussions.
Broken promises, real costs: time to rethink the EU's food trade Partner Content
28 Jul Energy & Environment
Broken promises, real costs: time to rethink the EU's food trade
Europe’s food system is failing the very people it’s meant to serve, as decades of trade-driven, industrial agriculture have left local farms disappearing, biodiversity declining, and citizens paying hidden social and environmental costs. Far from delivering true food security, this fragile model depends on distant supply chains and cheap imports often produced under standards Europe itself wouldn’t accept.
Op-ed: A national approach to health is not an obstacle to European integration
28 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: A national approach to health is not an obstacle to European integration
Health issues differ across member states and their own regions. For that reason, health must remain an issue of national sovereignty, not become a shared EU competence.
Op-ed: Digital health can position Europe as a global leader in care innovation
25 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Digital health can position Europe as a global leader in care innovation
Europe has the tools and the talent to lead healthcare’s digital era. But we must remove bureaucratic barriers if we’re to seize the advantage.
Op-ed: Denmark’s presidency must defend the rule of law loudly and unapologetically
22 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Denmark’s presidency must defend the rule of law loudly and unapologetically
As the rule of law comes under increasing pressure in Europe, now is the time to reaffirm its place at the core of EU values.
Integrating animal health into pandemic preparedness and prevention planning Partner Content
22 Jul Energy & Environment
Integrating animal health into pandemic preparedness and prevention planning
Future pandemics will likely emerge from animals. Strengthening animal health systems, improving surveillance, and embedding veterinary expertise into pandemic planning are essential steps to protect global health.
The EU must show leadership and stand up for science, health and women’s rights Partner Content
22 Jul EU Institutions
The EU must show leadership and stand up for science, health and women’s rights
In a global context marked by unprecedented attacks on science, health and women’s rights, the EU has an opportunity to demonstrate its leadership and close the women's health gap
A competitive and innovation-led Europe starts with rare diseases Partner Content
21 Jul
A competitive and innovation-led Europe starts with rare diseases
We must use this mandate to enhance the framework for orphan medicinal products— ensuring regulatory pathways, investment incentives, and research funding leads to improved patient access
Op-ed: Investment in security and defence will protect Ukraine, and the EU
17 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Investment in security and defence will protect Ukraine, and the EU
For too long Europe has relied on others for protection. A new wave of investment in its defence industry has the potential to ensure security for the EU and Ukraine.
Op-ed: HIV surge should ring alarm bells for G7 leadership
15 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: HIV surge should ring alarm bells for G7 leadership
For the first time in a decade, the EU has seen a rise in new HIV infections. The bloc must take political action to reverse this trend.
Op-ed: Lessons for the EU from Denmark’s green energy success
10 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Lessons for the EU from Denmark’s green energy success
Europe can have a competitive industry that also reduces emissions. Denmark’s presidency can provide a proven blueprint.
Op-ed: EU Deforestation Regulation must survive flawed technicalities
09 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU Deforestation Regulation must survive flawed technicalities
A European Parliament vote today risks jeopardising the EU Deforestation Regulation. After already being delayed by a year, MEPs must rally around this crucial legislation to protect the world’s forests.
Brussels Misses the Goal While Harm Reduction Nations Lift the Trophy Partner Content
09 Jul Energy & Environment
Brussels Misses the Goal While Harm Reduction Nations Lift the Trophy
While Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Greece cut smoking rates by backing safer alternatives like vaping, Brussels clings to bans, taxes, and outdated dogma. It is now time for the EU to follow evidence instead of fear and help smokers quit by embracing harm reduction rather than punishing it.
Op-ed: What the EU can learn from Denmark’s migration model
08 Jul Member States
Op-ed: What the EU can learn from Denmark’s migration model
With a model built on genuine need and societal integration, Denmark continues to offer a paradigm for migration to countries across Europe.
Why moderate and responsible consumption matters Partner Content
08 Jul
Why moderate and responsible consumption matters
Brewing has evolved, and so have consumers. Now policy must adapt too, recognising that modern brewers are part of the solution
Op-ed: Young Europeans must take to the streets in defence of the Green Deal
07 Jul Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Young Europeans must take to the streets in defence of the Green Deal
As the EU’s right-leaning parties putting the environment at risk, European youth must mobilise to put the health of our planet at the heart of our economic system.
Op-ed: A strong 2040 target is key to European competitiveness
04 Jul Energy & Environment
Op-ed: A strong 2040 target is key to European competitiveness
Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra's 2040 climate target revisions risk diluting the EU's role as a climate leader, argue Jukka Leskelä, Bård Standal, Finnur Beck, Åsa Pettersson, Thomas Aarestrup Jepsen and Jonas Helseth.