Consumers have the right to know what they drink
16 May
Consumers have the right to know what they drink
Listing nutritional information on alcohol labels will help consumers make healthier choices, writes Vytenis Andriukaitis.
Nato summit: Tough times ahead
15 May
Nato summit: Tough times ahead
Nato members face numerous challenges, and the only way to tackle them is to work together, writes Eva Kaili.
Reducing food waste is a common responsibility
15 May
Reducing food waste is a common responsibility
The urgency to reduce food waste is such that MEPs were able to put their political differences aside to try and find solutions.
Food waste is an all-encompassing problem
15 May
Food waste is an all-encompassing problem
Food waste occurs across the entire supply and consumption chain, therefore no single regulation will be able to solve the problem, writes Biljana Borzan.
Vadym Rabinovych: Future of EU at stake in Ukraine conflict
12 May
Vadym Rabinovych: Future of EU at stake in Ukraine conflict
Europe could soon be affected by the conflict in Ukraine, warns Vadym Rabinovych.
EU has equipped itself with robust plant protection legislation
12 May
EU has equipped itself with robust plant protection legislation
Six months on from Parliament's adoption of the plant protection report, shadow rapporteur Viorica Dăncilă reflects on some key questions.
Plant health must not become a 'Cinderella' issue
12 May
Plant health must not become a 'Cinderella' issue
We need to prioritise plant health, and not just in a crisis, argues Anthea McIntyre.
The future of UK science lies in the balance of Brexit
05 May
The future of UK science lies in the balance of Brexit
UK research benefits from more EU funding than it pays for, so there are serious doubts the British government will be able to fill the gap, warns Ulrich Samm.
Brexit is a challenge for the scientific community
05 May
Brexit is a challenge for the scientific community
The UK must safeguard its academic and research cooperation with the EU beyond Brexit, writes Clare Moody.
Is Brexit also a goodbye to science and research cooperation?
05 May
Is Brexit also a goodbye to science and research cooperation?
Science and research are essential motors of prosperity for the EU, and the UK’s research sector has a lot to lose following Brexit, warns Paul Rübig.
EU must take Arctic risks seriously
04 May
EU must take Arctic risks seriously
We can, and should contribute more to maintaining peace in the Arctic, says Urmas Paet.
EU Arctic policy: The new race for the North Pole
04 May
EU Arctic policy: The new race for the North Pole
The EU must provide environmental leadership in the Arctic through trade, says David Martin.
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
03 May
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
5 questions with... Neena Gill
03 May
5 questions with... Neena Gill
Racism, tigers and Marmite.
Brexit's impact on EU fisheries: The whale in the room
03 May
Brexit's impact on EU fisheries: The whale in the room
In light of Brexit, before it reforms its management systems, the EU must reach an agreement with the UK on fish stocks in the North Sea, writes Peter van Dalen.
CFP reform: Simplifying technical measures important - but fisheries activities must be safeguarded
03 May
CFP reform: Simplifying technical measures important - but fisheries activities must be safeguarded
Simplifying technical measures in line with CFP reform is an important aim, but it mustn't be to the detriment of fisheries activities, argues Gabriel Mato.
EU must ensure future of artisanal fisheries
03 May
EU must ensure future of artisanal fisheries
Fishermen must be involved in decision-making in order to successfully implement measures to safeguard fish stocks, says Renata Briano.
Should vaccines really be compulsory?
03 May
Should vaccines really be compulsory?
There is limited evidence that compulsory vaccination is the key to address vaccine rejection, says Piernicola Pedicini.
Vaccination is a collective responsibility
02 May
Vaccination is a collective responsibility
Vaccination saves lives and we must not let fear mongers spread lies on the topic, writes Françoise Grossetête.
Arctic shipping: Why Europe must say No to heavy fuel oil
28 Apr
Arctic shipping: Why Europe must say No to heavy fuel oil
It's time to ban the use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters before it does any more harm to our environment, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
EU labour markets must adapt to the digital era
28 Apr
EU labour markets must adapt to the digital era
Digitalisation presents opportunities and challenges in the changing world of work, writes Brando Benifei.
Jobs and Growth: Can innovative structural reforms help the EU shift into a higher gear?
27 Apr
Jobs and Growth: Can innovative structural reforms help the EU shift into a higher gear?
New EU wide programme will support member states in implementing structural reforms, writes Lambert van Nistelrooij.
Committee Guide: AFCO has enormous responsibility in Brexit process
20 Apr
Committee Guide: AFCO has enormous responsibility in Brexit process
The constitutional affairs committee will have a crucial role to play in how Brexit unfolds and beyond, writes Danuta Hübner.
Committee guide: PETI providing a voice to EU citizens
19 Apr
Committee guide: PETI providing a voice to EU citizens
Parliament's petitions committee strives to address citizens' concerns and foster constructive dialogue, writes Pál Csáky.