Michael Ball
An Innovative and Responsible Europe: Empowering young people
According to the UN, quality education is the foundation to create sustainable development. Education and teachers’ empowerment are therefore considered as key factors in supporting youth as a globally connected engine for change.
Tweets of the Week: Sibiu Summit, Juncker, and the Royal Baby
Sibiu earns international fame, Jean Claude Juncker takes some of the blame and the Royal baby is given a name.
‘Trust is a must’ for the future of the EU’s Digital Single Market
The future for digitisation in European business is pivotal at the moment for the EU.
Over a Coffee with Frans Timmermans, lead candidate for the PES
Frans Timmermans, lead candidate in the European Elections for the PES group meets with EURACTIV’s Brian Maguire over a coffee.
Over a Coffee with Jan Zahradil lead candidate for the ECR
With the European Elections just around the corner the ECR candidate lays out ECR's vision for the future of Europe as well as possible collaborations with Salvini and Orban.
Contributing to a CO2 neutral gas supply: On the road to 2050 – what role for renewable gases and gas infrastructure?
Climate change requires urgent action and the ultimate challenge is to carry out the required transition towards a greener future at affordable cost for EU citizens and in line with EU energy security perspectives.
Why the EU needs to take a local shift
Whether it’s Brexit, the climate strikes or the ‘gilets jaunes’: Europeans no longer want ‘politics as usual’. This sentiment, which is being expressed by the European population, should send a shockwave through EU Member States.
A Europe that Champions Well-being: Reframing EU priorities for the next five years
A global paradigm shift is occurring in attitudes towards economic and social progress. From a GDP centred model, a new paradigm now focuses on improving citizen’s well-being. All Policies for a Healthy Europe is a multi-stakeholder initiative calling for Europe... VideoPromoted content
The future of farming is sustainable and connected
Agriculture is a difficult business involving a lot of different aspects such as the quality of the food, the environment and the economic situation of the farmers.
The Irish Border and Brexit
The decision of the British people to leave the European Union will have important consequences both in Europe and in the UK, but Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland will be the most heavily impacted by Brexit.
Carbon leakage: Energy-intensive industries and the EU’s decarbonisation roadmap
Does decarbonisation inevitably mean de-industrialisation? VideoPromoted content
EU Cohesion Policy: a tool you benefit from without knowing it
It is called Cohesion Policy: it is the main investment, solidarity and development tool of the EU for its cities and regions. It gives a face to Europe on the ground. Still, many erroneously believe it only invests in disadvantaged regions, while more privileged areas are just losing money they send to the EU. VideoPromoted content
Discover the passion of the flavour industry with our #Flavour Ambassadors
Do you want to learn more about the flavours in your favourite food? Discover it now first hand with our #Flavour Ambassadors, what inspire these professionals, how is their day to day work and how do they meet consumer’s expectations.
Tweets of the Week: Brexit transport, migration, and US downgrades EU
This week, Brexit transport plans are totally cracked, migrants saved thanks to EU pact and Donald Trump displays his usual tact. This episode is supported by Medicines for Europe.
Local organisations are fighting youth unemployment in Europe: this is how
More than three million young people are unemployed in the EU and although Europe does not have competences over the labour market, it helps fighting unemployment including through the use of the Cohesion Fund. We have travelled across Europe to find out how.
Tweets of the Week: Strasbourg attack, democracy challenged in Hungary, and Theresa May
Outrage over Strasbourg attack, democracy in Hungary continues to crack, and Theresa May avoids the sack.
Local Energy Communities: driver of the 2050 low-carbon agenda?
Households and neighbourhoods feeding small-scale electricity and heat into a decentralised European energy grid: this is the vision developed by proponents of microgeneration. As much as half of EU citizens – including local communities, schools and hospitals – could be...
Tweets of the Week: Article 50 in ECJ, Selmayrgate, and Gilets Jaunes protests
This week, Article 50 in ECJ, Selmayrgate just won’t go away, and Gilets Jaunes protests go seriously astray.
Galileo: A critical component for autonomous driving?
The past decades have seen substantial improvements in the performance of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. The satellite signals have been modernised, and by the end of 2018, multi-band GNSS will become affordable.
Can the EU lead on cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity has become a prominent topic on the EU policy agenda. The NIS directive, the EU's first cybersecurity law, went into effect in May of this year. And the European Commission proposed more legislation, known as the cybersecurity act, in September 2017.
EU visa facilitation for Kazakhstan will be a win-win story
There is nothing to be feared from putting in place visa facilitation for Kazakh citizens.
Science in the future of agriculture: Can innovation double food production – and improve sustainability?
The European farming sector is facing a number of challenges – producing more and better food from shrinking arable land for a growing population, while preserving the environment and ensuring good living standards for farmers.
Regulated energy prices: The end of an era?
Many European countries have various types of limits on gas and electricity prices paid by consumers, a legacy inherited from the post-war period.