Why do we need a European digital public sphere?
Introducing a new series on a European digital public sphere, some contributors sketch what it is—and explain why we need it.
Aiming for a revolution in world trade
In the neoliberal era, global trade deals have come at the expense of workers. That can and must be reversed.
Against ‘weaponised migration’
Using stigmatising language to describe the crisis at the Poland-Belarus border is wrong and plays into Lukashenka’s hands.
Jobs and a just transition can deliver climate ambition
As COP26 continues, global social ambition will have to match that for the climate to secure a liveable world for all.
Time for a proactive domestic and European industrial policy
There is growing recognition in Europe of the need to steer an ecological industrial transition—just not enough.
Artificial intelligence and workers’ rights
A draft EU regulation on artificial intelligence risks exclusion of the social partners and lack of compliance with data-protection requirements.
Facebook Files and ePrivacy lobbying expose the power of Big Tech
As MEPs host the Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen this afternoon, they need to step up their challenge to the surveillance capitalists.
The gamble for the planet: young climate activists could tilt the scales
Government leaders in Glasgow are still behind the climate curve but young activists might just drag the world ahead of it.
If young people ‘are the future’, that needs to start now
Next year has been designated ‘European Year of Youth’. The Conference on the Future of Europe must hold out a real prospect for young people.
Climate conference: fix article 6
Alongside ambitious emissions-reductions targets, well-functioning carbon markets are key to success at COP26 and on today’s agenda.
Growing old—and what it means for the future of Europe
Milan Brglez, Jarosław Duda, José Gusmão, Marina Kaljurand, Miriam Lexmann, Marisa Matias and Sirpa Pietikäinen
Ageing can and should be a positive process, which the Conference on the Future of Europe should embrace.
A ray of hope for arts and cultural workers
A European Parliament report offers hope to arts and cultural workers struggling amid the pandemic. The European Commission must not disappoint them.
An unorthodox solution for Europe’s electricity crisis
National schemes sparing consumers the worst impact of soaring prices are no substitute for the EU redefining electricity as a public good.
Stopping democratic backsliding
Sheri Berman argues that democracy today faces a more insidious threat than coups d’état—slow strangulation by elected autocrats.
Deforestation an attack on the human rights of forest peoples
The European Commission must recognise deforestation is not only about the environment but human rights, especially for indigenous peoples.
The G20, the private sector and the vaccine, debt and climate crises
G20 leaders meeting in Rome must recognise that only public purpose, not private profit, can tackle interconnected global crises.
Gender equality in Europe—everywhere relevant, everyone implicated
Gender Equality Week saw European Parliament committees host many events, highlighting real threats but also strong commitments.