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Attract investment and innovation"> <span class="ni-tag">Partner Content</span> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">14 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/partner/article/the-best-way-for-the-eu-to-achieve-circularity-attract-investment-and-innovation">The best way for the EU to achieve circularity? Attract investment and innovation</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/partner/article/the-best-way-for-the-eu-to-achieve-circularity-attract-investment-and-innovation"> Industry is ready to invest in innovative technologies to achieve circularity. But without legal certainty and fair competition with non-EU countries, this is unlikely to materialize </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-eu-needs-strategic-partnerships-to-secure-critical-raw-materials-supply"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24841/24573_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: EU needs strategic partnerships to secure critical raw materials supply"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">14 Nov</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/foreign-and-security-policy.htm">Foreign & Security Policy</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-eu-needs-strategic-partnerships-to-secure-critical-raw-materials-supply">Op-ed: EU needs strategic partnerships to secure critical raw materials supply</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-eu-needs-strategic-partnerships-to-secure-critical-raw-materials-supply"> As global competition for critical raw materials intensifies, the EU must push for strategic partnerships and increased investment to meet Green Deal targets. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/partner/article/the-climate-crisis-hospitalitys-new-reality"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24838/24569_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="The climate crisis: hospitality's new reality"> <span class="ni-tag">Partner Content</span> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">13 Nov</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/economics.htm">Economics</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/partner/article/the-climate-crisis-hospitalitys-new-reality">The climate crisis: hospitality's new reality</a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-eu-must-work-with-likeminded-partners-to-stem-the-tide-of-autocracy"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24819/24544_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: EU must work with like-minded partners to stem the tide of autocracy"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/foreign-and-security-policy.htm">Foreign & Security Policy</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-eu-must-work-with-likeminded-partners-to-stem-the-tide-of-autocracy">Op-ed: EU must work with like-minded partners to stem the tide of autocracy</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-eu-must-work-with-likeminded-partners-to-stem-the-tide-of-autocracy"> Amid rising global tensions, the Committee on Foreign Affairs aims to strengthen EU foreign policy, support Ukraine and enhance co-operation with key international partners in the coming term. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-fairer-allocation-of-eu-powers-needed-to-handle-unprecedented-challenges"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24833/24562_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: Fairer allocation of EU powers needed to handle unprecedented challenges"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-fairer-allocation-of-eu-powers-needed-to-handle-unprecedented-challenges">Op-ed: Fairer allocation of EU powers needed to handle unprecedented challenges</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-fairer-allocation-of-eu-powers-needed-to-handle-unprecedented-challenges"> AFCO chair MEP Sven Simon calls for constitutional reform across the Council, the Commission, and the Parliament to strengthen the union’s democratic legitimacy. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-trade-policy-must-ensure-security-while-maintaining-openness"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24814/24539_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: Trade policy must ensure security while maintaining openness"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-trade-policy-must-ensure-security-while-maintaining-openness">Op-ed: Trade policy must ensure security while maintaining openness</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-trade-policy-must-ensure-security-while-maintaining-openness"> Trade dependencies are undermining the EU’s economic security, highlighting the need for diversification and openness in international partnerships. The chair of INTA shares his vision. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-the-green-transition-is-at-risk-national-interests-must-not-slow-it-down"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24811/24536_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: The green transition is at risk – national interests must not slow it down"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/energy-and-environment.htm">Energy & Environment</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-the-green-transition-is-at-risk-national-interests-must-not-slow-it-down">Op-ed: The green transition is at risk – national interests must not slow it down</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-the-green-transition-is-at-risk-national-interests-must-not-slow-it-down"> To ensure a just and sustainable future for the European economy, ENVI must implement the Green Deal, strengthen the biodiversity strategy, and boost public investment this mandate. Poor cohesion between member states risks rerailing progress. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-europes-approach-to-energy-must-balance-climate-protections-with-industrial-needs"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24816/24541_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: Europe’s approach to energy must balance climate protections with industrial needs"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/energy-and-environment.htm">Energy & Environment</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-europes-approach-to-energy-must-balance-climate-protections-with-industrial-needs">Op-ed: Europe’s approach to energy must balance climate protections with industrial needs</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-europes-approach-to-energy-must-balance-climate-protections-with-industrial-needs"> A bold approach is required to implement the green transition through industrial innovation – but member states must be given financial and technological support as they shift to renewable energy sources. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-unified-eu-corporate-tax-base-needed-to-prevent-multinationals-tax-avoidance"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24832/24561_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: Unified EU corporate tax base needed to prevent multinationals’ tax avoidance"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/economics.htm">Economics</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-unified-eu-corporate-tax-base-needed-to-prevent-multinationals-tax-avoidance">Op-ed: Unified EU corporate tax base needed to prevent multinationals’ tax avoidance</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-unified-eu-corporate-tax-base-needed-to-prevent-multinationals-tax-avoidance"> Regional wealth transfers triggered by differing member states’ tax systems weaken the EU’s competitiveness in the global market and enable continued tax evasion. Reforms are needed. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-three-ways-the-single-market-can-boost-efficiency-for-greater-competitiveness"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24810/24534_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: Three ways the single market can boost efficiency for greater competitiveness"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> <span class="ni-cat"><a href="/economics.htm">Economics</a></span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-three-ways-the-single-market-can-boost-efficiency-for-greater-competitiveness">Op-ed: Three ways the single market can boost efficiency for greater competitiveness</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-three-ways-the-single-market-can-boost-efficiency-for-greater-competitiveness"> By overcoming fragmentation, increasing financial investment, and revising public procurement rules, Europe can strengthen its competitive edge and thrive in the global economy. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-tight-budgets-must-not-derail-eu-commitment-to-foreign-aid-and-development"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24813/24538_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: Tight budgets must not derail EU commitment to foreign aid and development"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-tight-budgets-must-not-derail-eu-commitment-to-foreign-aid-and-development">Op-ed: Tight budgets must not derail EU commitment to foreign aid and development</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-tight-budgets-must-not-derail-eu-commitment-to-foreign-aid-and-development"> As global challenges mount and EU overseas aid declines, the European Parliament’s Committee on Development will play a crucial role in ensuring vulnerable populations receive vital support. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-cap-reform-and-other-agricultural-legislation-must-consider-farmers-longterm-needs"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24834/24563_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: CAP reform and other agricultural legislation must consider farmers’ long-term needs"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-cap-reform-and-other-agricultural-legislation-must-consider-farmers-longterm-needs">Op-ed: CAP reform and other agricultural legislation must consider farmers’ long-term needs</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-cap-reform-and-other-agricultural-legislation-must-consider-farmers-longterm-needs"> The new-look CAP should avoid bureaucratic entanglements and be equipped to face incoming challenges, such as EU enlargement. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-workers-rights-should-remain-front-and-centre-in-competitiveness-drive"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24826/24551_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: Workers’ rights should remain front and centre in competitiveness drive"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-workers-rights-should-remain-front-and-centre-in-competitiveness-drive">Op-ed: Workers’ rights should remain front and centre in competitiveness drive</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-workers-rights-should-remain-front-and-centre-in-competitiveness-drive"> As the EU turns its focus to economic performance, there is a pressing need to ensure bloc-wide workplace wellbeing, social rights and working conditions are upheld </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-common-fisheries-policy-needs-reform-to-meet-fishers-emerging-challenges"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24817/24542_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: Common fisheries policy needs reform to meet fishers’ emerging challenges"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-common-fisheries-policy-needs-reform-to-meet-fishers-emerging-challenges">Op-ed: Common fisheries policy needs reform to meet fishers’ emerging challenges</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-common-fisheries-policy-needs-reform-to-meet-fishers-emerging-challenges"> The Committee on Fisheries must strike a balance between tackling environmental and socio-economic obstacles to ensure a thriving and resilient future for the European fishing industry. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-investment-and-partnerships-are-needed-to-shore-up-europes-security"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24829/24554_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: Investment and partnerships are needed to shore up Europe’s security"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-investment-and-partnerships-are-needed-to-shore-up-europes-security">Op-ed: Investment and partnerships are needed to shore up Europe’s security</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-investment-and-partnerships-are-needed-to-shore-up-europes-security"> In light of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and amid rising security threats from global instigators, the EU must bolster Europe’s defence capabilities. </a> </div> </div> </div><div class="news-item"> <div class="ni-image"> <a href="/news/article/oped-eu-budget-needs-reform-to-better-respond-to-emerging-crises"> <img data-src="/siteimg/list-x-four/ugc-1/fullnews/news/24825/24550_original.jpg" class=" lazyload" alt="Op-ed: EU budget needs reform to better respond to emerging crises"> </a> </div> <div class="ni-content"> <div class="ni-meta"> <span class="ni-date">12 Nov</span> </div> <div class="ni-title h4"> <a href="/news/article/oped-eu-budget-needs-reform-to-better-respond-to-emerging-crises">Op-ed: EU budget needs reform to better respond to emerging crises</a> </div> <div class="ni-desc"> <a href="/news/article/oped-eu-budget-needs-reform-to-better-respond-to-emerging-crises"> The Committee on Budgets must transform current thinking to ensure the budget's allocations, financing methods and funding sources address emerging challenges. </a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="paging"> <ul 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