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A debate over genetic sequences and national rights threatens public health 1
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed, Social and Economic Policy
- 03/07/2019
Genetic information of pathogens is of great importance for disease control, public health and research. Nevertheless, arguing over who owns the rights to that genetic information hinders timely access to knowledge that is highly relevant for an efficient public health response and eventually, the potential use of such resources in research.
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The green struggle of the US 1
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 29/05/2019
It seems that the United States has no choice but to redesign their future options.
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Blaming the victims: threats to the Roma in France 0
- Human Rights and Migration, Op-ed
- 28/05/2019
Reports on child abductions spreading on social media lead to the attack of Roma communities in France in March 2019. Following these, the reports and rumours proved to be unfounded and the police and city authorities in Paris warned against sharing false information and inciting to violence.
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The EU-US trade negotiation is the ultimate test for EU climate goals 0
- International Trade, Op-ed
- 11/05/2019
On Monday, 15 April the Council decided to adopt the negotiating directives for trade talks with the United States on a Free Trade Agreement. Now concerns are raised regarding the US administrations departure from its commitments to combat climate change envisaged in the Paris Agreement. On the other hand, supporters of the FTA argue that due to the current state of international trade it would be important to reach such an agreement to avoid further escalation. However, when it comes to trade the EU has failed to observe its climate commitments as part of negotiating schedules, questioning its willingness to be in the forefront of the fight against climate change.
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Why the rule of law link to EU funds is unlikely to make a real difference 0
- EU Governance and Politics, Op-ed, Social and Economic Policy
- 07/05/2019
The emphasis on rule of law in the next EU budget framework (2021-2027) is a first step in addressing the risk of corruption in the Visegrad Four (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia). It is likely that a soft coercive mechanism will be chosen in on-going negotiations due to its political soundness and will not be effective in targeting the corruption cycle as a whole.
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Is the sky the limit for drone technology in agriculture?2
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 04/05/2019
How drones are helping to revolutionise agriculture
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