5 things to make sense of the EU-Mercosur deal
22 Jan Member States

5 things to make sense of the EU-Mercosur deal

A quarter-century of stop-start negotiations has finally brought the European Union to the threshold of the world’s largest duty-free pact with Latin America. But a procedural step could now delay its entry into force by up to two years.
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The EU’s mutual defence clause meets geopolitical reality
21 Jan Member States
The EU’s mutual defence clause meets geopolitical reality
Op-ed: This year will decide Montenegro's accession to the EU
21 Jan Member States
Op-ed: This year will decide Montenegro's accession to the EU
How the EU's 28th Regime pits business against labour
19 Jan Member States
How the EU's 28th Regime pits business against labour
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Op-ed: Cyprus' opportunity to reinvigorate European dialogue and revive multilateralism
22 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Cyprus' opportunity to reinvigorate European dialogue and revive multilateralism
During its presidency of the Council of the EU, Cyprus has two key opportunities — carrying forward negotiations on the next MFF and elevating the EU's diplomatic relations with its neighbours in the Middle East and North Africa.
As Trump ramps up 'coercive' push for Greenland, the EU weighs striking back on tariffs
20 Jan EU Institutions
As Trump ramps up 'coercive' push for Greenland, the EU weighs striking back on tariffs
The US president has threatened European allies with fresh levies as he tries to strong-arm Denmark into selling the semi-autonomous territory, raising the specter of a trade war.
Op-ed: Six months to set the stage for the EU defence union
20 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Six months to set the stage for the EU defence union
The EU must accelerate efforts to implement a comprehensive and independent defence and security framework — and Cyprus's presidency could be decisive.
Why does the Chemicals Omnibus matter? Partner Content
22 Jan Member States
Why does the Chemicals Omnibus matter?
Europe’s cosmetics companies risk losing safe, proven ingredients to hazard-only rules. Cosmetics Europe's John Chave explains why the Chemicals Omnibus aligns safety with competitiveness
Q&A: Cyprus' role in shaping the next round of EU enlargement
19 Jan Member States
Q&A: Cyprus' role in shaping the next round of EU enlargement
As Cyprus assumes the rotating chair of the Council of the EU for the second time, Ambassador Christina Rafti outlines a strategy aimed at delivering concrete results.
Spain makes the case for more migration
16 Jan Member States
Spain makes the case for more migration
While Europe warns of migrant pressure, Spain uses newcomers to power its economy — and its model is being quietly emulated.
Op-ed: Why Europe should avoid the trap of repressive drug policy
15 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Why Europe should avoid the trap of repressive drug policy
The Commission's new EU Drugs Strategy retreats from decades of progressive approaches, embracing a punitive stance that has proved disastrous globally.
‘We would be foolish if we didn’t use influencers’: The EU's bet on TikTok diplomacy
14 Jan EU Institutions
‘We would be foolish if we didn’t use influencers’: The EU's bet on TikTok diplomacy
Brussels is trying to harness content creators to disseminate its message, reach younger citizens and counter mounting disinformation. But critics say the European Commission is bypassing traditional media at the expense of accountability.
Inside the Information War: Journalism on Europe’s Frontline Partner Content
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In the latest episode of the Eastern Frontline Podcast, host MEPs Reinis Pozņaks and Petras Auštrevičius are joined by Sarah Wheaton, Chief Policy Correspondent at Politico Europe, to explore the role of journalism in times of crisis
The Parliament's January print edition is out now
16 Jan Member States
The Parliament's January print edition is out now
This month's edition explores what the new US National Security Strategy means for Europe, Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland, the EU's weak foreign policy, and much more.
Op-ed: How the EU should respond to Trump's threats over Greenland
14 Jan Member States
Op-ed: How the EU should respond to Trump's threats over Greenland
Instead of merely monitoring the situation, the Commission should freeze any further engagement with the EU-US tariff agreement until Washington stops its intimidation.
The Parliament's Guide to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
13 Jan Member States
The Parliament's Guide to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
Our special report on the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union offers an overview of the key players and priorities for the next six months.
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As Trump ramps up 'coercive' push for Greenland, the EU weighs striking back on tariffs
20 Jan EU Institutions
As Trump ramps up 'coercive' push for Greenland, the EU weighs striking back on tariffs
The US president has threatened European allies with fresh levies as he tries to strong-arm Denmark into selling the semi-autonomous territory, raising the specter of a trade war.
The Parliament's January print edition is out now
16 Jan Member States
The Parliament's January print edition is out now
This month's edition explores what the new US National Security Strategy means for Europe, Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland, the EU's weak foreign policy, and much more.
The Parliament's Guide to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
13 Jan Member States
The Parliament's Guide to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
Our special report on the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union offers an overview of the key players and priorities for the next six months.
The Parliament's December print edition is out now
05 Dec 25 Member States
The Parliament's December print edition is out now
This month's edition explores the EU's quest for lithium to power its defence build-up and energy transition; the bloc's addiction to cheap Chinese goods, despite its re-industrialisation push; how Hungary is thwarting the bloc's enlargement agenda; and much more.
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