Europe has the money. Now Gaza needs the politics
15 Jul Foreign & Security Policy

Europe has the money. Now Gaza needs the politics

The EU unveiled nearly €900 million in new support for Gaza and launched the Team Gaza Initiative, but money alone won't rebuild the enclave.
by Paula Soler
Europe's latest heatwave has passed. The next one is only a matter of time.
15 Jul EU Institutions
Europe's latest heatwave has passed. The next one is only a matter of time.
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14 Jul Member States
Can Europe's social model survive AI?
Op-ed: The blind spot in Europe's budget debate
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Europe's plan to protect kids online goes beyond an age ban
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A Commission-basked proposal would introduce an EU-wide social media age floor while shifting responsibility for child safety onto social media platforms.
Newsletter: Ankara summit bought NATO time. Now comes the hard part
10 Jul Member States
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NATO leaders won over President Donald Trump with spending pledges and industrial promises. Delivering the military capabilities behind them will be much harder.
Op-ed: A turning point for protecting Europe's children online
09 Jul EU Institutions
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The recast Child Sexual Abuse Directive modernizes EU criminal law to close legal gaps around AI-generated content.
The mining deal that Europe’s investors should be watching Partner Content
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China’s proposed C$5.5 billion acquisition of Allied Gold would give it control of Ethiopia’s first industrial-scale gold mine. The Kurmuk project shows how African governments and Chinese investors are using major mining deals to deepen economic partnerships—and why Europe risks being outpaced.
A happy Trump leaves Ankara. NATO’s real test starts now
09 Jul Member States
A happy Trump leaves Ankara. NATO’s real test starts now
Public flattery, new industrial deals and higher defense spending helped keep the U.S. president onside. Behind the scenes, NATO allies were advancing a broader strategy to strengthen Europe's role within the Alliance.
Op-ed: Time for the EU to change course on Palestine
09 Jul Member States
Op-ed: Time for the EU to change course on Palestine
The new Irish Council presidency offers Brussels an opportunity to act against West Bank settlements and impose sanctions to enforce compliance with international law.
What to know about the EU’s CSAM battle
08 Jul EU Institutions
What to know about the EU’s CSAM battle
The fight over scanning messages is back after Roberta Metsola's latest bid to extend the exemption.
Op-ed: Military autonomy is here. Europe's rules aren't
08 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Military autonomy is here. Europe's rules aren't
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Europe still can't kick its Russian gas habit
07 Jul EU Institutions
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Europe is importing record volumes of LNG ahead of the 2027 ban while a Danish shipyard continues to service the tanker fleet linking Europe to Russia's Arctic gas exports.
Op-ed: Europe cannot afford to fail on housing
07 Jul Member States
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The Parliament's July print edition is out now
06 Jul
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This month's cover story takes us to Zaragoza, where the EU is testing the future of European defense.
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The Parliament's July print edition is out now
06 Jul
The Parliament's July print edition is out now
This month's cover story takes us to Zaragoza, where the EU is testing the future of European defense.
The Parliament's Guide to Ireland's presidency of the Council of the EU
29 Jun Member States
The Parliament's Guide to Ireland's presidency of the Council of the EU
Over the next six months, Ireland will take the helm of negotiations on some of the EU's most consequential policy files — from the next long-term budget and enlargement to the "One Europe, One Market" roadmap. Our Guide explores the priorities, political fault lines and key debates that will shape its presidency.
New tech sovereignty push runs into old problems
08 Jun EU Institutions
New tech sovereignty push runs into old problems
Brussels wants to reduce Europe’s reliance on foreign cloud, chips and AI providers. But the proposed package raises familiar questions about funding, enforcement and implementation.
Andrius Kubilius: The EU’s peacetime defense architecture no longer fits
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