American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
27 Jun Foreign & Security Policy

American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge

European NATO members this week bowed to US pressure and pledged to hike their defence spending, but achieving self-sufficiency will require more than just money.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
26 Jun EU Institutions
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
26 Jun EU Institutions
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future
24 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future
Op-ed: How to survive a trade war: A case for EU burden-sharing
27 Jun Economics
Op-ed: How to survive a trade war: A case for EU burden-sharing
President Donald Trump’s tariff pause is a chance for the EU to get its house in order and figure out a measured response to the US trade threats.
The urgency for children in Gaza could not be starker Partner Content
26 Jun
The urgency for children in Gaza could not be starker
EU leaders must use all their power and influence to ensure the necessary levels of lifesaving aid can enter Gaza – and that the UN is allowed to do its job in delivering it.
Digital Platforms: A catalyst for Europe’s economic strength Partner Content
25 Jun
Digital Platforms: A catalyst for Europe’s economic strength
How can the EU create more streamlined and efficient regulation to support sectors such as the digital platform economy? We held an event in the European Parliament to discuss
Op-ed: International aid is a strategic investment in Europe’s future
25 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: International aid is a strategic investment in Europe’s future
As the EU undertakes discussions around its future budget, the human dimension of security must be seen as a strategic investment in the bloc’s own future.
Tackling diabetes is key to creating a healthier, more competitive Europe Partner Content
25 Jun
Tackling diabetes is key to creating a healthier, more competitive Europe
Diabetes is a chronic condition which touches upon all aspects of healthcare systems. Preventing diabetes and improving outcomes would lower healthcare costs, in turn sustaining growth and productivity
Why a safe and sustainable blood supply is key to strengthening Europe’s response to rare diseases Partner Content
25 Jun
Why a safe and sustainable blood supply is key to strengthening Europe’s response to rare diseases
With continued commitment and coordinated action, Europe can improve access to safe blood and deliver better care for rare disease patients, no matter where they live.
Estonia takes final steps to split church from Russia
24 Jun Member States
Estonia takes final steps to split church from Russia
Estonia's drive to split its Orthodox Church from the Moscow Patriarchate has reached the final stage. It's a way to push back against Kremlin soft power — but the hardline approach is fraught with risks.
From words to action: making Europe’s competitiveness agenda real Partner Content
24 Jun
From words to action: making Europe’s competitiveness agenda real
With global shifts underway, the EU has a rare chance to become an industrial powerhouse
Op-ed: Europe needs stronger capital markets — and it can’t wait 
23 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: Europe needs stronger capital markets — and it can’t wait 
Unlocking citizens’ wealth and capital flows will provide the cash injection that Europe’s economy needs to innovate and thrive.
Macron's proposed social media ban piles pressure on Brussels
23 Jun Member States
Macron's proposed social media ban piles pressure on Brussels
The French president’s push to ban social media for children under 15 is in part a tactic to jolt the EU into holding Big Tech accountable by enforcing the Digital Services Act.
What do consumers make of Trump's tariffs? Partner Content
20 Jun Economics
What do consumers make of Trump's tariffs?
What do consumers really think about the EU-U.S. trade battle? Euroconsumers surveyed people across Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain to find out
Op-ed: Tear down trade barriers to unlock the EU’s single market
19 Jun Member States
Op-ed: Tear down trade barriers to unlock the EU’s single market
The absence of tariffs is no guarantee of free trade. Other barriers at national borders must be dismantled to deliver a true single market for EU consumers.
Broke Brussels goes with hand out to EU in bid to cover Schuman construction costs
18 Jun Member States
Broke Brussels goes with hand out to EU in bid to cover Schuman construction costs
Facing strict budget constraints, the region's caretaker government is lobbying European leaders directly for cash to finish rebuilding the Schuman roundabout.
Protecting the public from abusive AI-generated content across the EU Partner Content
18 Jun Technology
Protecting the public from abusive AI-generated content across the EU
Working with policy-makers, we can build a future where AI enhances human creativity, protects privacy, and strengthens our democracy
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
17 Jun Member States
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
Despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rearmament bravado, youth has lost trust in the state and doesn't want to fight.
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
16 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
The European Union has an opportunity to provide strong support for victims of child sexual abuse.
The Clean Industrial Deal needs action, not talk Partner Content
16 Jun
The Clean Industrial Deal needs action, not talk
European primary manufacturing stands at a crossroads. The question is, will the EU institutions support it?
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
13 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
With less than two weeks to go until a NATO summit in The Hague, European allies are divided over whether and how quickly to pledge further defence budget hikes.
Op-ed: The world looks to Europe for investments in gender equality, global health
12 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: The world looks to Europe for investments in gender equality, global health
The next budget cycle gives the European Union a chance to step into a global leadership role in development aid, particularly in gender equality. It’s an economic opportunity as well as a moral duty.
Any serious cure for the WHO’s budget woes must cut down on wasteful executive privileges first Partner Content
12 Jun
Any serious cure for the WHO’s budget woes must cut down on wasteful executive privileges first
With the US halting funding, the World Health Organization is searching for ways to reduce spending. The best place for it to start saving money is on the privileges of the top brass
Safeguarding Europe’s cosmetics sector Partner Content
12 Jun
Safeguarding Europe’s cosmetics sector
The cosmetics industry is a European success story – a key driver of growth, employing millions across Europe, and supporting more than 9,000 SMEs. But is that being put at risk? We speak with MEP Elżbieta Łukacijewska and John Chave, Director General of Cosmetics Europe
How the European paper industry is innovating for green growth Partner Content
12 Jun
How the European paper industry is innovating for green growth
Economic growth and sustainability can go hand-in-hand, and the paper and forest fibre sector is a prime example. The REINVEST2050 report sets out how the sector is cutting emissions and achieving circularity - providing a compelling model that others can follow
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
11 Jun EU Institutions
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
Brussels' measured response to the US president's trade tirades points to a disconnect with European industries that are grappling with already crippling tariffs.
Op-ed: EU competition rules must adapt to US and Chinese industrial policy
11 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU competition rules must adapt to US and Chinese industrial policy
In a competitive global market, European businesses need to get bigger — and the bloc's competition policy must allow them to do so.