Brussels sees rise of a pro-EU right
24 Mar Member States
Brussels sees rise of a pro-EU right
A young right-wing movement is gaining ground with an anti-immigrant, pan-Europeanist mantra.
Europe needs women in uniform — its militaries aren’t delivering
19 Mar Member States
Europe needs women in uniform — its militaries aren’t delivering
The European Union’s rearmament drive demands more troops. But bringing in and keeping women requires more than access to enlistment.
Here's why it's never been harder to buy or rent in Europe
17 Mar EU Institutions
Here's why it's never been harder to buy or rent in Europe
Data shows that low construction rates and rising demand have created a perfect storm for a housing crisis across the continent.
War-driven energy prices put EU carbon market under fire
16 Mar EU Institutions
War-driven energy prices put EU carbon market under fire
Soaring energy costs are fueling calls to suspend the EU’s flagship emissions trading system — a once anti-establishment stance now gaining mainstream traction.
The EU welcomes France’s nuclear turn, but questions remain
12 Mar Member States
The EU welcomes France’s nuclear turn, but questions remain
As the United States shifts its strategic attention to Asia and Russia and China expand their arsenals, France is recasting its nuclear force as a pillar of European security.
How housing became a central political issue in the EU
11 Mar Member States
How housing became a central political issue in the EU
D66 found success in last year's elections in the Netherlands after centering its campaign on access to affordable housing — charting a path for other parties across the bloc.
The EU's space ambition has a rocket problem
09 Mar EU Institutions
The EU's space ambition has a rocket problem
The continent builds world-class satellites but lacks the launch power to send them into orbit. Now policymakers are looking to private companies to restore the continent’s place in space.
The Grey Zone: How Hybrid Warfare Is Reshaping European Security Partner Content
05 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
The Grey Zone: How Hybrid Warfare Is Reshaping European Security
In the latest episode of the Eastern Frontline Podcast, host MEPs Reinis Pozņaks and Merja Kyllönen speak with Jamie Shea, former Deputy Assistant Secretary General at NATO, about how hybrid warfare is reshaping the strategic landscape in Europe.
Why Europe is slow to leverage Ukraine’s war experience
02 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Why Europe is slow to leverage Ukraine’s war experience
As member states rush to rearm, Ukraine’s battlefield-forged defense industry offers hard-won lessons and cutting-edge capabilities the bloc has yet to fully harness.
Can Europe deliver more unicorns?
24 Feb EU Institutions
Can Europe deliver more unicorns?
Europe’s tech founders are fighting regulatory headwinds to build $1 billion companies while striving to define a tech future that is distinctly European.
How close are candidate states to EU membership?
20 Feb EU Institutions
How close are candidate states to EU membership?
As geopolitical pressures rise, EU enlargement is becoming a strategic necessity. With Montenegro advancing and Ukraine’s bid gaining urgency, here’s how accession works — and where candidates stand.
Interview: One year to shape Europe's next long-term budget
18 Feb Member States
Interview: One year to shape Europe's next long-term budget
With negotiations over the EU's next long-term budget slated to wrap up by the end of the year, disagreements over the MFF's design and spending architecture risk delaying a deal, according to MEP Carla Tavares.
Will the EU's new budget deliver for gender equality?
17 Feb EU Institutions
Will the EU's new budget deliver for gender equality?
The EU’s proposed 2028–34 budget expands gender-spending monitoring, but the lack of binding commitments is fueling concern over whether equality will become a genuine funding priority.
Can Europe defy the irresistible appeal of cheap Chinese cars?
11 Feb Economics
Can Europe defy the irresistible appeal of cheap Chinese cars?
As electric vehicles made in China find customers across Europe, Brussels says it wants to save its legacy auto industry. But introducing a "Made in Europe" clause is already sparking a backlash.
Europe’s Russian LNG ban has a shipping loophole
10 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s Russian LNG ban has a shipping loophole
Specialized LNG tankers that cut through meters of Arctic ice are keeping Russia’s gas exports afloat. With an EU ban looming, there's still no plan for the European-owned ships that make it all possible — raising fears they could be rerouted or end up in Russian hands.
The new EU budget is less ambitious than it looks
09 Feb EU Institutions
The new EU budget is less ambitious than it looks
The European Commission calls it its “most ambitious” spending plan yet, but experts warn that repayments, interest rates and competing priorities may limit what the net strategic sectors actually receive.
At Europe’s borders, AI is testing the limits of EU rights
05 Feb EU Institutions
At Europe’s borders, AI is testing the limits of EU rights
From lie detectors to biometric databases, the EU’s growing use of artificial intelligence in migration control is exposing gaps in its legal framework, and risks blurring the line between border enforcement and internal security.
Ukraine’s satellite wake-up call for Europe
04 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Ukraine’s satellite wake-up call for Europe
Outmatched by Russia in space at the start of the war, Ukraine moved quickly to close the gap using commercial and allied satellites. Its experience is now shaping a consensus in Brussels: without rapid, collective investment in space intelligence, Europe risks entering its next conflict blind.
Can Europe carry more of NATO’s burden?
03 Feb Member States
Can Europe carry more of NATO’s burden?
Washington wants Brussels to do more, without breaking from NATO. But the gap between ambition and capability is forcing hard choices about defense, leadership and the future of the Alliance.
How the EU became a digital colony — and how it might break free
26 Jan EU Institutions
How the EU became a digital colony — and how it might break free
European lawmakers and analysts warn that reliance on US artificial intelligence and digital services is a strategic liability, spurring calls for an EU-made tech stack.
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.
‘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.
How Washington's visa overhaul could narrow Europe’s tech gap
12 Jan EU Institutions
How Washington's visa overhaul could narrow Europe’s tech gap
A new $100,000 US visa fee could redirect early-career engineers toward the EU — if the bloc can cut red tape and compete on speed.
Greenland’s colonial past could be Washington’s way in
07 Jan Member States
Greenland’s colonial past could be Washington’s way in
Greenland’s legacy of Danish colonialism, forced relocations and cultural trauma may now become the opening Donald Trump needs to pull the island away from Europe’s orbit.