Cultivating transparency and fair access to patented traits in the seed sector Partner Content
10 Jul Energy & Environment
Cultivating transparency and fair access to patented traits in the seed sector
A new industry-born initiative aims to stimulate innovation in the agri-food sector in a way that is beneficial to both small and bigger breeders. The Parliament held an event with the ACLP to find out more.
Why data centres are key to harnessing the power of AI Partner Content
08 Jul
Why data centres are key to harnessing the power of AI
As AI transforms every corner of the economy, data centres are emerging as vital digital infrastructure. How can we build these centres in the EU that are vital to powering our prosperity without compromising on sustainability? We organised an event in Strasbourg, in partnership with Microsoft to discuss.
Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
As Arctic sea ice melts, Russia is racing to control new trade routes, extract untapped resources, and cement its military influence in a rapidly shifting region.
Campaigners call for action to tackle 'silent epidemic' of fatty liver disease Partner Content
03 Jul
Campaigners call for action to tackle 'silent epidemic' of fatty liver disease
Despite clear links to major NCDs, liver disease remains marginal in national and EU-level health strategies. The European Liver Patients’ Association held a recent event to raise awareness – and call for change now
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
Across the EU, far-right and populist governments are defunding museums, censoring artists and stacking cultural institutions with loyalists, often to advance a political ideology.
Interview: Marie Bjerre on Denmark redefining its EU role
30 Jun Member States
Interview: Marie Bjerre on Denmark redefining its EU role
As Denmark takes over the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency, its European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre explains why the EU matters more than ever and how a small country plans to lead in uncertain times.
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
26 Jun EU Institutions
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
A new report reveals how groups critical of so-called gender ideology across Europe raised $1.18 billion to target abortion, sex education and LGBTQ+ rights.
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
26 Jun EU Institutions
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
As the European Commission doubles down on deregulation and investment to boost competitiveness, neglecting the workers meant to power the bloc’s future could derail the agenda.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Europe’s tech future: from sovereignty to leadership Partner Content
10 Jun Technology
Europe’s tech future: from sovereignty to leadership
As Europe looks to the future, it must embrace a vision of competitiveness that redefines sovereignty as a pathway to technological innovation.
Investing in Europe’s future Partner Content
05 Jun
Investing in Europe’s future
As the EU looks to boost the competitiveness of the European economy, creating a financing ecosystem that encourages investment will be crucial. We caught up with MEP Markus Ferber, and Adrien Couret, CEO of Aéma Groupe, to discuss how to build a true Capital Markets Union
Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
05 Jun EU Institutions
Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
As the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness amid mounting economic headwinds, the European Commission's Stéphane Séjourné calls for deepening the single market and a 'Buy European' approach.
Poland's presidential vote was a referendum on Tusk — and the EU
03 Jun Member States
Poland's presidential vote was a referendum on Tusk — and the EU
The election of right-wing nationalist Karol Nawrocki is expected to undermine Prime Minister Donald Tusk's efforts to restore the rule of law and strengthen ties with Brussels.
Fueling Europe’s nutrition and health journey one bowl at a time Partner Content
03 Jun
Fueling Europe’s nutrition and health journey one bowl at a time
Breakfast cereals can contribute to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. It’s imperative for policymakers and stakeholders to do more to support a healthier, more nutritious diet
Why member states are the biggest obstacle to the EU's plan to finish the single market
28 May Member States
Why member states are the biggest obstacle to the EU's plan to finish the single market
As the European Union contends with Donald Trump's tariffs, it's turning inwards to deepen its own economic integration.
How Serbia's Vučić is playing the EU
27 May Foreign & Security Policy
How Serbia's Vučić is playing the EU
Facing sustained political protests at home, the Serbian president is walking a geopolitical tightrope — courting Beijing and Moscow, while defying Brussels.
How public-private partnerships can kickstart a healthy food revolution Partner Content
19 May
How public-private partnerships can kickstart a healthy food revolution
With many Europeans facing a cost-of-living crisis, access to healthy food options is dwindling. At a recent policy breakfast in the European Parliament, MEPs, and organizations representing restaurants, retailers and consumers exchanged best practices for facilitating access to decent and healthy food while reducing waste
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
As the CID aims to align climate goals with manufacturing growth, MEP Christian Ehler wants to make sure Europe’s industry has its voice heard in the legislative process.
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Member States
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
With Spain pledging to spend 2% of its GDP on defence, PM Pedro Sánchez faces scepticism as he stretches the definition of military spending. Around Europe, not everyone is impressed.