Europe’s quest for critical raw minerals gains new urgency
30 Apr Energy & Environment
Europe’s quest for critical raw minerals gains new urgency
Brussels is pushing to diversify critical raw material supplies beyond China, but a fragmented EU approach could stall progress. 
EU’s Energy Union carries hopes of cutting Russian dependency
29 Apr Energy & Environment
EU’s Energy Union carries hopes of cutting Russian dependency
As the bloc pushes to cut its reliance on fossil fuels and eventually bolster its clean energy networks, a decade-old idea is coming back to the fore.
How Italy's agri-business softened the country’s opposition to GMOs
24 Apr Member States
How Italy's agri-business softened the country’s opposition to GMOs
Genetically modified or just edited? In Italy, a rebranding campaign shifted public perceptions on crop science — and mirror looser EU rules.
Lost in the post: Cutting letter delivery could isolate Denmark's most vulnerable
17 Apr Economics
Lost in the post: Cutting letter delivery could isolate Denmark's most vulnerable
The Danish post will deal only in parcels starting next year, but not everyone can go paperless.
EU’s thirst for natural gas risks swapping one dependency for another 
14 Apr EU Institutions
EU’s thirst for natural gas risks swapping one dependency for another 
The bloc's effort to kick its addiction to Russian LNG has given US suppliers a stronger position in the market — just in time for Trump's tariffs.
Two decades of advancing animal health Partner Content
14 Apr
Two decades of advancing animal health
Effective veterinary medicine is a cornerstone of sustainable farming, and vital to supporting both animal and human health. At a recent European Parliament event, Epruma highlighted the role of cooperation between vets, farmers, and policymakers in shaping sustainable animal care practices and reducing reliance on antibiotics.
Interview: Europe’s automotive transition with Apostolos Tzitzikostas
03 Apr EU Institutions
Interview: Europe’s automotive transition with Apostolos Tzitzikostas
Following the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector, Commissioner for Sustainable Apostolos Tzitzikostas speaks about the future of Europe’s automotive industry.
How tariffs work — or are supposed to
03 Apr Economics
How tariffs work — or are supposed to
Tariffs have become more common as governments look for ways to protect their economies and gain leverage over others. So, what are they and how do they work?
Electric dreams, economic realities: Europe's auto industry faces an uphill battle
02 Apr Economics
Electric dreams, economic realities: Europe's auto industry faces an uphill battle
Weak market demand, tariffs and fierce global competition are pushing European car makers into a turbulent future, forcing tough choices in a rapidly changing industry.
Beset on all sides, European NGOs risk running out of money
02 Apr EU Institutions
Beset on all sides, European NGOs risk running out of money
A conservative campaign against public funding for NGOs has piled on the pressure to an already beleaguered sector.
As European politics shifts right, 'centrists' aren't what they used to be
31 Mar EU Institutions
As European politics shifts right, 'centrists' aren't what they used to be
'Centrism' remains a buzzword in the EU establishment. Yet with rule of law under pressure, it's hardly clear what that means.
Women MEPs call for action on gender equality Partner Content
31 Mar
Women MEPs call for action on gender equality
Despite progress, closing the gender gap remains a distant goal. At our International Women’s Day event in the European Parliament, women MEPs called for urgent action to break barriers in politics, business, and society
Trump pressuring European companies to follow anti-DEI path
26 Mar EU Institutions
Trump pressuring European companies to follow anti-DEI path
As the US cracks down on corporate diversity initiatives, European firms must decide whether to fall in line or stand by their DEI efforts.
EU's defence push puts its neutral members in tough spot
24 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
EU's defence push puts its neutral members in tough spot
In the EU, out of NATO: Austria, Ireland and Malta rethink what neutrality means in an era of militarisation and renewed defence spending.
Circularity at Risk: The impact of policy uncertainty on future investments in Europe Partner Content
24 Mar Economics
Circularity at Risk: The impact of policy uncertainty on future investments in Europe
Plastics are essential to modern life, but they are also at the centre of an urgent debate about waste, recycling, and sustainability. As Europe wrestles with how to make the plastics economy truly circular, policy uncertainty is threatening innovation and investment. We sat down with Erwin Dijkman from Eastman to explore how better regulation can unlock a truly circular economy.
Safeguarding Minors Online: The Role of Regulation and Responsible Practices Partner Content
19 Mar
Safeguarding Minors Online: The Role of Regulation and Responsible Practices
A high-level event at the European Parliament in Brussels (5 February 2025) brought together representatives from the European institutions, national lotteries and parents’ organisations to address the growing concern of online safety for minors. Organised by The European Lotteries (EL), the discussion focused on digital risks faced by young users and explored measures to protect them
Fuelling the Future: The Role of Liquid Fuels in the European Energy Transition Partner Content
17 Mar Energy & Environment
Fuelling the Future: The Role of Liquid Fuels in the European Energy Transition
As Europe accelerates its drive towards climate neutrality, the question of how to achieve a balanced, pragmatic energy transition has become ever more pressing. With the Clean Industrial Deal taking shape, a recent policy dinner discussed the need for Europe to embrace a strategy that includes all solutions
Maintaining a Competitive Edge: Building a Resilient European Health System Partner Content
13 Mar
Maintaining a Competitive Edge: Building a Resilient European Health System
With European healthcare systems under pressure and future demand forecast to grow, it is time to think differently about how we maintain population health. In this, the final piece in our series on challenges in European healthcare, we explore how reducing demand on systems through new medicines and adapting patient pathways is key to a healthier future
Merz eyes defence buildup, economic reboot and stricter migration
04 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Merz eyes defence buildup, economic reboot and stricter migration
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU/CSU parliamentary bloc, is set to lead the next government after his party came first in recent elections. He says only he can strengthen Germany and Europe, but at what cost?
Students in Serbia are losing faith in the EU, but not in European values
28 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Students in Serbia are losing faith in the EU, but not in European values
Lack of support from Brussels for anti-corruption protests against President Vučić’s regime has become an 'extreme disappointment' for those on the streets. They see the EU putting interests above values.
Accelerating the development of a Europe-wide CO2 storage market Partner Content
25 Feb
Accelerating the development of a Europe-wide CO2 storage market
Expanding the CO2 storage market to cover all of Europe, including the UK, is critical for reducing emissions efficiently and affordably, according to a new report. We organised an event with the Carbon Capture and Storage Association to find out more
The future of cosmetics: Safeguarding a European flagship industry Partner Content
18 Feb Energy & Environment
The future of cosmetics: Safeguarding a European flagship industry
Europe's cosmetics industry is a global leader in innovation and sustainability but faces mounting challenges from complex regulations and international competition. At a recent Strasbourg dinner, industry leaders and MEPs explored how to balance environmental goals, consumer needs, and economic competitiveness to safeguard the future of this vital sector.
Why early intervention is key to unlocking healthcare capacity Partner Content
11 Feb
Why early intervention is key to unlocking healthcare capacity
A recent major OECD report has warned of a looming crisis in the European health workforce. In the third in our series on the challenges faced across European healthcare systems we explore how early intervention in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases provides a model that can reduce pressure on overstretched frontline health services
Power play: Baltic states cut Russian grid connection
06 Feb Member States
Power play: Baltic states cut Russian grid connection
On Saturday, the Baltic states will finally desynchronise from the BRELL electricity grid, which links it to Russia and Belarus. But the region is still vulnerable to Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.