The EU’s 28th Regime moves closer to becoming law
18 Mar Member States
The EU’s 28th Regime moves closer to becoming law
Supporters say a pan-European legal framework would strengthen the single market, but critics warn it could weaken worker protections.
Europe charts its own course in the Middle East
17 Mar Member States
Europe charts its own course in the Middle East
Rebuffing Trump’s Hormuz plan, the European Union signals a shift toward independent military decision-making.
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.
Op-ed: What the EU must do to make housing genuinely affordable
16 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: What the EU must do to make housing genuinely affordable
The S&D president has called for more investment, a dedicated EU housing fund and stricter rules on short-term rentals and property speculation to address Europe's housing crisis.
EU enlargement chief cautions against Russian interference in Armenia
13 Mar Member States
EU enlargement chief cautions against Russian interference in Armenia
In an interview with The Parliament, Marta Kos warned that a Kremlin-led interference campaign in Armenia is underway ahead of key parliamentary elections this summer.
Newsletter: The EU's nuclear deterrence dilemma
13 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Newsletter: The EU's nuclear deterrence dilemma
Emmanuel Macron announced earlier this month that France would expand its atomic arsenal and assume a larger role in shielding European allies.
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.
Q&A: Can the EU depoliticize the housing crisis?
12 Mar Member States
Q&A: Can the EU depoliticize the housing crisis?
EU housing chief Dan Jørgensen outlines Brussels' plans to boost affordability, steady rents and stop rising costs from fueling political extremism.
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.
Op-ed: Europe is the West's last bulwark against gender discrimination
09 Mar Member States
Op-ed: Europe is the West's last bulwark against gender discrimination
The EU has stood firm on gender equality amid the U.S. government's push to dismantle DEI — and Brussels must now consolidate its leadership in defending women's rights.
Newsletter: EU unity fractures — again
06 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Newsletter: EU unity fractures — again
The EU’s response to Trump’s military strikes on Iran has been a blend of caution, platitudes and half-hearted support.
Essay: Trump's new Middle East war underlines Washington's selective memory
05 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Essay: Trump's new Middle East war underlines Washington's selective memory
The first Gulf War offers key lessons for the U.S. military campaign in Iran.
Op-ed: To boost competitiveness, Europe needs a new approach to company mergers
05 Mar Member States
Op-ed: To boost competitiveness, Europe needs a new approach to company mergers
The review of the EU's M&A guidelines reflects a move away from a risk-averse approach and the assumption that mergers are more likely to harm competition than to strengthen it.
Europe on the sidelines as Iran war escalates
04 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Europe on the sidelines as Iran war escalates
Divided messaging, limited leverage and strained diplomatic channels have left the European Union struggling to respond decisively to the escalating conflict in Iran.
Op-ed: Why Europe's next long-term budget must fix its revenue model
04 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why Europe's next long-term budget must fix its revenue model
The European Commission has proposed new resources to repay the NextGenerationEU program and reduce national contributions to the MFF, but the plan should also include a new digital tax.
Middle East escalation threatens Europe’s reindustrialization
03 Mar Economics
Middle East escalation threatens Europe’s reindustrialization
American-Israeli strikes on Iran are roiling global energy markets, complicating Europe’s push to regain competitiveness.
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.
Half-victory for abortion campaign as Commission unlocks existing EU funds
27 Feb EU Institutions
Half-victory for abortion campaign as Commission unlocks existing EU funds
Member states can now use existing resources to support cross-border abortion access, but the Commission stopped short of creating a new funding instrument.
Newsletter: The EU plays for time on Ukraine
27 Feb EU Institutions
Newsletter: The EU plays for time on Ukraine
Ursula von der Leyen showed up empty handed in Kyiv this week, but pledged a €90 billion loan will go through.
The EU wanted stability. Trump’s tariff fallout brings fresh uncertainty
27 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
The EU wanted stability. Trump’s tariff fallout brings fresh uncertainty
A long-awaited judgment casts doubt on the legal basis for “reciprocal” tariffs, complicating Washington’s trade agenda and forcing the European Union to reconsider a fragile transatlantic deal.
Op-ed: The quiet financialization of the EU budget
26 Feb EU Institutions
Op-ed: The quiet financialization of the EU budget
Financial instruments will play a larger role in the EU's next long-term budget, complicating Parliament's ability to scrutinize how the Commission deploys EU funds.
Op-ed: How to overcome Europe's hidden company tax
25 Feb Member States
Op-ed: How to overcome Europe's hidden company tax
While sweeping reforms such as the 28th Regime will take time to implement, the European Union should move quickly to make national tax systems interoperable and reduce barriers for SMEs and startups.