What did the war in Afghanistan mean for NATO – and the EU?
28 Aug 24 EU Institutions
What did the war in Afghanistan mean for NATO – and the EU?
NATO’s withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago was chaotic and deadly. How much that changed the alliance remains up for debate.
Romania deepens its NATO engagement as work starts on upgrading Black Sea base
26 Aug 24 Member States
Romania deepens its NATO engagement as work starts on upgrading Black Sea base
The Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase (MKAB), near Constanta Port, has been associated with NATO operations since 1999. Is it now poised to shift the balance of power in the Black Sea theatre?
Belgium's Flanders region calls the 'climate doctor'
22 Aug 24 Energy & Environment
Belgium's Flanders region calls the 'climate doctor'
The Flemish regional government has created a new position to tackle the medical consequences of climate change. Could it be a model for other regions and countries?
How the EU's move to halt Georgia's accession bid may benefit Russia
19 Aug 24 EU Institutions
How the EU's move to halt Georgia's accession bid may benefit Russia
Georgia’s NGO law led the EU to pause membership talks. That was a welcome move for the Kremlin, analysts say.
Op-ed: Why admitting Ukraine into NATO would be a risky mistake
18 Aug 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Why admitting Ukraine into NATO would be a risky mistake
NATO enlargement has stretched the alliance thin. Adding Ukraine would make the problem worse.
How a new president changes Iran-EU relations — and not
16 Aug 24 Foreign & Security Policy
How a new president changes Iran-EU relations — and not
Masoud Pezeshkian has promised reform and a possible reset with the West, amid rising Mideast tensions and long list of unresolved diplomatic issues.
Op-ed: NATO must keep its door open to Ukraine
15 Aug 24 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: NATO must keep its door open to Ukraine
Only NATO membership can protect Ukraine and restore peace in Europe. The alliance's security guarantees are essential for deterring an aggressive Russia.
NATO at 75: Looking back at the alliance's biggest moments
13 Aug 24 Foreign & Security Policy
NATO at 75: Looking back at the alliance's biggest moments
NATO turned 75 this year. Here are some of the events that impacted the transatlantic military alliance the most.
What's behind Hungary's easy visa for Russians?
06 Aug 24 Foreign & Security Policy
What's behind Hungary's easy visa for Russians?
Viktor Orbán has found another way to irk the EU — with relaxed entry rules for Russians. Brussels wants Hungary to address fears of espionage.
What the EU can do about its water crisis
06 Aug 24 Energy & Environment
What the EU can do about its water crisis
Much of Europe faces drought, heatwaves and water shortages. Climate change is helping cause water scarcity that could push the EU into crisis.
From Sweden to Ukraine: How do countries join NATO?
02 Aug 24 Foreign & Security Policy
From Sweden to Ukraine: How do countries join NATO?
NATO comprises 32 members, with EU countries Finland and Sweden the latest to join. For potential new members, here’s what’s required to be part of the transatlantic military alliance.
Amnesty International exposes 'dystopian nightmare' at EU-funded asylum centre in Greece
01 Aug 24 EU Institutions
Amnesty International exposes 'dystopian nightmare' at EU-funded asylum centre in Greece
Unlawful detention, inadequate healthcare and children at risk: A new report by Amnesty International reveals disastrous conditions at a refugee centre meant to showcase the EU's migration policy future.
EU report puts media freedom in Italy on notice
30 Jul 24 EU Institutions
EU report puts media freedom in Italy on notice
The European Commission’s latest Rule of Law report raises concerns over declining media independence and journalist safety in Italy. In a Q+A, Reporters Without Borders' Julie Majerczak unpacks an ‘endemic’ problem.
'Superpower Europe': The EU’s silent revolution
26 Jul 24 EU Institutions
'Superpower Europe': The EU’s silent revolution
Marc De Vos maps out the EU’s metamorphosis from a union of values to a union of power.
Art in wartime: An exhibit in Brussels explores the Thirty Years’ War
25 Jul 24
Art in wartime: An exhibit in Brussels explores the Thirty Years’ War
Brussels' House of European History brings together 150 artworks and objects to tell the story of one of Europe’s longest conflicts.
After 2022 toxic algae bloom, locals work to save Poland’s Oder river
24 Jul 24 Energy & Environment
After 2022 toxic algae bloom, locals work to save Poland’s Oder river
Questions remain about the 2022 environmental disaster, which the EU called a ‘perfect storm’ of climate change and poor regulation.
Orbán’s far-right Patriots for Europe sidelined over committees, blocking its influence
23 Jul 24 EU Institutions
Orbán’s far-right Patriots for Europe sidelined over committees, blocking its influence
The political group is now the third largest in the European Parliament – but without senior committee posts its power is likely to be limited, analysts say.
Op-Ed: The EU can do more to prevent democratic backsliding in Georgia
23 Jul 24 EU Institutions
Op-Ed: The EU can do more to prevent democratic backsliding in Georgia
Autocratic tendencies are harming Georgia’s chances of joining the EU. But the EU’s own rule-of-law challenges set a bad example for candidate countries to follow, argues Nino Tsereteli.
How to make the best of Brussels summer
22 Jul 24
How to make the best of Brussels summer
The sun doesn’t shine that much in Brussels, so you’ve got to make the most of it when it does. Here are eight things to do in the Belgian capital to enjoy summer to the max.
Op-Ed: Media freedom must be central to EU enlargement
19 Jul 24 EU Institutions
Op-Ed: Media freedom must be central to EU enlargement
As the EU plans for enlargement, the European Commission must make media freedom a priority for candidate countries. Otherwise, it risks undermining the values it says it stands for, argues Antoinette Nikolova.
Greens play the role of ‘kingmaker,’ as Von der Leyen nabs a second term
18 Jul 24 EU Institutions
Greens play the role of ‘kingmaker,’ as Von der Leyen nabs a second term
Strong support from the parliamentary group proved crucial to Von der Leyen’s reelection as European Commission president on Thursday.
After landslide win, UK's Labour wants better relations with EU
17 Jul 24 EU Institutions
After landslide win, UK's Labour wants better relations with EU
Now that Labour's Keir Starmer is British prime minister, what's next for the UK-EU post-Brexit relationship?
EU’s top jobs: What you need to know about Von der Leyen, Metsola, Costa and Kallas
11 Jul 24 EU Institutions
EU’s top jobs: What you need to know about Von der Leyen, Metsola, Costa and Kallas
The top jobs for the European Commission, European Parliament, European Council and the EU's foreign affairs are all up for grabs. We've profiled the big-name politicians set to lead the bloc's most important institutions.
What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections
10 Jul 24 EU Institutions
What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections
The left surprises, Macron hangs on and the far right falls short: France’s parliamentary election produced no clear majority. Brussels-based French policy analyst Eric Maurice explains what that might mean for the country.