Gabriele Rosana

Gabriele Rosana

Gabriele Rosana is a Brussels-based journalist and policy analyst writing about EU affairs

Growing pains: What would it take for Ukraine to join the European Union?
04 Apr Analysis
Growing pains: What would it take for Ukraine to join the European Union?
Despite Brussels stepping up efforts to accelerate the country’s route to EU membership, the path to joining the bloc remains rocky.
Why von der Leyen’s allies have doubts about her re-election bid
15 Mar Analysis
Why von der Leyen’s allies have doubts about her re-election bid
The Commission president faces scepticism about her candidacy from within her own European People’s Party, even as she seeks to placate more conservative voices in her camp and shore up support from the far right.
As the EU lays out its first joint defence strategy, could Eurobonds become a reality?
05 Mar Analysis
As the EU lays out its first joint defence strategy, could Eurobonds become a reality?
The European Commission on Tuesday unveiled the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy to reinvest in the Continent’s military capabilities at a time of rising threats in Europe and abroad.
Why von der Leyen is courting Italy’s Meloni ahead of a likely reelection bid
16 Feb Analysis
Why von der Leyen is courting Italy’s Meloni ahead of a likely reelection bid
With her strong anti-immigration rhetoric, Giorgia Meloni has become an unlikely power player in EU politics. But now Italy’s populist prime minister could be calling the shots.
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
28 Nov Feature
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
"We need to remain vigilant and be ready for all scenarios," Stella Kyriakides told The Parliament
Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn
28 Aug Feature
Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn
From the economy to migration, let alone climate and enlargement, the clock is ticking for the EU to seal a deal on several contentious files before the European elections in June 2024
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
19 Jun Feature
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
Firms using unsubstantiated environmental claims to market their products could face financial penalties under new rules. But while some hail proposals for a green claims directive as empowering for consumers, others warn they are too vague to have an impact on greenwashing
Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
23 May Feature
Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
Brussels is staking its claim as the global capital of Art Nouveau with a year-long programme of events. But alongside a renewed appreciation for the architecture, the initiative has stirred up memories of Belgium’s colonial past
Kadri Simson on forging a new energy path
22 Feb Interview
Kadri Simson on forging a new energy path
The EU Commissioner for Energy tells The Parliament about how her portfolio has morphed into a hot-button issue since the war in Ukraine and the bloc’s efforts to free itself from dependence on Russian fossil fuels
Why green and global are two sides of the same coin
07 Feb Books
Why green and global are two sides of the same coin
If the European Green Deal is to succeed, the EU must foster a global approach and help other regions to achieve their own energy transitions, argues Nathalie Tocci in her new book, A Green and Global Europe
The edible insect revolution has arrived in Europe
29 Nov Feature
The edible insect revolution has arrived in Europe
If the thought of worm burgers with cricket crisps on the side makes your mouth water, you're not alone. Bugs and creepy crawlies are increasingly becoming a foodie trend in the EU