Linda A Thompson

Linda A Thompson

Linda A Thompson is a Belgian journalist who writes on EU policy and legal activism

EU AMA: Who is best (and worst) at implementing EU rules? 
20 Feb Feature
EU AMA: Who is best (and worst) at implementing EU rules? 
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, we grade member countries on their uptake of EU laws 
EU to join European Convention on Human Rights
14 Nov Feature
EU to join European Convention on Human Rights
While some see the chance to close an accountability gap, others remain doubtful.
EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
18 Sep Feature
EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out what happens in the trilogue meetings
Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
05 Sep Feature
Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
The challenge is on to improve public participation in EU lawmaking
Who guards the EU’s buildings in Brussels?
11 Jul Feature
Who guards the EU’s buildings in Brussels?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out who protects the buildings of the EU institutions in Brussels
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
30 May Feature
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A Thompson pores over regulations and protocols to identify the highest earner among the EU’s top brass
Belgium’s bid to become a green hydrogen gateway
01 Mar Feature
Belgium’s bid to become a green hydrogen gateway
With the EU investing heavily in hydrogen, Belgium aims to be a leading import and transit hub for alternative fuel. But despite advantages of location, expertise and infrastructure, the small country has challenges to overcome if it is to realise its goals
Is the Energy Charter Treaty at odds with a green future?
18 Nov Feature
Is the Energy Charter Treaty at odds with a green future?
Under the contentious treaty, which was originally intended to protect and expand fossil fuel investments, EU Member States are struggling to balance ambitious climate targets with their obligations to energy investors