Margherita Dalla Vecchia

Margherita Dalla Vecchia

Margherita Dalla Vecchia is a freelance reporter based in Brussels.

Could Iceland become Europe's AI powerhouse?
28 Jul Member States
Could Iceland become Europe's AI powerhouse?
The EU wants to triple its data center capacity while keeping the industry on track for net zero. Iceland's renewable energy makes it an attractive location, but its limited capacity — and its status outside the bloc — complicate the equation.
Europe is moving toward 'only yes means yes.' Will the EU?
19 Jun Member States
Europe is moving toward 'only yes means yes.' Will the EU?
As national governments embrace consent-based rape laws, EU institutions remain constrained by a dispute over who gets to write criminal law.
The migration pact is here. But the EU isn’t ready
15 Jun Member States
The migration pact is here. But the EU isn’t ready
The European Union's long-awaited asylum overhaul is finally in force. But many of the safeguards, systems and institutions meant to make it work are still missing.
What are the long-term risks of the EU's return hubs?
08 Apr Member States
What are the long-term risks of the EU's return hubs?
Plans to send migrants to non-EU states could leave them stranded in fragile regions, while giving third countries new leverage over Europe.
What you need to know about the EU’s migration pact
02 Feb EU Institutions
What you need to know about the EU’s migration pact
The Commission’s new strategy outlines how the bloc plans to enforce its landmark migration rules, including tougher returns and expanded partnerships with third countries.
COP30’s turning point: No roadmap, no US, no easy wins 
08 Dec 25 Energy & Environment
COP30’s turning point: No roadmap, no US, no easy wins 
With the United States absent and emerging powers asserting themselves, Europe faces a new era when climate progress hinges less on grand agreements and more on coalitions.
‘A before and after’: Gaza flotilla shifts global awareness, says returning MEP
13 Oct 25 Foreign & Security Policy
‘A before and after’: Gaza flotilla shifts global awareness, says returning MEP
Italian MEP Annalisa Corrado says the interception of a civilian aid mission in international waters helped transform public perception of Gaza.
Q&A: Time for Brussels to wield its sanctions, not dream up new ones
25 Sep 25 EU Institutions
Q&A: Time for Brussels to wield its sanctions, not dream up new ones
Brussels’ 19th sanctions package against Russia is more bark than bite, warns the head of RUSI Europe’s Centre for Finance and Security in an interview.