Op-ed: Trump’s return reveals EU weaknesses
10 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Trump’s return reveals EU weaknesses
As Trump’s second term approaches, the EU must take stock of where it is falling short — and finally act decisively.
Op-ed: Maroš Šefčovič may have the toughest job in the EU
09 Jan EU Institutions
Op-ed: Maroš Šefčovič may have the toughest job in the EU
As the new trade and economic security commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič will have to confront the threat of trade wars, sluggish EU economies and stiff global competition.
Op-ed: Security and economy will be Poland’s watchwords
08 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Security and economy will be Poland’s watchwords
Bold leadership is needed for Europe to tackle the challenges of a fast-changing world.
Op-ed: Europe urgently needs security and stability
08 Jan
Op-ed: Europe urgently needs security and stability
Facing Russian aggression and hybrid threats, Poland’s European Council presidency must prioritise physical defence and member state unity to secure Europe’s future.
Op-ed: Healthcare must form part of new security strategy
08 Jan
Op-ed: Healthcare must form part of new security strategy
From mental health to the supply of critical medicines, the Polish presidency must work to deliver a common EU approach to the continent’s healthcare challenges.
Poland’s evolution in the European Union: From Euroscepticism to leadership
08 Jan Member States
Poland’s evolution in the European Union: From Euroscepticism to leadership
Poland’s leadership of the EU Council takes centre stage following Donald Tusk’s return as Prime Minister. Following years of Euroscepticism, the country looks set to embrace a stronger EU partnership, backed by economic growth, support for Ukraine and a bold vision for Europe’s future.
Op-ed: Security slogan must be matched by bold action
08 Jan
Op-ed: Security slogan must be matched by bold action
Europe faces a range of economic and geopolitical threats. The Polish presidency should change course to meet them.
Op-ed: Learning from Poland’s experience
08 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Learning from Poland’s experience
The Polish presidency should work towards strengthening the rule of law and civil society across Europe, drawing on its own recent history.
Op-ed: Outsourcing asylum creates a dangerous precedent
03 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Outsourcing asylum creates a dangerous precedent
Wealthy countries are looking to offload asylum-seekers on poorer partner states. The human toll is devastating – and it's undermining the foundations of the global refugee system.
Op-ed: Why the next five years are decisive for EU telecoms
02 Jan Technology
Op-ed: Why the next five years are decisive for EU telecoms
Strategic legislation that fosters innovation and secures funding for robust infrastructure is needed to ensure sustainability, competitiveness and security in the EU telecoms sector.
Op-ed: Recalibrate carbon policies to balance business and climate goals
30 Dec 24 Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Recalibrate carbon policies to balance business and climate goals
ETS, CBAM and other frameworks must adapt to address environmental targets and business competitiveness.
Op-ed: Green Deal’s social costs threaten the most vulnerable
23 Dec 24 Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Green Deal’s social costs threaten the most vulnerable
Adequate funding and targeted measures are needed to support those who lack the financial resources to adapt to the transition.
Op-ed: Lack of racial diversity continues to blight EU affairs
19 Dec 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Lack of racial diversity continues to blight EU affairs
As the new European Commission forms, a few well-placed people of colour can’t disguise the overall lack of diversity in EU affairs.
Op-ed: Low-carbon fuels are the shortcut the EU needs to hit its climate goals
16 Dec 24 Technology
Op-ed: Low-carbon fuels are the shortcut the EU needs to hit its climate goals
Low-carbon fuels like methanol can cut emissions now and drive a renewable future – if the EU gets the regulations right.
Decarbonizing Europe’s energy system: the case for CO2 neutral fuels Partner Content
16 Dec 24 Energy & Environment
Decarbonizing Europe’s energy system: the case for CO2 neutral fuels
Despite their potential, renewable fuels are being sidelined in the road transport conversation. But if Europe is to decarbonize and meet its commitments, it’s time we looked at all viable solutions
Op-ed: Navigating the gap between efficiency and transparency with the EU's emergency powers
13 Dec 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Navigating the gap between efficiency and transparency with the EU's emergency powers
The increased use of Article 122 to implement measures with longstanding effects, from the refugee crisis to Covid-19, should be a wake-up call to involve the EU’s elected lawmakers.
Op-ed: How civil society links can accelerate EU enlargement
11 Dec 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: How civil society links can accelerate EU enlargement
Candidate countries’ social partners can enhance EU decision making and lay the foundations for a fair and prosperous future.
Building a holistic and compassionate approach to healthcare Partner Content
11 Dec 24
Building a holistic and compassionate approach to healthcare
Nicolás González Casares MEP and Sandra Ruckstuhl from CSL Vifor set out why it is vital to place mental health at the core of care pathways, to enhance patient outcomes and enable individuals to thrive in their lives
A partnership for hydrogen innovation: Driving Europe's decarbonization and global competitiveness Partner Content
10 Dec 24
A partnership for hydrogen innovation: Driving Europe's decarbonization and global competitiveness
By fostering collaboration across industry, research institutions, and policymakers, the Clean Hydrogen Partnership has created an integrated ecosystem to advance hydrogen technologies.
Op-ed: Clean Industrial Deal must bring businesses into the fold
10 Dec 24 Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Clean Industrial Deal must bring businesses into the fold
European policymakers must tackle permitting, energy and financing to create the conditions for industry to decarbonise.
Rethinking the protection of citizens in the face of climate insecurity Partner Content
09 Dec 24 Economics
Rethinking the protection of citizens in the face of climate insecurity
The consequences of emerging climate insecurity should not be underestimated. Europe must intensify its climate resilience efforts - or the climate protection gap could soon become unbridgeable
Op-ed: Commission must rethink Mercosur approach to ease farmer unrest
06 Dec 24 Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Commission must rethink Mercosur approach to ease farmer unrest
After 25 years of discussions, a deal between the EU and the Mercosur bloc looks imminent. The European Commission should soften the blow for Europe’s farmers.
AI at the Edge, the next computing revolution Partner Content
05 Dec 24 Technology
AI at the Edge, the next computing revolution
By embracing on-device AI, Europe can boost its competitiveness and ability to innovate, while making sure that everyone reaps the benefits of the technology.
It's time to treat child sexual exploitation and abuse as a global health emergency Partner Content
02 Dec 24 EU Institutions
It's time to treat child sexual exploitation and abuse as a global health emergency
Child sexual exploitation and abuse devastates millions of lives. Paul Stanfield, CEO of the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute, and Green/EFA MEP Saskia Bricmont set out why policy-makers must treat CSEA with more urgency, dedication, and resources