Agriculture & Food All
Why farmers need solutions now Partner Content
20 Jan Member States
Why farmers need solutions now
Modernising food and feed safety rules can keep safety strong while unlocking innovation and investment for a competitive, resilient agriculture sector
How the EU's 28th Regime pits business against labour
19 Jan Member States
How the EU's 28th Regime pits business against labour
Supporters say a pan-European legal framework would strengthen the single market, but critics warn it could weaken worker protections.
Tech & Research All
Q&A: Cyprus' role in shaping the next round of EU enlargement
19 Jan Member States
Q&A: Cyprus' role in shaping the next round of EU enlargement
As Cyprus assumes the rotating chair of the Council of the EU for the second time, Ambassador Christina Rafti outlines a strategy aimed at delivering concrete results.
Why whole grain food should be a daily reality for every child Partner Content
19 Jan Member States
Why whole grain food should be a daily reality for every child
From Scandinavian public-private partnerships to African school meals and reformulation, increasing the intake of whole grains is a sustainable solution to improve global health and lower costs for healthcare systems
Industry & Finance All
Spain makes the case for more migration
16 Jan Member States
Spain makes the case for more migration
While Europe warns of migrant pressure, Spain uses newcomers to power its economy — and its model is being quietly emulated.
The Parliament's January print edition is out now
16 Jan Member States
The Parliament's January print edition is out now
This month's edition explores what the new US National Security Strategy means for Europe, Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland, the EU's weak foreign policy, and much more.
Energy & Climate All
How a strong standardisation system could help achieve Europe’s strategic priorities Partner Content
16 Jan Member States
How a strong standardisation system could help achieve Europe’s strategic priorities
As the Cypriot presidency targets a stronger single market, standards can be Europe's growth engine. Reviewing the current standardisation rules would spark innovation and anchor continental leadership by adapting to both fast-evolving technological and policy needs
Op-ed: Why Europe should avoid the trap of repressive drug policy
15 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Why Europe should avoid the trap of repressive drug policy
The Commission's new EU Drugs Strategy retreats from decades of progressive approaches, embracing a punitive stance that has proved disastrous globally.
International & Trade All
‘We would be foolish if we didn’t use influencers’: The EU's bet on TikTok diplomacy
14 Jan EU Institutions
‘We would be foolish if we didn’t use influencers’: The EU's bet on TikTok diplomacy
Brussels is trying to harness content creators to disseminate its message, reach younger citizens and counter mounting disinformation. But critics say the European Commission is bypassing traditional media at the expense of accountability.
Op-ed: How the EU should respond to Trump's threats over Greenland
14 Jan Member States
Op-ed: How the EU should respond to Trump's threats over Greenland
Instead of merely monitoring the situation, the Commission should freeze any further engagement with the EU-US tariff agreement until Washington stops its intimidation.
Health All
How the strategic role of steel for packaging can shape Europe’s circular future Partner Content
14 Jan Member States
How the strategic role of steel for packaging can shape Europe’s circular future
For forty years, Steel for Packaging Europe has been a committed partner in Europe’s drive toward sustainable, circular packaging systems. With the forthcoming Circular Economy Act, steel’s contribution has never been more relevant
The Parliament's Guide to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
13 Jan Member States
The Parliament's Guide to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
Our special report on the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union offers an overview of the key players and priorities for the next six months.
EU Institutions All
5 things to make sense of the EU-Mercosur deal
13 Jan Member States
5 things to make sense of the EU-Mercosur deal
A quarter-century of stop-start negotiations has finally brought the European Union to the threshold of the world’s largest duty-free pact with Latin America.
Towards a European Brain Health Strategy: why is time for action now? Partner Content
13 Jan Member States
Towards a European Brain Health Strategy: why is time for action now?
Can Europe turn brain health into a strategic advantage? MEP Romana Tomc and Isabel Klinnert from Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany, discuss how a united EU agenda could finally translate research momentum into earlier diagnoses and better care across borders
Justice All
How Washington's visa overhaul could narrow Europe’s tech gap
12 Jan EU Institutions
How Washington's visa overhaul could narrow Europe’s tech gap
A new $100,000 US visa fee could redirect early-career engineers toward the EU — if the bloc can cut red tape and compete on speed.
Preventing liver health crises through Non-Communicable Diseases literacy and care Partner Content
12 Jan Member States
Preventing liver health crises through Non-Communicable Diseases literacy and care
Liver disease could be silently spreading across Europe, as too many EU citizens don’t learn the risks of this entirely preventable condition until it’s too late. With the right early intervention, including proper investment in liver screening, Europe can effectively manage this growing health crisis
Jobs & Social Rights All
Europe’s moment of truth arrives in Caracas
09 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s moment of truth arrives in Caracas
From Venezuela to Greenland, Washington is treating allies as territory to manage — forcing the EU to decide whether it will stand by its principles or be ruled by US power politics.
Why early diagnosis for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) must be Europe's next priority Partner Content
08 Jan Member States
Why early diagnosis for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) must be Europe's next priority
As millions of COPD cases remain undiagnosed, Europe must make early detection a top health priority to strengthen health systems
Security & Defence All
Greenland’s colonial past could be Washington’s way in
07 Jan Member States
Greenland’s colonial past could be Washington’s way in
Greenland’s legacy of Danish colonialism, forced relocations and cultural trauma may now become the opening Donald Trump needs to pull the island away from Europe’s orbit.
Op-ed: What Venezuela reveals about Eastern Europe's frustration with Western amnesia
07 Jan Member States
Op-ed: What Venezuela reveals about Eastern Europe's frustration with Western amnesia
The US strike that ousted Nicolás Maduro last week has divided European public opinion. What has shocked the West has long been a hard reality for Eastern Europeans contending with Russian aggression.
Mobility All
How sustainability certification will shape 2026 Partner Content
07 Jan Member States
How sustainability certification will shape 2026
In a year when Europe is finally turning climate commitments into binding rules, the stakes for policymakers could not be higher. 2026 will show if sustainable markets are ready to scale with integrity, or if regulatory ambition is moving faster than real-world implementation
Understanding Europe’s single defence market ambition
06 Jan Member States
Understanding Europe’s single defence market ambition
Brussels’ push to integrate defence procurement and production across the EU is running up against national interests, divergent threat perceptions and deep political resistance.
Regions & Cities All
Why NATO must prioritise investment in biodefence Partner Content
06 Jan Member States
Why NATO must prioritise investment in biodefence
NATO’s new 1.5% GDP target for spending on civil preparedness, resilience and critical infrastructure marks a turning point in the Alliance’s approach to security. But without a clear framework, is it enough? Joe Papa, President and CEO of Emergent BioSolutions, discusses how NATO can think about real capability-building and why biodefence should be a top priority
Europe faces the post-COP30 delivery test Partner Content
05 Jan Member States
Europe faces the post-COP30 delivery test
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, Europe’s climate credibility will be judged at home, between COPs. It is time to move from declarations to delivery, with visible and affordable results between summits instead of new promises