Steel industry waits in purgatory as dust settles on EU-US trade deal
30 Jul EU Institutions

Steel industry waits in purgatory as dust settles on EU-US trade deal

A preliminary agreement between the EU and the US left European steel producers the promise of a quota system to be negotiated — and 50% tariffs until then.
by Federica Di Sario
Build a European border policy to save Schengen, says former negotiator
29 Jul Member States
Build a European border policy to save Schengen, says former negotiator
Op-ed: Prevention is cheaper than cure, and must be a bigger priority
31 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Prevention is cheaper than cure, and must be a bigger priority
Op-ed: Health policy needs an EU framework to make meaningful change
31 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: Health policy needs an EU framework to make meaningful change
Rare diseases must remain a political priority in the EU and beyond Partner Content
28 Feb
Rare diseases must remain a political priority in the EU and beyond
A unified rare disease plan is needed to deliver transformational value to European citizens’
The EU's trade gamble: Appeasement or strategic play?
27 Feb EU Institutions
The EU's trade gamble: Appeasement or strategic play?
By prioritising conciliation over confrontation, Europe seems to be handing Trump the upper hand in negotiations over the president's planned tariffs. Experts say it’s the smartest thing the bloc could do right now.
The European Commission and its Clean Industrial Deal: What to know
26 Feb EU Institutions
The European Commission and its Clean Industrial Deal: What to know
The EU executive unveiled a host of measures on Wednesday to revive the bloc's industry, while recommitting to its climate goals.
Mafia or environmental group? Some EU states don't see a difference
26 Feb Energy & Environment
Mafia or environmental group? Some EU states don't see a difference
Several EU states are coming down hard on environmental groups like Last Generation. Lawyers and human rights groups say over-prosecution violates fundamental rights.
Op-ed: A critical medicine shortage calls for better EU collaboration
25 Feb EU Institutions
Op-ed: A critical medicine shortage calls for better EU collaboration
With the European Medicines Agency identifying shortages in more than 30 critical medicines, the single market presents an opportunity to rethink the EU’s approach to medicines.
Accelerating the development of a Europe-wide CO2 storage market Partner Content
25 Feb
Accelerating the development of a Europe-wide CO2 storage market
Expanding the CO2 storage market to cover all of Europe, including the UK, is critical for reducing emissions efficiently and affordably, according to a new report. We organised an event with the Carbon Capture and Storage Association to find out more
Q&A: Merz’s conservatives take first in German election
24 Feb Member States
Q&A: Merz’s conservatives take first in German election
The Left and far-right AfD did well, too, marking trouble for centrist governing. The CDU and SPD may be heading for another grand coalition.
Cutting red tape or cutting corners? The EU 'simplification’ dilemma
20 Feb EU Institutions
Cutting red tape or cutting corners? The EU 'simplification’ dilemma
Brussels’ ‘unprecedented’ effort to make the EU more business-friendly hopes to do away with onerous regulation. It could also harm the foundation the single market is built on.
Op-ed: Europe's great tech mirage
19 Feb EU Institutions
Op-ed: Europe's great tech mirage
For the EU to have a chance to be competitive across next-gen technologies like AI and quantum computing, it will need both strategic investments and a willingness to pick winners – and losers.
Europe at odds with US over Ukraine — and itself
18 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Europe at odds with US over Ukraine — and itself
First a call, now a meeting. The Trump administration is pushing ahead on negotiations with Russia over Ukraine. The EU is trying to find its way to the table.
The future of cosmetics: Safeguarding a European flagship industry Partner Content
18 Feb Energy & Environment
The future of cosmetics: Safeguarding a European flagship industry
Europe's cosmetics industry is a global leader in innovation and sustainability but faces mounting challenges from complex regulations and international competition. At a recent Strasbourg dinner, industry leaders and MEPs explored how to balance environmental goals, consumer needs, and economic competitiveness to safeguard the future of this vital sector.
Op-ed: Musk’s DSA denial could harm European citizens
18 Feb Technology
Op-ed: Musk’s DSA denial could harm European citizens
The EU’s Digital Service Act is designed to protect the bloc’s citizens from harmful and misleading content. Flaunting the rules damages democracy.
How bureaucracy and underfunding undermine EU military mobility
17 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
How bureaucracy and underfunding undermine EU military mobility
An internal audit finds serious shortcomings in the bloc's efforts to improve military mobility. Defence experts warn that the slow response time could undermine readiness and deterrence.
Bring Back SEP Regulation – a Lifeline for Industry in Europe Partner Content
17 Feb Technology
Bring Back SEP Regulation – a Lifeline for Industry in Europe
To preserve competitiveness of industry in Europe, including SMEs, the EU must urgently resume efforts to normalise licensing of standardised technologies, such as WiFi or 5G, to make it more transparent, predictable and fair.
A Taste of Success: The European Snacks Association and the Savoury Snacks Industry Partner Content
17 Feb
A Taste of Success: The European Snacks Association and the Savoury Snacks Industry
With growing consumer demand for sustainable and nutritious products, and as the EU grapples with ambitious climate and health targets, the European savoury snacks industry is at a pivotal moment
Europe’s humiliation: How Trump and Hegseth caught NATO off guard
14 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s humiliation: How Trump and Hegseth caught NATO off guard
NATO-Europe scrambled this week to respond to Trump's effort to cut it out of talks with Russia's Putin. Ukraine now looks vulnerable to US interests in ending the war.
February's print edition of The Parliament is out now
14 Feb EU Institutions
February's print edition of The Parliament is out now
From Russia's hybrid war on Europe to the continent's young shifting towards the right of the political spectrum, The Parliament's February edition dives into some of the big issues across the bloc.
Op-ed: The EU's AI moment can stop tech talent brain drain
11 Feb Technology
Op-ed: The EU's AI moment can stop tech talent brain drain
America's loss could be the EU's gain as inclusive work cultures and a desire for responsible AI can woo global talent from Silicon Valley.
Q&A: Kosovo's elections come at pivotal time for its EU future
11 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Q&A: Kosovo's elections come at pivotal time for its EU future
Kosovar elections will likely return Albin Kurti to the prime minister's office, albeit with diminished support. His last term had a mixed record on the issue of EU integration.
Why early intervention is key to unlocking healthcare capacity Partner Content
11 Feb
Why early intervention is key to unlocking healthcare capacity
A recent major OECD report has warned of a looming crisis in the European health workforce. In the third in our series on the challenges faced across European healthcare systems we explore how early intervention in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases provides a model that can reduce pressure on overstretched frontline health services
Circular solutions: Realising the potential of sustainable packaging Partner Content
11 Feb Energy & Environment
Circular solutions: Realising the potential of sustainable packaging
Fibre-based packaging can play a vital part of a sustainable, truly circular economy. But progress requires a collective effort between industries, policymakers and waste management sectors
Op-ed: Russia must be kept in check in the Baltics
07 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Russia must be kept in check in the Baltics
With increased damage to underwater infrastructure in the Baltics, decision-makers are left searching for the correct level of response to potential sabotage.
Power play: Baltic states cut Russian grid connection
06 Feb Member States
Power play: Baltic states cut Russian grid connection
On Saturday, the Baltic states will finally desynchronise from the BRELL electricity grid, which links it to Russia and Belarus. But the region is still vulnerable to Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.
Op-ed: Reimagining the EU’s urban mobility is key to a sustainable future
06 Feb Technology
Op-ed: Reimagining the EU’s urban mobility is key to a sustainable future
Europe’s cities have the potential to be hubs of experimentation and innovation to make transport greener.