German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy

German rearmament tests time, money and resolve

As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
What can Europe learn from the Greek economic success story? Partner Content
10 Dec
What can Europe learn from the Greek economic success story?
With her background as a lawyer specialising in Foreign Direct Investment and a member of the Greek New Democracy Party’s Political Committee, we speak with Christina Georgaki about the new European Commission and boosting European competitiveness
Tires under pressure - safeguarding the future of the EU’s tire industry Partner Content
10 Dec
Tires under pressure - safeguarding the future of the EU’s tire industry
The European tire industry, a key sector underpinning the continent’s economy, is facing escalating costs and regulatory challenges. At a recent event in the European Parliament, industry leaders warned that urgent support is needed to ensure the industry remains competitive
Von der Leyen's new mandate is one of contradictions and competing interests 
10 Dec EU Institutions
Von der Leyen's new mandate is one of contradictions and competing interests 
The European Commission president's efforts to appeal to the left and far right have her allies calling her savvy. Her critics would call it duplicitous. Getting her agenda through will be a difficult balancing act. 
A partnership for hydrogen innovation: Driving Europe's decarbonization and global competitiveness Partner Content
10 Dec
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 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.
Why Raffaele Fitto was Meloni’s best bet for the new Commission
09 Dec EU Institutions
Why Raffaele Fitto was Meloni’s best bet for the new Commission
Raffaele Fitto’s appointment as an executive vice-president marks a significant shift in the European Commission, securing ECR presence in Europe’s new political landscape.
Rethinking the protection of citizens in the face of climate insecurity Partner Content
09 Dec 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
Q+A: French government collapses at pivotal moment for EU
06 Dec EU Institutions
Q+A: French government collapses at pivotal moment for EU
Michel Barnier is out. Macron is on the hunt for another PM. What's next for the EU's second-biggest member?
The Parliament's December print edition is out
06 Dec EU Institutions
The Parliament's December print edition is out
As the new college of commissioners take office, what are the key challenges that lie ahead for von der Leyen 2.0?
Tackling the burden of malnutrition in cancer with medical nutrition: A call for EU policy change Partner Content
06 Dec EU Institutions
Tackling the burden of malnutrition in cancer with medical nutrition: A call for EU policy change
Nearly three million patients with cancer in Europe are facing malnutrition. Jean-Marc Magnaudet, President, Specialized Nutrition at Danone, and MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis, the former European Commissioner for Health, set out why nutritional care must be a central part of our approach to treatment and recovery
Op-ed: Commission must rethink Mercosur approach to ease farmer unrest
06 Dec 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.
Whole grains: a simple solution for healthier generations Partner Content
05 Dec
Whole grains: a simple solution for healthier generations
When it comes to improving public health, we are all familiar with the usual suspects: exercising, eating more veggies, avoiding “junk food”. But there is one that doesn’t get enough attention: whole grain. And guess what? It is a key ingredient in tackling obesity, diabetes and even cancer. So, why are we still not eating enough?
‘An imperfect leader’: Weakened Macron set to limp on at helm of EU
05 Dec EU Institutions
‘An imperfect leader’: Weakened Macron set to limp on at helm of EU
The French president's minority government has collapsed, but the EU may still look to Macron for leadership.
Marta Kos has five years to unblock EU enlargement
05 Dec EU Institutions
Marta Kos has five years to unblock EU enlargement
The new Slovenian Commissioner is tasked with making progress on bringing new members into the EU, but not everyone is enthusiastic.
AI at the Edge, the next computing revolution Partner Content
05 Dec 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.
Will Frontex’s expansion lead to more oversight and accountability?
04 Dec EU Institutions
Will Frontex’s expansion lead to more oversight and accountability?
As the EU expands the powers and resources of its border and coast guard agency, concerns are growing about accountability and transparency over alleged human rights violations.
Q+A: Ireland's general election stays in the centre, with no far right in sight
03 Dec
Q+A: Ireland's general election stays in the centre, with no far right in sight
Ireland’s general election will likely return the country's centrist coalition to power. They have a surplus to spend, but also a housing crisis and other challenges to confront.
The EU wants to boost its sluggish economy. Could Spain offer a roadmap?
02 Dec EU Institutions
The EU wants to boost its sluggish economy. Could Spain offer a roadmap?
Von der Leyen’s new mandate is likely to be consumed by an old problem: Promoting growth and innovation despite resistance to more spending.
A better way to drive EU de-fossilisation Partner Content
02 Dec
A better way to drive EU de-fossilisation
With Europeans still hesitant about the switch to all-electric vehicles, it’s clear the EU must adopt a more flexible, hybrid approach to transport decarbonisation
A new mandate to champion Rare Diseases: enhancing diagnosis and care for HAE patients in Europe Partner Content
02 Dec EU Institutions
A new mandate to champion Rare Diseases: enhancing diagnosis and care for HAE patients in Europe
A recent debate, sponsored by CSL Behring and hosted by MEPs Andriukaitis and Bosse, brought together hereditary angioedema experts, advocates, and policymakers to advocate for stronger EU action on diagnosis, care, and innovation in rare diseases.
It's time to treat child sexual exploitation and abuse as a global health emergency Partner Content
02 Dec 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
Crisis causes EU power balance to tilt towards the Commission, but can they cling on?
28 Nov EU Institutions
Crisis causes EU power balance to tilt towards the Commission, but can they cling on?
Von der Leyen’s leadership reshaped the European Commission during an era of pandemic, war, and energy instability, but at what cost to democratic balance and the role of the European Parliament?
Op-ed: 'Taller walls are an illusion’
27 Nov EU Institutions
Op-ed: 'Taller walls are an illusion’
MEP Daniel Freund argues the EU should focus on the root causes of migration rather than building physical barriers on the border.
Why Europe needs a Blue Deal to secure its Green Deal
26 Nov Energy & Environment
Why Europe needs a Blue Deal to secure its Green Deal
'Planet Aqua' argues that water is Europe’s next climate battleground, demanding a bold new approach to managing our most vital resource.