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
Op-ed: Petitions committee must respond to citizens’ needs and be ready for anything
11 Nov
Op-ed: Petitions committee must respond to citizens’ needs and be ready for anything
PETI prioritises citizen concerns, tackling vital issues like the rule of law and environmental protection to enhance the EU’s public image. In the next term, making Parliament as accessible as possible is top of the committee’s agenda.
This year’s ‘finance COP’ in Baku may be a day late and a dollar short
08 Nov Energy & Environment
This year’s ‘finance COP’ in Baku may be a day late and a dollar short
Policymakers head to Azerbaijan for COP29 to agree on a new climate finance plan. The EU hopes to be a powerful voice at the negotiating table.
The Parliament's November print edition is out
07 Nov Energy & Environment
The Parliament's November print edition is out
As the EU balances sustainable goals with industrial growth, will the cost put the Green Deal at risk?
Carbon removals offer promise but no silver bullet
07 Nov Energy & Environment
Carbon removals offer promise but no silver bullet
Emerging technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will be crucial to offset hard-to-abate emissions, but they risk being used as an excuse to keep emitting. 
A business perspective: Strong environmental standards foster long-term competitiveness Partner Content
06 Nov
A business perspective: Strong environmental standards foster long-term competitiveness
We, the undersigned companies, stand firmly behind the European Green Deal and its continuation.
Op-ed: What we expect from the next health commissioner
06 Nov EU Institutions
Op-ed: What we expect from the next health commissioner
When Ursula von der Leyen's pick for health commissioner speaks to Parliament, this is what we will want to know.
Op-ed: A post-American world? 
05 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: A post-American world? 
Tuesday’s presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris comes as the US contends with mounting international challenges – and waning global influence.
Investing in healthy societies by boosting biotech competitiveness Partner Content
05 Nov Economics
Investing in healthy societies by boosting biotech competitiveness
Europe stands at a pivotal moment. To retain a competitive healthcare sector, the EU must move to promote innovation, strengthen its startup ecosystem, and attract global investment in R&D for strategic autonomy.
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
04 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Georgia's contested election puts EU dreams further out of reach
Georgia's public is pro-EU, but Russia is right next door. That puts the country's ruling party in a bind.
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
31 Oct EU Institutions
National interests derail EU train travel's full potential
Ursula von der Leyen wants to make going by rail more attractive. But her solution may be no match for older and more complicated problems.
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
30 Oct EU Institutions
The Commission's annual Enlargement Package: How close are candidate states to EU membership?
The EU executive says it's eager to enlarge the bloc, despite setbacks in places like Moldova and Georgia. Here's a status report on accession.
An election without a far-right surge: Social Democrats look strong in Lithuania
29 Oct EU Institutions
An election without a far-right surge: Social Democrats look strong in Lithuania
After a second round of voting in Lithuania, the Social Democrats are set to take over government. Here’s what a likely shift in power could mean for the EU.
Op-ed: Ukraine chooses the EU, but many challenges remain
29 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Ukraine chooses the EU, but many challenges remain
Ukrainian lawmakers are moving swiftly to align the country with the EU, to hasten its accession. Russia's war makes that harder — but also vital.
The EU scrambles to secure critical minerals for its green transition
28 Oct Energy & Environment
The EU scrambles to secure critical minerals for its green transition
Rare earth elements present a double-edged sword: They are essential to net-zero targets but come with their own environmental impacts.
Can Bulgaria break its political stalemate?
25 Oct EU Institutions
Can Bulgaria break its political stalemate?
Bulgarians are set to go to the ballot box yet again on Sunday amid widespread concern over the EU member state's democratic future.
Op-ed: Why EU's AI development needs a CERN moment
23 Oct EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why EU's AI development needs a CERN moment
The bloc can still take the lead in developing trustworthy AI models, but it will require substantial cross-border investments and an EU-wide initiative to pool resources, talent and ambition.
What's next for the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact?
22 Oct EU Institutions
What's next for the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact?
Many member states are hardening their borders — before the migration deal they agreed to months ago is even implemented.
Beyond itching: Tackling Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus Partner Content
21 Oct
Beyond itching: Tackling Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus
Significant progress is being made in the fight against Chronic Kidney Disease-associated Pruritus but sustaining strong momentum is crucial to making a profound impact on patients’ lives, writes Sandra Ruckstuhl, Head of Corporate and External
Affairs, CSL Vifor
Op-ed: Why Ukraine leads the way on digital integration with the EU
21 Oct EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why Ukraine leads the way on digital integration with the EU
As Ukraine moves closer to the EU, it has demonstrated its ability to make a strong contribution to the bloc’s future. Digital integration is a priority for the candidate country.
Q&A: Is another migration crisis looming for the EU?
18 Oct EU Institutions
Q&A: Is another migration crisis looming for the EU?
Israel’s assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon has stoked fears of a new wave of migration — just as the bloc is tightening its borders.
Op-ed: Europe’s financial sector needs close regulatory co-operation to ride AI revolution
16 Oct Technology
Op-ed: Europe’s financial sector needs close regulatory co-operation to ride AI revolution
The EU must foster an innovative AI landscape in financial services or risk being left behind in the digital race.
Gulf to Europe: We’re just not that into EU
15 Oct EU Institutions
Gulf to Europe: We’re just not that into EU
The first-ever EU-GCC summit this week follows decades of missed opportunities. But do the Gulf countries care?
Rethinking technology for people and planet Partner Content
14 Oct
Rethinking technology for people and planet
As the EU faces pivotal decisions on technology, a network of more than 50 non-profit organisations aims to advocate for a digital future that prioritises social justice and sustainability
Prevention and cure: Fixing Europe’s mental health crisis Partner Content
14 Oct EU Institutions
Prevention and cure: Fixing Europe’s mental health crisis
A comprehensive EU-wide mental health strategy is essential to tackle the region’s growing mental health crisis. Prioritising prevention and addressing social factors that affect mental health will ensure a healthier, happier Europe