Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
22 Aug Foreign & Security Policy

Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks

‘NATO-like’ promises, Trump’s push for a Putin–Zelenskyy summit, and Europe’s show of unity — a week of hasty talks has set the stage for Ukraine’s next chapter.
by Eloise Hardy
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
21 Aug Member States
US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
Op-ed: Europe’s wine and spirits sector must be helped through the trade war
21 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Europe’s wine and spirits sector must be helped through the trade war
EU–Israel relations strained as Frederiksen singles out Netanyahu
20 Aug Member States
EU–Israel relations strained as Frederiksen singles out Netanyahu
The Parliament's November print edition is out
07 Nov 24 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 24 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 24
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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 Member States
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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24
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
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Op-ed: Why Ukraine leads the way on digital integration with the EU
21 Oct 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24
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 24 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
A new coalition is addressing Europe’s fertility landscape through inclusive policy and social justice Partner Content
14 Oct 24 EU Institutions
A new coalition is addressing Europe’s fertility landscape through inclusive policy and social justice
How can Europe address the pressing challenge of involuntary childlessness? The newly launched Coalition for Fertility calls for reproductive autonomy and equal access to fertility treatments across the EU
What can the EU learn from the Dutch algorithm scandal?
11 Oct 24 EU Institutions
What can the EU learn from the Dutch algorithm scandal?
Amid the growing use of artificial intelligence by governments, algorithmic bias threatens to undermine fairness and reinforce discrimination in public services.