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
Unlocking innovation in the fight against cancer Partner Content
09 Oct 24
Unlocking innovation in the fight against cancer
What more can Europe do to unlock access to new medicines and treatments that are bringing fresh hope to cancer patients? The Parliament sat down with Dr Kandeepan Ganeshalingam, Vice President Oncology International Medical Affairs at Pfizer, to find out why innovation could be key to helping people live longer and live better
Op-ed: Why digital inclusion starts in cities
08 Oct 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why digital inclusion starts in cities
Cities are launching bold initiatives to equip residents with vital digital skills – EU policymakers must tap into these insights or risk their strategies falling short.
Meeting the challenge of rising European healthcare demand Partner Content
08 Oct 24
Meeting the challenge of rising European healthcare demand
Europe is facing a healthcare workforce crisis with an estimated 8 million job openings in health and care forecast to appear before 2031. In the first of a new series of articles looking at the challenges faced by Europe’s healthcare systems, The Parliament and AbbVie examine how to make better use of existing capacity by harnessing innovation and patient-centred care
Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?
07 Oct 24 Technology
Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?
The EU's DestinE project uses a digital twin of the Earth to predict short-term weather extremes. But can and should it guide long-term climate strategies?
Organized crime and excessive taxation fuels rise in illicit cigarette trade across Europe Partner Content
07 Oct 24
Organized crime and excessive taxation fuels rise in illicit cigarette trade across Europe
High taxes on cigarettes are a magnet to organized criminals who are moving operations closer to major markets such as France – which now accounts for nearly half of all illicit cigarettes consumed in Europe. A new KPMG report highlights the growing cost of this illegal trade
Youth mobility deal may be key to EU-UK relations
04 Oct 24 EU Institutions
Youth mobility deal may be key to EU-UK relations
For UK PM Starmer to get the post-Brexit "reset" he says it wants, he may need to take the EU's youth mobility deal. That is not going down easy.
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
04 Oct 24 Technology
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
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How AI energy consumption challenges EU climate policy
04 Oct 24 EU Institutions
How AI energy consumption challenges EU climate policy
The EU wants to sharpen its AI capabilities and honour its climate commitments. Can it really do both?
How the EU can strengthen pharmaceutical competitiveness Partner Content
03 Oct 24 EU Institutions
How the EU can strengthen pharmaceutical competitiveness
By prioritising competitiveness and regulatory efficiency, the EU can empower its pharmaceutical sector to innovate and excel, addressing rare diseases and unmet needs.
Op-ed: Why the EU's digital sovereignty hangs in the balance
03 Oct 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU's digital sovereignty hangs in the balance
The EU’s reliance on foreign tech threatens its future in the digital realm. Bold action and unified investment are needed to reclaim independence.
How sexually explicit deepfakes undermine democracy and women’s role in the EU
02 Oct 24 EU Institutions
How sexually explicit deepfakes undermine democracy and women’s role in the EU
Female politicians have been disproportionately impacted by AI-generated pornographic content.
Will European patients miss out on new tools to fight Alzheimer’s disease? Partner Content
01 Oct 24
Will European patients miss out on new tools to fight Alzheimer’s disease?
As we stand on the brink of transforming the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease
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Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
01 Oct 24 Member States
Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
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Microchip supply chains: The key to the EU's AI competitiveness?
30 Sep 24 EU Institutions
Microchip supply chains: The key to the EU's AI competitiveness?
With semiconductors at the core of AI and consumer tech, Europe faces intense competition for crucial supply chains. But amid US-China tensions, the bloc has a unique opportunity to carve its own path.
Op-ed: Europe’s AI sector needs both more and less regulation
26 Sep 24 Technology
Op-ed: Europe’s AI sector needs both more and less regulation
To avoid European AI being dominated by American tech firms, policymakers need to strictly enforce competition rules while tearing away the red tape that hampers innovation at home. 
Op-ed: The EU's AI Act has transformed the role of chief privacy officer
25 Sep 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU's AI Act has transformed the role of chief privacy officer
The EU's efforts to regulate AI have put the bloc at the forefront of shaping the future of the technology. It has also put new burdens on company CPOs everywhere.
To boost the EU’s global competitiveness, we must change course on industrial and innovation policy Partner Content
25 Sep 24
To boost the EU’s global competitiveness, we must change course on industrial and innovation policy
As the European Union seeks to enhance global competitiveness, policy-makers face a pivotal decision: either embrace policies that promote innovation and competitiveness, or push forward with regulation that could threaten European leadership in global technologies like 5G and digital audio
How have political parties leveraged social media in Germany’s state elections?
24 Sep 24 Technology
How have political parties leveraged social media in Germany’s state elections?
Far-right AfD and new left-wing BSW gained ground in German state elections. Social media have contributed to voter mobilisation.
Op-ed: Why the EU is falling behind on digital financial oversight
23 Sep 24 EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU is falling behind on digital financial oversight
It's the job of the European Court of Auditors to exercise effective control of public funds. Digitalisation is crucial for transparency, and the EU is way behind.
Poland’s Tusk faces rule-of-law paradox
20 Sep 24 Member States
Poland’s Tusk faces rule-of-law paradox
The Polish prime minister's plans to restore the rule of law may need to wait for a new president next year. But by then, it could be too late.
What happens to Schengen in an era of renewed border control?
19 Sep 24 EU Institutions
What happens to Schengen in an era of renewed border control?
The visa-free Schengen Area is meant to realise the EU goal of freedom of movement. But new border security measures could jeopardise that project.
Meet Julia Leferman, the new voice for Europe’s 10,000 breweries Partner Content
19 Sep 24
Meet Julia Leferman, the new voice for Europe’s 10,000 breweries
Brewing is rooted in Europe's history, and a vital part of our heritage. Julia Leferman, who recently took the reins as the new Secretary General of The Brewers for Europe, tells us how the industry must also play a crucial role in Europe's present and future, driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth
Meet the new European Commissioner hopefuls
18 Sep 24 EU Institutions
Meet the new European Commissioner hopefuls
Ursula von der Leyen has presented her second-term priorities and commissioner lineup. Here's a first look at her priorities for her second mandate.
Ireland’s €13 billion windfall: Has the EU’s Apple ruling unleashed legal ‘chaos’?
17 Sep 24 EU Institutions
Ireland’s €13 billion windfall: Has the EU’s Apple ruling unleashed legal ‘chaos’?
‘The judgment totally contradicts precedent,’ says King’s College London’s Stephen Daly in a Q+A that digs into the European Court of Justice’s recent decision ordering the tech giant to pay back taxes.