US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector
21 Aug Member States

US tariff relief offers mixed blessings to German car sector

Decisions made decades ago will determine how hard each carmaker is hit.
by Peder Schaefer
Ukraine security guarantees emerge as sticking point after European leaders meet Trump
19 Aug Member States
Ukraine security guarantees emerge as sticking point after European leaders meet Trump
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
Why Europe needs an animal vaccination strategy Partner Content
07 Jul
Why Europe needs an animal vaccination strategy
Momentum is building behind an EU vaccination plan – now is the time for action
Op-ed: A strong 2040 target is key to European competitiveness
04 Jul Energy & Environment
Op-ed: A strong 2040 target is key to European competitiveness
Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra's 2040 climate target revisions risk diluting the EU's role as a climate leader, argue Jukka Leskelä, Bård Standal, Finnur Beck, Åsa Pettersson, Thomas Aarestrup Jepsen and Jonas Helseth.
The Parliament's July print edition is out now
04 Jul Member States
The Parliament's July print edition is out now
Europe's NATO members have bowed to Donald Trump's demands to significantly increase defence spending. But will it be enough to cure the continent's military woes?
Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
04 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
Russia spies opportunity in warming Arctic
As Arctic sea ice melts, Russia is racing to control new trade routes, extract untapped resources, and cement its military influence in a rapidly shifting region.
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
03 Jul EU Institutions
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
The European Commission has formally proposed a 90% carbon emissions cut by 2040, but offered plenty of workarounds to convince reluctant member states to get on board.
Transboundary animal diseases – where to begin? Partner Content
03 Jul
Transboundary animal diseases – where to begin?
The next transboundary animal disease outbreak is not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’
Campaigners call for action to tackle 'silent epidemic' of fatty liver disease Partner Content
03 Jul
Campaigners call for action to tackle 'silent epidemic' of fatty liver disease
Despite clear links to major NCDs, liver disease remains marginal in national and EU-level health strategies. The European Liver Patients’ Association held a recent event to raise awareness – and call for change now
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
Across the EU, far-right and populist governments are defunding museums, censoring artists and stacking cultural institutions with loyalists, often to advance a political ideology.
Self-care: Europe’s most underused health system ally Partner Content
02 Jul
Self-care: Europe’s most underused health system ally
Too often taken for granted, self-care is already delivering significant value across Europe—easing pressure on healthcare systems, generating substantial savings, and empowering individuals to manage their health. It is time to recognise self-care as a key pillar of sustainable, people-centred healthcare.
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
As Ukraine rewrites modern warfare with drones and AI, countries across the EU are struggling with slow procurement, outdated priorities, and rising competition from global powers.
Q&A: Defence spending, migration on Denmark’s EU presidency agenda
01 Jul Member States
Q&A: Defence spending, migration on Denmark’s EU presidency agenda
As Denmark steps into the Council of the European Union's rotating presidency, Ambassador Carsten Grønbech-Jensen outlines the country's priorities.
The Parliament's Guide to the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU
01 Jul Member States
The Parliament's Guide to the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU
What will be Denmark's focus as the country takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU?
Reclaiming Europe’s leadership in life sciences Partner Content
01 Jul
Reclaiming Europe’s leadership in life sciences
Unlocking the full potential of life sciences will require leveraging Europe’s competitive advantages and fostering an environment where innovation is rewarded
Investing in Prevention: A European Imperative for Sustainable Health Partner Content
01 Jul
Investing in Prevention: A European Imperative for Sustainable Health
The majority of Europe’s health spending is focused on curative care. Prevention must move from the periphery to the centre of European health policy
Interview: Marie Bjerre on Denmark redefining its EU role
30 Jun Member States
Interview: Marie Bjerre on Denmark redefining its EU role
As Denmark takes over the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency, its European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre explains why the EU matters more than ever and how a small country plans to lead in uncertain times.
Why biodefence must be at the heart of Europe’s security strategy Partner Content
30 Jun
Why biodefence must be at the heart of Europe’s security strategy
The Covid-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine have pushed the EU to rethink its crisis preparedness, and make biodefence a key priority. Diem Nguyen, CEO of SIGA, discusses how the EU is integrating biodefence into its broader security and health strategies—and what must come next to build real resilience.
Op-ed: How to survive a trade war: A case for EU burden-sharing
27 Jun Economics
Op-ed: How to survive a trade war: A case for EU burden-sharing
President Donald Trump’s tariff pause is a chance for the EU to get its house in order and figure out a measured response to the US trade threats.
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
27 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
European NATO members this week bowed to US pressure and pledged to hike their defence spending, but achieving self-sufficiency will require more than just money.
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
26 Jun EU Institutions
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
A new report reveals how groups critical of so-called gender ideology across Europe raised $1.18 billion to target abortion, sex education and LGBTQ+ rights.
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
26 Jun EU Institutions
Skills agenda an afterthought in the EU's competitiveness quest
As the European Commission doubles down on deregulation and investment to boost competitiveness, neglecting the workers meant to power the bloc’s future could derail the agenda.
The urgency for children in Gaza could not be starker Partner Content
26 Jun
The urgency for children in Gaza could not be starker
EU leaders must use all their power and influence to ensure the necessary levels of lifesaving aid can enter Gaza – and that the UN is allowed to do its job in delivering it.
Digital Platforms: A catalyst for Europe’s economic strength Partner Content
25 Jun
Digital Platforms: A catalyst for Europe’s economic strength
How can the EU create more streamlined and efficient regulation to support sectors such as the digital platform economy? We held an event in the European Parliament to discuss
Op-ed: International aid is a strategic investment in Europe’s future
25 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: International aid is a strategic investment in Europe’s future
As the EU undertakes discussions around its future budget, the human dimension of security must be seen as a strategic investment in the bloc’s own future.
Tackling diabetes is key to creating a healthier, more competitive Europe Partner Content
25 Jun
Tackling diabetes is key to creating a healthier, more competitive Europe
Diabetes is a chronic condition which touches upon all aspects of healthcare systems. Preventing diabetes and improving outcomes would lower healthcare costs, in turn sustaining growth and productivity