Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia
27 Aug Member States

Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia

Residents of Estonia crossing into Russia might be coerced into spying against their country, the foreign ministry has warned. Recent cases show the FSB preying on travellers to build networks in European countries.
by Eloise Hardy
Op-ed: Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition shows resilience in the face of geopolitical threats
28 Aug Member States
Op-ed: Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition shows resilience in the face of geopolitical threats
Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU
25 Aug Member States
Disconnected growth: Poor rural connectivity threatens agricultural innovation in the EU
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: EU Deforestation Regulation must survive flawed technicalities
09 Jul EU Institutions
Op-ed: EU Deforestation Regulation must survive flawed technicalities
A European Parliament vote today risks jeopardising the EU Deforestation Regulation. After already being delayed by a year, MEPs must rally around this crucial legislation to protect the world’s forests.
Brussels Misses the Goal While Harm Reduction Nations Lift the Trophy Partner Content
09 Jul Energy & Environment
Brussels Misses the Goal While Harm Reduction Nations Lift the Trophy
While Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Greece cut smoking rates by backing safer alternatives like vaping, Brussels clings to bans, taxes, and outdated dogma. It is now time for the EU to follow evidence instead of fear and help smokers quit by embracing harm reduction rather than punishing it.
Op-ed: What the EU can learn from Denmark’s migration model
08 Jul Member States
Op-ed: What the EU can learn from Denmark’s migration model
With a model built on genuine need and societal integration, Denmark continues to offer a paradigm for migration to countries across Europe.
How the axing of a tiny green law solidifies the EPP's grip on EU politics
08 Jul EU Institutions
How the axing of a tiny green law solidifies the EPP's grip on EU politics
The dramatic axing of an anti-greenwashing law reveals a new balance of power in the EU institutions, in which the centre-right European People’s Party has become indispensable.
Why data centres are key to harnessing the power of AI Partner Content
08 Jul
Why data centres are key to harnessing the power of AI
As AI transforms every corner of the economy, data centres are emerging as vital digital infrastructure. How can we build these centres in the EU that are vital to powering our prosperity without compromising on sustainability? We organised an event in Strasbourg, in partnership with Microsoft to discuss.
Why moderate and responsible consumption matters Partner Content
08 Jul
Why moderate and responsible consumption matters
Brewing has evolved, and so have consumers. Now policy must adapt too, recognising that modern brewers are part of the solution
Op-ed: Young Europeans must take to the streets in defence of the Green Deal
07 Jul Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Young Europeans must take to the streets in defence of the Green Deal
As the EU’s right-leaning parties putting the environment at risk, European youth must mobilise to put the health of our planet at the heart of our economic system.
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.