Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy

Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate

Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy
Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
Q&A: Germany’s spending spree good news for the EU — with caveats
21 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Q&A: Germany’s spending spree good news for the EU — with caveats
Germany’s historic shift on spending means more for defence and infrastructure. A top German economist explains what needs to happen next.
EU credibility at stake as leaders fail to agree on military Ukraine aid
21 Mar EU Institutions
EU credibility at stake as leaders fail to agree on military Ukraine aid
The 27-member bloc is still far apart on a proposal to send extra military aid to Ukraine, as Trump continues to negotiate with Putin.
Op-ed: The path to energy security runs through Washington, not Moscow
20 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: The path to energy security runs through Washington, not Moscow
The EU must decisively end its dependence on Russian natural gas — not return to it.
EU deportation plans raise legal and practical concerns
19 Mar EU Institutions
EU deportation plans raise legal and practical concerns
The European Commission has proposed third-country "return hubs” to fast-track deportations. Past efforts suggest it might not work.
Safeguarding Minors Online: The Role of Regulation and Responsible Practices Partner Content
19 Mar
Safeguarding Minors Online: The Role of Regulation and Responsible Practices
A high-level event at the European Parliament in Brussels (5 February 2025) brought together representatives from the European institutions, national lotteries and parents’ organisations to address the growing concern of online safety for minors. Organised by The European Lotteries (EL), the discussion focused on digital risks faced by young users and explored measures to protect them
When we protect our pets, we protect ourselves: launching World Parasite Awareness Day Partner Content
19 Mar
When we protect our pets, we protect ourselves: launching World Parasite Awareness Day
Veterinarians, parasite councils, researchers, the animal health sector and others have come together to launch the first World Parasite Awareness Day, an annual event to be held on 20 March dedicated to raising awareness on the changing and not so visible risk of parasites.
Prioritizing Health in the EU: A Roadmap for the SANT Committee’s New Mandate Partner Content
19 Mar EU Institutions
Prioritizing Health in the EU: A Roadmap for the SANT Committee’s New Mandate
The European Parliament's new SANT Committee has a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Europe, writes MEP András Kulja
Op-ed: Why the EU must renew its commitment to global public health
18 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU must renew its commitment to global public health
It is more important than ever that the EU leads on global health. Gavi for vaccines and the Global Fund for AIDS are not only charity, but a strategic imperative.
How EU sanctions work – and the challenge of enforcing them
17 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
How EU sanctions work – and the challenge of enforcing them
Sanctions are a powerful diplomatic tool, but enforcement gaps and political divides often determine how successful they can be.
Access to affordable and healthy eating – a basic need still to secure Partner Content
17 Mar Economics
Access to affordable and healthy eating – a basic need still to secure
With food insecurity one of the most pressing global challenges, we must make sure it remains high on the EU’s agenda
Fuelling the Future: The Role of Liquid Fuels in the European Energy Transition Partner Content
17 Mar Energy & Environment
Fuelling the Future: The Role of Liquid Fuels in the European Energy Transition
As Europe accelerates its drive towards climate neutrality, the question of how to achieve a balanced, pragmatic energy transition has become ever more pressing. With the Clean Industrial Deal taking shape, a recent policy dinner discussed the need for Europe to embrace a strategy that includes all solutions
Portugal’s government collapse leaves opening for ultranationalist party
14 Mar EU Institutions
Portugal’s government collapse leaves opening for ultranationalist party
Three elections in three years is a bad look for Portugal’s democratic stability. As seen elsewhere in the EU, it’s stirring up anti-establishment sentiment.
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
14 Mar EU Institutions
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
March's edition of the magazine looks at the growing divide between the EU and the US, and what's next for Ukraine.
Kidney diseases are silent killers impacting 100 million Europeans Partner Content
13 Mar
Kidney diseases are silent killers impacting 100 million Europeans
Patient organizations are calling for political action to improve outcomes for people with kidney diseases
US aid cuts leave EU member hopefuls in the lurch
13 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
US aid cuts leave EU member hopefuls in the lurch
The Trump administration's move against USAID undermines democratic reforms and civil society across eastern Europe. If the EU can't fill the gap, Russian influence likely will.
Maintaining a Competitive Edge: Building a Resilient European Health System Partner Content
13 Mar Technology
Maintaining a Competitive Edge: Building a Resilient European Health System
With European healthcare systems under pressure and future demand forecast to grow, it is time to think differently about how we maintain population health. In this, the final piece in our series on challenges in European healthcare, we explore how reducing demand on systems through new medicines and adapting patient pathways is key to a healthier future
Seizing the opportunities of advanced connectivity Partner Content
11 Mar Technology
Seizing the opportunities of advanced connectivity
EU policies adopted in the next five years will be foundational for its innovative ecosystem to thrive in the long term. It’s vital we build the right framework now
Op-ed: Why wartime elections in Ukraine are a risk to democracy and security
11 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Why wartime elections in Ukraine are a risk to democracy and security
Russian aggression and interference could undermine any wartime elections held in Ukraine. The international community must respect Ukraine’s right to decide when and how it restores its democratic system.
Why Europe must be prepared for biological threats Partner Content
10 Mar
Why Europe must be prepared for biological threats
Is Europe doing enough to prepare for the risk of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats? Riho Terras MEP and Joe Papa from Emergent BioSolutions set out why health security must be a key part of our defense posture
Bosnian Serb leader stays defiant, souring the separatist mood
07 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Bosnian Serb leader stays defiant, souring the separatist mood
Bosnia and Herzegovina faces a major test of national unity as Republika Srpska leader Milorad Dodik rebukes central authorities. A verdict against him reveals the country’s deep divides.
Op-ed: Vulnerable women are too often missing from poverty data
07 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Vulnerable women are too often missing from poverty data
Official statistics fail to capture vulnerable groups of women, meaning they’re often excluded from EU policies to fight poverty.
Op-ed: Commission’s omnibus is a capitulation to corporate profits
06 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Commission’s omnibus is a capitulation to corporate profits
The European Commission's 'simplification' legislation fails to address the realities of socioeconomic inequality and record profiteering.
Europe confronts a worst-case scenario it has long feared
05 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Europe confronts a worst-case scenario it has long feared
Europe faces its biggest security crisis since the Cold War as Trump freezes military aid to Ukraine. Can European powers avoid repeating their past mistakes?
Merz eyes defence buildup, economic reboot and stricter migration
04 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Merz eyes defence buildup, economic reboot and stricter migration
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU/CSU parliamentary bloc, is set to lead the next government after his party came first in recent elections. He says only he can strengthen Germany and Europe, but at what cost?