Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
17 Jun Member States

Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home

Despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rearmament bravado, youth has lost trust in the state and doesn't want to fight.
by Chris Reiter & Will Wilkes
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
13 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
16 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
11 Jun EU Institutions
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
Europe's health at a crossroads: Stronger efforts needed to achieve 2030 targets Partner Content
22 Apr
Europe's health at a crossroads: Stronger efforts needed to achieve 2030 targets
Europe has made strides in public health, but we need a renewed focus and urgent action to meet targets for HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, and STIs
Pope Francis: Bloodshed in the Holy Land must end
22 Apr Foreign & Security Policy
Pope Francis: Bloodshed in the Holy Land must end
Writing before his death on Easter Monday, Pope Francis called for safety and dignity for everyone in Palestine and Israel. Waging peace takes more courage than waging war, he argued in this posthumous op-ed.
EU opinion divided over bid to seize frozen Russian assets
22 Apr EU Institutions
EU opinion divided over bid to seize frozen Russian assets
Interest income on Russian funds held in Belgium helps finance Ukraine’s war effort. Pressure is mounting for the EU to go further — testing legal limits, political unity and the bloc's financial credibility.
Meloni and Trump play nice at White House, but US-EU future still on thin ice
18 Apr Foreign & Security Policy
Meloni and Trump play nice at White House, but US-EU future still on thin ice
A meeting between the Italian prime minister and the US president reaffirmed their mutual admiration. But real progress on trade, Ukraine and defence remains elusive.
Lost in the post: Cutting letter delivery could isolate Denmark's most vulnerable
17 Apr Economics
Lost in the post: Cutting letter delivery could isolate Denmark's most vulnerable
The Danish post will deal only in parcels starting next year, but not everyone can go paperless.
Op-ed: EU fertiliser duties are a high-stakes gamble for agriculture
17 Apr Energy & Environment
Op-ed: EU fertiliser duties are a high-stakes gamble for agriculture
The EU's proposal of 100% tariffs on Russian and Belarusian imports threatens European farmers and food prices.
Animal disease outbreaks in Europe signal need for a clear, proactive and timely strategy on animal vaccination Partner Content
16 Apr
Animal disease outbreaks in Europe signal need for a clear, proactive and timely strategy on animal vaccination
With disease outbreaks occurring with more frequency in western and eastern Europe, there is a growing need to review the EU’s approach to animal disease management.
Europe’s path to global tech leadership: Unlocking connectivity and innovation Partner Content
16 Apr
Europe’s path to global tech leadership: Unlocking connectivity and innovation
MEPs and mobile tech experts discuss how fair licensing, open standards, and strategic IP protection can drive Europe’s digital sovereignty and close the innovation gap
Op-ed: Helping migrants must not be criminalised
15 Apr EU Institutions
Op-ed: Helping migrants must not be criminalised
Harsher enforcement of EU migration rules has undermined humanitarian work. A revision of the Facilitation Directive offers MEPs the chance to stand up for civil society.
EU’s thirst for natural gas risks swapping one dependency for another 
14 Apr EU Institutions
EU’s thirst for natural gas risks swapping one dependency for another 
The bloc's effort to kick its addiction to Russian LNG has given US suppliers a stronger position in the market — just in time for Trump's tariffs.
A toolbox of solutions for European farmers Partner Content
14 Apr
A toolbox of solutions for European farmers
The European Commission’s Vision for the Future of Agriculture is an encouraging document— but delivering on these promises will require sustained collaboration across the agricultural value chain
Two decades of advancing animal health Partner Content
14 Apr
Two decades of advancing animal health
Effective veterinary medicine is a cornerstone of sustainable farming, and vital to supporting both animal and human health. At a recent European Parliament event, Epruma highlighted the role of cooperation between vets, farmers, and policymakers in shaping sustainable animal care practices and reducing reliance on antibiotics.
Brussels looks to Beijing with fresh eyes as it contends with Trump's tariffs
11 Apr EU Institutions
Brussels looks to Beijing with fresh eyes as it contends with Trump's tariffs
A raft of US tariffs on European goods has forced the EU to weigh closer economic ties with China — despite ongoing trade tensions.
Digital-only medicine information puts patient safety at risk Partner Content
11 Apr
Digital-only medicine information puts patient safety at risk
Our health systems must make sure no one is left behind – that means digital solutions available for those who are currently able to access them
The Parliament's April print edition is out now
10 Apr EU Institutions
The Parliament's April print edition is out now
This month's edition of the magazine looks at the crumbling of the political centre, Trump's tariff turbulence and the risks to judicial independence.
What it will take for Europe to beat cancer Partner Content
10 Apr Economics
What it will take for Europe to beat cancer
By unlocking the potential of innovation, we can create a more sustainable, equitable cancer care system that delivers better outcomes for patients. To make this a reality, we need bold policies and an environment that complements the direction of science and the needs of people living with cancer.
As some Trump tariffs take effect, Meloni is caught in the middle
09 Apr EU Institutions
As some Trump tariffs take effect, Meloni is caught in the middle
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is walking a fine line, juggling ties with Washington while defending Italy’s economic interests.
Op-ed: State aid must be calibrated to save European steel industry
09 Apr Economics
Op-ed: State aid must be calibrated to save European steel industry
EU steelmakers have gorged on public money without taking steps to decarbonise or prepare for the future. State aid should go on, but with conditions attached.
Europe's universities lure US academics under fire from Trump, but face similar risks
08 Apr
Europe's universities lure US academics under fire from Trump, but face similar risks
Wanted: US professors for European academia. Some in Trump's America may want to flee, but threats to academic freedom are growing in the EU, too.
Making ‘Early’ our mission to beat cancer Partner Content
08 Apr
Making ‘Early’ our mission to beat cancer
Cancer patients have the best chance of becoming and remaining cancer-free when diagnosed and treated early
Op-ed: Combatting unequal cancer treatment must remain part of the EU’s health agenda
08 Apr EU Institutions
Op-ed: Combatting unequal cancer treatment must remain part of the EU’s health agenda
As the European Parliament’s public health committee sets about its full legislative work, it must make cancer a top priority. It effects everyone equally and must be treated equally, too.
Op-ed: Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ hits the EU with a retaliation dilemma
07 Apr Economics
Op-ed: Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ hits the EU with a retaliation dilemma
As the EU considers retaliating against steep US tariffs, the bloc will need a calibrated — and unified — response.
As Trump rewrites the trade playbook, the EU holds fire — for now
04 Apr EU Institutions
As Trump rewrites the trade playbook, the EU holds fire — for now
Donald Trump’s decision to hit the EU with a 20% tariff has Brussels calibrating how to strike back without damaging its own industries.
Le Pen ruling reflects growing challenges to judicial independence 
03 Apr EU Institutions
Le Pen ruling reflects growing challenges to judicial independence 
Across Europe, right-wing politicians are clashing with courts over allegations of political bias. That bodes poorly for the rule of law.