Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions

Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test

With Poland’s presidency up for grabs, this Sunday's election could unlock long-stalled reforms – or deepen the political gridlock hampering Warsaw’s pro-European course.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
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
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
15 May EU Institutions
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
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?
Op-ed: Why the EU must stay ambitious on electric vehicles
03 Mar Economics
Op-ed: Why the EU must stay ambitious on electric vehicles
As the European Commission presents its Automotive Action Plan, the EU must take the opportunity to lead on clean technology and mobility.
Striking a new balance in European food policy Partner Content
03 Mar
Striking a new balance in European food policy
Europe faces a mounting challenge as food policymakers try and find the right balance between environmental sustainability, public health, and affordability. With rising inflation, growing obesity rates, and pressure from climate initiatives, a new report argues that bolder action is essential to support healthier, sustainable, and affordable food systems for all.
Students in Serbia are losing faith in the EU, but not in European values
28 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Students in Serbia are losing faith in the EU, but not in European values
Lack of support from Brussels for anti-corruption protests against President Vučić’s regime has become an 'extreme disappointment' for those on the streets. They see the EU putting interests above values.
Rare diseases must remain a political priority in the EU and beyond Partner Content
28 Feb
Rare diseases must remain a political priority in the EU and beyond
A unified rare disease plan is needed to deliver transformational value to European citizens’
The EU's trade gamble: Appeasement or strategic play?
27 Feb EU Institutions
The EU's trade gamble: Appeasement or strategic play?
By prioritising conciliation over confrontation, Europe seems to be handing Trump the upper hand in negotiations over the president's planned tariffs. Experts say it’s the smartest thing the bloc could do right now.
The European Commission and its Clean Industrial Deal: What to know
26 Feb EU Institutions
The European Commission and its Clean Industrial Deal: What to know
The EU executive unveiled a host of measures on Wednesday to revive the bloc's industry, while recommitting to its climate goals.
Mafia or environmental group? Some EU states don't see a difference
26 Feb Energy & Environment
Mafia or environmental group? Some EU states don't see a difference
Several EU states are coming down hard on environmental groups like Last Generation. Lawyers and human rights groups say over-prosecution violates fundamental rights.
Op-ed: A critical medicine shortage calls for better EU collaboration
25 Feb EU Institutions
Op-ed: A critical medicine shortage calls for better EU collaboration
With the European Medicines Agency identifying shortages in more than 30 critical medicines, the single market presents an opportunity to rethink the EU’s approach to medicines.
Accelerating the development of a Europe-wide CO2 storage market Partner Content
25 Feb
Accelerating the development of a Europe-wide CO2 storage market
Expanding the CO2 storage market to cover all of Europe, including the UK, is critical for reducing emissions efficiently and affordably, according to a new report. We organised an event with the Carbon Capture and Storage Association to find out more
Q&A: Merz’s conservatives take first in German election
24 Feb EU Institutions
Q&A: Merz’s conservatives take first in German election
The Left and far-right AfD did well, too, marking trouble for centrist governing. The CDU and SPD may be heading for another grand coalition.
Cutting red tape or cutting corners? The EU 'simplification’ dilemma
20 Feb EU Institutions
Cutting red tape or cutting corners? The EU 'simplification’ dilemma
Brussels’ ‘unprecedented’ effort to make the EU more business-friendly hopes to do away with onerous regulation. It could also harm the foundation the single market is built on.
Op-ed: Europe's great tech mirage
19 Feb EU Institutions
Op-ed: Europe's great tech mirage
For the EU to have a chance to be competitive across next-gen technologies like AI and quantum computing, it will need both strategic investments and a willingness to pick winners – and losers.
Europe at odds with US over Ukraine — and itself
18 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Europe at odds with US over Ukraine — and itself
First a call, now a meeting. The Trump administration is pushing ahead on negotiations with Russia over Ukraine. The EU is trying to find its way to the table.
The future of cosmetics: Safeguarding a European flagship industry Partner Content
18 Feb Energy & Environment
The future of cosmetics: Safeguarding a European flagship industry
Europe's cosmetics industry is a global leader in innovation and sustainability but faces mounting challenges from complex regulations and international competition. At a recent Strasbourg dinner, industry leaders and MEPs explored how to balance environmental goals, consumer needs, and economic competitiveness to safeguard the future of this vital sector.
Op-ed: Musk’s DSA denial could harm European citizens
18 Feb Technology
Op-ed: Musk’s DSA denial could harm European citizens
The EU’s Digital Service Act is designed to protect the bloc’s citizens from harmful and misleading content. Flaunting the rules damages democracy.
How bureaucracy and underfunding undermine EU military mobility
17 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
How bureaucracy and underfunding undermine EU military mobility
An internal audit finds serious shortcomings in the bloc's efforts to improve military mobility. Defence experts warn that the slow response time could undermine readiness and deterrence.
Bring Back SEP Regulation – a Lifeline for Industry in Europe Partner Content
17 Feb Technology
Bring Back SEP Regulation – a Lifeline for Industry in Europe
To preserve competitiveness of industry in Europe, including SMEs, the EU must urgently resume efforts to normalise licensing of standardised technologies, such as WiFi or 5G, to make it more transparent, predictable and fair.
A Taste of Success: The European Snacks Association and the Savoury Snacks Industry Partner Content
17 Feb
A Taste of Success: The European Snacks Association and the Savoury Snacks Industry
With growing consumer demand for sustainable and nutritious products, and as the EU grapples with ambitious climate and health targets, the European savoury snacks industry is at a pivotal moment
Europe’s humiliation: How Trump and Hegseth caught NATO off guard
14 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s humiliation: How Trump and Hegseth caught NATO off guard
NATO-Europe scrambled this week to respond to Trump's effort to cut it out of talks with Russia's Putin. Ukraine now looks vulnerable to US interests in ending the war.
February's print edition of The Parliament is out now
14 Feb EU Institutions
February's print edition of The Parliament is out now
From Russia's hybrid war on Europe to the continent's young shifting towards the right of the political spectrum, The Parliament's February edition dives into some of the big issues across the bloc.
Op-ed: The EU's AI moment can stop tech talent brain drain
11 Feb Technology
Op-ed: The EU's AI moment can stop tech talent brain drain
America's loss could be the EU's gain as inclusive work cultures and a desire for responsible AI can woo global talent from Silicon Valley.