The EU’s funding plans for Kyiv hit a Belgian wall — now what?
31 Oct Foreign & Security Policy

The EU’s funding plans for Kyiv hit a Belgian wall — now what?

With Belgium blocking the use of frozen Russian assets, the European Commission is floating joint EU debt. But the idea may be more leverage than lifeline.
by Peder Schaefer
The Netherlands turns the page on far-right rule
30 Oct Member States
The Netherlands turns the page on far-right rule
Lídia Pereira: Europe’s climate ambition needs a reset
29 Oct EU Institutions
Lídia Pereira: Europe’s climate ambition needs a reset
Europe’s climate credibility hangs in the balance at COP30
28 Oct Energy & Environment
Europe’s climate credibility hangs in the balance at COP30
Signature Dish: Evin Incir's nîsk
19 Oct 22
Signature Dish: Evin Incir's nîsk
Evin Incir (S&D, SE) shares her recipe for nîsk, a lentil soup that takes her back to her childhood in Diyarbakir
Governments need to confront the continued impact of COVID-19 on people who are immunocompromised Partner Content
18 Oct 22
Governments need to confront the continued impact of COVID-19 on people who are immunocompromised
A multidisciplinary group of clinicians and patient advocacy groups, call on governments around the world to urgently provide more targeted policies and interventions for people who are immunocompromised
To cap or not to cap? EU mulls gas price intervention
18 Oct 22
To cap or not to cap? EU mulls gas price intervention
The move could slow inflation, but bring unintended consequences
Kazakhstan’s industry development is creating new opportunities for EU Partner Content
17 Oct 22
Kazakhstan’s industry development is creating new opportunities for EU
Forget regulation – a total ban is the only legitimate response to Pegasus spyware
17 Oct 22
Forget regulation – a total ban is the only legitimate response to Pegasus spyware
Regulating the controversial surveillance tool is nearly impossible and so the EU must forbid this dangerous threat to civil rights
China’s influence campaign falls flat
14 Oct 22
China’s influence campaign falls flat
China has spent billions to improve the country’s image in Europe. The efforts have mostly been counterproductive, according to three new books
Renewable hydrogen is Europe’s best bet for emissions-free mobility
12 Oct 22
Renewable hydrogen is Europe’s best bet for emissions-free mobility
It’s expensive (for now). It’s not competitive (yet). That shouldn’t stop the EU from going all in making hydrogen a cornerstone of the green economy
What Europe needs to achieve a sustainable blood ecosystem Partner Content
12 Oct 22
What Europe needs to achieve a sustainable blood ecosystem
As a new EU Regulation governing the field of Substances of human origins (SoHO) is being shaped, let’s look at the bigger picture, including factors that impact blood demand and opportunities to reduce the drain on the healthcare systems, says Antonis Kattamis, who is involved in the Blood and Beyond initiative
When it comes to fixing our energy problems, hydrogen is no miracle solution
10 Oct 22
When it comes to fixing our energy problems, hydrogen is no miracle solution
The investment of large sums in a newly created European Hydrogen Bank is a questionable choice, as we do not currently have sufficient renewable energy capacity to produce 100 per cent green hydrogen
Building effective multilateralism in Kazakhstan Partner Content
10 Oct 22
Building effective multilateralism in Kazakhstan
It’s about time we declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
07 Oct 22
It’s about time we declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
Sanctions are working, but the EU can maximise their impact by recognising Russia as a state responsible for terrorist acts
To avoid future water wars, Europe must coordinate water management
05 Oct 22
To avoid future water wars, Europe must coordinate water management
The democratic management of water – one of our most important common resources – should be strengthened at the European level to mitigate the issues caused by drought and prevent future conflict
Collaborating to Tackle Malnutrition in Children Partner Content
03 Oct 22
Collaborating to Tackle Malnutrition in Children
The effects of the recent pandemic, scarcity of many raw ingredients and the rising cost of living, global concern over food insecurity and the risk of hunger has once again been brought to the forefront.
How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe
03 Oct 22
How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe
Europe is in a vulnerable position this winter. In order to build ourselves up, we must optimise our collective energy resources
A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
27 Sep 22
A ban on imports made with forced labour requires stopping them at the EU's borders
The European Commission’s proposal on banning goods made by forced labour is a step in the right direction. But these products must be stopped at the border as opposed to withdrawing them after they have already entered the EU market
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets Partner Content
27 Sep 22
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets
Climate change is here, and we must act now. That's why Amazon, Daimler Truck, Scania and Volvo are urging Parliamentarians to stand up for what’s needed to turn the tide and decarbonise European road transport.
The EU energy market is in deep trouble. How should we respond?
22 Sep 22
The EU energy market is in deep trouble. How should we respond?
The windfall tax on energy companies is a good start, but we must do more to restructure the energy market, including investing some of these profits into renewables
Plus ça change – or what the EU needs to learn (again) about rogue states and sanctions Partner Content
22 Sep 22
Plus ça change – or what the EU needs to learn (again) about rogue states and sanctions
As Europe and the US negotiate with Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, Holger Loewendorf warns they should consider the growing relationship between Russia and Iran, and how it could be "a means to weaken the EU”
Will the Artificial Intelligence Act protect the rights of Europeans?
21 Sep 22
Will the Artificial Intelligence Act protect the rights of Europeans?
The European Parliament and Council are entering a period of intense debate on the AI Act with the aim of agreeing on a position by the end of the year. Dods EU Political Intelligence examines how lawmakers plan to address the risks AI could pose to the rights of Europeans.
Mass migration is an inevitable consequence of the climate crisis. For one writer, it is also the solution.
19 Sep 22
Mass migration is an inevitable consequence of the climate crisis. For one writer, it is also the solution.
The climate crisis has made mass migration unavoidable. Gaia Vince, author of the new book Nomad Century: How to Survive the Climate Upheaval, explains how that’s not necessarily a bad thing, if we plan and prepare for it
Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address
14 Sep 22
Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen underscored the EU's solidarity with Ukraine and introduced plans to mitigate record-high energy prices
REPORT: What are the EU’s policy plans for the rest of 2022?
12 Sep 22
REPORT: What are the EU’s policy plans for the rest of 2022?
The new report from Dods EU Political Intelligence provides a one-stop guide to the packed policy agenda of the EU’s institutions for the autumn and winter period
How to stamp out cigarettes for good
07 Sep 22
How to stamp out cigarettes for good
The European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative to create the bloc’s first tobacco-free generation. The Spanish NGO behind the bid makes its case for banning the sale of cigarettes to those born after 2010
Animal experiments – how many times do we have to say enough is enough? Partner Content
06 Sep 22
Animal experiments – how many times do we have to say enough is enough?
For a record second time, citizens have overwhelmingly told the European Commission that they want an end to animal experiments in the EU.