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Why this Czech mining town is saying ‘no thanks’ to Europe’s critical raw materials push
25 Nov Member States
Why this Czech mining town is saying ‘no thanks’ to Europe’s critical raw materials push
As Brussels races to secure raw materials and cut its reliance on China, it's facing resistance from a Czech region that's thought to hold significant lithium deposits.
A technology-neutral Europe is a stronger Europe Partner Content
25 Nov Member States
A technology-neutral Europe is a stronger Europe
As Europe reconsiders its 2035 engine ban, industry leaders call for technology openness to drive the continent’s path to carbon-neutral mobility
Tech & Research All
Parliament cannot walk away from defending Europe's democratic authority and industrial sovereignty Partner Content
24 Nov
Parliament cannot walk away from defending Europe's democratic authority and industrial sovereignty
The European Union has always prided itself on the rule of law and the careful distribution of powers among its institutions. That balance functions only if the executive remains answerable to elected representatives.
UN official warns that US-led peace plan in Gaza could imperil the creation of a Palestinian state
21 Nov EU Institutions
UN official warns that US-led peace plan in Gaza could imperil the creation of a Palestinian state
The Palestinian Authority should be 'at the centre of the conversation' concerning any plans for Gaza’s reconstruction, a UNRWA official said in an interview.
Industry & Finance All
How to unlock Europe's growth ? Slash bureaucracy, entrepreneurs say Partner Content
21 Nov Member States
How to unlock Europe's growth ? Slash bureaucracy, entrepreneurs say
A packed hemicycle at the European Parliament in Brussels sent a clear message: Europe’s growth hinges on a simpler single market, faster trade deals, and real delivery on competitiveness
Why climate change-related diseases are a growing threat to European health security Partner Content
20 Nov Member States
Why climate change-related diseases are a growing threat to European health security
As climate change fuels new disease threats, MEP Stine Bosse argues that investing in global health is Europe’s smartest defence to protect citizens and strengthen the EU’s leadership
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EU Mediterranean Commissioner: 'We want to be players and not only payers'
19 Nov Member States
EU Mediterranean Commissioner: 'We want to be players and not only payers'
With Brussels set to host the inaugural Palestine Donor Group on Thursday, Dubravka Šuica is calling for the bloc to play a more strategic role in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and the reconstruction of Gaza.
Is Europe ready to lead in the age of AI? Partner Content
19 Nov Member States
Is Europe ready to lead in the age of AI?
To stay ahead in the global race, EARE’s Maxime Ricard and MEP José Cepeda discuss how Europe can turn its values into the engine of responsible AI, and lead in world-class innovation
International & Trade All
Could oil-rich Norway save Ukraine?
18 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Could oil-rich Norway save Ukraine?
Norway could leverage its sovereign wealth fund to back a loan to fund Ukraine’s defence — but Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg isn’t eager to reach into the country’s deep pockets.
Putting menopause on the European policy agenda Partner Content
18 Nov Member States
Putting menopause on the European policy agenda
At the European Parliament in Strasbourg, policymakers, medical experts and industry leaders called for Europe-wide action to end the stigma around menopause and ensure equitable access to women’s health support across all Member States.
Health All
Op-ed: Europe’s chance to lead on critical minerals
17 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s chance to lead on critical minerals
Critical minerals power Europe’s green transition and defence industries, but export bans and resource nationalism threaten supply chains. The EU should lead an International Materials Agency to ensure transparency and cooperation.
Cultural inclusion: a guiding compass for European digital policy Partner Content
17 Nov Member States
Cultural inclusion: a guiding compass for European digital policy
Digital services are bridging the urban-rural divide and empowering creators everywhere, proving that access to culture and creativity should remain at the heart of EU digital policy.
EU Institutions All
Can Europe Afford to Defend Itself? Rob Murray on the new Security & Resilience Bank Partner Content
14 Nov
Can Europe Afford to Defend Itself? Rob Murray on the new Security & Resilience Bank
In this episode of the Eastern Frontline podcast, MEPs Reinis Pozņaks and Roberts Zīle speak with Rob Murray, the CEO of the Defence, Security & Resilience Bank
Op-ed: Why the Green Deal should be seen as a growth plan
14 Nov Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Why the Green Deal should be seen as a growth plan
As climate politics harden, Europe risks forgetting what the Green Deal was built to be: a growth plan for a fairer, more resilient and sovereign economy — not an environmental burden.
Justice All
Securing Europe’s energy sovereignty through resilient electricity networks Partner Content
14 Nov Member States
Securing Europe’s energy sovereignty through resilient electricity networks
MEP Pilar del Castillo hosted the European Utilities Telecom Council (EUTC) annual event at the European Parliament, highlighting the new challenges posed, and opportunities offered by AI and digitalization, and the related outcomes on the future of Europe’s electricity system
COP30: Time to unlock the potential of sustainable fuels Partner Content
14 Nov Member States
COP30: Time to unlock the potential of sustainable fuels
As the world turns its attention towards Brazil’s COP30, the spotlight is rightly shifting to one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to accelerate the energy transition in a way that is fair, inclusive, and effective across all regions
Jobs & Social Rights All
How neutral can Switzerland remain?
13 Nov EU Institutions
How neutral can Switzerland remain?
Once a source of strength, neutrality is now dividing the Swiss — between those seeking deeper ties with the EU and those determined to lock neutrality into the constitution.
How Brazilian farmers complement Europe’s food security Partner Content
13 Nov
How Brazilian farmers complement Europe’s food security
Brazilian grape cooperatives complement European farmers’ activities. Jailson Lira, founder of Coopexvale explains how they can strengthen EU food security through responsible production
Security & Defence All
How bioethanol will power the EU-Brazil drive for transport decarbonisation Partner Content
13 Nov
How bioethanol will power the EU-Brazil drive for transport decarbonisation
With Raízen leading innovation in sustainable biofuels, EU–Brazil cooperation can accelerate the global energy transition. As Europe seeks urgent solutions for transport decarbonisation, Brazil’s bioethanol experience offers valuable lessons, showing how scalable and diverse solutions can support different regional contexts.
The future of mining: connecting competitiveness to the climate agenda Partner Content
13 Nov
The future of mining: connecting competitiveness to the climate agenda
As the world races to decarbonise, Brazil’s Vale sees industrial transformation as both duty and opportunity. Vale’s CEO Gustavo Pimenta to highlight how mining can fuel global climate goals and make sustainability the core of industrial growth
Mobility All
From forest to future: a vision for Europe’s circular economy Partner Content
13 Nov
From forest to future: a vision for Europe’s circular economy
EUDR: Europe must deliver clarity and commitment fast Partner Content
13 Nov Member States
EUDR: Europe must deliver clarity and commitment fast
With COP30 looming, Europe’s credibility hangs on the EUDR: adopt the timeline, clarify documentation, and leverage certification to deliver deforestation-free supply chains, reducing burdens and giving companies certainty now
Regions & Cities All
How Orbán holds EU enlargement hostage
12 Nov Member States
How Orbán holds EU enlargement hostage
As Brussels pushes to bring the Western Balkans, Ukraine and Moldova into the fold, Viktor Orbán has turned the EU’s unanimity rule into a tool of leverage — and Europe’s credibility is paying the price.
Europe can be smoke-free, but only if it embraces innovation Partner Content
12 Nov
Europe can be smoke-free, but only if it embraces innovation
A recent Brussels event hosted by We Are Innovation examined how evidence-based policies could help the EU meet its goal of becoming smoke-free by 2040. Those attending heard that innovation, not bans, could be the key to accelerating change and saving lives.