Agriculture & Food All
Op-ed: The time to complete Europe's unfinished business
27 Jan Member States
Op-ed: The time to complete Europe's unfinished business
Cyprus' presidency of the Council of the EU may represent one of the last chances to take concrete steps towards negotiations on the reunification of the island.
Op-ed: Post-Greenland, the EU needs to make shared economic deterrence a priority
27 Jan EU Institutions
Op-ed: Post-Greenland, the EU needs to make shared economic deterrence a priority
A European Security Alliance would connect existing instruments and elevate economic security to the same strategic level as defence.
Tech & Research All
Why Europe’s digital sovereignty depends on edge AI Partner Content
27 Jan Member States
Why Europe’s digital sovereignty depends on edge AI
Europe’s AI edge will be won on devices, not slogans. If policymakers back hybrid setups that keep data local and give developers usable tools, AI will connect cloud with devices that reflect European values
How the EU became a digital colony — and how it might break free
26 Jan EU Institutions
How the EU became a digital colony — and how it might break free
European lawmakers and analysts warn that reliance on US artificial intelligence and digital services is a strategic liability, spurring calls for an EU-made tech stack.
Industry & Finance All
Op-ed: What the EU can learn from Cyprus' foreign policy
26 Jan Member States
Op-ed: What the EU can learn from Cyprus' foreign policy
From migration to regional co-operation with the Middle East and North Africa, Cyprus combines human-rights principles with pragmatic diplomacy.
What does Europe need to decarbonise road transport? Partner Content
26 Jan Member States
What does Europe need to decarbonise road transport?
As Brussels revises CO₂ rules for cars, suppliers and fuel producers urge to better integrate fuels in the forthcoming regulatory review. FuelsEurope's Alain Mathuren explains why current CO₂ standards weaken Europe's climate accounting system
Energy & Climate All
Op-ed: If Europe needs to diversify its energy sources, Cyprus could be the answer
23 Jan Member States
Op-ed: If Europe needs to diversify its energy sources, Cyprus could be the answer
At the forefront of the new common energy strategy for the Mediterranean, better integration of Cyprus' natural gas reserves can support the EU in phasing out Russian imports.
Why chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the world’s ‘forgotten disease’, must be a priority in the next EU budget Partner Content
23 Jan Member States
Why chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the world’s ‘forgotten disease’, must be a priority in the next EU budget
As negotiations intensify over the European Union’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), policymakers are being urged to recognise that respiratory health, and in particular chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a fundamental test of Europe’s economic resilience, workforce readiness, and long-term competitiveness
International & Trade All
Op-ed: Cyprus' opportunity to reinvigorate European dialogue and revive multilateralism
22 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Cyprus' opportunity to reinvigorate European dialogue and revive multilateralism
During its presidency of the Council of the EU, Cyprus has two key opportunities — carrying forward negotiations on the next MFF and elevating the EU's diplomatic relations with its neighbours in the Middle East and North Africa.
5 things to make sense of the EU-Mercosur deal
22 Jan Member States
5 things to make sense of the EU-Mercosur deal
A quarter-century of stop-start negotiations has finally brought the European Union to the threshold of the world’s largest duty-free pact with Latin America. But a procedural step could now delay its entry into force by up to two years.
Health All
Why does the Chemicals Omnibus matter? Partner Content
22 Jan Member States
Why does the Chemicals Omnibus matter?
Europe’s cosmetics companies risk losing safe, proven ingredients to hazard-only rules. Cosmetics Europe's John Chave explains why the Chemicals Omnibus aligns safety with competitiveness
Op-ed: This year will decide Montenegro's accession to the EU
21 Jan Member States
Op-ed: This year will decide Montenegro's accession to the EU
Amidst rising opposition from far-right parties, the country's bid will test how effective EU enlargement can be in the Western Balkans.
EU Institutions All
The EU’s mutual defence clause meets geopolitical reality
21 Jan Member States
The EU’s mutual defence clause meets geopolitical reality
Renewed doubts over US commitment to European security are putting the spotlight on the EU’s mutual defence clause and exposing the gap between legal obligation and readiness.
How sustainability certification will shape 2026 Partner Content
21 Jan Member States
How sustainability certification will shape 2026
In a year when Europe is finally turning climate commitments into binding rules, the stakes for policymakers could not be higher. 2026 will show if sustainable markets are ready to scale with integrity, or if regulatory ambition is moving faster than real-world implementation
Justice All
As Trump ramps up 'coercive' push for Greenland, the EU weighs striking back on tariffs
20 Jan EU Institutions
As Trump ramps up 'coercive' push for Greenland, the EU weighs striking back on tariffs
The US president has threatened European allies with fresh levies as he tries to strong-arm Denmark into selling the semi-autonomous territory, raising the specter of a trade war.
Op-ed: Six months to set the stage for the EU defence union
20 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Six months to set the stage for the EU defence union
The EU must accelerate efforts to implement a comprehensive and independent defence and security framework — and Cyprus's presidency could be decisive.
Jobs & Social Rights All
Why farmers need solutions now Partner Content
20 Jan Member States
Why farmers need solutions now
Modernising food and feed safety rules can keep safety strong while unlocking innovation and investment for a competitive, resilient agriculture sector
How the EU's 28th Regime pits business against labour
19 Jan Member States
How the EU's 28th Regime pits business against labour
Supporters say a pan-European legal framework would strengthen the single market, but critics warn it could weaken worker protections.
Security & Defence All
Q&A: Cyprus' role in shaping the next round of EU enlargement
19 Jan Member States
Q&A: Cyprus' role in shaping the next round of EU enlargement
As Cyprus assumes the rotating chair of the Council of the EU for the second time, Ambassador Christina Rafti outlines a strategy aimed at delivering concrete results.
Why whole grain food should be a daily reality for every child Partner Content
19 Jan Member States
Why whole grain food should be a daily reality for every child
From Scandinavian public-private partnerships to African school meals and reformulation, increasing the intake of whole grains is a sustainable solution to improve global health and lower costs for healthcare systems
Mobility All
Spain makes the case for more migration
16 Jan Member States
Spain makes the case for more migration
While Europe warns of migrant pressure, Spain uses newcomers to power its economy — and its model is being quietly emulated.
The Parliament's January print edition is out now
16 Jan Member States
The Parliament's January print edition is out now
This month's edition explores what the new US National Security Strategy means for Europe, Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland, the EU's weak foreign policy, and much more.
Regions & Cities All
How a strong standardisation system could help achieve Europe’s strategic priorities Partner Content
16 Jan Member States
How a strong standardisation system could help achieve Europe’s strategic priorities
As the Cypriot presidency targets a stronger single market, standards can be Europe's growth engine. Reviewing the current standardisation rules would spark innovation and anchor continental leadership by adapting to both fast-evolving technological and policy needs
Op-ed: Why Europe should avoid the trap of repressive drug policy
15 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Why Europe should avoid the trap of repressive drug policy
The Commission's new EU Drugs Strategy retreats from decades of progressive approaches, embracing a punitive stance that has proved disastrous globally.