Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States

Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture

Across the EU, far-right and populist governments are defunding museums, censoring artists and stacking cultural institutions with loyalists, often to advance a political ideology.
by Federica Di Sario
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
03 Jul EU Institutions
Five things to know about the EU's 2040 climate targets
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
27 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
MEPs welcome Commission’s decision to refer Poland to Court of Justice
01 Apr
MEPs welcome Commission’s decision to refer Poland to Court of Justice
The Commission said it will launch an infringement procedure against Poland over the “muzzle law”, which allows the government to penalise Polish judges for their rulings.
Making animal welfare a priority
01 Apr
Making animal welfare a priority
The misapplication of EU animal transport legislation poses a great threat to animal welfare. But before tightening EU law, we must first ensure its correct application, argues Marlene Mortler.
Animal Welfare: Creating a win-win situation for all
01 Apr
Animal Welfare: Creating a win-win situation for all
COVID-19 has made us all much more aware of the intricate interconnections between biodiversity, animal welfare and human health, writes Manuela Ripa.
Ensuring healthcare continuity
01 Apr
Ensuring healthcare continuity
More needs to be done to ensure the proper transition of care for those suffering from PKU. Adult patients must not be forgotten, explains Seán Kelly.
Racism kills in Europe too
01 Apr
Racism kills in Europe too
The death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in the United States sparked widespread anti-racism protests, but racism is a worldwide issue and we are far from blame-free in Europe, argues Hilde Vautmans. 
Four countries hoping to join EU must make progress on ‘fundamental’ internal reforms
31 Mar
Four countries hoping to join EU must make progress on ‘fundamental’ internal reforms
Parliamentary reports on the accession ambitions of Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Serbia say each “need to continue focus” on reforms.
Political groups accused of waging ‘political witch-hunt’ against certain Member States
31 Mar
Political groups accused of waging ‘political witch-hunt’ against certain Member States
The row surrounds the EU’s new rule of law conditionality mechanism, recently adopted by the European Commission.
2021: A year of opportunity for sustainability in Africa Partner Content
31 Mar
2021: A year of opportunity for sustainability in Africa
We are at a turning point; now is our chance to create a better, safer and more sustainable world for future generations, writes Zuneid Yousuf.
Conference on Future of Europe must restore sense of purpose to EU post-Brexit, says former UK MEP
30 Mar
Conference on Future of Europe must restore sense of purpose to EU post-Brexit, says former UK MEP
Andrew Duff’s comments come with the EU about to embark on arguably its biggest ever reflection on the future of the Union.
Women’s Rights Committee joins chorus of criticism of gender imbalance on CoFoE Board
30 Mar
Women’s Rights Committee joins chorus of criticism of gender imbalance on CoFoE Board
At present, only one member of the European Parliament’s seven representatives on the Conference on the Future of Europe’s all-powerful Executive Board is a woman.
Peace in Yemen is a real possibility Partner Content
30 Mar
Peace in Yemen is a real possibility
Saudi Arabia is leading international efforts to stabilise the country and bring an end to the war, writes HE Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the European Union, Saad Bin Mohammed Alarify.
‘Very few’ Europeans believe US will intervene on their behalf in military crisis
29 Mar
‘Very few’ Europeans believe US will intervene on their behalf in military crisis
In a pan-European survey of over 15,000 citizens in ten EU Member States, just 10 percent held the view that the US was a “reliable” security partner that will always protect Europe.
New US administration an opportunity to ‘rebuild’ EU-US transatlantic partnership, says David Sassoli
29 Mar
New US administration an opportunity to ‘rebuild’ EU-US transatlantic partnership, says David Sassoli
Joe Biden’s participation at EU summit interpreted as clear signal of Washington’s reengagement with EU.
Fit for the digital age Partner Content
29 Mar
Fit for the digital age
The coming years will test our ability to bridge divides and enhance cooperation, but we shall never forget that we are stronger together, says Berta Herrero
Iran: Europe’s greatest post-COVID security threat Partner Content
29 Mar
Iran: Europe’s greatest post-COVID security threat
Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has taken a hawkish tone with EU; he now claims Biden is playing softball with Iran, writes Emir Gürbüz.
Issue 533 | 29 March 2021
29 Mar
Issue 533 | 29 March 2021
Gracing this issue’s cover is Romanian Renew Europe deputy Vlad Gheorghe, who was a just toddler when Romania’s 50-year experiment with Communism came crashing down in December 1989. He explains to editor Brian Johnson how the country’s integration back into the EU fold has been a major factor in shaping his politics and worldview.
Former UK Europe Minister welcomes fresh bid to defuse ever-growing EU-UK vaccine tensions
25 Mar
Former UK Europe Minister welcomes fresh bid to defuse ever-growing EU-UK vaccine tensions
The EU and the UK are locked in a bitter ongoing dispute about the availability of vaccines, in particular the AstraZeneca jab.
Lack of gender balance on CoFoE Executive Board ignites criticism
25 Mar
Lack of gender balance on CoFoE Executive Board ignites criticism
Polish MEP Danuta Hubner, a former EU Commissioner, said she was “pissed off” at the relative lack of female representation on the all-powerful Executive Board for the upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe.
MEPs to hold emergency debate on rule of law in Malta
24 Mar
MEPs to hold emergency debate on rule of law in Malta
On Thursday, Parliament will discuss the rule of law in the tiny Mediterranean island and recent developments in the investigation of the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Conference on the Future of Europe beset by gender imbalance claims
24 Mar
Conference on the Future of Europe beset by gender imbalance claims
A flagship attempt to reform the EU has hit another obstacle before it even starts, this time over a lack of gender balance in its Executive Board.
Commission goes on offensive in bid to deflect alarm at vaccine programme
24 Mar
Commission goes on offensive in bid to deflect alarm at vaccine programme
Speaking to MEPs on Tuesday, Sandra Gallina, the executive’s Director General of health, launched a blistering attack on AstraZeneca, the pharma company at the centre of a huge spat with the EU over vaccine supplies.
Five MEPs ‘blacklisted’ by China as Beijing retaliates against fresh EU sanctions
23 Mar
Five MEPs ‘blacklisted’ by China as Beijing retaliates against fresh EU sanctions
The new EU sanctions were imposed on Monday over alleged human rights abuses by China.
Africa can offer solutions to help deliver Europe’s decarbonisation Partner Content
23 Mar
Africa can offer solutions to help deliver Europe’s decarbonisation
Decarbonisation is the future for both Africa and Europe, explains Hanane Mourchid.
Time for Europe's industry to master its digital future Partner Content
23 Mar
Time for Europe's industry to master its digital future
If the EU wants to keep its role as an industrial leader for the digital decade, the time to act is now, writes DIGITALEUROPE’s Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl.