War has reached space, and Europe isn’t ready
07 Apr Member States

War has reached space, and Europe isn’t ready

The EU’s space ambitions are undermined by patchy coordination and foreign dependence.
by Paula Soler
Q+A: Could Iranian-linked terrorism pull Europe into war?
03 Apr Member States
Q+A: Could Iranian-linked terrorism pull Europe into war?
Op-ed: The EU needs a 28th Regime for life sciences
02 Apr Member States
Op-ed: The EU needs a 28th Regime for life sciences
Q&A: Marta Kos wants people to understand enlargement is about security
01 Apr Member States
Q&A: Marta Kos wants people to understand enlargement is about security
Towards more competitive SMEs: simpler rules, stronger digitalisation, and better financing Partner Content
07 Apr Member States
Towards more competitive SMEs: simpler rules, stronger digitalisation, and better financing
Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises continue to face structural barriers such as the fragmentation of the single market, regulatory complexity, and limited access to finance, which weakens Europe's overall competitiveness
What is the 'ultra' in 'ultra-processed food'? Partner Content
07 Apr Member States
What is the "ultra" in "ultra-processed food"?
Europe wants to tackle “ultra-processed foods”, but what exactly counts, and what evidence should policy rely on? As Brussels weighs new action, the challenge is separating a useful health tool from a catch-all category that drives blunt regulation
Why the European Medicines Agency's next steps are essential to leave no rare disease behind Partner Content
07 Apr Member States
Why the European Medicines Agency's next steps are essential to leave no rare disease behind
A condition can be treatable yet still far from solved. As regulators set new standards for “unmet need,” the new approach will support continued advances, including improvements that reduce treatment burden and daily disruption
How cutting internal barriers could strengthen Europe against external shocks Partner Content
03 Apr Member States
How cutting internal barriers could strengthen Europe against external shocks
The EU’s internal market promises scale, yet companies still encounter different interpretations and red tape. As global competition rises, MEP Jeannette Baljeu and Sappi’s Marco Eikelenboom discuss how quickly Europe can remove barriers that hold back growth
Why CO2 infrastructure is critical to decarbonising cement Partner Content
02 Apr Member States
Why CO2 infrastructure is critical to decarbonising cement
'We seek not power, but the transfer of power to the Iranian people' Partner Content
01 Apr Member States
"We seek not power, but the transfer of power to the Iranian people"
As conflict and instability intensify, Maryam Rajavi, a leader of the Iranian opposition, sets out a proposed path from regime collapse to elections, and insists the country rejects both theocracy and monarchy as competing forms of dictatorship
When climate policy misses the mark: the case of two-stroke oils and ETS2 Partner Content
01 Apr Member States
When climate policy misses the mark: the case of two-stroke oils and ETS2
The ETS2 is an essential tool for decarbonisation - but only if it applies to the right products. Treating lubricants as fuels would be a regulatory misstep that burdens Europe’s SMEs, undermines competitiveness, and distracts from our climate goals
EU member states pursue social media bans, outpacing Brussels
31 Mar Member States
EU member states pursue social media bans, outpacing Brussels
National governments are moving fast on restrictions for minors, putting pressure on the European Commission to avoid a patchwork of rules and legal collisions.
The €30-billion bid to link Finland to the wider EU
30 Mar Member States
The €30-billion bid to link Finland to the wider EU
A bridge to Sweden once seemed like fantasy. Now, for Finland, it may be a necessity.
Op-ed: EU Inc. is a start, but not a 28th regime
30 Mar Member States
Op-ed: EU Inc. is a start, but not a 28th regime
The proposal is a step forward for Europe's business environment, but it does not yet deliver the integrated system the Commission presents — particularly on taxation and labor rules.
Closing loopholes in Europe’s Carbon Border Mechanism for aluminium Partner Content
30 Mar
Closing loopholes in Europe’s Carbon Border Mechanism for aluminium
As the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism review kicks off, industry and policy stakeholders say that it can only be credible if the remaining loopholes are addressed and the system is enforceable in practice
Newsletter: Iran's asymmetric strategy puts pressure on the U.S. and its allies
27 Mar EU Institutions
Newsletter: Iran's asymmetric strategy puts pressure on the U.S. and its allies
As the G7 convenes, US allies are looking for clarity on Washington’s endgame in the Middle East.
The European Parliament backs unpopular U.S. trade deal — on its own terms
27 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
The European Parliament backs unpopular U.S. trade deal — on its own terms
European lawmakers on Thursday ratified a lopsided trade agreement, but built in an exit ramp if Trump reneges on his commitments.
Why digital sovereignty is the next battleground for competitivity and security Partner Content
27 Mar Member States
Why digital sovereignty is the next battleground for competitivity and security
Europe’s digital agenda is shifting from ambition to execution, as policymakers and industry weigh how to strengthen both competitiveness and autonomy, and whether clearer rules will keep innovation at home
Name it, measure it and fund it: putting women’s health at centre stage Partner Content
27 Mar Member States
Name it, measure it and fund it: putting women’s health at centre stage
Women’s health challenges have long been neglected in the EU, with serious effects on theirlives and economic well-being. Gaps in access to treatment, research, and funding remain widespread, and the urgency to address this challenge is undeniable
How Trump broke Poland’s defense consensus
26 Mar Member States
How Trump broke Poland’s defense consensus
In the American president's second term, just 30% of Poles see the U.S. as a reliable ally, and a growing share of voters and leaders are turning toward the European Union instead.
GovTech’s World Congress Heads to Madrid Partner Content
26 Mar
GovTech’s World Congress Heads to Madrid
Technology continues to reshape the relationship between government and citizens, but navigating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape is an increasing challenge. The GovTech 4 Impact World Congress (G4I 2026) returns to Spain from 5-7 May, giving senior leaders the chance to explore different ways that digital transformation can make a real difference to people’s lives.
Q+A: Should the EU punish Hungary ahead of next month’s vote?
25 Mar Member States
Q+A: Should the EU punish Hungary ahead of next month’s vote?
MEP Daniel Freund said in an interview that member states and EU leaders have ignored "the Orbán problem" for too long and that the bloc should move to cut Hungary out of sensitive negotiations immediately.
A Shared Future: EU-Africa Relations in Focus
25 Mar
A Shared Future: EU-Africa Relations in Focus
Special report: the EU-Africa Relations in focus
Op-ed: To solve its housing crisis, Europe must ensure its citizens can afford their bills
25 Mar Member States
Op-ed: To solve its housing crisis, Europe must ensure its citizens can afford their bills
Affordable housing also requires stable energy prices for European citizens — achievable through investment in renewables and electricity grids and by promoting energy efficiency.
Brussels sees rise of a pro-EU right
24 Mar Member States
Brussels sees rise of a pro-EU right
A young right-wing movement is gaining ground with an anti-immigration, pan-Europeanist mantra.
Entrepreneurship is surging—it’s time for EU policy to catch up Partner Content
24 Mar Member States
Entrepreneurship is surging—it’s time for EU policy to catch up
In January, Shopify recorded its highest month in history for new business signups across the EU. More people than ever are inspired, or required, to build something of their own as traditional employment feels increasingly precarious
Op-ed: Italy's student housing affordability gap requires state intervention
23 Mar Member States
Op-ed: Italy's student housing affordability gap requires state intervention
Only a coordinated mix of public and regulated student housing, targeted rental controls and strategic planning can restore access and affordability.
Europe’s health reckoning Partner Content
23 Mar
Europe’s health reckoning
Europe is facing rising chronic disease, widening treatment gaps and overstretched health systems. At The Parliament’s Health Summit 2025, voices from across politics, industry and civil society called for a decisive shift from campaigns to concrete intervention – warning that without coordinated EU action, inequalities in prevention, diagnosis and care will only deepen. By Alejandra Rosales