The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
As Ukraine rewrites modern warfare with drones and AI, countries across the EU are struggling with slow procurement, outdated priorities, and rising competition from global powers.
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
27 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
European NATO members this week bowed to US pressure and pledged to hike their defence spending, but achieving self-sufficiency will require more than just money.
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
26 Jun EU Institutions
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
A new report reveals how groups critical of so-called gender ideology across Europe raised $1.18 billion to target abortion, sex education and LGBTQ+ rights.
Macron's proposed social media ban piles pressure on Brussels
23 Jun Member States
Macron's proposed social media ban piles pressure on Brussels
The French president’s push to ban social media for children under 15 is in part a tactic to jolt the EU into holding Big Tech accountable by enforcing the Digital Services Act.
Broke Brussels goes with hand out to EU in bid to cover Schuman construction costs
18 Jun Member States
Broke Brussels goes with hand out to EU in bid to cover Schuman construction costs
Facing strict budget constraints, the region's caretaker government is lobbying European leaders directly for cash to finish rebuilding the Schuman roundabout.
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
17 Jun Member States
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
Despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rearmament bravado, youth has lost trust in the state and doesn't want to fight.
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
13 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
With less than two weeks to go until a NATO summit in The Hague, European allies are divided over whether and how quickly to pledge further defence budget hikes.
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
11 Jun EU Institutions
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
Brussels' measured response to the US president's trade tirades points to a disconnect with European industries that are grappling with already crippling tariffs.
Poland's presidential vote was a referendum on Tusk — and the EU
03 Jun Member States
Poland's presidential vote was a referendum on Tusk — and the EU
The election of right-wing nationalist Karol Nawrocki is expected to undermine Prime Minister Donald Tusk's efforts to restore the rule of law and strengthen ties with Brussels.
Poland's presidential runoff puts the EU centre stage
30 May Member States
Poland's presidential runoff puts the EU centre stage
Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki are neck-and-neck going into Sunday's vote — a contest that could shape Poland’s European future.
German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Member States
German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Member States
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
Portugal is set to hold its third election in as many years on Sunday amid mounting voter fatigue.
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May Member States
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
With Poland’s presidency up for grabs, this Sunday's election could unlock long-stalled reforms – or deepen the political gridlock hampering Warsaw’s pro-European course.
Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy
Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
The European Commission wants to make it easier for police to tackle criminal activity over encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates warn that's a slippery slope to a surveillance state.
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
07 May EU Institutions
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
The European Commission unveiled plans this week to cut off all imports of Russian natural gas by 2027, despite ongoing resistance from some member states.
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
Member states are striking more deals with Turkey's booming defence industry. That could jumpstart the EU's own — or create a strategic dependency.
Presidential rerun to test Romania’s democracy
02 May EU Institutions
Presidential rerun to test Romania’s democracy
In a tumultuous period that saw the first election annulled, a far-right candidate leads as Romanians try again to pick their president. Distrust in the political establishment spells trouble for the EU and NATO.
How Carney's win in Canada can be the EU's, too
30 Apr Foreign & Security Policy
How Carney's win in Canada can be the EU's, too
Canada’s new Liberal leader is good news for EU trade and diplomacy in the Trump era. However, a united front between the two will face plenty of challenges.
Europe’s quest for critical raw minerals gains new urgency
30 Apr Energy & Environment
Europe’s quest for critical raw minerals gains new urgency
Brussels is pushing to diversify critical raw material supplies beyond China, but a fragmented EU approach could stall progress. 
Estonian broadcast bill targets Russian propaganda, but raises questions over online content
28 Apr Member States
Estonian broadcast bill targets Russian propaganda, but raises questions over online content
As the EU country debates a proposal that would expand its media regulator’s powers, questions loom over how well the rules would address digital propaganda in an age of war.
EU opinion divided over bid to seize frozen Russian assets
22 Apr EU Institutions
EU opinion divided over bid to seize frozen Russian assets
Interest income on Russian funds held in Belgium helps finance Ukraine’s war effort. Pressure is mounting for the EU to go further — testing legal limits, political unity and the bloc's financial credibility.
Meloni and Trump play nice at White House, but US-EU future still on thin ice
18 Apr Foreign & Security Policy
Meloni and Trump play nice at White House, but US-EU future still on thin ice
A meeting between the Italian prime minister and the US president reaffirmed their mutual admiration. But real progress on trade, Ukraine and defence remains elusive.
Brussels looks to Beijing with fresh eyes as it contends with Trump's tariffs
11 Apr EU Institutions
Brussels looks to Beijing with fresh eyes as it contends with Trump's tariffs
A raft of US tariffs on European goods has forced the EU to weigh closer economic ties with China — despite ongoing trade tensions.